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Vasilevskiy stars as the Lightning stop the Jets' 7-game win streak with a 4-1 victory
Read full article: Vasilevskiy stars as the Lightning stop the Jets' 7-game win streak with a 4-1 victoryAndrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves in his 300th NHL win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped Winnipeg’s seven-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Jets.
Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa
Read full article: Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in TampaThe Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field.
Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debut
Read full article: Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debutJake Moody redeemed himself after missing three earlier field goals by booting a 44-yarder as time expired to give the San Francisco 49ers a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in running back Christian McCaffrey’s season debut.
Everything we know about traffic stop involving Detroit Lions’ Jameson Williams
Read full article: Everything we know about traffic stop involving Detroit Lions’ Jameson WilliamsHere’s everything we know so far about a traffic stop involving Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, when police found two guns in the car.
Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South
Read full article: Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC SouthKirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons take sole possession of first place of the NFC South with a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bucs' Chris Godwin to have surgery, likely out for season. Fellow WR Mike Evans to miss 3 games
Read full article: Bucs' Chris Godwin to have surgery, likely out for season. Fellow WR Mike Evans to miss 3 gamesTampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin will undergo surgery on a dislocated left ankle.
Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane MiltonFlorida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.
Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton
Read full article: Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and MiltonThe devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.
Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without power
Read full article: Milton by the numbers: At least 5 dead, at least 12 tornadoes, 3.4M without powerHurricane Milton’s explosive formation stirred high anxiety for Florida less than two weeks after Helene raked the state and much of the Southeast.
Morning 4: More than 3 million without power after Hurricane Milton slams Florida -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: More than 3 million without power after Hurricane Milton slams Florida -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Milton damages the roof of the Rays' stadium and forces NBA preseason game to be called off
Read full article: Milton damages the roof of the Rays' stadium and forces NBA preseason game to be called offThe fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.
Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching Florida
Read full article: Language, lack of money and fear are matters of life and death with Milton approaching FloridaHurricane Milton is expected to unleash its greatest force over hundreds of thousands of immigrants who don’t speak English.
Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gouging
Read full article: Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gougingPresident Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
Kim Adams: The harsh reality of Mandatory Evacuation Orders
Read full article: Kim Adams: The harsh reality of Mandatory Evacuation OrdersLook around your house. What would you take if you knew an unstoppable force of water would fill it up to the ceiling in only a matter of hours? Where would you go? How long could you survive on the amount of cash in your wallet or the gas in your car?
Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coast
Read full article: Fearful residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida coastFearful Florida residents are streaming out of the Tampa Bay region ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton.
‘Amazing year’ predicted for Detroit’s downtown economy as Lions, Tigers success drive income
Read full article: ‘Amazing year’ predicted for Detroit’s downtown economy as Lions, Tigers success drive incomeDowntown was excitedly buzzing ahead of the Detroit Lions home game against the Seattle Seahawks.
An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction program
Read full article: An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction programA constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs has been revived by a federal appeals court.
Mayfield leads long TD drive in brief preseason outing, Buccaneers beat Dolphins 24-14
Read full article: Mayfield leads long TD drive in brief preseason outing, Buccaneers beat Dolphins 24-14It took Baker Mayfield one series to show the Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they wanted to see from him in a preseason-closing 24-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Elite prosecutor misused position by offering Justice Department card in DUI stop, watchdog finds
Read full article: Elite prosecutor misused position by offering Justice Department card in DUI stop, watchdog findsA Justice Department watchdog found one of the nation’s most prolific federal narcotics prosecutors flouted ethics rules last year when he drunkenly handed his business card to Florida police investigating a hit-and-run crash.
Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL history
Read full article: Tampa Bay's Wirfs agrees to $140.63 million extension, becoming highest-paid OL in NFL historyTampa Bay’s Tristan Wirfs became the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history after agreeing Thursday to a five-year, $140.63 million contract extension.
Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in Florida
Read full article: Safety regulators are investigating another low flight by a Southwest jet, this time in FloridaFederal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot in Tampa, Florida.
