Crosby's overtime winner lifts Penguins by Lightning 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby wasn't sure Bryan Rust saw him, so the Pittsburgh Penguins captain gave his impromptu linemate a quick yell just to make sure. "I tried to let him know I was there," Crosby said. A deft drop pass from Rust and a flick of Crosby's wrist later, the superstar's lengthy postseason scoring drought was over. So were the chances of the...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby wasn't sure Bryan Rust saw him, so the Pittsburgh Penguins captain gave his impromptu linemate a quick yell just to make sure. "I tried to let him know I was there," Crosby said. A deft drop pass from Rust and a flick of Crosby's wrist later, the superstar's lengthy postseason scoring drought was over. So were the chances of the...
Rays lose 7-6 to A's on Valencia's 3rd homer
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays were one out away from a victory Sunday. Unfortunately for Steve Geltz, Danny Valencia was up for the Oakland Athletics with a man on base. Valencia hit Geltz's first pitch for his third homer of the day, sending Tampa Bay to a 7-6 loss. It was first loss of the season for the Rays when they led after eight innings.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays were one out away from a victory Sunday. Unfortunately for Steve Geltz, Danny Valencia was up for the Oakland Athletics with a man on base. Valencia hit Geltz's first pitch for his third homer of the day, sending Tampa Bay to a 7-6 loss. It was first loss of the season for the Rays when they led after eight innings.
Ben Bishop thought he broke his leg in Game 1
There’s a chance Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop could be back in the net for Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
There’s a chance Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop could be back in the net for Game 2 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Lightning lose Bishop but top Penguins 3-1 in Game 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night may have come at a heavy price.
The Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Friday night may have come at a heavy price.
Mayors challenge Pittsburgh ahead of Eastern Conference Final
The gauntlet has been thrown. Mayors Bob Buckhorn and Rick Kriseman have challenged Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto to a friendly challenge during the Eastern Conference Series.
The gauntlet has been thrown. Mayors Bob Buckhorn and Rick Kriseman have challenged Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto to a friendly challenge during the Eastern Conference Series.
Younger Brooks plans to make his own way -- on the field and in school
Derrick Brooks keeps a watchful eye over Gaither High's practice field. It's a dad soaking in his son's senior season. While the two share a first name, the younger Brooks is looking to stand out on his own.
Derrick Brooks keeps a watchful eye over Gaither High's practice field. It's a dad soaking in his son's senior season. While the two share a first name, the younger Brooks is looking to stand out on his own.
Amputee from 9/11 attacks wins 7 medals at Invictus Games
Sarah Rudder was on the verge of a key promotion in the U.S. Marines on Sept. 11, 2001, when the terrorist attacks struck and eventually left her without a leg.
Sarah Rudder was on the verge of a key promotion in the U.S. Marines on Sept. 11, 2001, when the terrorist attacks struck and eventually left her without a leg.
Younger Brooks plans to make his own way
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Tampa girl plays softball, baseball; pitches and catches
Playing for her little league baseball team, 12-year-old Olivia Elliott wanted to take her game to the next level. So, she wrote a letter to her headmaster, asking if she could play at the varsity level.
Playing for her little league baseball team, 12-year-old Olivia Elliott wanted to take her game to the next level. So, she wrote a letter to her headmaster, asking if she could play at the varsity level.
Rays swept by Mariners after 6-5 loss in 11 innings
SEATTLE (AP) — Tampa Bay reliever Steve Geltz couldn't prevent the Rays from being swept in Seattle. Chris Iannetta jumped on a 3-2 pitch from Geltz for a leadoff homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Mariners a 6-5 victory over the Rays on Wednesday and a sweep of the three-game series. "Bad pitch, bad location," Geltz said.
SEATTLE (AP) — Tampa Bay reliever Steve Geltz couldn't prevent the Rays from being swept in Seattle. Chris Iannetta jumped on a 3-2 pitch from Geltz for a leadoff homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Mariners a 6-5 victory over the Rays on Wednesday and a sweep of the three-game series. "Bad pitch, bad location," Geltz said.
