Drouin's NHL aspirations hit setback after missing meeting

Drouin's NHL aspirations hit setback after missing meeting

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Forward Jonathan Drouin's bid to prove to the Tampa Bay Lightning that he deserves to be back in the NHL hit another setback in the minors. Syracuse Crunch general manager Julien BriseBois announced Drouin wouldn't play in the American Hockey League team's game at Utica on Wednesday night after the player missed the team's pre-practice meeting a day...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Forward Jonathan Drouin's bid to prove to the Tampa Bay Lightning that he deserves to be back in the NHL hit another setback in the minors. Syracuse Crunch general manager Julien BriseBois announced Drouin wouldn't play in the American Hockey League team's game at Utica on Wednesday night after the player missed the team's pre-practice meeting a day...

With presidents Obama, Castro watching, Rays beat Cuban team

With presidents Obama, Castro watching, Rays beat Cuban team

In a landmark game attended by presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cuban national team 4-1 Tuesday in the first visit by a major league team to the communist island since 1999.

In a landmark game attended by presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro, the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cuban national team 4-1 Tuesday in the first visit by a major league team to the communist island since 1999.

Emotional Cuban homecoming for Rays' Varona

Emotional Cuban homecoming for Rays' Varona

While the Rays' trip to Cuba is historic, it's highly personal for one member of the Tampa Bay Rays organization. 

While the Rays' trip to Cuba is historic, it's highly personal for one member of the Tampa Bay Rays organization. 

Bishop gets 5th shutout, Lightning edge Coyotes 2-0

Bishop gets 5th shutout, Lightning edge Coyotes 2-0

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two days after a demoralizing loss in Dallas, the Tampa Bay Lightning suddenly faced being short two men for nearly 2 minutes. Ben Bishop and the penalty kill responded, and the Lightning secured what the goaltender called "a must-win." Bishop stopped 31 shots for his fifth shutout of the season, Ondrej Palat scored in the first period and the Lightning...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two days after a demoralizing loss in Dallas, the Tampa Bay Lightning suddenly faced being short two men for nearly 2 minutes. Ben Bishop and the penalty kill responded, and the Lightning secured what the goaltender called "a must-win." Bishop stopped 31 shots for his fifth shutout of the season, Ondrej Palat scored in the first period and the Lightning...

Benn scores twice, Stars rally past Lightning for 4-3 win

Benn scores twice, Stars rally past Lightning for 4-3 win

DALLAS (AP) — Jamie Benn honored former teammate Brenden Morrow by showing up for his retirement ceremony at American Airlines Center. A few hours later, Benn had a more important tribute for the man he replaced as captain of the Dallas Stars, with Morrow watching from a suite as video tributes played throughout the game.

DALLAS (AP) — Jamie Benn honored former teammate Brenden Morrow by showing up for his retirement ceremony at American Airlines Center. A few hours later, Benn had a more important tribute for the man he replaced as captain of the Dallas Stars, with Morrow watching from a suite as video tributes played throughout the game.

MLB great's son prepares for career in baseball

MLB great's son prepares for career in baseball

Lakewood High's Bo Bichette was born with baseball in his blood and he hopes, one day, to carry his father's Major League legacy.

Lakewood High's Bo Bichette was born with baseball in his blood and he hopes, one day, to carry his father's Major League legacy.

Lowly Leafs down Lightning 4-1

Lowly Leafs down Lightning 4-1

TORONTO (AP) — Ben Smith and Connor Carrick scored their first goals of the season and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 Tuesday night. With the win, the Leafs have won back-to-back games and picked up points in four of their past five. Zach Hyman and P.A. Parenteau added empty-net goals while Jonathan Bernier made 26 saves for his ninth win of the season. Brian...

TORONTO (AP) — Ben Smith and Connor Carrick scored their first goals of the season and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 Tuesday night. With the win, the Leafs have won back-to-back games and picked up points in four of their past five. Zach Hyman and P.A. Parenteau added empty-net goals while Jonathan Bernier made 26 saves for his ninth win of the season. Brian...

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg turned the downtown streets into a 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit this weekend.

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg turned the downtown streets into a 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit this weekend.