Longtime NFL assistant coach and defensive mastermind Monte Kiffin dies at age 84
Read full article: Longtime NFL assistant coach and defensive mastermind Monte Kiffin dies at age 84Monte Kiffin, the longtime NFL and college assistant coach whose Tampa Bay defenses routinely ranked among the league’s best, died Thursday.
Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy
Read full article: Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzyThe Nashville Predators made a big splash on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei.
Bruhat Soma wins the National Spelling Bee after a slow night concludes with a sudden tiebreaker
Read full article: Bruhat Soma wins the National Spelling Bee after a slow night concludes with a sudden tiebreakerBruhat Soma was unbeatable before he arrived at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and neither the dictionary, nor his competitors, nor a lightning-round tiebreaker challenged him on the way to victory.
Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
Read full article: Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over PanthersSteven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night.
Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
Read full article: Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series leadSergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river
Read full article: Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby riverOfficials say a large alligator that made its way onto the runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been captured and moved to a nearby river.
Gerrit Cole says MLB, union bickering over pitch clock sounds like 'divorced parents'
Read full article: Gerrit Cole says MLB, union bickering over pitch clock sounds like 'divorced parents'New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole faulted Major League Baseball and the players’ association for bickering over the pitch clock last weekend, comparing their behavior to divorced parents.
Perron scores late to lift the Red Wings over the Lightning 4-2
Read full article: Perron scores late to lift the Red Wings over the Lightning 4-2David Perron scored the go-ahead goal with 2:40 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings ended a four-game winless streak with a 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton faces misdemeanor charges in domestic violence case
Read full article: Former Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton faces misdemeanor charges in domestic violence caseFormer Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton has been charged with a misdemeanor in his domestic violence case.
Braves manager Snitker leaves family home on opening day because of 'hostile crowd' in Philadelphia
Read full article: Braves manager Snitker leaves family home on opening day because of 'hostile crowd' in PhiladelphiaAtlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker’s family stayed out of Philadelphia on opening day.
Joey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue Jays
Read full article: Joey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue JaysJoey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has elbow repaired with internal brace, expected to miss season
Read full article: Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has elbow repaired with internal brace, expected to miss seasonBoston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito is expected to miss this season after his right ulnar collateral ligament was repaired with an internal brace.
Report: Detroit Lions bolster defense by adding Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis
Read full article: Report: Detroit Lions bolster defense by adding Buccaneers cornerback Carlton DavisAccording to the latest update from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have strategically bolstered their defense by acquiring talented cornerback Carlton Davis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick.
Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against Lightning
Read full article: Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against LightningPhiladelphia coach John Tortorella reluctantly left the bench Saturday night after receiving a game misconduct and bench minor early in the Flyers’ 7-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Sheriff's deputies corral wayward kangaroo near pool at Florida apartment complex
Read full article: Sheriff's deputies corral wayward kangaroo near pool at Florida apartment complexSheriff's deputies corralled a wayward kangaroo after it was spotted hopping around in the pool area at a Florida apartment complex.
Detroit Lions announce 7 inactive players ahead of playoff game; Buccaneers also have 7
Read full article: Detroit Lions announce 7 inactive players ahead of playoff game; Buccaneers also have 7The Detroit Lions announced seven inactive players ahead of their second-round playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Detroit Lions list 3 key players on final injury report before playoff game against Buccaneers
Read full article: Detroit Lions list 3 key players on final injury report before playoff game against BuccaneersThe Detroit Lions listed three key players on the final injury report before their first-round playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 NFC wild-card rout of Eagles
Read full article: Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 NFC wild-card rout of EaglesBaker Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns to lead the resurgent Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Mayfield practices with sore ribs, plans to start Buccaneers' must-win finale against Panthers
Read full article: Mayfield practices with sore ribs, plans to start Buccaneers' must-win finale against PanthersBaker Mayfield’s sore ribs won’t stop the Tampa Bay quarterback from trying to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth in Sunday’s regular-season finale at Carolina.
Mayfield has sore ribs but is determined to be ready to help Bucs pursue NFC South title
Read full article: Mayfield has sore ribs but is determined to be ready to help Bucs pursue NFC South titleBaker Mayfield has sore ribs and did not practice Wednesday, but the Tampa Bay quarterback says he’ll do everything he can to be ready to try to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth against the Carolina Panthers.
