Rays trade Smyly to Seattle

The Mariners have made a pair of trades, landing left-handed starter Drew Smyly from the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander reliever Shae Simmons from the Atlanta Braves.

Newborn only stops crying when watching Dallas Cowboys

Parents try just about anything to keep their newborn baby calm. But one couple in Fort Worth is finding their daughter only tolerates one thing: the Dallas Cowboys.

In Tampa, Clemson dethrones top-ranked Tide

College football's first national championship rematch was fitting sequel to the original, with an unusual twist at the end.

The Latest: Clemson wins national championship, 35-31

Bo Scarbrough's 25-yard touchdown run with 9:23 left in the first quarter has given Alabama a 7-0 lead in the national championship game.

Fleury gets 5th straight win, Penguins beat Lightning 6-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins were rested after a week off since their last game, while the Tampa Bay Lightning were playing for the third time in four days.

Sissons gets first hat trick, Predators beat Lightning 6-1

Colton Sissons ended a 12-game goal drought with his first career hat trick, Pekka Rinne made 27 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 on Thursday night.

Uber, AT&T offer limited free rides during championship

Fans in town for the National Championship game this weekend can take advantage of free Uber rides thanks to a new program. 

Jameis Winston holding baby Gator fan wins the internet

A photo of Jameis Winston hold a baby in a Florida Gators onesie has fans of both teams saying "awwww" and "noooo" at the same time. 

Ehlers has 2 goals, Jets beat Lightning 6-4

The Winnipeg Jets have struggled this season in the second period, and early on Tuesday night it looked like more of the same.

Florida CB Wilson, OT Sharpe leaving early for NFL draft

Cornerback Quincy Wilson and offensive tackle David Sharpe became the first Florida players to leave school early this season and declare for the NFL draft.  

USF fires men's basketball coach Orlando Antigua

South Florida has fired coach Orlando Antigua 13 games into his third season at the American Athletic Conference school.

Appleby shines, No. 20 Florida beats Iowa in Outback Bowl

Austin Appleby threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns, helping No. 20 Florida end a two-game losing streak with a 30-3 rout of No. 21 Iowa in the Outback Bowl on Monday.

Outback Bowl brings fans from near and far

Thousands came to Tampa on Monday for the 31st annual Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

U.S. Competitive eaters make dining a sport

Competitive eating didn’t really exist as a serious sport in the U.S. until the mid-1990s, but it is fast becoming ingrained in the country’s sporting culture.

Bucs finish 9-7, but fall short of making playoffs again

Their first winning season in six years was nice. Making the playoffs, though, would have been so much sweeter for the improved Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

USF beats S Carolina 46-39 in Birmingham Bowl

South Florida's Quinton Flowers says there were a lot of big-name college football programs that thought he could be a star player. As a running back. Or maybe as a safety.