Lightning to face Penguins in East final
The Tampa Bay Lightning are proving their deep playoff run of a year ago wasn't happenstance. They'll kick off the Eastern Conference Final in Pittsburgh on Friday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are proving their deep playoff run of a year ago wasn't happenstance. They'll kick off the Eastern Conference Final in Pittsburgh on Friday.
Mariners use pair of home runs to beat Rays 6-4
SEATTLE (AP) — Dae-Ho Lee provided the decisive blow, but only after Seattle's power-hitting first baseman from South Korea shocked everyone by starting the at-bat looking as though he was going to bunt. "That was not coming from the bench," Mariners manager Scott Servais joked. Franklin Gutierrez hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Lee added a three-run shot in the...
SEATTLE (AP) — Dae-Ho Lee provided the decisive blow, but only after Seattle's power-hitting first baseman from South Korea shocked everyone by starting the at-bat looking as though he was going to bunt. "That was not coming from the bench," Mariners manager Scott Servais joked. Franklin Gutierrez hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Lee added a three-run shot in the...
Students rewarded by Bucs after Play 60 Challenge win
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers show up to your school, you know it's a big deal. For students at Colleen Bevis Elementary, it was the culmination of their ongoing effort to achieve success in the classroom and with their health.
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers show up to your school, you know it's a big deal. For students at Colleen Bevis Elementary, it was the culmination of their ongoing effort to achieve success in the classroom and with their health.
Students rewarded by Bucs for winning challenge
Merissa Lynn reports
Merissa Lynn reports
Rapid learning at Bucs' rookie camp
Speed is the most notable difference between college football and the NFL. The players are not only bigger, but they are faster. And they must absorb information faster as well.
Speed is the most notable difference between college football and the NFL. The players are not only bigger, but they are faster. And they must absorb information faster as well.
Marte's 3-run HR, 4 hits lead Mariners over Rays
SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez finally took his spot as the Seattle Mariners' career leader in wins, thanks to a big night from Ketel Marte. Marte hit a tiebreaking three-run homer off Steve Geltz and had a career-high four hits to lead the Mariners to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. Hernandez (3-2) allowed just two runs on four hits over seven innings to pick...
SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez finally took his spot as the Seattle Mariners' career leader in wins, thanks to a big night from Ketel Marte. Marte hit a tiebreaking three-run homer off Steve Geltz and had a career-high four hits to lead the Mariners to a 5-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night. Hernandez (3-2) allowed just two runs on four hits over seven innings to pick...
Lightning's past provides assist in playoffs
The final horn sounded June 15, 2015. It was season over. The Blackhawks had crushed the Lightning's quest for the franchise's second Stanley Cup championship.
The final horn sounded June 15, 2015. It was season over. The Blackhawks had crushed the Lightning's quest for the franchise's second Stanley Cup championship.
Andriese, Miller lead Rays to sweep of Angels with 3-1 win
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Andriese made his season debut for the Tampa Bay Rays on Mother's Day. His mother, Lynn, was in the stands watching him pitch in the big leagues for the first time. So yeah, Andriese had a few butterflies on the Angel Stadium mound on Sunday. He overcame them in plenty of time to make a stellar start.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Andriese made his season debut for the Tampa Bay Rays on Mother's Day. His mother, Lynn, was in the stands watching him pitch in the big leagues for the first time. So yeah, Andriese had a few butterflies on the Angel Stadium mound on Sunday. He overcame them in plenty of time to make a stellar start.
Lightning shut out the Islanders 4-0, advance to Eastern Conference Final
The Tampa Bay Lightning have defeated the New York Islanders in round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have defeated the New York Islanders in round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Lightning: This is no time for letdown against Islanders
The Tampa Bay Lightning are one victory away from reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year, and they know it won't be easy to close out their second-round playoff series against the New York Islanders.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are one victory away from reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year, and they know it won't be easy to close out their second-round playoff series against the New York Islanders.