Nussmeier shines as Daniels' successor, No. 13 LSU rallies to nip Wisconsin 35-31 in ReliaQuest Bowl
Read full article: Nussmeier shines as Daniels' successor, No. 13 LSU rallies to nip Wisconsin 35-31 in ReliaQuest BowlGarrett Nussmeier threw for 395 yards and three touchdowns, helping 13th-ranked LSU launch its post-Jayden Daniels era with a come-from-behind 35-31 victory over Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest Airlines
Read full article: Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest AirlinesConditions have been mostly nice for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas Day, but some naughty disruptions plagued those flying with Southwest Airlines again this year.
King, Haynes help Georgia Tech overcome 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in Gasparilla Bowl
Read full article: King, Haynes help Georgia Tech overcome 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in Gasparilla BowlHaynes King threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as Georgia Tech rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat UCF 30-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl.
52 sea turtles experiencing 'cold stun' in New England flown to rehab in Florida
Read full article: 52 sea turtles experiencing 'cold stun' in New England flown to rehab in FloridaFifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts.
Penguins goalie Jarry scores into empty net in 4-2 victory over Lightning
Read full article: Penguins goalie Jarry scores into empty net in 4-2 victory over LightningGoalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins; 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night.
Second arrest made in Halloween weekend shooting in Tampa that killed 2, injured 16 others
Read full article: Second arrest made in Halloween weekend shooting in Tampa that killed 2, injured 16 othersPolice say a second person has been arrested in a Tampa, Florida, mass shooting that erupted during Halloween festivities, leaving two dead and 16 injured.
Shooting kills 2 and injures 18 victims in Florida street with hundreds of people nearby
Read full article: Shooting kills 2 and injures 18 victims in Florida street with hundreds of people nearbyPolice in Florida say a fight between two groups turned deadly when a shooting in a city street resulted in two deaths and 18 people hospitalized.
Are Detroit Lions one of best teams in NFL? Amon-Ra St. Brown had perfect answer
Read full article: Are Detroit Lions one of best teams in NFL? Amon-Ra St. Brown had perfect answerAmon-Ra St. Brown was asked after the win over the Buccaneers if he thinks the Detroit Lions are one of the best teams in the NFL. He had the perfect answer.
Jared Goff earns award for performance in Detroit Lions win over Buccaneers
Read full article: Jared Goff earns award for performance in Detroit Lions win over BuccaneersJared Goff earned the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award for his performance in the Detroit Lions’ win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jared Goff breaks down touchdown pass to Jameson Williams that sealed Detroit Lions win
Read full article: Jared Goff breaks down touchdown pass to Jameson Williams that sealed Detroit Lions winJared Goff took some time after the game to break down his touchdown pass to Jameson Williams, which sealed the Detroit Lions’ win over the Buccaneers.
David Montgomery injury: What we know about status of Detroit Lions running back
Read full article: David Montgomery injury: What we know about status of Detroit Lions running backThe Detroit Lions lost starting running back David Montgomery during their win in Tampa Bay, and we’ve gotten updates on his status each of the past two days.
What Dan Campbell said about Detroit Lions fans taking over opposing stadiums
Read full article: What Dan Campbell said about Detroit Lions fans taking over opposing stadiumsDan Campbell talked about the support his team feels on the road as Detroit Lions fans continue to take over opposing stadiums.
‘Aye, BOOM’: Watch Jameson Williams react to replay of his incredible touchdown catch
Read full article: ‘Aye, BOOM’: Watch Jameson Williams react to replay of his incredible touchdown catchJameson Williams made the best catch of his young career against the Buccaneers on Sunday, and the Detroit Lions posted a video of his reaction to the replay.
Detroit Lions tied for best record in NFL after beating first-place Bucs, top 2 teams lose
Read full article: Detroit Lions tied for best record in NFL after beating first-place Bucs, top 2 teams loseThe Detroit Lions are now tied for the best record in the NFL after beating the first-place Buccaneers while both the 49ers and Eagles lost.
