Former Saints cheerleader files gender discrimination complaint

A Sarasota woman says there are two sets of rules when it comes to team policy with the New Orleans Saints: One for cheerleaders, and one for football players. And, she says, the inequality is why she was fired.

USF Bulls put on a show for NFL scouts

Under the watchful eye of NFL scouts and coaches from 30 teams, the USF Bulls came to impress on their pro day Monday. 

Coyotes beat Lightning as Stamkos sits with injury

A record performance from rookie Clayton Keller helped the Arizona Coyotes knock off one of the NHL's top teams.

National anthem will be hot topic at NFL owners meetings

The national anthem is going to be a hot topic at the NFL owners meetings. Just don't expect any far-ranging decisions to be made.

Devils top Lightning 2-1

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - While Taylor Hall and Nico Hischier have been getting much of the credit for New Jersey's surprising playoff push, goaltender Keith Kinkaid has been the one carrying the Devils back to the postseason the past two weeks. Kinkaid made 35 saves and the Devils took another major step toward making the playoffs for the first time since 2012 with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa...

Wayne Huizenga, who built his fortune from Blockbuster, waste management, dies at 80

H. Wayne Huizenga, who built a business empire that included Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation and three professional sports franchises, has died. He was 80.

Miller, Point help Lightning hold off Islanders, 7-6

NEW YORK (AP) - Although the Tampa Bay Lightning didn't like the way they almost gave up a four-goal lead in the third period, they were happy to get the win and move on. J.T. Miller scored twice, Brayden Point had a goal and two assists, and the high-scoring Lightning held off the New York Islanders 7-6 on Thursday night, setting a franchise record with their 51st victory

Giants trade Jason Pierre-Paul to Bucs for draft picks

The New York Giants traded defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for draft picks Thursday, another step by a team rebuilding after a 3-13 season.

USF soccer player helping Haiti
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In just 6th grade, USF soccer player Malani Lee found a way to combine her love for soccer with her love of giving to others. She formed Kleatz 4 Kidz, a foundation that donates soccer equipment and raises money for those in Haiti.?

Rays' catchers using wristbands amid rotation experiment

Major League Baseball made game-calling more difficult for catchers this winter when it changed the rules governing mound visits. For backstops with the Tampa Bay Rays, things got even trickier when the club announced plans for a four-man rotation to open the season.

Lightning erase 3-goal deficit, rally past Maple Leafs 4-3

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Alex Killorn broke a tie midway through the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning scored the final four goals to rally past the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Tuesday night. Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh and Nikita Kucherov also scored as Tampa Bay reached 50 wins for the second time in franchise history. Yanni Gourde had two assists for the Atlantic Division leaders, who moved...

Buccaneers sign free agents Vinny Curry, Ryan Jensen

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to bolster the NFL's least productive pass rush, signing former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry in free agency. The Bucs also announced the signing Monday of free agent center Ryan Jensen, who spent the first five years of his pro career with the Baltimore Ravens. Curry, who received a three-year, $27 million deal, entered the...

That Kid's Got Game: 9-year-old 'Evel Knievel' from San Mateo

Move over Evil Knievel. That's because AJ Stuntz is in town. The 9-year-old San Mateo 4th grader (whose real name is AJ Heinckemy) is a force to be reckoned with on his motorcycle.

Tampa Bay Lightning secure spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Nikita Kucherov helped the Tampa Bay Lightning quickly bounce back from a rare shutout loss, allowing the team to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

UT introduces beach volleyball
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The University of Tampa has introduced its new beach volleyball program. The Tampa Beach Volleyball complex is an oasis in the middle of campus. Just steps from North Boulevard, it literally used to be a parking lot for Pepin-Rood Stadium.

Buccaneers land ex-Eagles DT Beau Allen in free agency

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Free agent defensive tackle Beau Allen is eager to make a difference for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former Philadelphia run-stopper signed a three-year, $15 million contract Thursday and has no qualms about leaving the reigning NFL champion Eagles to join a team that hasn't made the playoffs in a decade. Allen said he's excited about the challenge of doing his part...

Surveillance video shows former MLB prospect Vasquez attack fiancee

A Pennsylvania minor league baseball team has cut ties with an outfielder after the Corpus Christi Police Department released a video of a domestic violence incident for which the player completed a probationary sentence.

Hoffman scores twice, Senators win 7-4 to stop Lightning run

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - On a Florida road trip against two streaking teams, the Ottawa Senators have been no pushovers at all. Mike Hoffman scored two goals and six other Ottawa players had multipoint games as the Senators beat Tampa Bay 7-4 on Tuesday night, ending the Lightning's 10-game run without a regulation loss. One night earlier, the struggling Senators (25-33-11) halted an eight-game...