Point leads Lightning over Canadiens, 4-3 in shootout
MONTREAL (AP) - Brayden Point scored in regulation and added the shootout winner and the Tampa Bay Lightning regained the top spot in the NHL with a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Nikita Kucherov and Ryan Callahan also scored in regulation to help the Lightning (42-17-3) win their third straight and move a point ahead of idle Vegas for the overall NHL lead. Andrei...
MONTREAL (AP) - Brayden Point scored in regulation and added the shootout winner and the Tampa Bay Lightning regained the top spot in the NHL with a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. Nikita Kucherov and Ryan Callahan also scored in regulation to help the Lightning (42-17-3) win their third straight and move a point ahead of idle Vegas for the overall NHL lead. Andrei...
Spring training returns to Florida
Spring training baseball has returned to Florida.
Spring training baseball has returned to Florida.
Rays prospect Brent Honeywell sidelined by right forearm
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays prospect Brent Honeywell left the mound during a live batting practice session with what the team diagnosed as a right forearm strain. The 22-year-old right-hander got hurt Thursday while facing major league batters for the first time this spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays prospect Brent Honeywell left the mound during a live batting practice session with what the team diagnosed as a right forearm strain. The 22-year-old right-hander got hurt Thursday while facing major league batters for the first time this spring.
Kucherov reaches 80-point mark, Lightning down Senators 4-3
Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are back atop the NHL.
Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are back atop the NHL.
Disc golf course opens in Oldsmar park
Disc golf isn't new to the Bay Area, but a course in Oldsmar is.
Disc golf isn't new to the Bay Area, but a course in Oldsmar is.
Disc golf course opens in Oldsmar park
This is Tampa Bay's very first championship level course. It's a par-60 for the pros, probably one of the hardest pro courses in this area, and the first course truly designed to host national tournaments.
This is Tampa Bay's very first championship level course. It's a par-60 for the pros, probably one of the hardest pro courses in this area, and the first course truly designed to host national tournaments.
Rays deal Dickerson to Pirates for Hudson and minor leaguer
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have traded All-Star designated hitter Corey Dickerson to Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor league infielder Tristan Gray and cash. The 28-year-old Dickerson was designated for assignment last Saturday. He was the AL's starting DH in last summer's All-Star game, but struggled at the plate the second half...
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have traded All-Star designated hitter Corey Dickerson to Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor league infielder Tristan Gray and cash. The 28-year-old Dickerson was designated for assignment last Saturday. He was the AL's starting DH in last summer's All-Star game, but struggled at the plate the second half...
Span back home with Rays, but for how long?
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - Denard Span concedes he's hesitant to get comfortable with the idea of playing for his hometown team. The Tampa Bay Rays acquired the veteran outfielder this winter, but are trimming payroll and building for the future. That leaves the 33-year-old Span, who's due to make $11 million this summer, uncertain what uniform he'll be wearing on opening day.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - Denard Span concedes he's hesitant to get comfortable with the idea of playing for his hometown team. The Tampa Bay Rays acquired the veteran outfielder this winter, but are trimming payroll and building for the future. That leaves the 33-year-old Span, who's due to make $11 million this summer, uncertain what uniform he'll be wearing on opening day.
Point, Vasilevskiy lead Lightning to 4-2 win over Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) - Brayden Point scored two first-period goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 35 shots to earn his NHL-leading 35th victory and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 Tuesday night in a matchup between division leaders. Chris Kunitz also scored in the opening period, which ended with Tampa Bay up 3-0. That was enough of a cushion for Vasilevskiy, an All-Star who...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Brayden Point scored two first-period goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 35 shots to earn his NHL-leading 35th victory and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 Tuesday night in a matchup between division leaders. Chris Kunitz also scored in the opening period, which ended with Tampa Bay up 3-0. That was enough of a cushion for Vasilevskiy, an All-Star who...
3-team trade sends Rays' Souza to Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks sent infielder Brandon Drury to the New York Yankees and received outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade Tuesday that included five players.
