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A late rally by Tampa Bay falls short in the prime time game. The end of a four-game winning streak left the Bucs even with Atlanta atop the NFC South with two games remaining, but the Falcons have the tiebreaker.

The football tradition known as “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” moves to a pair of NFL venues while Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium undergoes renovations in 2026-27.

The Bolts - players and families - were able to avoid the destructive storm and concentrate on preparing for Game 1 in Raleigh against the Hurricanes. Meantime, Saturday's game in Tampa was postponed.

The Board of Governors approved the complex, multiyear transfer to the Ostrover, co-CEO of Blue Owl Capital. Vinik will continue to run daily operations of the team, which is now valued at about $1.8 million.

During a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the operator of the Bally Sports regional sports networks indicated it will cut loose the seven teams it has under contract for the 2025 season.

After longtime captain Steven Stamkos left in free agency, Victor Hedman was the obvious choice to get the “C” going into his 16th season. Ryan McDonagh and Nikita Kucherov are alternate captains.

Known as "johnny Hockey," the Columbus Blue Jackets' forward and his brother were cycling in their home state of New Jersey. Officials said the driver was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.

Williams, who spent more than a half-century working within the NBA, died from complications related to viral pneumonia. As recently as last year, he hoped to bring the Rays or an expansion MLB team to Orlando.

A team of 58 health workers are accompanying the American athletes, including Dr. Jason Zaremski, who calls his participation "probably the ultimate professional honor of my career."

Argentina won the Copa America after more than an hour delay after fans ─ many without tickets ─ breached gates. Injuries were reported after a crowd crush and due to the heat.

Several of the Florida athletes on Team USA are from the greater Tampa Bay region and surrounding areas.

The Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN basketball analyst tells social media followers he underwent surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and that his doctor was pleased with the outcome.