Lightning favored to win the Cup
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to push the pace at practice preparing for opening night. Last season's failure has left this team hungry for another shot. The tone set by head coach Jon Cooper in training camp has sent a strong message to this team.
The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to push the pace at practice preparing for opening night. Last season's failure has left this team hungry for another shot. The tone set by head coach Jon Cooper in training camp has sent a strong message to this team.
New York Yankees send flowers to Polk County Police, Officer Hearne's family
A mother and 5-year veteran of the Polk County Police Department who was gunned down in the line of duty last week was laid to rest on Tuesday.
A mother and 5-year veteran of the Polk County Police Department who was gunned down in the line of duty last week was laid to rest on Tuesday.
Security tight for this week's Bucs game
Tampa is one day away from hosting one of the city's first large, outdoor events since Sunday night’s deadly shooting in Las Vegas.
Tampa is one day away from hosting one of the city's first large, outdoor events since Sunday night’s deadly shooting in Las Vegas.
Deshaun Watson donates game check to 3 cafeteria workers impacted by Harvey
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson might be a rookie, but he’s already proving to be an important part of the team AND the community. Recently he donated his first game check to three women who work in the team’s cafeteria at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson might be a rookie, but he’s already proving to be an important part of the team AND the community. Recently he donated his first game check to three women who work in the team’s cafeteria at NRG Stadium.
Bucs' Martin back from suspension, expects to face Patriots
Doug Martin is back and eager to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improve on their best start since 2011.
Doug Martin is back and eager to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improve on their best start since 2011.
NASCAR legend Robert Yates dead at 74
NASCAR team owner and engine builder Robert Yates died Monday night at aget 74.
NASCAR team owner and engine builder Robert Yates died Monday night at aget 74.
Winston leads 4th-quarter comeback, Bucs beat Giants 25-23
There's no secret formula for Jameis Winston's success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
There's no secret formula for Jameis Winston's success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Snell strikes out career-high 13, Rays blank Orioles 6-0
Blake Snell struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings Sunday and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 in a season wrapup. The Rays won their last four games to finish at 80-82, a 12-game improvement over last season. Baltimore went 75-87, a 14-game drop from 2016. The Orioles lost 19 of their last 23, getting shut out five times. The game drew a crowd of 16,018, bringing...
Blake Snell struck out a career-high 13 in seven innings Sunday and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 in a season wrapup. The Rays won their last four games to finish at 80-82, a 12-game improvement over last season. Baltimore went 75-87, a 14-game drop from 2016. The Orioles lost 19 of their last 23, getting shut out five times. The game drew a crowd of 16,018, bringing...
No. 18 USF looks for 10th straight win at East Carolina
No. 18 South Florida's schemes have changed from one coach to the next. The results have been the same.
No. 18 South Florida's schemes have changed from one coach to the next. The results have been the same.
Judge 51st HR, Yankees miss chance to move up, Rays win 9-6
Sonny Gray said he didn't notice what was posted on the out-of-town scoreboard at Yankee Stadium, but his manager did.
Sonny Gray said he didn't notice what was posted on the out-of-town scoreboard at Yankee Stadium, but his manager did.
Texans quarterback Watson donates first NFL paycheck
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his generosity with his family, extended an equally generous gesture to three NRG Stadium cafeteria workers, HoustonTexans.com writer Deepi Sidhu reported.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, known for his generosity with his family, extended an equally generous gesture to three NRG Stadium cafeteria workers, HoustonTexans.com writer Deepi Sidhu reported.
Severino, trio of homers lift Yankees over Rays 6-1
Luis Severino has never pitched in a postseason game in his life, at any level. If the Yankees host a playoff opener on Tuesday, they'll hand the ball to their young ace.
Luis Severino has never pitched in a postseason game in his life, at any level. If the Yankees host a playoff opener on Tuesday, they'll hand the ball to their young ace.
Schools make the rules when it comes to student-athlete protests
As the NFL controversy surrounding professional athletes kneeling during the National Anthem grows louder, Bay Area school districts are taking a more quiet approach ahead of high school football games Thursday and Friday.
As the NFL controversy surrounding professional athletes kneeling during the National Anthem grows louder, Bay Area school districts are taking a more quiet approach ahead of high school football games Thursday and Friday.
Former USF equipment manager walks on to Bulls football team
USF long snapper Zach Deitz hasn't always worn a Bulls football jersey.
USF long snapper Zach Deitz hasn't always worn a Bulls football jersey.
Former equipment manager now Bulls walk-on
USF long snapper Zach Deitz hasn't always worn a Bulls football jersey. The sophomore out of Steinbrenner High School spent his first year at USF donning a different uniform, as the Bulls equipment manager.
USF long snapper Zach Deitz hasn't always worn a Bulls football jersey. The sophomore out of Steinbrenner High School spent his first year at USF donning a different uniform, as the Bulls equipment manager.
4 NCAA basketball coaches among 10 charged with fraud, corruption
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men -- including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches -- were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors.
In one of the biggest crackdowns on the corrupting role of money in college basketball, 10 men -- including a top Adidas executive and four assistant coaches -- were charged Tuesday with using bribes to influence star athletes' choice of schools, shoe sponsors, agents, financial advisers, even tailors.
NFL national anthem flap sees Steelers coach rap Alejandro Villanueva, while his jersey sales soar
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
For Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, being “respectful of our football team” trumped the right of Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva to show respect for the national anthem.
Lightning to retire Lecavalier's number
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be honoring one of their longtime captains this season. The team on Monday announced plans to retire the number-4 jersey of former Bolt Vinny Lecavalier.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be honoring one of their longtime captains this season. The team on Monday announced plans to retire the number-4 jersey of former Bolt Vinny Lecavalier.
Hardy's crowd-pleasing HR lifts Orioles past Rays 9-4
If this was indeed J.J. Hardy's final game at Camden Yards with the Orioles, he couldn't have asked for a better scenario.
If this was indeed J.J. Hardy's final game at Camden Yards with the Orioles, he couldn't have asked for a better scenario.
Case for Keenum: Vikings backup leads 34-17 victory vs. Bucs
Case Keenum has carved out a place in the NFL as a capable backup quarterback, an undrafted former practice squad player who's on his third team in six years.
Case Keenum has carved out a place in the NFL as a capable backup quarterback, an undrafted former practice squad player who's on his third team in six years.