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Young girls lace up their skates, take the ice at Lightning summer camp

The campers get a Nikita Kucherov sighting and a surprise visit from Nick Paul to boot. Read more.

 
 
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Report: Lightning deal Darren Raddysh to Maple Leafs in sign-and-trade

Unable to re-sign Raddysh ahead of free agency, Tampa Bay trades its top-scoring defenseman. Read more.

 
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A look inside Rays’ skid, and what changed from their torrid streak

A lot went right when the Rays had a 22-4 run. And a lot wrong as they’ve gone 7-15 since. Read more.

 
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Nationals’ Curtis Mead expects to have fun leading ex-Rays into Trop

The surprisingly contending Washington team is stocked with Tampa Bay products, from the front office to the field. Read more.

 
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MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding international draft

The league says 75% of high schoolers signed from 2012-19 did not reach the majors. Read more.

 

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QB leads undrafted free agents who could earn a Bucs roster spot

NFL teams rarely keep three quarterbacks, but Jalon Daniels has impressed during offseason workouts. Read more.

 
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College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

The Protect College Sports Act aims to regulate payments to players, limit transfers and restrict coaches from changing jobs during a season. Read more.