ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – As expected, the Rays announced Thursday that they declined the $13-million club option on Kevin Kiermaier for 2023, opting to buy it out for $2.5 million. The 32-year-old center fielder, who has won three Gold Gloves, is now a free agent.…
Read More Tampa Bay Rays Decline Kiermaier’s Option For 2023; Choi Traded To PiratesAuthor: Tom Layberger
Connor McDavid, Oilers Visit Lightning; Kucherov’s Streak
TAMPA, Fla. – In Edmonton’s most recent visit to Amalie Arena, in February of last season, Connor McDavid scored twice. It was the Lightning, however, that came away with a 5-3 win thanks in part to Corey Perry’s 400th career NHL goal. For McDavid, who…
Read More Connor McDavid, Oilers Visit Lightning; Kucherov’s StreakJeff Scott Fired After Compiling 4-26 Mark At USF
TAMPA, Fla. – Just when you think things could not get any worse, Temple – Temple! – embarrassed USF on Saturday in Philly to the tune of 54-28. It was another disgraceful exhibition of optional tackling in what was yet another defeat, this time to…
Read More Jeff Scott Fired After Compiling 4-26 Mark At USFVasilevskiy Sharp, But Little Else Going Right On Lightning’s Homestand
TAMPA, Fla. – Following a three-game trip through California in which the Lightning collected four of a possible six points and, more importantly, seemed to smooth out much of the uneven play that was all too apparent during the season’s first couple of weeks, they…
Read More Vasilevskiy Sharp, But Little Else Going Right On Lightning’s HomestandAfter Two Home Games In October, Lightning Open Four-Game Homestand Tuesday Night
TAMPA, Fla. – After playing seven of their first nine games on the road, the Lightning return to Amalie Arena for a four-game homestand that gets underway Tuesday night against Ottawa. Jon Cooper’s team has won four of its last five, including taking two of…
Read More After Two Home Games In October, Lightning Open Four-Game Homestand Tuesday NightThe Bucs’ Running Game Is Historically Bad Even By Their Standards
TAMPA, Fla. – Since rushing for 152 yards against the Cowboys to kick off the season, the Buccaneers have averaged 49 yards rushing per game to go with a remarkably inept 2.6 yards per carry. They had 44 yards on the ground in Thursday night’s…
Read More The Bucs’ Running Game Is Historically Bad Even By Their StandardsLightning Travel To California Having Won Two Straight
TAMPA, Fla. – Following a 5-3 win over the Islanders at Amalie Arena on Saturday evening, Lightning coach Jon Cooper spoke about finding ways to win “when you don’t have your ‘A’ game.” Tampa Bay has not had its ‘A’ game much, if at all,…
Read More Lightning Travel To California Having Won Two StraightLightning Seek Cleaner Play In Tuesday’s Home Opener Against Flyers
TAMPA, Fla. – After a rather uneven start on the road, the Lightning lift the curtain on the home portion of the 2022-23 season when they host John Tortorella’s Flyers on Tuesday night. A three-game road trip that concluded with a 6-2 defeat in Pittsburgh…
Read More Lightning Seek Cleaner Play In Tuesday’s Home Opener Against FlyersUSF’s Gerry Bohanon Was Enjoying Productive Stretch Prior To Injury
TAMPA, Fla. – About 30 minutes before kickoff a weather alert indicated lightning was detected within 10 miles of Raymond James Stadium. Fortunately, USF’s homecoming game against Tulane on Saturday started on time and proceeded without interference from Mother Nature. Make no mistake about this,…
Read More USF’s Gerry Bohanon Was Enjoying Productive Stretch Prior To InjuryFor The Lightning, There Is Much To Improve On During Remainder Of Season-Opening Trip
TAMPA, Fla. – Following Tuesday night’s season opener at Madison Square Garden, Lightning coach Jon Cooper noted how special teams was the difference in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers. Indeed, the Rangers opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal in the second period and…
Read More For The Lightning, There Is Much To Improve On During Remainder Of Season-Opening Trip