The Arizona Diamondbacks sent infielder Brandon Drury to the New York Yankees and received outfielder Steven Souza Jr. from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade Tuesday that included five players.
Former Gator star helps kids of Puerto Rico rebound from hurricane
It's been five months since Hurricane Maria ravaged the island of Puerto Rico. As of today, there are still 400,000 customers without power. The relief efforts have been slow to reach those in need, and there is still a need for help.
It's been five months since Hurricane Maria ravaged the island of Puerto Rico. As of today, there are still 400,000 customers without power. The relief efforts have been slow to reach those in need, and there is still a need for help.
Bucs release running back Doug Martin
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirmed Tuesday that they have released running back Doug Martin.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers confirmed Tuesday that they have released running back Doug Martin.
UT's softball sisters create family-like atmosphere for entire team
They're two University of Tampa softball players who have spent most of their lives playing on the same teams.
They're two University of Tampa softball players who have spent most of their lives playing on the same teams.
'Extreme Horse Skijoring' comes to Canterbury Park
Skijoring--it may not be a sport you’re familiar with, but if you’re an adrenaline junkie it might be just the sport for you.
Skijoring--it may not be a sport you’re familiar with, but if you’re an adrenaline junkie it might be just the sport for you.
Rays send righty Odorizzi to Twins for prospect
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi from the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night for minor league infielder Jermaine Palacios, securing some needed depth for their rotation after missing out on several free agents.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi from the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night for minor league infielder Jermaine Palacios, securing some needed depth for their rotation after missing out on several free agents.
Archer believes Rays could have best rotation in majors
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - Chris Archer believes Tampa Bay is capable of having the best rotation in the major leagues. "We have some very dynamic arms in this room," the two-time AL All-Star said after reporting to spring training, where a bevy of young starters and prospects are competing for roles on a staff that will have a different look after losing Alex Cobb to free agency.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) - Chris Archer believes Tampa Bay is capable of having the best rotation in the major leagues. "We have some very dynamic arms in this room," the two-time AL All-Star said after reporting to spring training, where a bevy of young starters and prospects are competing for roles on a staff that will have a different look after losing Alex Cobb to free agency.
Austin Dillon takes No. 3 back to victory lane at Daytona
The No. 3 is No. 1 again at Daytona, on a day, in a race and at a place forever linked with the great Dale Earnhardt.
The No. 3 is No. 1 again at Daytona, on a day, in a race and at a place forever linked with the great Dale Earnhardt.
Long Drive competition attracts new breed of golfer
A local athlete is making a name for himself in a relatively new sport called Long Drive, which airs on the Golf Channel.
A local athlete is making a name for himself in a relatively new sport called Long Drive, which airs on the Golf Channel.
Lightning beat Red Wings for 11th straight time, 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov helped the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Detroit, again. Stamkos scored twice, Kucherov had a goal and three assists, and the NHL-leading Lightning beat the Red Wings for the 11th straight time, 4-1 Thursday night. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper has no answers for his team's success against Detroit. "Some teams just have another team's...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov helped the Tampa Bay Lightning beat Detroit, again. Stamkos scored twice, Kucherov had a goal and three assists, and the NHL-leading Lightning beat the Red Wings for the 11th straight time, 4-1 Thursday night. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper has no answers for his team's success against Detroit. "Some teams just have another team's...
O'Reilly has goal, assist in Sabres' 5-3 win over Lightning
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The last-place Buffalo Sabres are suddenly playing havoc with the Eastern Conference's top teams - and without their top offensive threat, Jack Eichel, no less. Ryan O'Reilly scored a goal and added two assists in a 5-3 win over the East-leading Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The last-place Buffalo Sabres are suddenly playing havoc with the Eastern Conference's top teams - and without their top offensive threat, Jack Eichel, no less. Ryan O'Reilly scored a goal and added two assists in a 5-3 win over the East-leading Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.