Point scores twice, Lightning stop Devils 5-2
The Tampa Bay Lightning's quick-strike attack knocked off another opponent.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's quick-strike attack knocked off another opponent.
Winston shines, Bucs beat 49ers 27-9 to end 4-game skid
Jameis Winston is determined to make the most of his latest opportunity to prove he's Tampa Bay's long-term solution at quarterback.
Jameis Winston is determined to make the most of his latest opportunity to prove he's Tampa Bay's long-term solution at quarterback.
Former Bears coach Mike Ditka hospitalized in Florida after having heart attack
Hall of Fame tight end and former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka is recovering from a mild heart attack.
Hall of Fame tight end and former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka is recovering from a mild heart attack.
No. 8 UCF remains unbeaten, but loses QB Milton in 38-10 win
McKenzie Milton's teammates crowded around the injured UCF quarterback, some kneeling in prayer and others offering comforting words.
McKenzie Milton's teammates crowded around the injured UCF quarterback, some kneeling in prayer and others offering comforting words.
No. 8 UCF has goals beyond beating archrival South Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - No. 8 UCF isn't content with having the nation's longest winning streak. The Knights want more. A lot more. The defending American Athletic Conference champions can complete a second consecutive undefeated regular season by beating intrastate rival South Florida on Friday.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - No. 8 UCF isn't content with having the nation's longest winning streak. The Knights want more. A lot more. The defending American Athletic Conference champions can complete a second consecutive undefeated regular season by beating intrastate rival South Florida on Friday.
Stamkos has 4 points, Lightning beat Panthers 7-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay scored early and often in another home victory over Florida. Steven Stamkos had a goal and three assists and the Lightning reclaimed the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 7-3 victory over the Panthers on Wednesday night. "Guys were battling all night," Stamkos said. "That's just what you want to see. Compete, and then when you compete the...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay scored early and often in another home victory over Florida. Steven Stamkos had a goal and three assists and the Lightning reclaimed the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a 7-3 victory over the Panthers on Wednesday night. "Guys were battling all night," Stamkos said. "That's just what you want to see. Compete, and then when you compete the...
Turnovers, leaky defense compound Buccaneers QB quandary
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jameis Winston or Ryan Fitzpatrick. It doesn't seem to matter who's playing quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Turnovers and a leaky defense are hindering the team's chances of being successful. The Bucs (3-7) have dropped seven of eight games following a 2-0 start, vacillating back and forth between Winston and Fitzpatrick, who've played well enough at...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jameis Winston or Ryan Fitzpatrick. It doesn't seem to matter who's playing quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Turnovers and a leaky defense are hindering the team's chances of being successful. The Bucs (3-7) have dropped seven of eight games following a 2-0 start, vacillating back and forth between Winston and Fitzpatrick, who've played well enough at...
Johansen's goal, assist help Predators beat Lightning 3-2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Pekka Rinne continued his dominance over Tampa Bay and tied a record with one of his boyhood heroes in the process. Ryan Johansen had a goal and an assist, Rinne stopped 29 shots, and the Nashville Predators beat the Lightning 3-2 on Monday night. It was Rinne's 319th victory, tying him with Miikka Kiprusoff for most NHL wins by a Finnish-born goaltender.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Pekka Rinne continued his dominance over Tampa Bay and tied a record with one of his boyhood heroes in the process. Ryan Johansen had a goal and an assist, Rinne stopped 29 shots, and the Nashville Predators beat the Lightning 3-2 on Monday night. It was Rinne's 319th victory, tying him with Miikka Kiprusoff for most NHL wins by a Finnish-born goaltender.
Indians acquire RHP Hu from Tampa for infielder Turner
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Indians have acquired right-hander Chih-Wei Hu (chee-way-hoo) in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for infielder Gionti Turner. The trade was announced Monday. The 25-year-old Hu made just five relief appearances with the Rays in 2018. He spent most of the season at Triple-A Durham, where he went 5-7 with a 4.66 ERA in 24 games, including 19 starts.
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Indians have acquired right-hander Chih-Wei Hu (chee-way-hoo) in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for infielder Gionti Turner. The trade was announced Monday. The 25-year-old Hu made just five relief appearances with the Rays in 2018. He spent most of the season at Triple-A Durham, where he went 5-7 with a 4.66 ERA in 24 games, including 19 starts.
Fitzpatrick benched for Winston as Bucs' QB carousel spins
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback merry-go-round may be in motion again. After starting Ryan Fitzpatrick for the first four games, switching to Jameis Winston for the next three and going back to Fitzpatrick for the last three, coach Dirk Koetter is at a crossroads again after the Bucs dropped a 38-35 decision to the New York Giants on Sunday.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback merry-go-round may be in motion again. After starting Ryan Fitzpatrick for the first four games, switching to Jameis Winston for the next three and going back to Fitzpatrick for the last three, coach Dirk Koetter is at a crossroads again after the Bucs dropped a 38-35 decision to the New York Giants on Sunday.
