Caps beat Lightning 4-0 in Game 7, advance to Stanley Cup Final
As it became apparent the Tampa Bay Lightning would not advance to the Stanley Cup Final, fans fled Amalie Arena, and the rain simultaneously that moved into Tampa.
As it became apparent the Tampa Bay Lightning would not advance to the Stanley Cup Final, fans fled Amalie Arena, and the rain simultaneously that moved into Tampa.
Stand or stay out of sight: NFL takes on anthem protesters
NFL owners approved a new policy Wednesday aimed at quelling the firestorm over national anthem protests sparked by Colin Kaepernick and polarized by President Trump, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.
NFL owners approved a new policy Wednesday aimed at quelling the firestorm over national anthem protests sparked by Colin Kaepernick and polarized by President Trump, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.
Betts powers Red Sox past Rays 4-2
Mookie Betts hit his major league-leading 16th homer, Chris Sale struck out nine in 7 2/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Mookie Betts hit his major league-leading 16th homer, Chris Sale struck out nine in 7 2/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night.
USF, Florida agree to 3-game series played over 4 seasons
South Florida and Florida have agreed to play three times during a four-year stretch, including twice in Gainesville.
South Florida and Florida have agreed to play three times during a four-year stretch, including twice in Gainesville.
Capitals rough up Lightning to force Game 7 in East final
T.J. Oshie and Devante Smith-Pelly scored, Braden Holtby stopped all 24 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals beat up the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 Monday night to even the Eastern Conference final and force a deciding Game 7.
T.J. Oshie and Devante Smith-Pelly scored, Braden Holtby stopped all 24 shots he faced and the Washington Capitals beat up the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 Monday night to even the Eastern Conference final and force a deciding Game 7.
Lightning look to eliminate Capitals in Game 6
Jon Cooper didn't blame Andrei Vasilevskiy for the Tampa Bay Lightning digging a deep hole early in the Eastern Conference final.
Jon Cooper didn't blame Andrei Vasilevskiy for the Tampa Bay Lightning digging a deep hole early in the Eastern Conference final.
Ohtani pitches Angels to skid-snapping win over Rays, 5-2
Shohei Ohtani left the mound to a standing ovation after his longest, deepest start for the Los Angeles Angels. He doffed his cap with a weary right arm, acknowledging the roars for the latest milestone in his remarkable rookie season. The Angels already knew Ohtani had a prodigious talent. He also showed a wealth of tenacity while beating the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani struck out nine...
Shohei Ohtani left the mound to a standing ovation after his longest, deepest start for the Los Angeles Angels. He doffed his cap with a weary right arm, acknowledging the roars for the latest milestone in his remarkable rookie season. The Angels already knew Ohtani had a prodigious talent. He also showed a wealth of tenacity while beating the Tampa Bay Rays. Ohtani struck out nine...
Justify takes win at Preakness, has eyes on Triple Crown run at Belmont
Justify endured the most difficult race of his career and came away a step closer to becoming trainer Bob Baffert's second Triple Crown champion in four years.
Justify endured the most difficult race of his career and came away a step closer to becoming trainer Bob Baffert's second Triple Crown champion in four years.
Vasillevskiy shines late in Game 5; Lightning hold off Capitals 3-2
After two wins on the road in Washington, D.C., the Lightning returned to Tampa to a rowdy crowd ready to cheer them into the Stanley Cup Final.
After two wins on the road in Washington, D.C., the Lightning returned to Tampa to a rowdy crowd ready to cheer them into the Stanley Cup Final.
Lightning fans go crazy for Game 5 win
After two wins on the road in Washington, D.C., the Lightning returned to Tampa to a rowdy crowd ready to cheer them into the Stanley Cup Final.
After two wins on the road in Washington, D.C., the Lightning returned to Tampa to a rowdy crowd ready to cheer them into the Stanley Cup Final.
Hazard wins FA Cup for Chelsea with victory over Manchester United
Eden Hazard ensured Chelsea's lackluster season ended on a high note by securing the FA Cup in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final on Saturday.
