Nyquist stays undefeated with Kentucky Derby win

Nyquist stays undefeated with Kentucky Derby win

Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/4 lengths on Saturday, improving to 8-0 in his career as the fourth consecutive favorite to win the race.

Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/4 lengths on Saturday, improving to 8-0 in his career as the fourth consecutive favorite to win the race.

Griffin Alstott taking a different track to his father's alma mater

Griffin Alstott taking a different track to his father's alma mater

There's an iron bond and mutual respect between Mike Alstott and his son Griffin. They have leaned on and learned from each other at Northside Christian High School.

There's an iron bond and mutual respect between Mike Alstott and his son Griffin. They have leaned on and learned from each other at Northside Christian High School.

NFL bloodlines: Like father, like son -- just bigger

NFL bloodlines: Like father, like son -- just bigger

Jefferson High quarterback Cade Weldon is physically and mentally stronger than they last time he was running around on the football field. The scar on his knee is a daily reminder of just how fragile this game can be.

Jefferson High quarterback Cade Weldon is physically and mentally stronger than they last time he was running around on the football field. The scar on his knee is a daily reminder of just how fragile this game can be.

Tampa Bay Rays hit 4 home runs and beat Dodgers 8-5

Tampa Bay Rays hit 4 home runs and beat Dodgers 8-5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled at the plate this season. Surprisingly, hitting home runs has not been an issue. Steve Pearce hit one of four Tampa Bay homers, a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth inning, and the Rays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Wednesday night. "All the home runs helped a lot," manager Kevin Cash said. "It was nice...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled at the plate this season. Surprisingly, hitting home runs has not been an issue. Steve Pearce hit one of four Tampa Bay homers, a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth inning, and the Rays beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Wednesday night. "All the home runs helped a lot," manager Kevin Cash said. "It was nice...

Moore struggles, Rays fall to Dodgers 10-5

Moore struggles, Rays fall to Dodgers 10-5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay's Matt Moore understandably was disappointed. The left-hander allowed seven runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings, one of his worst performances since returning from Tommy John surgery last season, in a 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay's Matt Moore understandably was disappointed. The left-hander allowed seven runs and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings, one of his worst performances since returning from Tommy John surgery last season, in a 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

Boyle's OT goal lifts Lightning past Islanders 5-4 in Game 3

Boyle's OT goal lifts Lightning past Islanders 5-4 in Game 3

Brian Boyle scored at 2:48 of overtime to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night for a 2-1 lead in their second-round series.

Brian Boyle scored at 2:48 of overtime to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night for a 2-1 lead in their second-round series.

Rays lose 5-1 to Blue Jays despite another strong start

Rays lose 5-1 to Blue Jays despite another strong start

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Odorizzi became the third straight Tampa Bay starter to limit Toronto to two hits or fewer. Still, the Rays lost two of the three games. Marcus Stroman allowed one run in eight innings on his 25th birthday, Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer during a four-run ninth and the Blue Jays beat the Rays 5-1 on Sunday.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Odorizzi became the third straight Tampa Bay starter to limit Toronto to two hits or fewer. Still, the Rays lost two of the three games. Marcus Stroman allowed one run in eight innings on his 25th birthday, Troy Tulowitzki hit a three-run homer during a four-run ninth and the Blue Jays beat the Rays 5-1 on Sunday.

Black cat crosses path of hockey team on ice

Black cat crosses path of hockey team on ice

The San Jose sharks have had a lot of bad luck in the postseason over the years. They've never once managed to make it to the Stanley Cup Final in 25 years.

The San Jose sharks have had a lot of bad luck in the postseason over the years. They've never once managed to make it to the Stanley Cup Final in 25 years.

Rays struggle offensively in 3-1 loss to Orioles

Rays struggle offensively in 3-1 loss to Orioles

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays could only manage two hits as the Baltimore Orioles — not exactly an offensive juggernaut lately — snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory Wednesday night. Joey Rickard hit a three-run homer for the Orioles. Rickard, selected by the Orioles from Tampa Bay in December's Rule 5 Draft, hit his second home run and...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays could only manage two hits as the Baltimore Orioles — not exactly an offensive juggernaut lately — snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory Wednesday night. Joey Rickard hit a three-run homer for the Orioles. Rickard, selected by the Orioles from Tampa Bay in December's Rule 5 Draft, hit his second home run and...

Islanders pass Lightning 5-3 in Game 1

Islanders pass Lightning 5-3 in Game 1

The New York Islanders know they've yet to see the best of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop.

The New York Islanders know they've yet to see the best of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vezina Trophy finalist Ben Bishop.

Kiermaier hits 2-run homer, Rays beat Orioles 3-1

Kiermaier hits 2-run homer, Rays beat Orioles 3-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier had two weak outs and fell behind 0-2 on his third at-bat against Ubaldo Jimenez. One swing then changed everything. Kiermaier hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night. "I had some frustrating at-bats earlier in the game, I think a lot of us did," Kiermaier said. "For me to hit a...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier had two weak outs and fell behind 0-2 on his third at-bat against Ubaldo Jimenez. One swing then changed everything. Kiermaier hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night. "I had some frustrating at-bats earlier in the game, I think a lot of us did," Kiermaier said. "For me to hit a...

Dirk Koetter takes first official steps as Bucs head coach

Dirk Koetter takes first official steps as Bucs head coach

Dirk Koetter has been waiting four months for this day: His first opportunity to walk out on the field with his team as an NFL head coach.

Dirk Koetter has been waiting four months for this day: His first opportunity to walk out on the field with his team as an NFL head coach.

Bucs bolster offensive line with signing of J.R. Sweezy

Bucs bolster offensive line with signing of J.R. Sweezy

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed a need created by Logan Mankins' retirement by signing former Seattle Seahawks guard J.R. Sweezy to a five-year deal in free agency.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed a need created by Logan Mankins' retirement by signing former Seattle Seahawks guard J.R. Sweezy to a five-year deal in free agency.

Rapper Jay Z tours One Buc Place

Rapper Jay Z tours One Buc Place

Rapper and hip-hop legend Jay Z paid a visit to One Buc Place Wednesday where he caught up with Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston and even got his own Bucs jersey.

Rapper and hip-hop legend Jay Z paid a visit to One Buc Place Wednesday where he caught up with Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston and even got his own Bucs jersey.

Bucs' Licht likes 'very deep' draft field

Bucs' Licht likes 'very deep' draft field

This year's draft doesn't have the hype like last year when the Buccaneers controlled the board with the first overall pick, but Bucs general manager Jason Licht is looking to make the same kind of impact with this year's picks.

This year's draft doesn't have the hype like last year when the Buccaneers controlled the board with the first overall pick, but Bucs general manager Jason Licht is looking to make the same kind of impact with this year's picks.