Lightning beat 4-0 Bruins; teams tied for division lead
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves, Braydon Coburn and Ryan Callahan both had two assists during a three-goal second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Boston 4-0 Tuesday night to move into a tie for the Atlantic Division lead with the Bruins. Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, Chris Kunitz and J.T. Miller scored for the Lightning, who had lost four of five.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves, Braydon Coburn and Ryan Callahan both had two assists during a three-goal second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Boston 4-0 Tuesday night to move into a tie for the Atlantic Division lead with the Bruins. Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, Chris Kunitz and J.T. Miller scored for the Lightning, who had lost four of five.
Jameis Winston unveils 'dream room' at elementary school
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston went back to school Tuesday to unveil his first Jameis Winston Dream Room.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston went back to school Tuesday to unveil his first Jameis Winston Dream Room.
Jameis Winston's Dream Room
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston goes back to school to unveil his first "Jameis Winston's Dream Room."
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston goes back to school to unveil his first "Jameis Winston's Dream Room."
Bolts: Stamkos will be ready for playoffs
When Steven Stamkos removed himself from the game on Sunday in the 2nd period against the Nashville Predators, Jon Cooper didn't have a reaction. Speaking with the media today after the Lightning's practice at Amalie Arena, Cooper said he didn't see Stamkos leave, but now that he knows what's ailing Stamkos, he doesn't seem overly concerned.
When Steven Stamkos removed himself from the game on Sunday in the 2nd period against the Nashville Predators, Jon Cooper didn't have a reaction. Speaking with the media today after the Lightning's practice at Amalie Arena, Cooper said he didn't see Stamkos leave, but now that he knows what's ailing Stamkos, he doesn't seem overly concerned.
Yankees' home opener against Rays postponed because of snow
NEW YORK (AP) - Aaron Boone woke up before heading to the ballpark for his first home opener as New York Yankees manager and peeked outside the window. "Huh," he recalled saying to himself. "It really is 100 percent chance of snow at 7 a.m." Two hours later, the Yankees postponed Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays and rescheduled it for 4:05 p.m. Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP) - Aaron Boone woke up before heading to the ballpark for his first home opener as New York Yankees manager and peeked outside the window. "Huh," he recalled saying to himself. "It really is 100 percent chance of snow at 7 a.m." Two hours later, the Yankees postponed Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays and rescheduled it for 4:05 p.m. Tuesday.
Velazquez, Red Sox take 3 of 4 from the Rays with 2-1 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have never started a season with pitching like this. Hector Velazquez continued a riveting stretch by the rotation, working into the sixth inning and leading the Red Sox over the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 Sunday for their third win in a row.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Boston Red Sox have never started a season with pitching like this. Hector Velazquez continued a riveting stretch by the rotation, working into the sixth inning and leading the Red Sox over the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 Sunday for their third win in a row.
Forsberg has 2 goals, assist as Predators beat Lightning 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Filip Forsbeg came up big for the Nashville Predators in his return after sitting out a game. Forsbeg had two goals and an assist to lead the Predators to a 4-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. He was held out of the previous night's lopsided loss to Buffalo for maintenance purposes.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Filip Forsbeg came up big for the Nashville Predators in his return after sitting out a game. Forsbeg had two goals and an assist to lead the Predators to a 4-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. He was held out of the previous night's lopsided loss to Buffalo for maintenance purposes.
Rays owner offers big investment for new stadium
Just two days into the season and Tampa Bay Rays are making headlines off the field, with owner Stuart Sternberg indicating he'd be willing to invest a lot more money into a new stadium if the conditions are right.
Just two days into the season and Tampa Bay Rays are making headlines off the field, with owner Stuart Sternberg indicating he'd be willing to invest a lot more money into a new stadium if the conditions are right.
Rowdies name young cancer survivor as official National Anthem singer
Nerves aside, 12-year-old Marissa Peddie sang the national anthem in front of a sold-out crowd at the Rowdies home opener.
Nerves aside, 12-year-old Marissa Peddie sang the national anthem in front of a sold-out crowd at the Rowdies home opener.
Cancer survivor sings National Anthem at Rowdies games
Nerves aside, 12-year-old Marissa Peddie sang the national anthem in front of a sold out crowd at the Rowdies home opener.?
Nerves aside, 12-year-old Marissa Peddie sang the national anthem in front of a sold out crowd at the Rowdies home opener.?
Bergeron has goal, 2 assists as Bruins beat Lightning 4-2
The Boston Bruins appear to be quite ready for the playoffs.
The Boston Bruins appear to be quite ready for the playoffs.
Span's 3-run triple helps Rays rally in 8th past Red Sox, 6-4
The way the Tampa Bay Rays were cleaning house and slashing payroll, Denard Span spent much of spring training wondering if he'd ever play a game for his hometown team.
The way the Tampa Bay Rays were cleaning house and slashing payroll, Denard Span spent much of spring training wondering if he'd ever play a game for his hometown team.
Rays' owner offers stadium funding ideas
Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg came out swinging on Opening Day, ready to talk about the reality of his 2018 Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg came out swinging on Opening Day, ready to talk about the reality of his 2018 Tampa Bay Rays.
Grease fire mars Opening Day preparations at Tropicana Field
Cue the metaphors: A grease fire at Tropicana Field interrupted Opening Day preparations Thursday morning. Firefighters in full gear were the only ones walking into the ballpark, leaving some players wondering where to go.
Cue the metaphors: A grease fire at Tropicana Field interrupted Opening Day preparations Thursday morning. Firefighters in full gear were the only ones walking into the ballpark, leaving some players wondering where to go.
Rusty Staub, slugger who played 23 seasons, dies at 73
Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday. He was 73.
Rusty Staub, the orange-haired outfielder who became a huge hit with baseball fans in two countries during an All-Star career that spanned 23 major league seasons, died Thursday. He was 73.
Quidditch: It's an actual game that muggles can play, too
Quaffle, bludgers, golden snitch, chasers, beaters, seekers -- some know what these terms mean right away, while others have no idea.
Quaffle, bludgers, golden snitch, chasers, beaters, seekers -- some know what these terms mean right away, while others have no idea.
Best of the best: Winter Haven girls basketball team heads for NYC tournament
When the equipment bags are packed, yellow hard hats will travel with the Winter Haven girls basketball team this weekend.
When the equipment bags are packed, yellow hard hats will travel with the Winter Haven girls basketball team this weekend.
New-look Rays 'excited' to get season underway
The Tampa Bay Rays are back at Tropicana Field ready for a new season. Spring Training gave this team plenty of time to turn the page on what has been the largest roster turnover in franchise history.
The Tampa Bay Rays are back at Tropicana Field ready for a new season. Spring Training gave this team plenty of time to turn the page on what has been the largest roster turnover in franchise history.
Bucs reflect on their offseason at NFL owners meetings
Inside the Ritz-Carlton, the NFL is working on the framework for the 2018 season. At the coaches’ breakfast table, Dirk Koetter sat down, taking time to reflect on fixing their 2017 failures. Koetter believes their 5-11 record isn’t a real indicator of where this team is.
Inside the Ritz-Carlton, the NFL is working on the framework for the 2018 season. At the coaches’ breakfast table, Dirk Koetter sat down, taking time to reflect on fixing their 2017 failures. Koetter believes their 5-11 record isn’t a real indicator of where this team is.
Rays make over Tropicana Field, despite plans to leave
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to open their 2018 home season this week, and fans walking around Tropicana Field will notice some big changes.
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to open their 2018 home season this week, and fans walking around Tropicana Field will notice some big changes.