Scheifele scores in OT, sends Jets past Lightning 5-4

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Mark Scheifele was in a joking mood after setting up the tying goal and scoring the winner for the Winnipeg Jets. Scheifele scored at 4:18 of overtime and the Jets extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 5-4 victory over the league-leading Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday.

Bucs' futile chase of Jackson & playoff berth end in unison

BALTIMORE (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers knew what was coming. They were fully prepared for Baltimore rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson's slippery running style and the Ravens' refurbished rushing attack. Jackson dared the Bucs (5-9) to catch him if they could. They couldn't. Jackson ran for 95 of Baltimore's 242 yards on the ground, and the Ravens formally eliminated the Bucs...

St. Pete to redevelop Tropicana Field property, with or without Rays

As it appears the Tampa Bay Rays will remain in Tropicana Field until 2027, the city of St. Pete says it is still moving forward with a major redevelopment project of that property even if the team isn’t on board.

Bucs sputter after taking double-digit lead against Saints

Tampa Bay's bid to escape a deep hole and climb back into the race for a NFC playoff berth is all but over.

Saints aim to get back on track against Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Buccaneers pulled off the biggest upset of the opening week of the NFL season, beating the Saints in a high-scoring shootout. Three months later, neither team is looking back. New Orleans (10-2) is on the verge of clinching another NFC South title. Tampa Bay (5-7) is trying to escape a deep hole and climb back into playoff contention.

Lightning beat Bruins 3-2 for 5th consecutive win

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - It was a pair of players in their first full NHL season that sent the Tampa Bay Lightning to their latest victory. Mathieu Joseph and Anthony Cirelli scored early in the third period and the Lightning won their fifth consecutive game by beating the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night. "It's hard to play with a team with four lines rolling like this," Joseph...

XFL announces team coming to Tampa
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Tampa has been announced as one of the eight host cities for the newly-reimagined XFL.

Lightning beat Red Wings 6-5 in shootout

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Edward Pasquale gave up five goals in his NHL debut - and still won the game.

Bradenton teen to play in January Australian Open

Before she was playing in Grand Slam tournaments, 16-year-old Whitney Osuigwe was playing in her grand ball gown.

Braves' new, high-tech stadium taking shape

Crews are working to beat the clock as the new home of Atlanta Braves spring training takes shape. 

Braves' new, high-tech stadium taking shape
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Crews are working to beat the clock as the new home of Atlanta Braves spring training takes shape.?

Bradenton teen to play in Australian Open
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Before she was playing in Grand Slam tournaments, 16-year-old Whitney Osuigwe was playing in her grand ball gown.

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer to retire after Rose Bowl

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State says Urban Meyer will retire after the Rose Bowl and assistant Ryan Day will be the next head coach. After seven years and a national championship at Ohio State, the 54-year-old Meyer will formally announce his departure Tuesday at a news conference.

Kucherov has goal, 3 assists as Lightning beat Devils 5-1

Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point like playing on the same line, and it's a combination that's working out well for the Tampa Bay Lightnint, too.

Winston throws for 2 TDs, Buccaneers beat Panthers 24-17

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got after Cam Newton all game long, sacking the Carolina star four times and intercepting four of his passes.

Fatherhood, adversity mature Bucs QB Jameis Winston

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston believes he learned valuable lessons through the adversity he experienced this year.