Tiger Woods looks closer than ever to winning again

The red shirt didn't have a collar. His head doesn't have quite as much hair. His lower spine has been fused. Everything else about Tiger Woods is starting to look familiar.

Showers don't deter crowds for day 2 of Grand Prix

Day two of the St. Pete Grand Prix wrapped up with only a few showers threatening the event Saturday.

Bill Haas at Valspar Tournament
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PROS TEND TO USE THE VALSPAR TOURNAMENT TO FINE TUNE THEIR GAME.... THIS WEEK HAS MORE IMPORTANCE FOR HAAS... IT'S A THERAPEUTIC STEP FOR HIM...

$82-million deal for Bucs' Mike Evans

Bucs receiver Mike Evans has a big new contract extension.  According to reports, the Buccaneers and Evans have agreed to a five-year, $82.5-million contract extension that includes $55 million guaranteed.

Buccaneers re-sign backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who appeared in six games last season. He is 35 years old and has played 13 seasons in the NFL. He returns on a one-year contract. Fitzpatrick started three games while filling in for injured Jameis Winston in 2017. He completed 96 of163 passes for 1,103 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.

Cirelli, Lightning chase Lundqvist to beat Rangers 5-3

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - By the time Tampa Bay allowed even one shot on goal, New York was down two goals and staring down yet another defeat. The league-leading Lightning can blitz any NHL team, and they had little trouble with the last-place Rangers on Thursday night. Anthony Cirelli had a goal and two assists and Tampa Bay chased Henrik Lundqvist with a barrage of shots in a 5-3 win.

Northeastern University women's basketball team pushes bus out of the snow

The Northeastern University women’s basketball team is in Philadelphia for the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. While the team is hoping to make a run at a conference title, they showed that Mother Nature was not going to get in their way.

Point scores in OT, Lightning beat Panthers 5-4

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Overtime has become Brayden Point's time to shine. The Tampa Bay center scored his fourth overtime goal of the season on Tuesday to give the league-leading Lightning a 5-4 victory over in-state rival Florida. Point also has four game-deciding shootout goals.

Rays trade INF Ryan Schimpf to Braves

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have traded infielder Ryan Schimpf to the Atlanta Braves in for a player to be named or cash. The Rays announced the deal Monday, two days after Schimpf was designated for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster for free agent outfielder Carlos Gomez, who signed a $4 million, one-year contract.

Eovaldi looking good in comeback from 2nd Tommy John surgery

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nate Eovaldi allowed two hits and struck out two over two scoreless innings against the New York Yankees in his second outing since undergoing his second Tommy John surgery. Eovaldi, who was with the Yankees when he was hurt two years ago, threw 21 of 28 pitches for strikes Sunday in the Rays' 9-1 win. "I'm very pleased with where...

Steven Stamkos, Lightning outlast Flyers 7-6 in shootout

Steven Stamkos had two goals and three assists for a career-high five points and added a shootout goal in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

Coleman team heads to robotics championship
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Meet robot 11575F, better known as Larry by the?students who created him. Larry and his other programmable plastic pals are taking over Mr. Jonas? robotics class at Coleman Middle School.

U.S.A. Women's Hockey Team brings gold medals to Wesley Chapel training facility

The Tampa Bay Lightning honored the gold-medal-winning USA Women's Hockey team during a pregame ceremony Wednesday, as the women continue their celebration since returning home from the Olympics.

Pominville scores in OT, Sabres beat NHL-best Lightning

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jason Pominville scored on a power play at 1:26 of overtime to give the Buffalo Sabres a 2-1 victory over the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. Pominville beat Andrei Vasilevskiy with a one-timer from the left circle to give the Sabres their second straight victory over the Lightning. Evan Rodrigues tied it for Buffalo in the third, and Chad Johnson stopped...

Rays eye bright future, reject notion of tanking

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - A month before opening day, the Tampa Bay Rays reject the notion they're tanking this season. Minus Evan Longoria and other familiar names, the budget-minded team likely will have one of the lowest payrolls in baseball again this year. But club management insists its concerted effort to trim salary and bolster a talent-rich farm system are not a sign of giving up...

Team USA Women's Hockey returns to Tampa

The gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team made a stop in Tampa as they visit cities across the U.S.

Lightning edge Maple Leafs despite injury to Kucherov

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brayden Point scored the deciding goal in a shootout for the second consecutive game, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.

Bolts send Namestnikov to New York for pair of Rangers

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a big move as the trade deadline loomed -- it just wasn't the one that many fans were expecting.