Lacrosse comes to Pinellas schools, but with a catch
The fastest growing high school sport in the country is finally gaining momentum in Pinellas County. Pinellas is the only major county in the Bay Area that doesn't have lacrosse sanctioned in public school.
The fastest growing high school sport in the country is finally gaining momentum in Pinellas County. Pinellas is the only major county in the Bay Area that doesn't have lacrosse sanctioned in public school.
Fatherhood, adversity mature Bucs QB Winston
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston believes he learned valuable lessons through the adversity he experienced this year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston believes he learned valuable lessons through the adversity he experienced this year.
Lacrosse comes to Pinellas schools, with a catch
The fastest growing high school sport in the country is finally gaining momentum in Pinellas County. Pinellas is the only major county in the Bay Area that doesn't have lacrosse sanctioned in public school.
The fastest growing high school sport in the country is finally gaining momentum in Pinellas County. Pinellas is the only major county in the Bay Area that doesn't have lacrosse sanctioned in public school.
Buccaneers offering season pass holders free seats against Panthers
After seeing the worst turn-out for a home game in eight years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is offer up some freebies in an effort to boost attendance.
After seeing the worst turn-out for a home game in eight years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is offer up some freebies in an effort to boost attendance.
Miller makes 34 saves, lifts Ducks past Lightning 3-1
The Anaheim Ducks had the right response coming off a disappointing loss.
The Anaheim Ducks had the right response coming off a disappointing loss.
USF volleyball reaches postseason for the first time since 2002
The postseason drought is over. The Bulls killed it. After 16 years, they are back.
The postseason drought is over. The Bulls killed it. After 16 years, they are back.
Bucs' QB Winston nears settlement in 2016 accusation
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is in the process of settling a lawsuit filed by a female Uber driver in Arizona who accused him of sexual assault.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is in the process of settling a lawsuit filed by a female Uber driver in Arizona who accused him of sexual assault.
USF volleyball reaches postseason
The postseason drought is over. The Bulls killed it. After 16 years, they are back.
The postseason drought is over. The Bulls killed it. After 16 years, they are back.
Hard-working Pierre-Paul bolsters Buccaneers' weak pass rush
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jason Pierre-Paul says he doesn't feel he has anything to prove in his ninth NFL season, first with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's been the most consistent and productive player on a struggling defense with 10 1/2 sacks through 11 games, yet insists he's merely doing his job after being acquired from the New York Giants in an offseason trade.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jason Pierre-Paul says he doesn't feel he has anything to prove in his ninth NFL season, first with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's been the most consistent and productive player on a struggling defense with 10 1/2 sacks through 11 games, yet insists he's merely doing his job after being acquired from the New York Giants in an offseason trade.
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...