4-goal 3rd period lifts Senators past Lightning 6-4
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Ottawa coach Guy Boucher flashed a big smile while he talked about the Senators' resiliency in a comeback win against the Eastern Conference's top team. Rookie Brady Tkachuk and Ryan Dzingel scored during Ottawa's four-goal third period, and the Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-4 on Saturday night. "A great rallying between the second and third,"...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Ottawa coach Guy Boucher flashed a big smile while he talked about the Senators' resiliency in a comeback win against the Eastern Conference's top team. Rookie Brady Tkachuk and Ryan Dzingel scored during Ottawa's four-goal third period, and the Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-4 on Saturday night. "A great rallying between the second and third,"...
Suspect arrested after dozens of jewelry thefts
After 30 burglaries and over a half-million dollars? worth of stolen jewelry, deputies say a prolific thief is behind bars. Now, they?re working to reunite hundreds of stolen items with potentially dozens of victims.
After 30 burglaries and over a half-million dollars? worth of stolen jewelry, deputies say a prolific thief is behind bars. Now, they?re working to reunite hundreds of stolen items with potentially dozens of victims.
Mallex Smith dealt to Mariners by Rays for Zunino, Heredia
SEATTLE (AP) - Mallex Smith was made a promise by Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto when he was acquired for a second time by the Mariners after an initial tenure that lasted less than two hours. "Dipoto didn't guarantee anything, but he said I at least have 78 minutes," Smith joked. "We'll see." Smith is back with the Mariners as part of a five-player deal...
SEATTLE (AP) - Mallex Smith was made a promise by Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto when he was acquired for a second time by the Mariners after an initial tenure that lasted less than two hours. "Dipoto didn't guarantee anything, but he said I at least have 78 minutes," Smith joked. "We'll see." Smith is back with the Mariners as part of a five-player deal...
Vasilevskiy, Johnson key Lightning's 4-2 win over Islanders
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tyler Johnson admitted the Lightning didn't have their best game. But his late goal and another strong outing by Andrei Vasilevskiy helped ensure another Tampa Bay victory. Vasilveksiy made 35 saves, Johnson broke a tie with 1:26 left, and the Lighting beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Thursday night. "It's not always going to be pretty," Johnson said....
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tyler Johnson admitted the Lightning didn't have their best game. But his late goal and another strong outing by Andrei Vasilevskiy helped ensure another Tampa Bay victory. Vasilveksiy made 35 saves, Johnson broke a tie with 1:26 left, and the Lighting beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Thursday night. "It's not always going to be pretty," Johnson said....
Bucs passed on Peterson more than once; now it's their challenge to stop him
After 13 years in the league, Adrian Peterson is still running and making defenses miss. He has the second-most rushing yards among active players in the NFL.
After 13 years in the league, Adrian Peterson is still running and making defenses miss. He has the second-most rushing yards among active players in the NFL.
Father of Florida QB Kyle Trask says son out for season
The father of Florida quarterback Kyle Trask says his son is out for the season because of a broken foot.
The father of Florida quarterback Kyle Trask says his son is out for the season because of a broken foot.
Kucherov, Vasilevskiy help Lightning beat Oilers 5-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Tuesday night. Steven Stamkos had a goal and two assists, and Brayden Point and Yanni Gourde also scored for the Lightning.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Tuesday night. Steven Stamkos had a goal and two assists, and Brayden Point and Yanni Gourde also scored for the Lightning.
Buccaneers searching for answers to defensive woes
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It doesn't matter if Jameis Winston or Ryan Fitzpatrick is at quarterback for the Buccaneers. A porous defense keeps undermining Tampa Bay's chances of winning. The Bucs (3-5) have lost five of six following a 2-0 start. Neither changing quarterbacks nor firing defensive coordinator Mike Smith has been an answer to ending a tailspin that's dropped the team into a...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It doesn't matter if Jameis Winston or Ryan Fitzpatrick is at quarterback for the Buccaneers. A porous defense keeps undermining Tampa Bay's chances of winning. The Bucs (3-5) have lost five of six following a 2-0 start. Neither changing quarterbacks nor firing defensive coordinator Mike Smith has been an answer to ending a tailspin that's dropped the team into a...
Newton, McCaffrey lead Panthers past Bucs 42-28
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Cam Newton can't keep from grinning when he looks around at the playmakers that surround him in the Panthers' locker room. "The talent level we have on this team is extremely scary," Newton said. The Panthers proved that again Sunday.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Cam Newton can't keep from grinning when he looks around at the playmakers that surround him in the Panthers' locker room. "The talent level we have on this team is extremely scary," Newton said. The Panthers proved that again Sunday.
