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.

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.

NFL on FOX robot Cleatus – Just like us!

You may know him as the FOX Sports robot hype man who pops up during your favorite NFL football games. But when he’s off the clock, Cleatus is just like the rest of us!

Johnson scores 3 goals, Lightning beat Hurricanes 4-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The final score was much more important to Tyler Johnson than his fourth career hat trick. Johnson had three goals, Yanni Gourde scored on a power play to put Tampa Bay ahead and the Lightning beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Tuesday night. "I don't think too much about hat tricks. I'm more excited we won," Johnson said. Johnson scored in all three...

Struggling Buccaneers fire defensive coordinator Mike Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired defensive coordinator Mike Smith and replaced him with linebackers coach Mark Duffner.

Jackson bemoans missed opportunities in Bucs' loss

DeSean Jackson wasn't looking forward to the film review of Tampa Bay's third straight loss. He already knew the missed scoring opportunities would be the most painful part of the Buccaneers' 34-29 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Ryan throws 3 TD passes, Falcons hold off Bucs 34-29

ATLANTA (AP) - After Matt Ryan and Jameis Winston traded touchdown pass after touchdown pass, it came down to a few wacky flips near the goal line. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers nearly pulled off a miracle. But, in the end, the Atlanta Falcons finally got a much-needed victory to bounce their way. Ryan threw for 354 yards and three touchdowns as the Falcons snapped a three-game losing streak,...

Canucks score 4 goals in 3rd, beat Lightning 4-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Anders Nilsson had a busy and productive first start of the season for the Vancouver Canucks. Nilsson stopped 16 of 17 shots in the first period and finished with 33 in the Canucks' 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night. "I had to get going right away," Nilsson said. "I felt confident going in the game. I've been feeling good the...

New Jersey town is half Eagles fans, half Giants fans

In the middle of New Jersey, you'll find a town that's split down the middle. Half of its residents cheer for the Philadelphia Eagles. The other half cheer for the New York Giants.

Rays extend manager Kevin Cash's contract through 2024

The Tampa Bay Rays, who won more games than any American League team that didn't make the playoffs, have rewarded manager Kevin Cash with a contract extension that runs through 2024, plus a club option for 2025.

Move over guys, it's a girls-only skate

Saturday was not only the home opener for the Tampa Bay Lightning, but it was Girls’ Hockey Day at Amalie Arena.  To celebrate the day, Lightning Made, the team’s girls hockey program, was hosting a number of practice sessions on the ice for girls of all ages.  

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.