Hank Conger brings smooth moves to Rays

Hank Conger came to the Rays from the Houston Astros this offseason via cash purchase. The 27-year-old is a switch-hitter with power. He will play primarily against right-handed pitching as he excels as a left-handed batter.

Tommy John surgeries won't stop Venters

Spring training is a fresh start for everybody. For those players working their way back from an injury, the new season means a little more.

Obama to attend Rays-Cuba game in Havana

President Barack Obama plans to attend the Tampa Bay Rays' exhibition game in Cuba on March 22.

Rays Fan Fest kicks off 2016 spring training season

With just days away from the first pitch of spring training baseball, Saturday, Rays fans got a head start on the season at the 2016 Fan Fest.

Chip Carter through the years

Now that FOX 13's Sports Director Chip Carter is retiring, we are reminded of all the fun we've had with him through the years. Here's a look back at Chip's time at WTVT.

Longoria excited about upgrades Rays make on offense

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Evan Longoria is eager to do his part to help the revamped Tampa Bay Rays realize their potential. The star third baseman said Tuesday he welcomes the acquisition of Corey Dickerson, Steve Pearce, Logan Morrison and others being counted on to make the team more formidable offensively. He also enters spring training hoping to put less pressure on himself at...

Stamkos scores again, streaking Lightning beat Coyotes 2-1

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos is scoring and the Lightning are playing like Eastern Conference champions again. Tampa Bay's captain had a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves and the Lightning won their fourth straight by beating the Arizona Coyotes 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Ryan Webb comes home to Rays

After five stops in the majors, Ryan Webb has made it home to pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays. Webb now wears the jersey for the team he grew up cheering for. It comes 12 years after being drafted out Clearwater Central Catholic.

Callahan, Stamkos power Lightning past Hurricanes 4-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — No better cure for an ailing Tampa Bay power play than Steven Stamkos alone in front of the net. That's what Lightning center Tyler Johnson saw late in a tie game Sunday night, and he fed Stamkos for the winning goal in a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Ryan Callahan scored twice and Stamkos had career goal No. 301 and an assist to propel Tampa Bay to...

Tampa native wins Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin won the 58th Daytona 500 in the closest finish in race history.

Stamkos scores 300th goal, Lightning top Penguins 4-2

Steven Stamkos isn't going anywhere. Not this season at least.   If the Tampa Bay Lightning star is concerned about his long-term future, it certainly doesn't show.   The Tampa Bay captain tapped in a rebound for his 300th goal on Saturday as the Lightning quieted surging Pittsburgh 4-2. 

Stamkos has SO winner, Lightning beat Jets 6-5

Steven Stamkos scored in the fifth round of the shootout and the Lightning rebounded after blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 on Thursday night.

Nieto, Ward help Sharks beat Lightning 4-2

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks just keep winning away from home. Matt Nieto and Joel Ward both had a goal and an assist as the Sharks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Tuesday night. The Sharks improved to 19-8-2 on the road after opening a five-game trip with victory. "It's a good start," said San Jose center Joe Thornton, who had two assists.

Tampa fan to mark golden Daytona milestone

Ralph Brown will be watching the race at Daytona in person this weekend.  It won't be his first time, his 10th, or even his 20th -- Brown has been to 49 consecutive Daytona 500s, and he's racing toward his 50th this Sunday.

Bolts won't trade Stamkos, Yzerman says

Steven Stamkos will remain with the Tampa Bay Lightning, at least for now.

Rookie Chase Elliott becomes youngest on Daytona 500 pole

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Elliott kept the No. 24 Chevrolet on the pole for the second straight Daytona 500, becoming the youngest driver to start first in the race. Elliott took the seat from retired four-time champion Jeff Gordon at Hendrick Motorsports. The 20-year-old is the son of Hall of Fame driver and two-time Daytona 500 champion Bill Elliott.

Rowdies prepare for season in England

Next month, the Rowdies players will put a little spring in their step with a giant jump across the big pond, and there's no better place to prepare for the season than in England.