Gourde caps comeback in OT as Lightning beat Senators 4-3
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Tampa Bay kept its focus after falling behind in the first period and pulled even early in the third. When it trailed again with less than five minutes remaining, the Lightning were resilient again. Brayden Point tied the score on a power play with 27 seconds remaining in regulation and assisted on Yanni Gourde's winner 14 seconds into overtime to lift Tampa Bay to a...
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Tampa Bay kept its focus after falling behind in the first period and pulled even early in the third. When it trailed again with less than five minutes remaining, the Lightning were resilient again. Brayden Point tied the score on a power play with 27 seconds remaining in regulation and assisted on Yanni Gourde's winner 14 seconds into overtime to lift Tampa Bay to a...
Yanni Gourde signs 6-year contract with Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year, $30,996,000 million contract.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year, $30,996,000 million contract.
Rinne shines in return, Predators beat Lightning 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pekka Rinne didn't miss a beat after being sidelined for two weeks. He made 42 saves after sitting out five games with an injury, and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Thursday night. "Anytime you miss time, you're a little nervous," Rinne said. "I was happy that we played one of the top teams. You have to have a mindset that...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pekka Rinne didn't miss a beat after being sidelined for two weeks. He made 42 saves after sitting out five games with an injury, and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Thursday night. "Anytime you miss time, you're a little nervous," Rinne said. "I was happy that we played one of the top teams. You have to have a mindset that...
'Fitzmagic' is the perfect last-minute Halloween costume
If you're looking for a last minute Halloween costume, we have a few easy outfits you can put together before the sun sets on Halloween.
If you're looking for a last minute Halloween costume, we have a few easy outfits you can put together before the sun sets on Halloween.
Bucs look to turn stellar offense into wins
The Bucs are showing they have the most talented offensive receivers in the NFL and they have the rankings to prove it.
The Bucs are showing they have the most talented offensive receivers in the NFL and they have the rankings to prove it.
Bucs offense rated among the best
The Bucs are showing they have the most talented offensive receivers in the NFL and they have the rankings to prove it.
The Bucs are showing they have the most talented offensive receivers in the NFL and they have the rankings to prove it.
Point has 5 points, Lightning beat Devils 8-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brayden Point and the Tampa Bay Lightning had a big-time response after a lopsided loss at Arizona over the weekend. Point had a career-high five points with a goal and four assists, defenseman Braydon Coburn scored twice, and the Lightning rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 8-3 on Tuesday night. "We controlled the majority of the...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brayden Point and the Tampa Bay Lightning had a big-time response after a lopsided loss at Arizona over the weekend. Point had a career-high five points with a goal and four assists, defenseman Braydon Coburn scored twice, and the Lightning rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 8-3 on Tuesday night. "We controlled the majority of the...
Boston's World Series stars have roots in Lakeland
Game 5 of the World Series started with a two-run shot by Steve Pearce and the series ended with the game-winning pitch from Chris Sale.
Game 5 of the World Series started with a two-run shot by Steve Pearce and the series ended with the game-winning pitch from Chris Sale.
Fitzpatrick to start for Bucs on Sunday
Fitzmagic is back. Again. After benching starting quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starter for next week's game at Carolina.
Fitzmagic is back. Again. After benching starting quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starter for next week's game at Carolina.
Winston's 4 INTs leave Bucs with a quarterback question
CINCINNATI (AP) - Ryan Fitzpatrick finished his postgame media session, turned the corner and saw Jameis Winston heading down the hallway. The two quarterbacks exchanged a supportive fist-bump. It also might have been a passing-of-the-torch moment.
CINCINNATI (AP) - Ryan Fitzpatrick finished his postgame media session, turned the corner and saw Jameis Winston heading down the hallway. The two quarterbacks exchanged a supportive fist-bump. It also might have been a passing-of-the-torch moment.
Bengals pick off Winston 4 times for 37-34 win over Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals had four interceptions, six sacks and a late 18-point lead. They needed all of it - and every last second on the clock as well - to salvage a win that was more relief than anything. Jessie Bates returned Jameis Winston's fourth interception for a touchdown Sunday, and the Bengals overcame Ryan Fitzpatrick's late rally for a 37-34 victory that left the Tampa...
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals had four interceptions, six sacks and a late 18-point lead. They needed all of it - and every last second on the clock as well - to salvage a win that was more relief than anything. Jessie Bates returned Jameis Winston's fourth interception for a touchdown Sunday, and the Bengals overcame Ryan Fitzpatrick's late rally for a 37-34 victory that left the Tampa...