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.
Johnson has 2 goals, Lightning beat Sharks 5-2
Tyler Johnson broke out a scoring slump just in time to help the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tyler Johnson broke out a scoring slump just in time to help the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning.
Aaron Jones' TD run gives Packers 26-20 OT win over Bucs
It's hard to remember the last time that the Green Bay Packers won a game with only 84 yards passing.
It's hard to remember the last time that the Green Bay Packers won a game with only 84 yards passing.
Arrest made after ACC Championship fight video goes viral
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte police have made an arrest after a fight in the stands of the ACC Championship football game that was seen by thousands on social media. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokesman Keith Trietley said stadium officials notified police about the disturbance in a seating section. Trietley says officers determined Reed Fletcher was a primary aggressor and...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Charlotte police have made an arrest after a fight in the stands of the ACC Championship football game that was seen by thousands on social media. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokesman Keith Trietley said stadium officials notified police about the disturbance in a seating section. Trietley says officers determined Reed Fletcher was a primary aggressor and...
Fisher resigns from FSU to take Texas A&M job
Jimbo Fisher, who coached Florida State to its third national title in 2013 and opened this season with his team ranked in the top five, is leaving to take the same job at Texas A&M.
Jimbo Fisher, who coached Florida State to its third national title in 2013 and opened this season with his team ranked in the top five, is leaving to take the same job at Texas A&M.
Lightning forward Cedric Paquette suspended for one game
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette was suspended for one game without pay by the NHL on Thursday for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette was suspended for one game without pay by the NHL on Thursday for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug.
Diamondbacks acquire Boxberger from Tampa Bay
PHOENIX (AP) - Right-hander Brad Boxberger was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday for minor league right-hander Curtis Taylor. The 29-year-old Boxberger was an AL All-Star in 2015, when he led the league with 41 saves, but has battled injuries the past two seasons. He went 4-4 with a 3.38 ERA in 30 games this year while dealing with a right flexor strain....
PHOENIX (AP) - Right-hander Brad Boxberger was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday for minor league right-hander Curtis Taylor. The 29-year-old Boxberger was an AL All-Star in 2015, when he led the league with 41 saves, but has battled injuries the past two seasons. He went 4-4 with a 3.38 ERA in 30 games this year while dealing with a right flexor strain....