‘Playmakers making plays’: Phenomenal defense by Detroit Lions seals road victory over Buccaneers
Read full article: ‘Playmakers making plays’: Phenomenal defense by Detroit Lions seals road victory over BuccaneersPhenomenal defense played by the Detroit Lions sealed their 20-6 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to improve to 5-1 on the season.
‘Lions are legit Super Bowl contender’: Detroit gets rave reviews after latest impressive win
Read full article: ‘Lions are legit Super Bowl contender’: Detroit gets rave reviews after latest impressive winThe Detroit Lions are earning respect as a “legit Super Bowl contender” after their latest win over a first-place team on the road.
JAMO! Jameson Williams makes incredible touchdown catch to extend Detroit Lions’ lead
Read full article: JAMO! Jameson Williams makes incredible touchdown catch to extend Detroit Lions’ leadJameson Williams made an incredible touchdown catch at a critical moment Sunday to extend the Detroit Lions’ lead over Tampa Bay.
Craig Reynolds delivers devastating block to spark Detroit Lions touchdown 💀
Read full article: Craig Reynolds delivers devastating block to spark Detroit Lions touchdown 💀Craig Reynolds delivered one of the best blocks you’ll ever see to get the Detroit Lions on the board with their first touchdown against the Buccaneers.
WR Chase Claypool traded from the Chicago Bears to the Miami Dolphins
Read full article: WR Chase Claypool traded from the Chicago Bears to the Miami DolphinsChicago has traded wide receiver Chase Claypool to the Miami Dolphins, ending the fourth-year player’s brief and disappointing tenure with the Bears.
Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Eagles thump Buccaneers 25-11 to remain unbeaten
Read full article: Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Eagles thump Buccaneers 25-11 to remain unbeatenJalen Hurts threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help the Philadelphia Eagles remain unbeaten with a 25-11 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears
Read full article: Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling BearsBaker Mayfield passed for 317 yards and a touchdown, adding to his strong debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 27-17 victory over the struggling Chicago Bears.
AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1
Read full article: AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in eight years and Georgia remains No. 1.
Ex-NFL receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accident
Read full article: Ex-NFL receiver Mike Williams dies 2 weeks after being injured in construction accidentFormer NFL receiver Mike Williams, who was injured in a construction accident two weeks ago and later put on a ventilator, has died at the age of 36.
Florida governor declares widespread state of emergency ahead of Idalia's expected landfall
Read full article: Florida governor declares widespread state of emergency ahead of Idalia's expected landfallFlorida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.
USA Gymnastics wants to build a centralized training center for all disciplines by the 2028 Olympics
Read full article: USA Gymnastics wants to build a centralized training center for all disciplines by the 2028 OlympicsUSA Gymnastics is looking to centralize its national training programs before the 2028 Olympics.
Patriots sign ex-Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott to 1-year, $4 million deal
Read full article: Patriots sign ex-Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott to 1-year, $4 million dealA person familiar with the terms tells The Associated Press that three-time Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots worth $4 million.
Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agency
Read full article: Predators are winners and players seeking long contracts are among the losers in NHL free agencyThe Nashville Predators, defensive defenseman Ryan Graves and some top goaltenders are among the winners in NHL free agency.
American Airlines, JetBlue seek to keep some ties despite losing antitrust case
Read full article: American Airlines, JetBlue seek to keep some ties despite losing antitrust caseAmerican Airlines and JetBlue are trying to salvage parts of their partnership in the Northeast, even after a federal judge ruled they must break up the deal.
Tavares' OT goal gives Maple Leafs series win over Lightning
Read full article: Tavares' OT goal gives Maple Leafs series win over LightningJohn Tavares scored 4:35 into overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 for their first NHL playoff series win in nearly two decades.
Maple Leafs rally, top Lightning in OT for 3-1 series lead
Read full article: Maple Leafs rally, top Lightning in OT for 3-1 series leadThe Toronto Maple Leafs wiped out a three-goal deficit in the third period, then beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Alexander Kerfoot’s power-play goal at 4:14 of overtime to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in their first-round NHL playoff matchup.
Reilly scores in OT to lift Maple Leafs past Lightning, 4-3
Read full article: Reilly scores in OT to lift Maple Leafs past Lightning, 4-3Morgan Reilly scored at 19:15 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series.