McCoy gives holiday surprise to deserving single parents
He's known for being an intimidating force on the Buc's defense.
He's known for being an intimidating force on the Buc's defense.
Newlywed dies after being hit in temple with softball
Palm Harbor’s Greg Fusco had two loves: His wife Taylor, whom he married a month ago, and playing slow-pitch softball.
Palm Harbor’s Greg Fusco had two loves: His wife Taylor, whom he married a month ago, and playing slow-pitch softball.
Theodore's goal with 2.3 seconds left lifts Vegas over Tampa
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The latest unlikely star in this charming debut for the Vegas Golden Knights began the season in the minors with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Shea Theodore snapped a tie with 2.3 seconds left and Vegas scored four power-play goals Tuesday night, ending Tampa Bay's seven-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory over the NHL-best Lightning.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The latest unlikely star in this charming debut for the Vegas Golden Knights began the season in the minors with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Shea Theodore snapped a tie with 2.3 seconds left and Vegas scored four power-play goals Tuesday night, ending Tampa Bay's seven-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory over the NHL-best Lightning.
Marathon fans track wrong Kevin Hart
Comedian Kevin Hart was among the 50,000 runners in this year’s New York City Marathon -- and so was Kevin Hart from Hollywood, Florida.
Comedian Kevin Hart was among the 50,000 runners in this year’s New York City Marathon -- and so was Kevin Hart from Hollywood, Florida.
Falcons stay close in NFC South, beat Buccaneers 24-21
There's only one team the Atlanta Falcons need to be concerned about the rest of the way.
There's only one team the Atlanta Falcons need to be concerned about the rest of the way.
Cole Hamels donates brand new, $9 million mansion to non-profit
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife, Heidi, donated their Missouri home to a non-profit organization late last week.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his wife, Heidi, donated their Missouri home to a non-profit organization late last week.
Carolina Panthers up for sale at end of season
Jerry Richardson is selling the Carolina Panthers. The team owner announced the move in a letter to fans Sunday night, just hours after a report accused him of sexual harassment.
Jerry Richardson is selling the Carolina Panthers. The team owner announced the move in a letter to fans Sunday night, just hours after a report accused him of sexual harassment.
Stralman, Lightning overcome Landeskog's hat trick for Avs
DENVER (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning got a timely offensive boost from its defensemen to keep their winning streak going. Anton Stralman had two goals, and fellow defensemen Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev also scored to help Tampa Bay beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-5 Saturday night for their seventh straight win.
DENVER (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning got a timely offensive boost from its defensemen to keep their winning streak going. Anton Stralman had two goals, and fellow defensemen Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev also scored to help Tampa Bay beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-5 Saturday night for their seventh straight win.
NHL-best Lightning beat Coyotes 4-1 for 6th straight win
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning made it easy to see why they lead the NHL standings - and why the Arizona Coyotes are at the bottom of the league. Nikita Kucherov scored to remain tied for the NHL goals lead and the Lightning beat the Coyotes 4-1 on Thursday night for their season-high sixth straight victory. "Full team effort tonight," Lightning defenseman Victor...
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning made it easy to see why they lead the NHL standings - and why the Arizona Coyotes are at the bottom of the league. Nikita Kucherov scored to remain tied for the NHL goals lead and the Lightning beat the Coyotes 4-1 on Thursday night for their season-high sixth straight victory. "Full team effort tonight," Lightning defenseman Victor...
WWE star, Jack Swagger trains for a new kind of fight
Former WWE Superstar Jack Swagger is heading into a new sport.
Former WWE Superstar Jack Swagger is heading into a new sport.
Lightning blank Blues 3-0 in matchup of NHL's top 2 teams
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point scored, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams. Tyler Johnson added an empty-netter as Tampa Bay (22-6-2) earned its fifth straight win. It was Vasilevskiy's third shutout this season and the seventh of his career.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point scored, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 32 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams. Tyler Johnson added an empty-netter as Tampa Bay (22-6-2) earned its fifth straight win. It was Vasilevskiy's third shutout this season and the seventh of his career.
Stafford's 4th winning drive leads Lions over Bucs 24-21
With the clock running down in a tie game, the Detroit Lions didn't have any qualms about the ball being in Matthew Stafford's injured throwing hand.
With the clock running down in a tie game, the Detroit Lions didn't have any qualms about the ball being in Matthew Stafford's injured throwing hand.
85-year-old pickleball champion shows it's never too late
Even at 85-years-old, Leurene Hildenbrand is finding ways to improve herself.
Even at 85-years-old, Leurene Hildenbrand is finding ways to improve herself.
In retirement, woman finds athletic side
WHEN LEURENE HILDENBRAND RETIRED IN HER 50s, IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF HER ATHLETIC JOURNEY. WHILE SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO REMAIN ACTIVE -- SHE FOUND THAT COMPEITITION IN TABLE TENNIS, PICKLEBALL AND OTHER SPORTS -- IS BETTER THAN ANY FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.
WHEN LEURENE HILDENBRAND RETIRED IN HER 50s, IT WAS THE BEGINNING OF HER ATHLETIC JOURNEY. WHILE SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO REMAIN ACTIVE -- SHE FOUND THAT COMPEITITION IN TABLE TENNIS, PICKLEBALL AND OTHER SPORTS -- IS BETTER THAN ANY FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.
Suit up: Buffalo Bills need stadium snow-shovelers
Hey Buffalo fans, the Bills need you to hit the field – with a snow shovel. The team put out the call for help to clear the field of snow in time for Sunday’s game against the Colts.
Hey Buffalo fans, the Bills need you to hit the field – with a snow shovel. The team put out the call for help to clear the field of snow in time for Sunday’s game against the Colts.
Stamkos has 3 points, Lightning beat Avalanche 5-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos broke of a mini-slump on his way to the top of the NHL points list. Stamkos had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning became the first NHL team with 20 wins by defeating the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Thursday night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Steven Stamkos broke of a mini-slump on his way to the top of the NHL points list. Stamkos had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning became the first NHL team with 20 wins by defeating the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Thursday night.
Gourde keys Lightning surge in 6-2 win over Islanders
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - When the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to regain the momentum, Yanni Gourde took over. Gourde scored two of Tampa Bay's three goals late in the second period and the Lightning beat the New York Islanders 6-2 on Tuesday night. After the Islanders dominated the first 16 minutes of the second, Gourde had a power-play rebound goal at 16:22 and then gave Tampa Bay a 4-2 lead 1:34...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - When the Tampa Bay Lightning needed to regain the momentum, Yanni Gourde took over. Gourde scored two of Tampa Bay's three goals late in the second period and the Lightning beat the New York Islanders 6-2 on Tuesday night. After the Islanders dominated the first 16 minutes of the second, Gourde had a power-play rebound goal at 16:22 and then gave Tampa Bay a 4-2 lead 1:34...
University of Central Florida announces new head football coach
The University of Central Florida has announced that the Missouri offensive coordinator, Josh Heupel, will be the new UCF Football coach.
The University of Central Florida has announced that the Missouri offensive coordinator, Josh Heupel, will be the new UCF Football coach.
Taggart to be next Florida State football coach, AP reports
A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Willie Taggart has agreed to become Florida State's next football coach.
A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Willie Taggart has agreed to become Florida State's next football coach.
Russia barred from 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang
Russian athletes will be allowed to stand on the medal podium at the Winter Olympics — just not with their anthem playing or their nation's flag rising above them.
Russian athletes will be allowed to stand on the medal podium at the Winter Olympics — just not with their anthem playing or their nation's flag rising above them.