CHICAGO (WGN) — Former Tampa Bay Rays star Ben Zobrist claims his wife was having an affair with their pastor, according to court documents. According the Peoria Journal Star, the 40-year-old former World Series MVP made those accusations in a lawsuit filed in a Tennessee circuit court in May. Zobrist also accused the pastor, identified as Bryon Yawn of defrauding his … [Read more...] about Lawsuit: Ben Zobrist says wife Julianna had an affair with their pastor; sues him for millions
LIVE BLOG: Lightning return home to Amalie, look to bounce back against Islanders
THE FIRST PERIOD: 8:56 - Yanni Gourde steals the puck, fakes the shot, and, then, records a goal 2-0 Tampa Bay Lightning 19:15 - The captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos, scores his sixth goal of the postseason to give his team an early lead in Game 5 1-0 Tampa Bay Lightning PREGAME: TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/AP) — No team has been more resilient in … [Read more...] about LIVE BLOG: Lightning return home to Amalie, look to bounce back against Islanders
Former Buccaneers player Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
TAMPA (WFLA) - Former Buccaneers defensive end Carl Nassib has announced he is gay on Instagram. “What’s up people,” Nassib said in an Instagram video he recorded at his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. “I just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay, I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my … [Read more...] about Former Buccaneers player Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
First Lady Jill Biden to visit Tampa, join Lightning for 'Shots on Ice' COVID vaccine event at Amalie Arena
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- First Lady Dr. Jill Biden is coming to the Sunshine State later this week with scheduled appearances in Kissimmee and Tampa. The White House announced Monday that FLOTUS would be traveling to Florida on Thursday, June 24 to visit vaccine sites and encourage people in the community to get protected against COVID-19. Dr. Biden will visit Kissimmee … [Read more...] about First Lady Jill Biden to visit Tampa, join Lightning for 'Shots on Ice' COVID vaccine event at Amalie Arena
Rubio urges President Biden to delay Navy commission so Cameron Kinley can play for Buccaneers
TAMPA (WFLA) - Florida Senator Marco Rubio sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to grant a waiver for Cameron Kinley to temporarily delay his military service in order for him to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kinley, a recent graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, signed with the Buccaneers in the beginning of May, did not have … [Read more...] about Rubio urges President Biden to delay Navy commission so Cameron Kinley can play for Buccaneers
Long grand slam in 10th, Mariners sweep Rays in 4-game set
SEATTLE (AP) — Shed Long Jr. hit a grand slam with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Seattle Mariners over the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 for a four-game sweep. The Rays owned the best record in the majors before their current six-game losing streak. Long’s first homer of the season came against Diego Castillo. Dylan Moore started Seattle’s 10th with a bunt hit when … [Read more...] about Long grand slam in 10th, Mariners sweep Rays in 4-game set
Rays set to promote SS Wander Franco, MLB's No. 1 prospect
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco, considered the best prospect in the minors, is set to make his major league debut. The Rays say they plan to promote the 20-year-old Franco from Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. Tampa Bay is off Monday and hosts the Red Sox on Tuesday night. Franco is a .332 hitter with 145 RBIs in three minor league … [Read more...] about Rays set to promote SS Wander Franco, MLB's No. 1 prospect
Kikuchi strikes out six, Mariners drop Rays 5-1
SEATTLE (AP) — Yusei Kikuchi threw a four-hit ball over seven innings, Seattle batted around during a four-run first inning and the Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1. Kikuchi earned his 10th quality start in 12 appearances while sending the Rays to their fourth straight loss, matching their season-high. The Japanese left-hander struck out six and recorded 13 infield … [Read more...] about Kikuchi strikes out six, Mariners drop Rays 5-1
Stanley Cup Semifinals: Lightning hope to extend series lead against Islanders before returning home
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face the New York Islanders in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals. Below are the latest updates on the game: SECOND PERIOD: Lightning 0 - Islanders 3 The Lightning struggled to keep the Islanders at bay during the second period. New York's Matt Martin, Mat Barzal, and Josh Bailey helped give the … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Semifinals: Lightning hope to extend series lead against Islanders before returning home