JPP going against Eli for the first time as Bucs face Giants
They were long-time teammates and champions on the New York Giants' Super Bowl team in February 2012.
They were long-time teammates and champions on the New York Giants' Super Bowl team in February 2012.
Point scores 3 PP goals in 1:31, Lightning top Penguins
Brayden Point scored three straight power-play goals in 1:31 - the sixth-fastest three goals in NHL history - and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night.
Brayden Point scored three straight power-play goals in 1:31 - the sixth-fastest three goals in NHL history - and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night.
Total turnaround continues for Seffner Christian
The Seffner Christian football team is on a mission. They're a program that has never won a playoff game, but they hit the field as one of the favorites to win it all in Class 2A.
The Seffner Christian football team is on a mission. They're a program that has never won a playoff game, but they hit the field as one of the favorites to win it all in Class 2A.
Mets' deGrom, Rays' Snell take Cy Young Awards
NEW YORK (AP) - After a season marred by narrow defeats, Jacob deGrom became a runaway winner. The New York Mets ace easily won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, a reward for a historically fruitless season in Flushing. The right-hander had just 10 victories, the fewest ever by a Cy Young-winning starter.
NEW YORK (AP) - After a season marred by narrow defeats, Jacob deGrom became a runaway winner. The New York Mets ace easily won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night, a reward for a historically fruitless season in Flushing. The right-hander had just 10 victories, the fewest ever by a Cy Young-winning starter.
Worst to first: Seffner Christian football defies odds
ROUND 2 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS RESUME FRIDAY NIGHT.. PLENTY OF BAY AREA REPRESENTATION STILL EYEING A CHAMPIONSHIP. Seffner Christian HAS BEEN ON AN INCREDIBLE RUN... GOING FROM WORST TO FIRST.
ROUND 2 OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS RESUME FRIDAY NIGHT.. PLENTY OF BAY AREA REPRESENTATION STILL EYEING A CHAMPIONSHIP. Seffner Christian HAS BEEN ON AN INCREDIBLE RUN... GOING FROM WORST TO FIRST.
Hutton stops 29 shots in Sabres' 2-1 win over Lightning
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Frantic as the final minute appeared, Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton reveled in the challenge of staring down Nikita Kucherov and the high-scoring Tampa Bay Lightning. "It was mayhem," Hutton said after stopping 29 shots to preserve a 2-1 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Lightning on Tuesday night. "Truthfully, you embrace the battle," he...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Frantic as the final minute appeared, Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton reveled in the challenge of staring down Nikita Kucherov and the high-scoring Tampa Bay Lightning. "It was mayhem," Hutton said after stopping 29 shots to preserve a 2-1 win over the Eastern Conference-leading Lightning on Tuesday night. "Truthfully, you embrace the battle," he...
Team becomes family for USF women's soccer
For the USF's women's soccer team, it's all about family. The dynamic is driven by a coaching duo that happens to be happily married.
For the USF's women's soccer team, it's all about family. The dynamic is driven by a coaching duo that happens to be happily married.
Martin St. Louis among Hockey HOF inductees
TORONTO (AP) - Martin Brodeur, Willie O'Ree and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman led the latest group of inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night. Brodeur, the all-time leader in goalie wins and shutouts, was joined in the player's category by Martin St. Louis, Canadian women's star Jayna Hefford and Russian great Alexander Yakushev. Bettman and O'Ree - the NHL's...
TORONTO (AP) - Martin Brodeur, Willie O'Ree and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman led the latest group of inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday night. Brodeur, the all-time leader in goalie wins and shutouts, was joined in the player's category by Martin St. Louis, Canadian women's star Jayna Hefford and Russian great Alexander Yakushev. Bettman and O'Ree - the NHL's...
Buccaneers sticking with Fitzpatrick as starting QB
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their No. 1 quarterback. Coach Dirk Koetter said Monday that the 14th-year pro, who failed to produce a touchdown in the previous day's 16-3 loss to Washington, will start next Sunday on the road against the New York Giants.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their No. 1 quarterback. Coach Dirk Koetter said Monday that the 14th-year pro, who failed to produce a touchdown in the previous day's 16-3 loss to Washington, will start next Sunday on the road against the New York Giants.
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.