Lightning D Janne Niskala recently told General Manager Brian Lawton that if he wasn't going to play regularly then he would like to return to play in Europe. After clearing waivers Wednesday, Niskala was reassigned to the Finland national team, and once the European leagues resume play, Niskala will be officially assigned to a team likely in Sweden or Finland. ...more

November 6, 2008

TAMPA Michael Bennett's long wait for a chance to prove he is worthy of regular playing time in the Bucs' backfield might finally be over. ...more

November 1, 2008

In the past three weeks, Matt Pettinger has yo-yoed between Vancouver, Winnipeg and Tampa. ...more

October 24, 2008

Had the Rays been bolder before the trade deadline, they might be penciling in Jason Bay as their right fielder in the opening game of the ALCS tonight. ...more

October 10, 2008

Roy Cummings analyzes the Bucs' quarterback situation, the possibility of a move before the trade deadline and the crucial NFC South game upcoming with the Carolina Panthers. ...more

October 8, 2008

Before offering his first critique as an analyst, former Lightning coach John Tortorella didn't hold back in assessing his prior team's new regime. ...more

September 6, 2008

This is the time of year in baseball when the panic button's allure can be intoxicating. September is looming and pennant races are heating up with the close of each and every ballgame. With only about 40 contests left for most teams, every close loss and each nagging injury can make that button look bigger, brighter and ever more tempting to slam down for that quick fix. ...more

August 17, 2008

Monday was an off day for your first-place Rays. An extremely off day. ...more

August 12, 2008

The Rays will have the same 25 players on their roster for tonight's game as they did when they last took the field Wednesday, and they don't think there's anything wrong with that. ...more

August 1, 2008

The Yankees made the first big move in the division Friday by acquiring OF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte from Pittsburgh for four minor-leaguers. ...more

July 26, 2008