TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning will air a real-time, animated broadcast for the team's game against the New York Islanders later this month. The animated program will feature real-time, volumetric animation geared toward families and young hockey fans. The game will be held on March 29 at 2 p.m. The team will join the Lightning's mascot, ThunderBug, on a … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning to be featured in animated game later this month
The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees’ spring stadium their own. Here’s how they’ll do it
TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — “Extreme Makeover: Baseball Edition" is about to premiere. When Tampa Bay players leave Steinbrenner Field following the New York Yankees’ spring training home finale on March 23, their staff will launch a 120-hour transformation of the ballpark for the Rays' season in exile from storm-damaged Tropicana Field. By the time the Rays return for their March … [Read more...] about The Rays get 120 hours to make the Yankees’ spring stadium their own. Here’s how they’ll do it
Bucs agree to deals with Chris Godwin, Haason Reddick, AP sources say
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Godwin is staying in Tampa Bay and two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick is joining the Buccaneers, two people familiar with the terms told The Associated Press. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the moves. Godwin, who is returning from a gruesome ankle injury, is getting a three-year … [Read more...] about Bucs agree to deals with Chris Godwin, Haason Reddick, AP sources say
Linebacker Lavonte David returning to Buccaneers for a 14th season
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran linebacker Lavonte David is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 14th season. The team announced Friday that David has agreed to terms. A person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that David’s one-year deal is worth $10 million with $9 million guaranteed. David, an All-Pro in 2013, has been a leader for Tampa Bay’s … [Read more...] about Linebacker Lavonte David returning to Buccaneers for a 14th season
Yanni Gourde back where he belongs, in Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning organization believes that adding two elite forwards Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand will be the push they need to make a deep playoff run. “It means the world is the winning culture here. There is a standard and you have to respect that to pay for the crescent front,” Gourde said. Bolts’ Geekie turning heads with … [Read more...] about Yanni Gourde back where he belongs, in Tampa Bay