Race car driver David Steele killed in crash at Desoto Speedway
Veteran race car driver David Steele was killed in a crash at the Desoto Speedway Saturday night.
Veteran race car driver David Steele was killed in a crash at the Desoto Speedway Saturday night.
Philadelphia Love Run Half-Marathon makes special memories
Thousands of runners from all over the country hit the streets of Philadelphia for the Love Run Half-Marathon, but it was two locals who became the male and female winners.
Thousands of runners from all over the country hit the streets of Philadelphia for the Love Run Half-Marathon, but it was two locals who became the male and female winners.
UT's Matt Johnson reflects on health scare that almost left him sidelined
University of Tampa men's basketball guard Matt Johnson is looking back on a successful four years, on and off the court. He's especially grateful for every day and every moment after a brush with potentially fatal heart problems in high school.
University of Tampa men's basketball guard Matt Johnson is looking back on a successful four years, on and off the court. He's especially grateful for every day and every moment after a brush with potentially fatal heart problems in high school.
UT's Matt Johnson defies odds of heart disease
Matt Johnson was given the heart breaking news as a teen that his basketball days were over. Doctors said his heart couldn't handle the stress, but that wasn't the end of his story. Now he's finished a sterling four-year career playing college hoops.
Matt Johnson was given the heart breaking news as a teen that his basketball days were over. Doctors said his heart couldn't handle the stress, but that wasn't the end of his story. Now he's finished a sterling four-year career playing college hoops.
Allen busts out to lead Florida past Wisconsin into Elite 8
Chris Chiozza went end to end and made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Florida an 84-83 victory against Wisconsin on Friday night in the first overtime game of this NCAA Tournament.
Chris Chiozza went end to end and made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Florida an 84-83 victory against Wisconsin on Friday night in the first overtime game of this NCAA Tournament.
Rowdies begin 2017 season with kickoff party
It's almost soccer season in Charley's World! He headed to Al Lang Stadium on Thursday to chat with the Tampa Bay Rowdies players about the season ahead and their MLS bid.
It's almost soccer season in Charley's World! He headed to Al Lang Stadium on Thursday to chat with the Tampa Bay Rowdies players about the season ahead and their MLS bid.
College hockey team helps janitor see family for first time in over 30 years
The Augsburg College men’s hockey team showed that it isn’t just players and coaches that make up a team, it’s everyone involved. Recently the team rallied behind their janitor so that he could see his family again.
The Augsburg College men’s hockey team showed that it isn’t just players and coaches that make up a team, it’s everyone involved. Recently the team rallied behind their janitor so that he could see his family again.
Raiders QB Derek Carr helps stranded driver with ride and prayer
Ron Reeser was stranded when his car ran out of gas. He was walking to the gas station when a driver pulled up and asked if he was ok. Although Reeser was initially hesitant to accept help from a total stranger, he accepted. Little did he know the good samaritan was an NFL quarterback.
Ron Reeser was stranded when his car ran out of gas. He was walking to the gas station when a driver pulled up and asked if he was ok. Although Reeser was initially hesitant to accept help from a total stranger, he accepted. Little did he know the good samaritan was an NFL quarterback.
Coyotes damage Lightning's playoff hopes with 5-3 win
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes, not the Tampa Bay Lightning, looked like the team chasing a postseason spot. Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and an assist during Arizona's three-goal third period, Louis Domingue stopped 36 shots and the Coyotes damaged Tampa Bay's playoff hopes with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night. Arizona, with the NHL's second-worst record, also got goals from...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes, not the Tampa Bay Lightning, looked like the team chasing a postseason spot. Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and an assist during Arizona's three-goal third period, Louis Domingue stopped 36 shots and the Coyotes damaged Tampa Bay's playoff hopes with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night. Arizona, with the NHL's second-worst record, also got goals from...
Kiermaier finalizes 6-year, $53.5 million contract with Rays
Defensive standout Kevin Kiermaier and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a six-year, $53.6 million contract extension that keeps the centerfielder with the team through 2022.