Bishop makes 37 saves as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 4-0

Bishop makes 37 saves as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 4-0

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning got back on track after a rough week. Ben Bishop and Steven Stamkos led the way. Bishop made 37 saves, Stamkos had two goals and an assist and the Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Sunday to stop a three-game slide. Tampa Bay used a franchise-record nine-game winning streak to move into first place in the Atlantic Division. But...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning got back on track after a rough week. Ben Bishop and Steven Stamkos led the way. Bishop made 37 saves, Stamkos had two goals and an assist and the Lightning beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Sunday to stop a three-game slide. Tampa Bay used a franchise-record nine-game winning streak to move into first place in the Atlantic Division. But...

Harlem Globetrotter makes highest shot in history, from Stone Mountain

Harlem Globetrotter makes highest shot in history, from Stone Mountain

Nothin' but net!! Harlem Globetrotters' Buckets Blakes decided he wanted to take it to the top...literally! He made the highest shot in the team's 90-year history. And it did it at Stone Mountain!

Nothin' but net!! Harlem Globetrotters' Buckets Blakes decided he wanted to take it to the top...literally! He made the highest shot in the team's 90-year history. And it did it at Stone Mountain!

Top-ranked golfer comes to Tampa Bay to defend Valspar title

Top-ranked golfer comes to Tampa Bay to defend Valspar title

The galleries are a lot larger for Jordan Spieth his third time around at Valspar Championship -- and rightfully so.  The defending champ arrives as the player to beat and definitely on the radar this time, although a confident Spieth challenges that statement.

The galleries are a lot larger for Jordan Spieth his third time around at Valspar Championship -- and rightfully so.  The defending champ arrives as the player to beat and definitely on the radar this time, although a confident Spieth challenges that statement.

Marchand, Gustavsson lead Bruins past Lightning 1-0

Marchand, Gustavsson lead Bruins past Lightning 1-0

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — After 60 scoreless minutes, Brad Marchand needed just seconds to lift Boston to the win. Marchand scored 10 seconds into overtime, Jonas Gustavsson made 42 saves and the Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 1-0 on Tuesday night in a matchup of Atlantic Division leaders. Patrice Bergeron sent a pass from the right wing through the slot that Marchand redirected past Ben...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — After 60 scoreless minutes, Brad Marchand needed just seconds to lift Boston to the win. Marchand scored 10 seconds into overtime, Jonas Gustavsson made 42 saves and the Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 1-0 on Tuesday night in a matchup of Atlantic Division leaders. Patrice Bergeron sent a pass from the right wing through the slot that Marchand redirected past Ben...

Tampa Bay Lightning lift Jonathan Drouin's suspension

Tampa Bay Lightning lift Jonathan Drouin's suspension

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin's will resume his career in the minors after the team lifted its suspension. General manager Steve Yzerman announced Monday that Drouin is scheduled to report to Tampa Bay's American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse for practice Tuesday. The player selected third overall in the 2013 draft has been working out on his...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin's will resume his career in the minors after the team lifted its suspension. General manager Steve Yzerman announced Monday that Drouin is scheduled to report to Tampa Bay's American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse for practice Tuesday. The player selected third overall in the 2013 draft has been working out on his...

Lightning win team-record 9th in a row

Lightning win team-record 9th in a row

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning needed extra time for a milestone victory. Alex Killorn scored with 42.5 seconds left on the clock in overtime as the Lightning got their team-record ninth straight win by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night. "Anytime when hockey is turned up at this time of year, everybody is scrambling to make the playoffs, it's a...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning needed extra time for a milestone victory. Alex Killorn scored with 42.5 seconds left on the clock in overtime as the Lightning got their team-record ninth straight win by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday night. "Anytime when hockey is turned up at this time of year, everybody is scrambling to make the playoffs, it's a...

AP source: Peyton Manning to retire after 18 NFL seasons

AP source: Peyton Manning to retire after 18 NFL seasons

Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called on last audible. He's retiring a champion.

Peyton Manning surveyed the landscape of his brilliant career and called on last audible. He's retiring a champion.

Sources: Lovie Smith expected to be named head coach of Illini

Sources: Lovie Smith expected to be named head coach of Illini

On the heels of new Illinois AD Josh Whitman firing head coach Bill Cubit, sources have confirmed to FOX 32 that former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith is expected to be named the next Illini head coach. The announcement could be made as early as Monday.

On the heels of new Illinois AD Josh Whitman firing head coach Bill Cubit, sources have confirmed to FOX 32 that former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith is expected to be named the next Illini head coach. The announcement could be made as early as Monday.