Related video: Tampa area dad pushes for contact sports change after son’s suicide SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers will debate on Wednesday whether to ban tackle football for children under 12, a move pushed by advocates seeking to protect kids from brain damage but opposed by coaches who warn it would cut off youths […]
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Mary Lou Retton says she’s a ‘fighter’ as she recuperates at home following pneumonia scare
Olympic gymnastics great Mary Lou Retton said she faces a long battle recuperating at home from a rare form of pneumonia in which doctors weren’t sure whether she would survive.
Tiger Woods and Nike indicate end to 27-year partnership
Tiger Woods and Nike indicated Monday they have parted ways after more than 27 years.
Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the Tampa Bay defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers won their third straight NFC South title with a 9-0 victory on Sunday over the Carolina Panthers. Tampa Bay (9-8) was facing an all-or-nothing scenario entering Sunday’s game with a win clinching a playoff spot […]
Prosecutors file evidence against Rays shortstop Wander Franco in Dominican Republic probe
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Dominican prosecutors investigating Wander Franco amid allegations that the Tampa Bay Rays shortstop had a relationship with a minor delivered evidence Wednesday to a judge who is expected to soon rule on the player’s future. The judge is scheduled to analyze the documents and other evidence collected during a […]
Olympian dies after being hit by car; world champion cyclist husband arrested
Dennis retired from cycling last year. He and Hoskins were married in 2018.
ESPN apologizes for showing video of Florida man flashing breast during Sugar Bowl broadcast
ESPN apologized Monday night for a video clip of a Florida man baring her breast that was shown during the broadcast of the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans.
Calvin de Haan ends 46-game goal drought with tiebreaking score as Lightning top Canadiens 4-3
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Calvin de Haan ended his 46-game goal drought with the tiebreaking score in the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night. The defenseman put Tampa Bay up 3-2 with a shot from the left circle at 7:49 off a pass from Nikita […]
Carr throws for 2 TDs to help the Saints beat the Bucs 23-13 and tie NFC South standings
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Derek Carr threw for 197 yards and two touchdowns to help the New Orleans Saints stop Tampa Bay’s four-game winning streak and climb back into a tie for first place in the NFC South with a 23-13 victory over Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers on Sunday. Carr tossed TD passes of […]
Panarin has hat trick, Shesterkin makes 34 saves on 28th birthday, and Rangers beat Lightning 5-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored three goals, Igor Shesterkin made 34 saves on his 28th birthday, and the NHL-leading New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Saturday night. Vincent Trocheck had a goal and three assists, and Chris Kreider also scored for New York. Alexis Lafrenière had two assists, and […]