Blown call, Zuerlein's 57-yard FG send Rams to Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A big comeback. A blown call. And, finally, a booming kick that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl. After rallying from an early 13-0 deficit, the Rams stunned the New Orleans Saints with Greg Zuerlein's 57-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory in the NFC championship game Sunday - an outcome that might not have been possible without an egregious...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A big comeback. A blown call. And, finally, a booming kick that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl. After rallying from an early 13-0 deficit, the Rams stunned the New Orleans Saints with Greg Zuerlein's 57-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory in the NFC championship game Sunday - an outcome that might not have been possible without an egregious...
Maple Leafs beat NHL-leading Lightning 4-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Although they trail Tampa Bay by 14 points in the standings, the Toronto Maple Leafs are having some head-to-head success against the top team in the NHL. Mitch Marner scored a go-ahead goal late in the second period, Nazem Kadri and Patrick Marleau each had a goal and an assist, and the Maple Leafs beat the Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Although they trail Tampa Bay by 14 points in the standings, the Toronto Maple Leafs are having some head-to-head success against the top team in the NHL. Mitch Marner scored a go-ahead goal late in the second period, Nazem Kadri and Patrick Marleau each had a goal and an assist, and the Maple Leafs beat the Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night.
USF's new offensive coordinator is a Sunshine State veteran
Kerwin Bell is back home. He played 14 years professionally and even spent a season with the Buccaneers.
Kerwin Bell is back home. He played 14 years professionally and even spent a season with the Buccaneers.
USF's newest coach not new to Florida
Kerwin Bell is back home. "I've been here most of my career other than when I was around playing the game and going all over the country, into Canada, and all over," he explained today during a press conference at USF's Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center.? Bell played 14 years professionally and even spent a season with the Buccaneers.
Kerwin Bell is back home. "I've been here most of my career other than when I was around playing the game and going all over the country, into Canada, and all over," he explained today during a press conference at USF's Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center.? Bell played 14 years professionally and even spent a season with the Buccaneers.
Pro basketball tips off in Tampa
Tipoff in Tampa is just about here.
Tipoff in Tampa is just about here.
Rays' Arroyo gets kick out of donating shoes
The Tampa Bay Rays report for spring training in Port Charlotte next month. In the meantime, infielder Christian Arroyo is doing a good deed.
The Tampa Bay Rays report for spring training in Port Charlotte next month. In the meantime, infielder Christian Arroyo is doing a good deed.
Lightning top Stars 2-0 on Vasilevskiy's 2nd shutout in week
DALLAS (AP) - Andrei Vasilevskiy's second shutout in a week came with a little help from his friends on the penalty kill. The goaltender stopped 35 shots while helping to stifle six Dallas Stars power plays, and Ondrej Palat and Mikhail Sergachev scored for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 2-0 victory Tuesday night.
DALLAS (AP) - Andrei Vasilevskiy's second shutout in a week came with a little help from his friends on the penalty kill. The goaltender stopped 35 shots while helping to stifle six Dallas Stars power plays, and Ondrej Palat and Mikhail Sergachev scored for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 2-0 victory Tuesday night.
Clearwater Central Catholic tight end being highly recruited by top programs
The recruiting letters have been pouring in for months for Clearwater Central Catholic tight end Brett Seither, one of the most sought-after players in the Tampa Bay area.
The recruiting letters have been pouring in for months for Clearwater Central Catholic tight end Brett Seither, one of the most sought-after players in the Tampa Bay area.
Seniors ready to shine at the East-West Shrine Game
The East-West Shrine Game brings 116 seniors with NFL hopes to the Tampa Bay area. On average, about 70 players from this game will land NFL deals, which is why you'll find scouts and general managers from every NFL team with eyes glued on this year's prospects.
The East-West Shrine Game brings 116 seniors with NFL hopes to the Tampa Bay area. On average, about 70 players from this game will land NFL deals, which is why you'll find scouts and general managers from every NFL team with eyes glued on this year's prospects.
Garcia, Rays agree to terms of 1-year contract
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Avisail Garcia and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms on a one-year contract that would pay the former Chicago White Sox outfielder $3.5 million next season. With incentives, the deal could be worth more if the 27-year-old - one season removed from being an AL All-Star - rebounds from a disappointing 2018.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Avisail Garcia and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to terms on a one-year contract that would pay the former Chicago White Sox outfielder $3.5 million next season. With incentives, the deal could be worth more if the 27-year-old - one season removed from being an AL All-Star - rebounds from a disappointing 2018.