Defensive standout Kevin Kiermaier and the Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a six-year, $53.6 million contract extension that keeps the centerfielder with the team through 2022.
Tom Brady's Super Bowl jersey found
The biggest mystery of Super Bowl LI has been solved, and, no, it’s not how the Atlanta Falcons managed to blow a 25-point lead in the second half.
The biggest mystery of Super Bowl LI has been solved, and, no, it’s not how the Atlanta Falcons managed to blow a 25-point lead in the second half.
Capitals clinch playoff spot by beating Lightning 5-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Washington Capitals have their third consecutive 100-point season and are postseason-bound for the ninth time in 10 years. T.J Oshie had three goals and an assist, Justin Williams and John Carlson had early third-period goals, and the Capitals became the first team to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Washington Capitals have their third consecutive 100-point season and are postseason-bound for the ninth time in 10 years. T.J Oshie had three goals and an assist, Justin Williams and John Carlson had early third-period goals, and the Capitals became the first team to clinch a playoff spot by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Saturday night.
PGA golfer fearlessly pushes 8-foot gator off course
Cody Gribble gave new meaning to a risky play on the par-5 sixth hole over water at Bay Hill on Thursday.
Cody Gribble gave new meaning to a risky play on the par-5 sixth hole over water at Bay Hill on Thursday.
Four-goal second period lifts Maple Leafs past Lightning 5-0
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Toronto Maple Leafs quickly rebounded from a one-sided loss. Morgan Rielly and Matt Martin scored 15 seconds apart during Toronto's four-goal second period, Frederik Andersen made 33 saves and the Maple Leafs moved into the lead for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 on Thursday night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Toronto Maple Leafs quickly rebounded from a one-sided loss. Morgan Rielly and Matt Martin scored 15 seconds apart during Toronto's four-goal second period, Frederik Andersen made 33 saves and the Maple Leafs moved into the lead for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-0 on Thursday night.
Robinson gets hot, No. 4 seed Florida beats ETSU 80-65
Devin Robinson tied his career-high with 24 points, Kasey Hill added 14 and No. 4 seed Florida used a second-half surge to beat 13th-seeded East Tennessee State 80-65 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
Devin Robinson tied his career-high with 24 points, Kasey Hill added 14 and No. 4 seed Florida used a second-half surge to beat 13th-seeded East Tennessee State 80-65 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.
A quick look at FGCU-Florida State in the NCAA Tournament
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - No. 3 Florida State (25-8) vs. No. 14 seed Florida Gulf Coast (26-7) First round, West Region; Orlando, Florida; 9:20 p.m. EDT.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - No. 3 Florida State (25-8) vs. No. 14 seed Florida Gulf Coast (26-7) First round, West Region; Orlando, Florida; 9:20 p.m. EDT.
Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
Sebastien Bourdais pulled off a major upset in the IndyCar season-opener, driving from last place to a victory on the streets of St. Petersburg that left him in tears.
Sebastien Bourdais pulled off a major upset in the IndyCar season-opener, driving from last place to a victory on the streets of St. Petersburg that left him in tears.
Hockey fan gives extra ticket to homeless man, bond during game
Jimmy Mains was on his way to see his Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning when he was approached by a man who was down on his luck. The man, named Rob, asked him for money outside PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Mains was on his way to see his Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning when he was approached by a man who was down on his luck. The man, named Rob, asked him for money outside PPG Paints Arena.
Hedman scores in OT, Lightning top Sens 2-1 for 4th straight
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - With everybody chipping in up and down the roster, the Tampa Bay Lightning are making their playoff charge.
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - With everybody chipping in up and down the roster, the Tampa Bay Lightning are making their playoff charge.
Point's 2nd goal snaps tie in 3rd, Lightning top Rangers 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) - Brayden Point celebrated his 21st birthday in style at Madison Square Garden. Point scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal with 6:39 remaining to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning over the New York Rangers 3-2 on Monday night.
NEW YORK (AP) - Brayden Point celebrated his 21st birthday in style at Madison Square Garden. Point scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal with 6:39 remaining to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning over the New York Rangers 3-2 on Monday night.