Eden Hazard ensured Chelsea's lackluster season ended on a high note by securing the FA Cup in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final on Saturday.
Bolts return to delighted fans after tying Eastern Conference Final
Bolts fans waited outside Sheltair jet center for the Tampa Bay Lightning's return Friday after tying up the Eastern Conference Final 2-all.
Bolts fans waited outside Sheltair jet center for the Tampa Bay Lightning's return Friday after tying up the Eastern Conference Final 2-all.
Former 5-star QB Barnett transfers to USF after 'Bama, ASU
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Former Alabama and Arizona State quarterback Blake Barnett, once a five-star recruit, has transferred to South Florida, where he'll be immediately eligible to play with two seasons remaining. USF announced the addition of Barnett on Friday. He is expected to compete for a starting job as the Bulls try to replace three-year starter Quinton Flowers, who set numerous school...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Former Alabama and Arizona State quarterback Blake Barnett, once a five-star recruit, has transferred to South Florida, where he'll be immediately eligible to play with two seasons remaining. USF announced the addition of Barnett on Friday. He is expected to compete for a starting job as the Bulls try to replace three-year starter Quinton Flowers, who set numerous school...
C.J. Cron homers vs. former teammates, Rays rout Angels 7-1
C.J. Cron and Tyler Skaggs became fast friends while spending years together with the Los Angeles Angels. They chirped at each other through texts before Cron arrived at Angel Stadium for his first visit since joining the Tampa Bay Rays.
C.J. Cron and Tyler Skaggs became fast friends while spending years together with the Los Angeles Angels. They chirped at each other through texts before Cron arrived at Angel Stadium for his first visit since joining the Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays beat Royals 5-3 for 3-game sweep
C.J. Cron homered and scored three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kansas City 5-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of the woeful Royals.
C.J. Cron homered and scored three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Kansas City 5-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of the woeful Royals.
Capitals have home-ice disadvantage for Game 4 vs. Lightning
WASHINGTON (AP) - The good news for Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals is they still lead their Eastern Conference final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The bad news for the Capitals, counterintuitive as it may be: They host Game 4. So far, Washington is 7-1 in away games this postseason, closing out each of its first two series on the road.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The good news for Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals is they still lead their Eastern Conference final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The bad news for the Capitals, counterintuitive as it may be: They host Game 4. So far, Washington is 7-1 in away games this postseason, closing out each of its first two series on the road.
DC gets reality-check after Game 3
FOX 13's Scott Smith asked folks on the National Mall their thoughts about the Capitols after the Lightning took Game 3 in DC.
FOX 13's Scott Smith asked folks on the National Mall their thoughts about the Capitols after the Lightning took Game 3 in DC.
Rays put Carlos Gomez on disabled list with groin injury
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez was put on the disabled list Wednesday with a strained right groin, a day after he left a win over Kansas City in the sixth inning. "The way he plays, how intense he is, running the bases, playing the outfield, probably smartest to get him off his feet for 10 days, not allow him to aggravate it," Rays manager Kevin Cash...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez was put on the disabled list Wednesday with a strained right groin, a day after he left a win over Kansas City in the sixth inning. "The way he plays, how intense he is, running the bases, playing the outfield, probably smartest to get him off his feet for 10 days, not allow him to aggravate it," Rays manager Kevin Cash...
Venters gets first win since 2012, Rays beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Joey Wendle's go-ahead hit in the ninth inning gave Jonny Venters another first in his remarkable major league return. Wendle drove in the winning run to get Venters his first victory since 2012, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Joey Wendle's go-ahead hit in the ninth inning gave Jonny Venters another first in his remarkable major league return. Wendle drove in the winning run to get Venters his first victory since 2012, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Lightning beat Caps to cut East final deficit to 2-1
Victor Hedman scored his first goal of the playoffs and added two assists, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 36 saves to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final Tuesday night and cut their series deficit to 2-1.
Victor Hedman scored his first goal of the playoffs and added two assists, and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 36 saves to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final Tuesday night and cut their series deficit to 2-1.