Rinne shines in return, Predators beat Lightning 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pekka Rinne didn't miss a beat after being sidelined for two weeks. He made 42 saves after sitting out five games with an injury, and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Thursday night. "Anytime you miss time, you're a little nervous," Rinne said. "I was happy that we played one of the top teams. You have to have a mindset that...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pekka Rinne didn't miss a beat after being sidelined for two weeks. He made 42 saves after sitting out five games with an injury, and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Thursday night. "Anytime you miss time, you're a little nervous," Rinne said. "I was happy that we played one of the top teams. You have to have a mindset that...
'Fitzmagic' is the perfect last-minute Halloween costume
If you're looking for a last minute Halloween costume, we have a few easy outfits you can put together before the sun sets on Halloween.
If you're looking for a last minute Halloween costume, we have a few easy outfits you can put together before the sun sets on Halloween.
Bucs look to turn stellar offense into wins
The Bucs are showing they have the most talented offensive receivers in the NFL and they have the rankings to prove it.
The Bucs are showing they have the most talented offensive receivers in the NFL and they have the rankings to prove it.
Bucs offense rated among the best
The Bucs are showing they have the most talented offensive receivers in the NFL and they have the rankings to prove it.
The Bucs are showing they have the most talented offensive receivers in the NFL and they have the rankings to prove it.
Point has 5 points, Lightning beat Devils 8-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brayden Point and the Tampa Bay Lightning had a big-time response after a lopsided loss at Arizona over the weekend. Point had a career-high five points with a goal and four assists, defenseman Braydon Coburn scored twice, and the Lightning rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 8-3 on Tuesday night. "We controlled the majority of the...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brayden Point and the Tampa Bay Lightning had a big-time response after a lopsided loss at Arizona over the weekend. Point had a career-high five points with a goal and four assists, defenseman Braydon Coburn scored twice, and the Lightning rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New Jersey Devils 8-3 on Tuesday night. "We controlled the majority of the...
Boston's World Series stars have roots in Lakeland
Game 5 of the World Series started with a two-run shot by Steve Pearce and the series ended with the game-winning pitch from Chris Sale.
Game 5 of the World Series started with a two-run shot by Steve Pearce and the series ended with the game-winning pitch from Chris Sale.
Fitzpatrick to start for Bucs on Sunday
Fitzmagic is back. Again. After benching starting quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starter for next week's game at Carolina.
Fitzmagic is back. Again. After benching starting quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with Ryan Fitzpatrick as the starter for next week's game at Carolina.
Winston's 4 INTs leave Bucs with a quarterback question
CINCINNATI (AP) - Ryan Fitzpatrick finished his postgame media session, turned the corner and saw Jameis Winston heading down the hallway. The two quarterbacks exchanged a supportive fist-bump. It also might have been a passing-of-the-torch moment.
CINCINNATI (AP) - Ryan Fitzpatrick finished his postgame media session, turned the corner and saw Jameis Winston heading down the hallway. The two quarterbacks exchanged a supportive fist-bump. It also might have been a passing-of-the-torch moment.
Bengals pick off Winston 4 times for 37-34 win over Bucs
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals had four interceptions, six sacks and a late 18-point lead. They needed all of it - and every last second on the clock as well - to salvage a win that was more relief than anything. Jessie Bates returned Jameis Winston's fourth interception for a touchdown Sunday, and the Bengals overcame Ryan Fitzpatrick's late rally for a 37-34 victory that left the Tampa...
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals had four interceptions, six sacks and a late 18-point lead. They needed all of it - and every last second on the clock as well - to salvage a win that was more relief than anything. Jessie Bates returned Jameis Winston's fourth interception for a touchdown Sunday, and the Bengals overcame Ryan Fitzpatrick's late rally for a 37-34 victory that left the Tampa...
Red Sox beat Dodgers 5-1 in Game 5 to win World Series title
The Boston Red Sox won their fourth World Series championship in 15 years, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 5 Sunday night behind David Price's pitching and Steve Pearce's power.
The Boston Red Sox won their fourth World Series championship in 15 years, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 5 Sunday night behind David Price's pitching and Steve Pearce's power.
TNF recipe: Big Bay Seafood Chowder
Ray Lampe ? better known as Dr. BBQ ? created this recipe for clam chowder to celebrate?a classic California rivalry: the San Francisco 49rs and the Oakland Raiders.
Ray Lampe ? better known as Dr. BBQ ? created this recipe for clam chowder to celebrate?a classic California rivalry: the San Francisco 49rs and the Oakland Raiders.
Ex-Rays player, coach Rocco Baldelli hired as Twins manager
The Minnesota Twins have hired Tampa Bay Rays assistant coach Rocco Baldelli as their new manager, seeking a young voice to help revive a struggling team.
