Lightning top Panthers 2-1 in shootout
J.T Miller and Nikita Kucherov scored in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 in the regular-season opener for both teams Saturday night.
J.T Miller and Nikita Kucherov scored in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 in the regular-season opener for both teams Saturday night.
Sarasota kicker helps kids kick cancer with each field goal
When Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School takes on Southeast, there's one player on the team who's time on the field will mean a little more than points on the scoreboard: Anthony Einhorn, the team's kicker. This season, his kicks are raising money for kids trying to kick cancer.
When Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School takes on Southeast, there's one player on the team who's time on the field will mean a little more than points on the scoreboard: Anthony Einhorn, the team's kicker. This season, his kicks are raising money for kids trying to kick cancer.
Buccaneers search for answers on defense during bye week
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay's best start in eight years has dissolved into a .500 record that raises more questions than it answers about whether this finally will be the year the Buccaneers end their long playoff drought.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay's best start in eight years has dissolved into a .500 record that raises more questions than it answers about whether this finally will be the year the Buccaneers end their long playoff drought.
Thursday Night Football: Colts vs. Patriots at Gillette Stadium
Pardon us, but there's no deflating the focus whenever Andrew Luck and the Colts head to Gillette Stadium.
Pardon us, but there's no deflating the focus whenever Andrew Luck and the Colts head to Gillette Stadium.
Parker Strong: Patriots' support overwhelms 7-year-old with brain tumor
Parker Gerault is a seven-year-old kid from Austin, Texas who’s obsessed with the New England Patriots and star tight end Rob Gronkowski. He’s also fighting a rare tumor on his brain stem. He’s been backed in his struggle by not just family and his community, but also by video messages and calls from several members of the Patriots.
Parker Gerault is a seven-year-old kid from Austin, Texas who’s obsessed with the New England Patriots and star tight end Rob Gronkowski. He’s also fighting a rare tumor on his brain stem. He’s been backed in his struggle by not just family and his community, but also by video messages and calls from several members of the Patriots.
Preseason push pays off for Lightning rookie
Mathieu Joseph made of the most of his preseason chances.
Mathieu Joseph made of the most of his preseason chances.
Season recap: Young Rays win 90, raise expectations for 2019
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Thanks to an infusion of young talent, the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a slow start to win 90 games and spawn lofty expectations for next season. What was supposed to a rebuilding year for the Rays, who trimmed payroll in the winter and purged the roster again, might have been even more special if not for the success of AL East rivals Boston and New York.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Thanks to an infusion of young talent, the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a slow start to win 90 games and spawn lofty expectations for next season. What was supposed to a rebuilding year for the Rays, who trimmed payroll in the winter and purged the roster again, might have been even more special if not for the success of AL East rivals Boston and New York.
Trubisky throws for 6 TDs, Bears pound Buccaneers 48-10
Mitchell Trubisky threw a career-high six touchdown passes -- one shy of the NFL record -- and the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears pounded the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-10 on Sunday.
Mitchell Trubisky threw a career-high six touchdown passes -- one shy of the NFL record -- and the NFC North-leading Chicago Bears pounded the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48-10 on Sunday.
Rays use bullpen to beat Blue Jays 9-4 for 90th win
The Tampa Bay Rays found success with a new pitching formula. Ryan Yarbrough got his rookie-leading 16th win and the Rays turned another bullpen game into their 90th victory, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Sunday. The Rays (90-72) went to the unconventional plan of using relievers to open games in addition to traditional starters in mid-May because of injuries. The...
The Tampa Bay Rays found success with a new pitching formula. Ryan Yarbrough got his rookie-leading 16th win and the Rays turned another bullpen game into their 90th victory, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 9-4 on Sunday. The Rays (90-72) went to the unconventional plan of using relievers to open games in addition to traditional starters in mid-May because of injuries. The...
TNF Presents: Los Angeles Rams, Like They Never Left
Twenty-four years ago, Los Angeles lost its football team. Two years ago, the city got it back. Andy Hogan and his father John are two Rams fans having a “born again” experience with the NFL’s return to L.A., and their family’s connection to the franchise goes back to the beginning.
Twenty-four years ago, Los Angeles lost its football team. Two years ago, the city got it back. Andy Hogan and his father John are two Rams fans having a “born again” experience with the NFL’s return to L.A., and their family’s connection to the franchise goes back to the beginning.
Sabathia ejected, Yanks rout Rays, near home field vs A's
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - CC Sabathia got his 246th win and moved the New York Yankees closer to hosting next week's AL wild-card game but may have cost himself a $500,000 bonus.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - CC Sabathia got his 246th win and moved the New York Yankees closer to hosting next week's AL wild-card game but may have cost himself a $500,000 bonus.
Tanaka struggles in Yankees' 8-7 loss to Rays
Masahiro Tanaka had another poor outing in his final start before the playoffs.
Masahiro Tanaka had another poor outing in his final start before the playoffs.
Winston makes enthusiastic return to field; Bucs starting QB still uncertain
Jameis Winston couldn't contain his smile on his first day back on the field.
Jameis Winston couldn't contain his smile on his first day back on the field.
Talented Lightning embrace Stanley Cup expectations
The Tampa Bay Lightning know there are no shortcuts to winning a Stanley Cup title. Three deep playoff runs over the past four seasons ended in disappointment that lingers in the minds of the defending Atlantic Division champions, who understand it takes a lot more than an abundance of talent to be successful.
The Tampa Bay Lightning know there are no shortcuts to winning a Stanley Cup title. Three deep playoff runs over the past four seasons ended in disappointment that lingers in the minds of the defending Atlantic Division champions, who understand it takes a lot more than an abundance of talent to be successful.
Winston returns to work; Bucs not saying if he's starter
Jameis Winston is back on the job, though the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still aren't saying if it's as the team's starting quarterback.
Jameis Winston is back on the job, though the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still aren't saying if it's as the team's starting quarterback.
Sanchez, Severino rebound ahead of playoffs, Yanks top Rays
Luis Severino is making his bid to be on the mound and throwing to catcher Gary Sanchez in the New York Yankees' playoff opener.
Luis Severino is making his bid to be on the mound and throwing to catcher Gary Sanchez in the New York Yankees' playoff opener.
Aaron Hicks hurts hamstring as Yankees beat Rays 4-1
The players who combined for the run that clinched the New York Yankees' postseason berth are both hurt.
The players who combined for the run that clinched the New York Yankees' postseason berth are both hurt.
Winston's suspension over; Bucs not saying if he's still No. 1
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can't avoid questions about Jameis Winston's return much longer. The young quarterback's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy officially ended after Monday night's 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, however it's unclear if he's coming back as the team's starter.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can't avoid questions about Jameis Winston's return much longer. The young quarterback's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy officially ended after Monday night's 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, however it's unclear if he's coming back as the team's starter.
Roethlisberger shines, Steelers hold off Buccaneers 30-27
It was not the way Ben Roethlisberger would draw it up, but the Pittsburgh Steelers will take it.
It was not the way Ben Roethlisberger would draw it up, but the Pittsburgh Steelers will take it.
Dungy to enter Ring of Honor during MNF game
Tony Dungy will always be appreciative of the opportunity the Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided when no other NFL team was willing to take a chance on him as a head coach.
Tony Dungy will always be appreciative of the opportunity the Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided when no other NFL team was willing to take a chance on him as a head coach.