Bucs pick up second straight win
Jameis Winston sliced up a Kansas City defense missing top cornerback Marcus Peters, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held on for a 19-17 victory Sunday that snapped the Chiefs' five-game winning streak.
Jameis Winston sliced up a Kansas City defense missing top cornerback Marcus Peters, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held on for a 19-17 victory Sunday that snapped the Chiefs' five-game winning streak.
Stamkos will be out 4 months after surgery
Team captain Steven Stamkos will need surgery that will have him out four months, according to an announcement made during the broadcast of the Tampa Bay Lightning's game against Buffalo Thursday evening.
Team captain Steven Stamkos will need surgery that will have him out four months, according to an announcement made during the broadcast of the Tampa Bay Lightning's game against Buffalo Thursday evening.
Lightning: Stamkos out indefinitely with meniscus tear
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Wednesday that team captain Steven Stamkos would be out indefinitely after suffering a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Wednesday that team captain Steven Stamkos would be out indefinitely after suffering a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.
Lightning have no choice but to push on without Stamkos
Given the choice, defenseman Victor Hedman and the Tampa Bay Lightning would prefer not being thrust into the position of having to once again prove they're capable at succeeding without captain Steven Stamkos.
Given the choice, defenseman Victor Hedman and the Tampa Bay Lightning would prefer not being thrust into the position of having to once again prove they're capable at succeeding without captain Steven Stamkos.
Cubs World Series celebration ranks as 7th largest gathering in human history
Officials estimate that 5 million people showed up to the Chicago Cubs parade and rally Friday, making it the 7th largest gathering in human history.
Officials estimate that 5 million people showed up to the Chicago Cubs parade and rally Friday, making it the 7th largest gathering in human history.
Kucherov's late goal gives Lightning 4-3 win over Wings
DETROIT (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning may be without star Steven Stamkos once again. On the bright side, they're getting good at winning without him. Nikita Kucherov scored his second goal of the game with 1:10 left, helping the Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 even after Stamkos left with a lower-body injury.
DETROIT (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning may be without star Steven Stamkos once again. On the bright side, they're getting good at winning without him. Nikita Kucherov scored his second goal of the game with 1:10 left, helping the Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 even after Stamkos left with a lower-body injury.
On Twitter, Bucs' Evans apologizes for protest
Two days after taking a seat during the national anthem, Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans is apologizing.
Two days after taking a seat during the national anthem, Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans is apologizing.
Vasilevskiy stops 34 shots, Lightning beat Islanders 4-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy faced 20 shots in the third period Monday night, so there wasn't much time for him to worry about the status of his shutout. The Tampa Bay Lightning goalie was more worried about a victory, anyway. Vasilevskiy made 34 saves for his third career shutout, J.T. Brown and Ryan Callahan scored 42 seconds apart in the first period and the Lightning beat...
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy faced 20 shots in the third period Monday night, so there wasn't much time for him to worry about the status of his shutout. The Tampa Bay Lightning goalie was more worried about a victory, anyway. Vasilevskiy made 34 saves for his third career shutout, J.T. Brown and Ryan Callahan scored 42 seconds apart in the first period and the Lightning beat...
Is Mike Evans protected by the First Amendment?
For Mike Evans, life has gone from catching footballs to catching criticism. Despite his high-profile protest against Donald Trump, the Bucs wide receiver apparently didn't vote.
For Mike Evans, life has gone from catching footballs to catching criticism. Despite his high-profile protest against Donald Trump, the Bucs wide receiver apparently didn't vote.
Bucs player Mike Evans took a knee during National Anthem
As protests against Donald Trump’s presidency continued around the country, Tampa Bay Bucs player Mike Evans took a knee during the National Anthem Sunday. Evans said, “When he (Trump) ran, I thought it was a joke.”
As protests against Donald Trump’s presidency continued around the country, Tampa Bay Bucs player Mike Evans took a knee during the National Anthem Sunday. Evans said, “When he (Trump) ran, I thought it was a joke.”
Winston throws for 312 yards, Buccaneers rout Bears 36-10
Two weeks after returning from injury and helping the Bears (2-7) beat NFC North leader Minnesota, Jay Cutler threw two interceptions and fumbled twice, one resulting in a third-quarter safety that put the Bucs up 29-10.
Two weeks after returning from injury and helping the Bears (2-7) beat NFC North leader Minnesota, Jay Cutler threw two interceptions and fumbled twice, one resulting in a third-quarter safety that put the Bucs up 29-10.
