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...

Reds trade LHP John Lamb to Rays for cash

The Cincinnati Reds have traded left-handed starter John Lamb to the Tampa Bay Rays for money, five days after he was designated for assignment.

Ex-Rays help Cubs to World Series victory

The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, but Tampa is celebrating along with them because a couple former Tampa Bay Rays are largely to thank for the history-making win. 

Bill Murray relishes Cubs title, demands schools close

Like many die-hard Cubs fans, Bill Murray has finally been rewarded for his allegiance to Chicago's lovable losers with the team's first World Series title since 1908.

Twitter user eerily predicts World Series Game 7 two years ago

A Twitter user by the name @RaysFanGio made a crazy prediction in a November 2014 tweet that actually partly came true.

Cubs win 1st World Series since 1908, beat Indians in Game 7

The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series championship since 1908 when Ben Zobrist hit a go-ahead double in the 10th inning, beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a thrilling Game 7 delayed by rain early Thursday.

Fan who watched '45 World Series loss still roots for Cubs

The last time the Cubs played for a World Series title, it was 1945.  Harry S Truman was president, gas was 15 cents a gallon, and Joan Petitti was 12 years old.

Bucs haven't won at home, host Falcons in prime time

The NFC is so wide open that a Thursday night meeting between Atlanta and Tampa Bay could wind up having some significance when the playoff races conclude. Neither team has been particularly consistent. Had the Falcons not held off Green Bay on Sunday, they would have been in a freefall similar to last season, when they went from 6-1 to 8-8. "When you come through in those, for sure it...

Kucherov, Bishop lead Lightning to 6-1 win over Islanders

NEW YORK (AP) — For the Tampa Bay Lightning, it was the feel-good game they wanted to prove they are one of the elite teams in the Eastern Conference. The New York Islanders just want to forget about this one. Nikita Kucherov had two goals and two assists, Ben Bishop made 26 saves, and the Lightning beat the New York Islanders 6-1 Tuesday night.

Cubs take Game 6 over Indians 9-3, forcing Game 7

Addison Russell hit a grand slam and drove in a record-tying six runs, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Cleveland Indians 9-3 Tuesday night and forcing the World Series to a deciding Game 7.

Grabner scores 3 to lead Rangers in 6-1 win over Lightning

NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Grabner wasn't being greedy. He and linemates Kevin Hayes and J.T. Miller were just dominant.

Carr throws for 4 TDs, Raiders outlast Bucs 30-24 in OT

Derek Carr threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Seth Roberts with 1:45 remaining in overtime, capping a record-breaking day for the Oakland Raiders in a 30-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Henrique scores 100th career goal, Devils beat Lightning 3-1

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils took advantage of another late start by the Tampa Bay Lightning in wrapping a fruitful homestand. Adam Henrique and Damon Severson set each other up for first-period goals and the Devils beat Tampa Bay 3-1 on Saturday night, ending a five-game losing streak against the Lightning.

Kluber, Indians beat Cubs 7-2, now lead World Series 3-1

Corey Kluber earned his second win in this World Series and the Cleveland Indians moved within one victory of their first championship since 1948, routing the Chicago Cubs 7-2 Saturday night with home runs by Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis.

Pacioretty, Canadiens beat Lightning for 6th straight win

MONTREAL (AP) ��� Carey Price's teammates are no longer amazed when he makes an impossible save look easy. Price made a game-changing stop in the third period, one of his 30 saves on the night, to lead Montreal to a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night for the Canadiens' sixth straight win.