The Minnesota Twins have hired Tampa Bay Rays assistant coach Rocco Baldelli as their new manager, seeking a young voice to help revive a struggling team.
Red Sox 9-year-old super fan calls Tampa home
A 9-year-old Boston Red Sox fan from Tampa had the chance of a lifetime to see his favorite baseball team play, and his reaction to the team's win went viral.
A 9-year-old Boston Red Sox fan from Tampa had the chance of a lifetime to see his favorite baseball team play, and his reaction to the team's win went viral.
Kucherov's goal lifts Lightning to 1-0 win over Avalanche
DENVER (AP) - Nikita Kucherov took a puck in the face to keep it from leaving the zone. Steven Stamkos faked a shot to give it right back to an open Kucherov. Two heads-up plays for the one and only goal. Kucherov scored on a power play with 13:36 remaining, Andrei Vasilevskiy outperformed Semyon Varlamov in a goaltender showdown and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on...
DENVER (AP) - Nikita Kucherov took a puck in the face to keep it from leaving the zone. Steven Stamkos faked a shot to give it right back to an open Kucherov. Two heads-up plays for the one and only goal. Kucherov scored on a power play with 13:36 remaining, Andrei Vasilevskiy outperformed Semyon Varlamov in a goaltender showdown and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on...
Rays agree to $2.61M bonus with Cuban prospect Gaston
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a $2.61 million signing bonus with 16-year-old Cuban pitching prospect Sandy Gaston, pending a physical. The hard-throwing right-hander is considered one of the top international free agent prospects and had attracted interest from several major league teams, including the Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles. The Rays agreed to the...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a $2.61 million signing bonus with 16-year-old Cuban pitching prospect Sandy Gaston, pending a physical. The hard-throwing right-hander is considered one of the top international free agent prospects and had attracted interest from several major league teams, including the Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles. The Rays agreed to the...
Knee injury sidelines Buccaneers LB Alexander for season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay's struggling defense will be without middle linebacker Kwon Alexander for the remainder of the season. The fourth-year pro was injured during the first half of Sunday's 26-23 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns. A MRI performed Monday confirmed that the 24-year-old, a fourth-round draft pick in 2015, has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay's struggling defense will be without middle linebacker Kwon Alexander for the remainder of the season. The fourth-year pro was injured during the first half of Sunday's 26-23 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns. A MRI performed Monday confirmed that the 24-year-old, a fourth-round draft pick in 2015, has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left...
Lightning beat Blackhawks 6-3, take 33 shots in 2nd
CHICAGO (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning sure lived up to their name - and reputation as one of the NHL's quickest teams. Brayden Point had a goal and two assists and the Lightning peppered the Chicago Blackhawks with 33 shots in a three-goal second period in a 6-3 victory Sunday night. The 33 shots are the most in the NHL in a period since 1997-98, when shots by period became an official...
CHICAGO (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning sure lived up to their name - and reputation as one of the NHL's quickest teams. Brayden Point had a goal and two assists and the Lightning peppered the Chicago Blackhawks with 33 shots in a three-goal second period in a 6-3 victory Sunday night. The 33 shots are the most in the NHL in a period since 1997-98, when shots by period became an official...
Catanzaro's 59-yard FG in OT lifts Bucs over Browns 26-23
Chandler Catanzaro was confident he would redeem himself.
Chandler Catanzaro was confident he would redeem himself.
Houston Astros eliminated from ALCS, Boston Red Sox advance to World Series
David Price put his postseason woes behind him, pitching the Boston Red Sox back into another World Series with a 4-1 victory over the defending champion Houston Astros on Thursday night.
David Price put his postseason woes behind him, pitching the Boston Red Sox back into another World Series with a 4-1 victory over the defending champion Houston Astros on Thursday night.
TNF: Heat is on McCoy again as Cardinals prepare for Broncos
TEMPE, Ariz. (KSAZ/AP) - The heat must feel familiar to Mike McCoy. Eleven months after he was fired as offensive coordinator in Denver, McCoy is on shaky ground as offensive coordinator of the punchless Arizona Cardinals. First-year head coach Steve Wilks said Monday that everyone's job, including his, will be on the line if the team doesn't start winning.
TEMPE, Ariz. (KSAZ/AP) - The heat must feel familiar to Mike McCoy. Eleven months after he was fired as offensive coordinator in Denver, McCoy is on shaky ground as offensive coordinator of the punchless Arizona Cardinals. First-year head coach Steve Wilks said Monday that everyone's job, including his, will be on the line if the team doesn't start winning.