Stamkos has 3 points, Lightning beat Islanders 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning used the power play to extend their recent dominance over the New York Islanders. Steven Stamkos had a goal and two assists, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves and the Lightning beat the Islanders 4-1 on Thursday night. The Lightning went 2 for 6 on the power play, and New York failed to score on its one chance. "The power play helped us out,...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning used the power play to extend their recent dominance over the New York Islanders. Steven Stamkos had a goal and two assists, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves and the Lightning beat the Islanders 4-1 on Thursday night. The Lightning went 2 for 6 on the power play, and New York failed to score on its one chance. "The power play helped us out,...
Lightning to honor veterans on Military Appreciation Night
Veterans will get a warm welcome on the ice Thursday when the Tampa Bay Lightning hold their annual Military Appreciation Night event.
Veterans will get a warm welcome on the ice Thursday when the Tampa Bay Lightning hold their annual Military Appreciation Night event.
Smith scores in 3rd to lift Panthers over Lightning 3-1
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Roberto Luongo felt desperate to end his four-game losing streak, so the 37-year-old shaved the beard he'd sported since training camp. Clean face, clean slate. Reilly Smith scored a tiebreaking goal with 4:28 left, Luongo made 34 saves and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Monday night. "I want to look like a 25-year-old so I can play...
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Roberto Luongo felt desperate to end his four-game losing streak, so the 37-year-old shaved the beard he'd sported since training camp. Clean face, clean slate. Reilly Smith scored a tiebreaking goal with 4:28 left, Luongo made 34 saves and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Monday night. "I want to look like a 25-year-old so I can play...
Buccaneers sign former Eagles WR Josh Huff to practice squad
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Josh Huff is getting a second chance in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former Philadelphia receiver and special teams standout was signed to the Bucs' practice squad Monday, less than a week after the third-year pro was arrested on gun and drug charges and subsequently released by the Eagles.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Josh Huff is getting a second chance in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former Philadelphia receiver and special teams standout was signed to the Bucs' practice squad Monday, less than a week after the third-year pro was arrested on gun and drug charges and subsequently released by the Eagles.
Earnhardt pulled over for speeding to NASCAR race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still driving fast, even though he has been sidelined from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series because of a concussion.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still driving fast, even though he has been sidelined from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series because of a concussion.
Hedman and Kucherov help Lightning beat Devils 4-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov both had a goal and an assist, Brayden Point scored his first NHL goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night. Brian Boyle also scored for Tampa Bay, and Ben Bishop made 37 saves. New Jersey got a goal from Damon Severson. Cory Schneider stopped 31 shots Hedman put Tampa Bay up 2-1 with 11:33 left...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov both had a goal and an assist, Brayden Point scored his first NHL goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night. Brian Boyle also scored for Tampa Bay, and Ben Bishop made 37 saves. New Jersey got a goal from Damon Severson. Cory Schneider stopped 31 shots Hedman put Tampa Bay up 2-1 with 11:33 left...
Cubs to host epic World Series championship parade, rally on Friday
Cubs-a-palooza will descend on Lower Hutchinson Field Friday, the same field in Grant Park that plays host to Lollapalooza, but this time for a bigger festival and celebration that is free and gets underway at noon.
Cubs-a-palooza will descend on Lower Hutchinson Field Friday, the same field in Grant Park that plays host to Lollapalooza, but this time for a bigger festival and celebration that is free and gets underway at noon.
Ryan, Falcons beat Bucs 43-28 to retain control in NFC South
The NFC South leaders tightened their grip on first place in the division with a 43-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Ryan throwing for 344 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions on Thursday night.
The NFC South leaders tightened their grip on first place in the division with a 43-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Ryan throwing for 344 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions on Thursday night.
Hayes scores in 10th round of shootout, Bruins top Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien had a gut feeling about Jimmy Hayes and was right. Hayes scored in the 10th round of a shootout, Tuukka Rask won his sixth straight game to start the season and the Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night. "Jimmy Hayes is a pretty good shooter," Julien said. "He's one of those guys that has a quick...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien had a gut feeling about Jimmy Hayes and was right. Hayes scored in the 10th round of a shootout, Tuukka Rask won his sixth straight game to start the season and the Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night. "Jimmy Hayes is a pretty good shooter," Julien said. "He's one of those guys that has a quick...