Kevin Lewis

5 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA — It was a combination of the first day of school and the first day of a dream job at the Bucs training facility. On Friday, six draft picks, 15 signed free agents, and more than 30 other invitees kicked off rookie minicamp. Tampa Bay first-round pick Emeka Egbuka signed his first NFL contract Friday morning. He said the feeling of actually putting pen to paper was surreal. "It’s such a monumental moment in my life.

6 days ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla. — Friday, the USF softball program opens play at the 2025 AAC tournament, which will be played on their home field. The second-seeded Bulls won't play until Friday at 3:30, and their plan is to repeat exactly what's led them to a 41-14-1 record this season. "I’ve stayed out of the way this year. I’m telling you right now," head coach Ken Eriksen joked during Tuesday's batting practice. "It’s been really a pleasure with these guys. They came in here, they know how to play the game.

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla — Each offseason, the Buccaneers make it clear about the players they draft and invite to rookie minicamp. They want additions who are good players and good people. WATCH: Bucs rookie looks to make huge impact off the field Bucs rookie looks to make huge impact off the field "I think there’s a lot of people out there that can evaluate talent, but it takes a little bit more to evaluate the person and the character," Bucs VP of player personnel Mike Biehl said after the draft.

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA, Fla — The Lightning face an extended off-season for the third straight season after losing to the Panthers in the first round. The players say they take no joy in getting an extra month to train for next season or take a trip to visit their families. "We're not excited that our off-season is starting and we're having a long summer. We want to be playing, still," Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh said bluntly during Friday's year-end media availability.

1 week ago | abcactionnews.com | Kevin Lewis

TAMPA — The Lightning scored first for the first time in the series during Wednesday night's 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. It didn't matter. The reigning Stanley Cup champions dispatched Tampa Bay 4-1 in the best-of-seven series. It's the third consecutive year the Lightning have bowed out in the first round, and it's the second straight season their defeat has come at the hands of the Panthers.