Cirelli scores in OT as Lightning beat Flyers 6-5
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Anthony Cirelli saved the day for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay coughed up a four-goal lead, yet escaped with the win when Cirelli scored 1:47 into overtime to lift the Lightning to a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Cirelli outmuscled Wayne Simmonds to gain position in front of the net and beat Calvin Pickard with a top-shelf wrist shot. It was his...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Anthony Cirelli saved the day for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay coughed up a four-goal lead, yet escaped with the win when Cirelli scored 1:47 into overtime to lift the Lightning to a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Cirelli outmuscled Wayne Simmonds to gain position in front of the net and beat Calvin Pickard with a top-shelf wrist shot. It was his...
JPP going against Eli for the first time as Bucs face Giants
They were long-time teammates and champions on the New York Giants' Super Bowl team in February 2012.
They were long-time teammates and champions on the New York Giants' Super Bowl team in February 2012.
Point scores 3 PP goals in 1:31, Lightning top Penguins
Brayden Point scored three straight power-play goals in 1:31 - the sixth-fastest three goals in NHL history - and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night.
Brayden Point scored three straight power-play goals in 1:31 - the sixth-fastest three goals in NHL history - and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night.
Total turnaround continues for Seffner Christian
The Seffner Christian football team is on a mission. They're a program that has never won a playoff game, but they hit the field as one of the favorites to win it all in Class 2A.
The Seffner Christian football team is on a mission. They're a program that has never won a playoff game, but they hit the field as one of the favorites to win it all in Class 2A.
Mets' deGrom, Rays' Snell take Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK (AP) - After a season marred by narrow defeats, Jacob deGrom became a runaway winner. The New York Mets ace easily won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, a reward for a historically fruitless season in Flushing. The right-hander had just 10 victories, the fewest ever by a Cy Young-winning starter.
NEW YORK (AP) - After a season marred by narrow defeats, Jacob deGrom became a runaway winner. The New York Mets ace easily won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, a reward for a historically fruitless season in Flushing. The right-hander had just 10 victories, the fewest ever by a Cy Young-winning starter.
Worst to first: Seffner Christian football defies odds
ROUND 2 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS RESUME FRIDAY NIGHT.. PLENTY OF BAY AREA REPRESENTATION STILL EYEING A CHAMPIONSHIP. Seffner Christian HAS BEEN ON AN INCREDIBLE RUN... GOING FROM WORST TO FIRST.
ROUND 2 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS RESUME FRIDAY NIGHT.. PLENTY OF BAY AREA REPRESENTATION STILL EYEING A CHAMPIONSHIP. Seffner Christian HAS BEEN ON AN INCREDIBLE RUN... GOING FROM WORST TO FIRST.
Hutton stops 29 shots in Sabres' 2-1 win over Lightning
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Frantic as the final minute appeared, Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton reveled in the challenge of staring down Nikita Kucherov and the high-scoring Tampa Bay Lightning. "It was mayhem," Hutton said after stopping 29 shots to preserve a 2-1 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Lightning on Tuesday night. "Truthfully, you embrace the battle," he...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Frantic as the final minute appeared, Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton reveled in the challenge of staring down Nikita Kucherov and the high-scoring Tampa Bay Lightning. "It was mayhem," Hutton said after stopping 29 shots to preserve a 2-1 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Lightning on Tuesday night. "Truthfully, you embrace the battle," he...
Team becomes family for USF women's soccer
For the USF's women's soccer team, it's all about family. The dynamic is driven by a coaching duo that happens to be happily married.
For the USF's women's soccer team, it's all about family. The dynamic is driven by a coaching duo that happens to be happily married.
Martin St. Louis among Hockey HOF inductees
TORONTO (AP) - Martin Brodeur, Willie O'Ree and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman led the latest group of inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night. Brodeur, the all-time leader in goalie wins and shutouts, was joined in the player's category by Martin St. Louis, Canadian women's star Jayna Hefford and Russian great Alexander Yakushev. Bettman and O'Ree - the NHL's...
TORONTO (AP) - Martin Brodeur, Willie O'Ree and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman led the latest group of inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night. Brodeur, the all-time leader in goalie wins and shutouts, was joined in the player's category by Martin St. Louis, Canadian women's star Jayna Hefford and Russian great Alexander Yakushev. Bettman and O'Ree - the NHL's...
Buccaneers sticking with Fitzpatrick as starting QB
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their No. 1 quarterback. Coach Dirk Koetter said Monday that the 14th-year pro, who failed to produce a touchdown in the previous day's 16-3 loss to Washington, will start next Sunday on the road against the New York Giants.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their No. 1 quarterback. Coach Dirk Koetter said Monday that the 14th-year pro, who failed to produce a touchdown in the previous day's 16-3 loss to Washington, will start next Sunday on the road against the New York Giants.