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.
Nylander scores twice as Maple Leafs beat Lightning 4-3
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Maple Leafs put together the perfect response to a big rally by the Tampa Bay Lightning. They got right back to work. William Nylander had two goals and an assist and James van Riemsdyk scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period, sending streaking Toronto to a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Monday night. "We've found a rhythm and this is what we want to...
TORONTO (AP) - The Toronto Maple Leafs put together the perfect response to a big rally by the Tampa Bay Lightning. They got right back to work. William Nylander had two goals and an assist and James van Riemsdyk scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period, sending streaking Toronto to a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Monday night. "We've found a rhythm and this is what we want to...
HCC women's tennis team united by sport
When Hillsborough Community College women's tennis coach Jennifer Gelhaus took over the Lady Hawks program, she went far and wide searching for some of game's best junior players.
When Hillsborough Community College women's tennis coach Jennifer Gelhaus took over the Lady Hawks program, she went far and wide searching for some of game's best junior players.
Nagasu helps lead Americans to figure skating bronze
Mirai Nagasu and Adam Rippon shared tears of sorrow when they were left off the Olympic team four years ago, each of them passed over in decisions that could have gone either way.
Mirai Nagasu and Adam Rippon shared tears of sorrow when they were left off the Olympic team four years ago, each of them passed over in decisions that could have gone either way.
Vasilevskiy makes 44 saves, Lightning beat Kings 4-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Andrei Vasilevskiy put together a terrific performance in another victory for Tampa Bay. One play was especially memorable. Vasilevskiy robbed Anze Kopitar when he put his glove behind his back for spectacular stop in the first period, part of a 44-save Saturday night in the NHL-leading Lightning's 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Andrei Vasilevskiy put together a terrific performance in another victory for Tampa Bay. One play was especially memorable. Vasilevskiy robbed Anze Kopitar when he put his glove behind his back for spectacular stop in the first period, part of a 44-save Saturday night in the NHL-leading Lightning's 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
St. Petersburg's Smith leading the way for Green Devils
Be humble, yet hungry. That's what Serrel Smith's mother has always advised him. He's listened.
Be humble, yet hungry. That's what Serrel Smith's mother has always advised him. He's listened.
Smith leading the way for Green Devils
The St. Petersburg shooting guard comes from a family of basketball players. His mother was even an All-American at UCF years ago.?
The St. Petersburg shooting guard comes from a family of basketball players. His mother was even an All-American at UCF years ago.?