The Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice in NHL action at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:45 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Tampa Bay fell in a 3-2 loss on the road its last time out on Oct. 18 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

As the World Series begins Friday evening, everyone in the crowd can look to inspiration from a Gibsonton woman.

Bucs WR Mike Evan broke his collarbone and is out for most of the season. The Cardinals play Tampa Bay in Week 13.

Nikita Kucherov had an assist for his 1,000th career point as Tampa Bay got its first home win of the season. Victor Hedman registered his 800th career point and Brandon Hagel picked up career point No. 300. Jonas Johansson finished with 37 saves for Tampa Bay, which ended an 0-2-2 stretch with just its second win of the season (2-4-2)

Tampa Bay Lightning veteran star forward Nikita Kucherov has written another chapter in his Hall of Fame career. Kucherov, drafted by Tampa Bay 58th overall

With the offense mired in a rut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints turned to their rookie quarterback.

In 2008, the eastern bridge, built in 1954, was closed to fishing. It had a 54-year lifespan when it was deemed structurally dangerous and sections were removed. Now in 2025, and 54 years after its original opening, the last half mile of the western bridge and southern Skyway Fishing pier is about to meet the same fate.

Jim DeFede updates us on the Hope Florida Foundation investigation as a state grand jury hears testimony in the scandal.