Cizikas, Clutterbuck help Islanders beat Lightning 5-1
NEW YORK (AP) - One day after a tough loss to their crosstown rivals, the New York Islanders bounced back with a big win against the league-best Tampa Bay Lightning. Casey Cizikas and Cal Clutterbuck each had a goal and an assist, Thomas Greiss stopped 38 shots, and the Islanders beat the Lightning 5-1 Sunday night. On Saturday, the Islanders lost 2-1 at home to the Rangers.
NEW YORK (AP) - One day after a tough loss to their crosstown rivals, the New York Islanders bounced back with a big win against the league-best Tampa Bay Lightning. Casey Cizikas and Cal Clutterbuck each had a goal and an assist, Thomas Greiss stopped 38 shots, and the Islanders beat the Lightning 5-1 Sunday night. On Saturday, the Islanders lost 2-1 at home to the Rangers.
Bucs' new coaching staff a family affair
Bruce Arians has assembled his coaching staff with guys he truly considers family; a factor he stressed Thursday at his introductory press conference.
Bruce Arians has assembled his coaching staff with guys he truly considers family; a factor he stressed Thursday at his introductory press conference.
University of Tampa's Anthony Gamble displays artistry beyond the arc
Seeming on a string, from his hand to the hoop, University of Tampa Spartan Anthony Gamble's three-point shots seem completely effortless.
Seeming on a string, from his hand to the hoop, University of Tampa Spartan Anthony Gamble's three-point shots seem completely effortless.
Arians hires part of his football family for coaching staff
Bruce Arians has assembled his coaching staff with guys he truly considers family; a factor he stressed Thursday at his introductory press conference.�
Bruce Arians has assembled his coaching staff with guys he truly considers family; a factor he stressed Thursday at his introductory press conference.�
Gamble's three-pointers are works of art
University of Tampa Spartan Anthony Gamble shoots the basketball so effortlessly and accurately, it appears the ball is floating on a string from his hand to the hoop.?
University of Tampa Spartan Anthony Gamble shoots the basketball so effortlessly and accurately, it appears the ball is floating on a string from his hand to the hoop.?
Point has 2 late goals, Lightning beat Hurricanes 3-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brayden Point's prettiest goal didn't count. The two that did helped the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning win, again. Point had a tiebreaking power-play goal in the third period and added a late empty-netter in the NHL-leading Lightning's 3-1 comeback victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. "We have confidence if we keep sticking with it,"...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brayden Point's prettiest goal didn't count. The two that did helped the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning win, again. Point had a tiebreaking power-play goal in the third period and added a late empty-netter in the NHL-leading Lightning's 3-1 comeback victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. "We have confidence if we keep sticking with it,"...
Arians to players: It's your team. Be as good as you want to be
After a year away from the sidelines, Bruce Arians returns to be the Buccaneers? new head coach. Today, team general manager Jason Licht introduced the 66-year-old�as ?the coolest damn coach in the NFL.?
After a year away from the sidelines, Bruce Arians returns to be the Buccaneers? new head coach. Today, team general manager Jason Licht introduced the 66-year-old�as ?the coolest damn coach in the NFL.?
Bruce Arians welcomes former Bucs players
The new Bucs head coach welcomes veteran players to stay involved with the team.
The new Bucs head coach welcomes veteran players to stay involved with the team.
Fans excited for Arians era of Bucs football
The Bucs hiring of Bruce Arians filled the airwaves Wednesday, especially at 620 WDAE. Callers filled the phone lines with their opinions.
The Bucs hiring of Bruce Arians filled the airwaves Wednesday, especially at 620 WDAE. Callers filled the phone lines with their opinions.
Brate happy to have Arians aboard
From the front-runner from day one to the the fan favorite with Buccaneer Nation. The hiring of Bruce Arians is being well received in Tampa Bay. Bucs tightend Cam Brate is one Buccaneer that's happy to see Arians aboard the Bucs ship.
From the front-runner from day one to the the fan favorite with Buccaneer Nation. The hiring of Bruce Arians is being well received in Tampa Bay. Bucs tightend Cam Brate is one Buccaneer that's happy to see Arians aboard the Bucs ship.