Hall of Famer Randy Moss mentoring Jameis Winston in Tampa

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is in Tampa this week to help Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, along with a couple dozen NFL receivers, prepare for their training camps. 

Lightning sign Kucherov to 8-year extension

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Nikita Kucherov to an eight-year contract extension worth an average of $9.5 million in salary and annual bonuses.

Eovaldi flirts with perfection as Rays rout Mets 9-0

   Nathan Eovaldi took a perfect game into the seventh inning, C.J. Cron hit an early three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the New York Mets 9-0 on Sunday.         Eovaldi retired his first 18 batters before Brandon Nimmo lined a clean single to right field leading off the seventh. Nimmo was quickly erased on a double play, and Eovaldi faced the minimum through seven innings.      The...

Bautista's grand slam in 9th lifts Mets to 5-1 win over Rays

NEW YORK (AP) - Jose Bautista had never before experienced the euphoria of a game-ending home run during his 15-year big league career. He can add that to his list of accomplishments. Bautista's grand slam with two outs in theninth inning lifted the New York Mets over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Friday night. "I was aware of it," Bautista of his first walk-off homer. "I guess...

Japanese players leave locker room spotless after crushing World Cup loss

The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.

Pierre-Paul shares gruesome photos, warning about fireworks

Three years after a tragic accident involving fireworks left Jason Pierre-Paul with a mangled hand, the NFL defensive end shared never-before-seen-- and very graphic-- images of his injuries.

Marlins bounce back from 16-inning loss to beat Rays 3-0

MIAMI (AP) - Needing a good night's sleep, Jose Urena left the ballpark shortly after midnight Wednesday before the end of the Miami Marlins' 16-inning loss to Tampa Bay, monitoring the game on his phone as he drove home. That made him perhaps the best-rested player when the teams returned to the field barely 12 hours later. And it showed. Urena and three relievers combined on a...

Bauers breaks tie as Rays beat Marlins 9-6 in 16 innings

MIAMI (AP) - By the 16th inning, the Tampa Bay Rays had their backup catcher pitching, and the Miami Marlins had one of their pitchers pinch-hit. It was a battle of attrition, and Tampa Bay won. Jake Bauers hit a tiebreaking two-out, two-run double in a five-run 16th, ending the Rays' 13-inning scoreless streak and lifting them over Miami 9-6 on Tuesday night. "There were a lot of...

First Bay Area teen drafted by NHL team

Mitchell High School's Nathan Smith walks alone as the Bay Area's first and only homegrown high school hockey talent to be drafted into the NHL.

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Mitchell High School's Nathan Smith walks alone as the Bay Area's first and only homegrown high school hockey talent to be drafted into the NHL.

Rivera's infield hit in 10th gives Marlins 3-2 win over Rays

J.T. Realmuto had another big game before another small crowd, which probably didn't help his cause much in the All-Star voting.

Snell, Rays beat Astros 3-2 to wrap impressive homestand

Blake Snell and the surging Tampa Bay Rays are having success against some of the major's best teams.

LeBron James to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time to join one of the NBA's most iconic franchises.

Ramos has 4 RBIs as Rays beat Astros, Verlander 5-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Justin Verlander's worst start with the Houston Astros might have been OK if not for Wilson Ramos. Ramos drove in four runs in the first two innings against Verlander and the Tampa Bay Rays went on to a 5-2 win over the Astros on Saturday. "I wasn't sharp, but also I didn't have luck on my side," Verlander said. "I made an adjustment during...

Buccaneers QB Winston suspended for three games

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston will indeed be suspended for the first three games of the season. Winston issued a statement today confirming the news and apologizing to his team, fans, and to the woman he allegedly groped.

Astros beat Rays 1-0 for 11th straight road win

With another dominant pitching performance, the Houston Astros didn't need much offense - or luck - to tie a franchise record for road wins.

With 2018 FIFA World Cup field halved, here's a look at what's next

MOSCOW (AP) - The World Cup started with eight groups of four, 32 nations in all seeking to make it to the knockout stage. Colombia and - just barely - Japan grabbed the two spots from Group H in Thursday's early matches, and England and Belgium sorted out the top of Group F later that night to solidify the field going forward. Here's a look at what's next, starting with the round...