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.
Hechavarria shimmies past Perez at plate, Rays beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Adeiny Hechavarria sidestepped catcher Salvador Perez, and instinct took over. Right hand, left hand - then straight to the highlight reels. Hechavarria danced around Perez with an inventive slide at home plate to score the go-ahead run, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Monday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Adeiny Hechavarria sidestepped catcher Salvador Perez, and instinct took over. Right hand, left hand - then straight to the highlight reels. Hechavarria danced around Perez with an inventive slide at home plate to score the go-ahead run, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Monday night.
Bolts' Cooper: Got to do what we do best
It's a dilemma the Tampa Bay Lightning have yet to face this postseason. The Bolts trailed the Bruins after Game 1 in the previous round, but that's it. Now, they're down 2 to 0 to the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Final, after playing dominant hockey through the first 10 games of their playoff run.
It's a dilemma the Tampa Bay Lightning have yet to face this postseason. The Bolts trailed the Bruins after Game 1 in the previous round, but that's it. Now, they're down 2 to 0 to the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Final, after playing dominant hockey through the first 10 games of their playoff run.
Capitals pull away, beat Lightning 6-2 for 2-0 series lead
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals overcame a major hurdle by reaching the Eastern Conference final.
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals overcame a major hurdle by reaching the Eastern Conference final.
Lightning primed for Game 2
After a productive Saturday practice, all quiet on the ice this morning during the time the Lightning would normally have their optional skate.
After a productive Saturday practice, all quiet on the ice this morning during the time the Lightning would normally have their optional skate.
Rickard homers twice, Orioles rout Rays 17-1
Joey Rickard had his first big league multihomer game and drove in four runs following his recall from the minor leagues, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs in three years in a 17-1 rout over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Danny Valencia and Trey Mancini also homered for the Orioles, who have scored 58 runs in their last seven games. Valencia tied career highs with four hits...
Joey Rickard had his first big league multihomer game and drove in four runs following his recall from the minor leagues, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs in three years in a 17-1 rout over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Danny Valencia and Trey Mancini also homered for the Orioles, who have scored 58 runs in their last seven games. Valencia tied career highs with four hits...
Ovechkin has goal and assist, Capitals beat Lightning 4-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - There was no letdown for the Washington Capitals. Just more winning hockey. Putting an emotional second-round victory over playoff nemesis and two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh behind them, the Caps got a power-play goal and assist from Alex Ovechkin in his Eastern Conference finals debut and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - There was no letdown for the Washington Capitals. Just more winning hockey. Putting an emotional second-round victory over playoff nemesis and two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh behind them, the Caps got a power-play goal and assist from Alex Ovechkin in his Eastern Conference finals debut and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday night.