St. Pete native on the verge of breaking into the bigs
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St. Petersburg native Bo Bichette has the pedigree, the game, and the look to be Toronto?s next big hit. He?s been tearing the cover off of the ball this spring, batting a?.387 with a team-high four home runs.

Lightning win 10th straight, top Rangers 4-3 in OT

Given a second chance in overtime, Victor Hedman didn't miss. And he helped run the Tampa Bay Lightning's winning streak to a perfect 10.

Rays' new pitcher Ryan Merritt never 'shakes in his boots'

With just four major league games under his belt, Ryan Merritt started Game 5 of the 2016 ALCS for the Cleveland Indians. Merritt pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings against the Toronto Blue Jays and helped Cleveland clinch a trip to the World Series. 

USF to play Rays during spring training
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In order to become one of the best, teams and players have to compete amongst the best. USF baseball is doing just that. Last week, the Bulls beat then-ranked no. 5 Florida.

Lightning top Kings 4-3 in shootout for 9th straight win

Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman scored in the shootout and the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 for their ninth straight victory Monday night, matching the longest winning streak in franchise history.

Pro long driver on how to get distance
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Clearwater, Florida native Steve "The Predator" Monroe isn't your typical golfer. He is a professional long driver.�

Kucherov fastest to 100 since Lemieux, Lightning beat Sabres

Nikita Kucherov is keeping exceptional company in the NHL record book - the kind of crowd that could fill out a wing at the Hall of Fame.

Oldsmar's LaCroix eyes 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo

When 21-year-old BMX pro Andre LaCroix puts pedal to the metal and jumpstarts his 2019 season this weekend, he'll be doing so in his hometown at Oldsmar BMX.

Daniel Robertson back ready for comeback after injury

Rays infielder Daniel Robertson was having a break out year last season, reaching career highs in every major category.

Miller leads Lightning past Flyers for seventh straight win

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - J.T. Miller had a goal and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning used a fast start to win their seventh straight, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Rays' Sternberg discusses future of stadium plans

Two months after the collapse of the Ybor stadium plan, Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg is at spring training looking forward to a more immediate future when it comes to his ball team. 

Rays owner 'committed' to Bay Area
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Two months after the collapse of the Ybor stadium plan, Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg is at spring training looking forward to a more immediate future when it comes to his ball team.

Kucherov has 5 points as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 5-1

Nikita Kucherov had two goals and three assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 Monday night for their sixth straight win.

Joe Gibbs dedicates Daytona 500 victory to late son

Joe Gibbs closed his eyes during a tribute lap for his late son, while crew members raised a banner to honor the co-founder of Joe Gibbs Racing.

Denny Hamlin wins second Daytona 500 in four years

Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the second time in four years, leading a 1-2-3 sweep for Joe Gibbs Racing. 

From St. Pete to Seattle, Griffin brothers beat the odds

A set of athletic twins have followed each other through college football in Orlando, and now professional football in Seattle -- but St. Petersburg will always be their home.

Stamkos, Kucherov lead Lightning to 6-0 win over Stars

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - When Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov are piling up points, the Tampa Bay Lightning are tough to stop. Stamkos had two goals and an assist, Kucherov added a goal and three assists and the Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 6-0 Thursday night. Tampa Bay scored at least six goals for the 14th time this season against a Dallas team that had allowed the second fewest goals in the...