TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It was a heartwarming morning inside Amalie Arena, as patients of Florida Cancer Specialists and their families got to step away from treatment and instead enjoy a special day with their favorite team, the Tampa Bay Lightning. "This was our outlet to put that behind us for a few hours, just have fun, and cheer for our team," said Doreen Rooks, who is … [Read more...] about Lightning host cancer patients for ‘Day with the Bolts’
USF men’s basketball faces UAB in first home game of the year
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- USF men’s basketball faces UAB in its first home game of 2025. The game is between the AAC 2023-24 regular-season champions and the defending AAC tournament champions UAB at 7 p.m. Kobe Knox is shooting 79.4 percent from the field, 76.2 percent from 3-point range, and 71.4 percent from the free-throw line. “He's been really good for us. Kobe … [Read more...] about USF men’s basketball faces UAB in first home game of the year
USF women’s lacrosse ready for inaugural season
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The wait is nearly over for the USF women's lacrosse team. After three years of building the program from the ground up, head coach Mindy McCord and the Bulls are just a few weeks away from kicking off their inaugural season. USF men’s basketball faces UAB in first home game of the year "We're just so excited," said McCord. "We've been in … [Read more...] about USF women’s lacrosse ready for inaugural season
Bruins open 4-goal lead, add 2 short-handed empty-netters to beat Lightning 6-2
BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Parker Wotherspoon scored his first NHL goal on Tuesday night to help the Boston Bruins open a four-goal lead and hold on to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2. Jeremy Swayman made 43 saves for the Bruins, who have won back-to-back games after losing six in a row – their longest losing streak in a decade. Trent … [Read more...] about Bruins open 4-goal lead, add 2 short-handed empty-netters to beat Lightning 6-2
Bucs’ 2024 first-round pick reflects on rookie year
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneer draft order is set for 2025. According to the NFL, Tampa Bay currently has the 19th overall pick with a 10-7 record. The team has six picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, with a pick in all but the sixth round. The Bucs will still be looking to have a defensive-minded draft in 2025. Rookie center Graham Barton has taken … [Read more...] about Bucs’ 2024 first-round pick reflects on rookie year