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.
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
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
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
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...
Another Alstott headed for Purdue
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Kevin O'Donnell reports
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
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.
Cade Weldon shares father's passion for football
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Kevin O'Donnell reports