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Sunday’s Lightning game at Detroit gets new time due to Bucs playoff game

Video above shows fans filing into the stadium, players warming up, and more. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning game on Sunday against the Detroit Red Wings has been pushed back a few hours due to the Buccaneers playoff game, also in Detroit, according to the NHL. The game will now be played […]

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Wander Franco released from jail in Dominican Republic

Video above: Wander Franco arrived in court on Friday TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Wander Franco, who is under investigation for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old, was released Monday from a jail in the Dominican Republic. Franco’s bond was set Friday at 2 million pesos, which is equal to about $34,000. Franco must […]

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Reports: Tampa Bay Rays trade pitcher Tyler Glasnow, outfielder to Dodgers

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Rays have traded pitcher Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports. The Rays are also sending outfielder Florida Florida manuel Margot to the Dodgers, ESPN’s Jeff Passan said. In exchange, the Rays will receive pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny Deluca, according to Passan. The Athletic’s […]

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Florida attorney general launches investigation into Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has launched an investigation into Florida State being left out of the College Football Playoff by the selection committee. Moody’s Antitrust Division sent a Civil Investigative Demand to the committee for information about “possible contracts, conspiracies in restraint of trade or monopolization of trade and commerce […]

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Bucs legend nominated for NFL Salute to Service award

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend has been nominated for the NFL’s Salute to Service award for his work in building homes for veterans. Martin Gramatica was chosen as the team’s nominee. His foundation has built 10 homes for veterans, according to the team. “I am incredibly humbled and grateful to be […]

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Barry Melrose, NHL analyst and ex-Lightning coach, retires from broadcasting, ESPN announces

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Barry Melrose, an NHL analyst and former coach who spent a short time with the Tampa Bay Lighting, is retiring from broadcasting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, ESPN announced on Tuesday. Melrose coached the Los Angeles Kings from 1992 to 1995, including a Stanley Cup Finals appearance, according to ESPN. […]

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FINAL: Rangers 7, Rays 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Rays were eliminated from the MLB Playoffs after dropping Game 2 in the AL Wild Card. The Rays fell to the Rangers 7-1, dropping the series 2-0. The Rangers advance to face the AL East Champion Baltimore Orioles. According to the MLB, attendance at Tropicana Field was […]

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Bucs Oct. 15 ‘Creamsicle’ game against Lions moved to 4:25 p.m.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 6 game against the Detroit Lions has been moved to 4:25 p.m., the team announced Monday. The NFL moved the Oct. 15 game, which was originally scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff. The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium, and the team will be […]

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Orioles clinch AL East title with their 100th win of the season, Rays get Wild Card

BALTIMORE (AP) — Anthony Santander homered, DL Hall worked out of a sixth-inning jam and the Baltimore Orioles clinched the AL East title with a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Dean Kremer (13-5) allowed two hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings, striking out eight, and the Orioles reached […]