St. Pete's Shaquem Griffin: Ready to tackle challenge of NFL
Former Lakewood High and University of Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin has always believed he belongs. It hasn't been easy. A congenital disorder lead to the loss of his left hand at the age of 4. While it's held him back, it hasn't prevented him from flourishing on the football field.
Former Lakewood High and University of Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin has always believed he belongs. It hasn't been easy. A congenital disorder lead to the loss of his left hand at the age of 4. While it's held him back, it hasn't prevented him from flourishing on the football field.
Racing nurse plans to put winnings to good use
At Moffitt Cancer Center, Oksana Shavaryn-Sharkey helps save lives. When she's not working her day job, she's at the track, racing for them.
At Moffitt Cancer Center, Oksana Shavaryn-Sharkey helps save lives. When she's not working her day job, she's at the track, racing for them.
Red Sox rally past Rays for 8th straight win
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox are off to the best nine-game start in franchise history. All the close ones are going their way right now. Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking RBI double in Boston's wild six-run eighth inning, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Red Sox are off to the best nine-game start in franchise history. All the close ones are going their way right now. Andrew Benintendi hit a tiebreaking RBI double in Boston's wild six-run eighth inning, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.
Lindholm scores in OT, Carolina beats Tampa Bay 3-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes haven't had much to celebrate at their arena in recent years, at least when it comes to the playoffs. At the end of another listless season, they kept the Tampa Bay Lightning from partying there. Elias Lindholm scored 49 seconds into overtime, and the Hurricanes prevented Tampa Bay from clinching the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes haven't had much to celebrate at their arena in recent years, at least when it comes to the playoffs. At the end of another listless season, they kept the Tampa Bay Lightning from partying there. Elias Lindholm scored 49 seconds into overtime, and the Hurricanes prevented Tampa Bay from clinching the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating...
Los Angeles Rams make history with male cheerleaders
Cheerleaders have been a common sight on NFL sidelines for decades, but this year when the Los Angeles Rams tweeted their announcement of the 2018 Rams cheerleading squad, something was a little different.
Cheerleaders have been a common sight on NFL sidelines for decades, but this year when the Los Angeles Rams tweeted their announcement of the 2018 Rams cheerleading squad, something was a little different.
UFC star McGregor facing criminal charges in New York City
NEW YORK (AP) - Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters on Thursday after a news conference for UFC 223 at...
NEW YORK (AP) - Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year. Video footage appears to show the promotion's most bankable star throwing a hand truck at a bus full of fighters on Thursday after a news conference for UFC 223 at...
Red Sox rally late, beat Rays 3-2 in 12th for 6th win in row
BOSTON (AP) - Thirteen innings on the road. Twelve at home. Last year, this year - it doesn't matter how long it takes for the Boston Red Sox. They just keep winning in extra innings. Hanley Ramirez blooped a bases-loaded fly ball over the drawn-in outfield in right to break a 12th-inning tie and the Red Sox, who rallied from a two-run deficit in the ninth, beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on...
BOSTON (AP) - Thirteen innings on the road. Twelve at home. Last year, this year - it doesn't matter how long it takes for the Boston Red Sox. They just keep winning in extra innings. Hanley Ramirez blooped a bases-loaded fly ball over the drawn-in outfield in right to break a 12th-inning tie and the Red Sox, who rallied from a two-run deficit in the ninth, beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on...
Eagle lands on Mariners pitcher before game
You have a keep a cool head to be a pitcher in Major League Baseball, but you need to be completely fearless to let a wayward bald eagle land on your shoulder and remain completely calm.
You have a keep a cool head to be a pitcher in Major League Baseball, but you need to be completely fearless to let a wayward bald eagle land on your shoulder and remain completely calm.
Retired Buc hits the road with a van and his dog
Most NFL careers end before the player wants it to, but not Joe Hawley. The Buccaneers' former center left it all out on the field. He’s happy his football days are over.
Most NFL careers end before the player wants it to, but not Joe Hawley. The Buccaneers' former center left it all out on the field. He’s happy his football days are over.
Fundraising group launches for Rays' new stadium
The drive to build a new stadium for the Rays in Ybor City is taking another step forward.
The drive to build a new stadium for the Rays in Ybor City is taking another step forward.
Former Buc opts for life on the road
MOST NFL CAREERS END BEFORE THE PLAYER WANTS IT TO, BUT *NOT JOE HAWLEY. THE BUCS FORMER CENTER, SAID HE LEFT IT *ALL OUT ON THE FIELD AND IS HAPPY IT'S OVER...
MOST NFL CAREERS END BEFORE THE PLAYER WANTS IT TO, BUT *NOT JOE HAWLEY. THE BUCS FORMER CENTER, SAID HE LEFT IT *ALL OUT ON THE FIELD AND IS HAPPY IT'S OVER...
Bolts make statement with 4-0 shutout of Boston
The Tampa Bay Lightning made a strong statement showing the NHL world that they are still a Stanley Cup contender, even without their captain, Steven Stamkos, who is out with a lower-body-injury.
The Tampa Bay Lightning made a strong statement showing the NHL world that they are still a Stanley Cup contender, even without their captain, Steven Stamkos, who is out with a lower-body-injury.
Gregorius powers Yankees past Rays in home opener
A big bopper powered the New York Yankees to victory in their most anticipated home opener in years - Didi Gregorius, not Giancarlo Stanton or Aaron Judge.
A big bopper powered the New York Yankees to victory in their most anticipated home opener in years - Didi Gregorius, not Giancarlo Stanton or Aaron Judge.
Lightning beat 4-0 Bruins; teams tied for division lead
The Boston Bruins missed a chance to edge even closer to a division title.
The Boston Bruins missed a chance to edge even closer to a division title.
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.