Bay Area shocked as Bucs fire Lovie Smith

Jameis Winston had a strong rookie season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tripled their victory total from the previous year. Still, it wasn't enough to save coach Lovie Smith's job.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers dismiss Head Coach Lovie Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Wednesday evening via its Twitter account, Head Coach Lovie Smith was "relieved of his duties."

Fort Meade caddie working toward career as pro

As a caddie at Streamsong Resort in Fort Meade, Marc Dull doesn't just carry golfers' bags.

USF's McMurray could be leader Bulls looking for

Down three guards to injury, Orlando Antigua needed one of his youngest players to step up.

Bucs QB Winston: Coaches want to win more than some players

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback questioned his teammate's desire and expressed angst over the team's 6-10 season Sunday night following a 38-10 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the regular-season finale.

Agent for Lightning's Drouin says young forward wants trade

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The agent for Tampa Bay forward Jonathan Drouin says the third overall pick in the 2013 NHL draft has requested a trade from the Lightning. Agent Allan Walsh said in a statement released Sunday — one day after Drouin was assigned to Syracuse of the American Hockey League — that he formally made the request on behalf of the 20-year-old left wing in November.

Cam Newton Protects his House; Grabs Bucs Jersey

Cam Newton let us know halfway through the season he wasn't having memorabilia from opposing teams in his house, and he showed us again with the final game of the regular season: during Cam's victory lap, he took a Bucs jersey from someone waving it in the stands.

Carolina Panthers pounce on Bucs 38-10

For the first time, the road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through Charlotte.    

Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon Dead at 83

Hall of Famer Meadowlark Lemon, who played for the Harlem Globetrotters, died Sunday in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 83.

One-handed Florida player scores first collegiate points

A member of the Florida Gators basketball team is drawing attention after his performance during a game against Jacksonville. 

Markstrom makes 26 saves to help Canucks beat Lightning 2-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks won the final game of a long trip despite a steady parade of players entering the penalty box. Daniel Sedin scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Jacob Markstrom made 26 saves and the road-weary Canucks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Tuesday night. "It was a huge win for us, obviously," Markstrom said. "It means a lot,...

Angelidis gets rare goal, Lightning beat Senators 5-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mike Angelidis had to wait nervously through a video review before officially getting credit for his rare goal. The left wing scored his first NHL goal in almost four years and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Sunday. "It felt good," Angelidis said. "You know every chance you get to play up here is a blessing."

Ovechkin, Oshie score 2 each as Caps rally to beat Lightning

WASHINGTON (AP) — After falling behind by three goals, the Washington Capitals needed some help. They found it with their power play. Alex Ovechkin and T.J. Oshie both finished with two goals and two assists, and Marcus Johansson got the tiebreaking goal with 5:44 left as the Capitals used three power-play goals to rally past the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Friday night.

Gruden lends family name to fight cancer

Jon Gruden is not only put his money into to fight cancer. He now has his families name on it at Moffitt's McKinley Outpatient Center.

Winston's big finish not enough for Buccaneers

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jameis Winston owned the fourth quarter. The problem was the first three quarters. "The first half, I didn't play good enough for us to win," the Tampa Bay quarterback said after the Buccaneers' surge fell short in a 31-23 loss to the St. Louis Rams on Thursday night. "We were protecting good enough. I just have to make throws."