Bucs fans among most miserable in sports
In a city considered paradise, there is an undercurrent of misery. A dark cloud hovers over the Buccaneer fan base at Raymond James Stadium.
In a city considered paradise, there is an undercurrent of misery. A dark cloud hovers over the Buccaneer fan base at Raymond James Stadium.
Bradenton father-son golf team competes in Special Olympics
Chad Stancil and his 12-year-old son, Jared, are more than just family. They're teammates on the golf course.
Chad Stancil and his 12-year-old son, Jared, are more than just family. They're teammates on the golf course.
Father-son team competes in Special Olympics
Chad Stancil and his 12-year-old son, Jared, are more than just family -- they're teammates on the golf course.?
Chad Stancil and his 12-year-old son, Jared, are more than just family -- they're teammates on the golf course.?
Bucs fans among most miserable in sports
In a city considered paradise there is an undercurrent of misery. A dark cloud that hovers over the Buccaneer fan base at Raymond James Stadium. Research by ESPN reveals Bucs fans are the 15th most miserable fans in all of the 124 professional sports.
In a city considered paradise there is an undercurrent of misery. A dark cloud that hovers over the Buccaneer fan base at Raymond James Stadium. Research by ESPN reveals Bucs fans are the 15th most miserable fans in all of the 124 professional sports.
UCF's championship claims die on the field at Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - There will be no self-proclaimed national championship for Central Florida this year. LSU snapped UCF's 25-game winning streak with a 40-32 victory at the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday, with Joe Burrow dissecting the Knights' secondary for 394 yards passing and four touchdowns. The seventh-ranked Knights entered as one of only three remaining unbeaten teams. The others...
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - There will be no self-proclaimed national championship for Central Florida this year. LSU snapped UCF's 25-game winning streak with a 40-32 victory at the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday, with Joe Burrow dissecting the Knights' secondary for 394 yards passing and four touchdowns. The seventh-ranked Knights entered as one of only three remaining unbeaten teams. The others...
Lightning finish December unbeaten with 2-1 win at Anaheim
Brayden Point scored 35 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning finished December unbeaten in regulation with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.
Brayden Point scored 35 seconds into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning finished December unbeaten in regulation with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.
Buccaneers' GM: Jameis Winston "will be here next year"
We may not know who will be coaching the Buccaneers in 2019, but we do know one thing: Jameis Winston will be the quarterback, according to the team’s general manager.
We may not know who will be coaching the Buccaneers in 2019, but we do know one thing: Jameis Winston will be the quarterback, according to the team’s general manager.
Key penalties, turnovers cost Bucs in 27-20 loss to Dallas
The big plays were there for Tampa Bay and its top-five offense on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. So were plenty of penalty flags and fumbles.
The big plays were there for Tampa Bay and its top-five offense on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. So were plenty of penalty flags and fumbles.
Lightning rally for shootout win over Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Louis Domingue missed J.T. Miller's winning shootout goal on Thursday night. "I wasn't watching," Domingue said. "I was drinking water. That's kind of what I do, honestly, and it worked out." Sure did. Miller and Victor Hedman scored in the tiebreaker and Domingue had 33 saves, leading the surging Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 victory over...
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Louis Domingue missed J.T. Miller's winning shootout goal on Thursday night. "I wasn't watching," Domingue said. "I was drinking water. That's kind of what I do, honestly, and it worked out." Sure did. Miller and Victor Hedman scored in the tiebreaker and Domingue had 33 saves, leading the surging Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 victory over...
Kucherov, Lightning beat Canucks 5-2 in fight-filled game
Once all the fighting was finally done, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked up and found themselves in a familiar position: ahead on the scoreboard.
Once all the fighting was finally done, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked up and found themselves in a familiar position: ahead on the scoreboard.
St. Pete councilor hopes negotiations start soon with Rays
The Rays made it official, telling St. Petersburg they are done looking for a new stadium in Hillsborough County.
The Rays made it official, telling St. Petersburg they are done looking for a new stadium in Hillsborough County.
Scheifele scores in OT, sends Jets past Lightning 5-4
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Mark Scheifele was in a joking mood after setting up the tying goal and scoring the winner for the Winnipeg Jets. Scheifele scored at 4:18 of overtime and the Jets extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 5-4 victory over the league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Mark Scheifele was in a joking mood after setting up the tying goal and scoring the winner for the Winnipeg Jets. Scheifele scored at 4:18 of overtime and the Jets extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 5-4 victory over the league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.
Bucs' futile chase of Jackson & playoff berth end in unison
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers knew what was coming. They were fully prepared for Baltimore rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson's slippery running style and the Ravens' refurbished rushing attack. Jackson dared the Bucs (5-9) to catch him if they could. They couldn't. Jackson ran for 95 of Baltimore's 242 yards on the ground, and the Ravens formally eliminated the Bucs...
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers knew what was coming. They were fully prepared for Baltimore rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson's slippery running style and the Ravens' refurbished rushing attack. Jackson dared the Bucs (5-9) to catch him if they could. They couldn't. Jackson ran for 95 of Baltimore's 242 yards on the ground, and the Ravens formally eliminated the Bucs...
St. Pete to redevelop Tropicana Field property, with or without Rays
As it appears the Tampa Bay Rays will remain in Tropicana Field until 2027, the city of St. Pete says it is still moving forward with a major redevelopment project of that property even if the team isn’t on board.
As it appears the Tampa Bay Rays will remain in Tropicana Field until 2027, the city of St. Pete says it is still moving forward with a major redevelopment project of that property even if the team isn’t on board.
Stamkos has 3 goals, Lightning beat Rangers 6-3
Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning are piling up points.
Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning are piling up points.
Bucs sputter after taking double-digit lead against Saints
Tampa Bay's bid to escape a deep hole and climb back into the race for a NFC playoff berth is all but over.
Tampa Bay's bid to escape a deep hole and climb back into the race for a NFC playoff berth is all but over.
Saints aim to get back on track against Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Buccaneers pulled off the biggest upset of the opening week of the NFL season, beating the Saints in a high-scoring shootout. Three months later, neither team is looking back. New Orleans (10-2) is on the verge of clinching another NFC South title. Tampa Bay (5-7) is trying to escape a deep hole and climb back into playoff contention.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Buccaneers pulled off the biggest upset of the opening week of the NFL season, beating the Saints in a high-scoring shootout. Three months later, neither team is looking back. New Orleans (10-2) is on the verge of clinching another NFC South title. Tampa Bay (5-7) is trying to escape a deep hole and climb back into playoff contention.
Lightning beat Bruins 3-2 for 5th consecutive win
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It was a pair of players in their first full NHL season that sent the Tampa Bay Lightning to their latest victory. Mathieu Joseph and Anthony Cirelli scored early in the third period and the Lightning won their fifth consecutive game by beating the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night. "It's hard to play with a team with four lines rolling like this," Joseph...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It was a pair of players in their first full NHL season that sent the Tampa Bay Lightning to their latest victory. Mathieu Joseph and Anthony Cirelli scored early in the third period and the Lightning won their fifth consecutive game by beating the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night. "It's hard to play with a team with four lines rolling like this," Joseph...
XFL promises fast-paced, family-friendly football in Tampa
Tampa has been announced as one of the eight host cities for the newly-reimagined XFL.
Tampa has been announced as one of the eight host cities for the newly-reimagined XFL.
XFL announces team coming to Tampa
Tampa has been announced as one of the eight host cities for the newly-reimagined XFL.
Tampa has been announced as one of the eight host cities for the newly-reimagined XFL.