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Who in the world steps in front of a puck at 100 mph? Yeah, these guys.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The face, right? You’ve got to protect the face first.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

Drew Rasmussen sharp as Rays beat Tigers again

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drew Rasmussen delivered another strong start as the Rays beat the Tigers 6-1 Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

USGA announces field for inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open at Pinehurst, which includes Amy Bockerstette and Dennis Walters

Check out the field for the USGA's groundbreaking event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 18, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office considered a bill to target libel laws, records show

ORLANDO, Fla. — A top staffer for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis worked on a proposal that sought to challenge decades-old First Amendment protections for the news media and make it easier for high-profile people to win defamation lawsuits, according to documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Sentinel · May 17, 2022

Parkland shooting trial gets new start date

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —The official start date for testimony in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting trial has been pushed back to account for the two-week delay caused by a key lawyer’s apparent illness this month.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

How Phillies’ Daniel Brito is helping Corey Phelan in his cancer battle: ‘I’m trying to keep that fire alive’

PHILADELPHIA — There was a time not long ago when Corey Phelan started his days at the Phillies complex in Clearwater, Fla., where he was rehabbing an elbow injury. Phelan would wake up at 7 a.m., eat breakfast, and change into his practice gear. Then he would do soft tissue…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 17, 2022

Mike McDaniel not opposed to Tyreek Hill-Jaylen Waddle race, announces Dolphins will have joint practices with Eagles

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — New Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel offered his thoughts on a number of offseason topics surrounding his team on Tuesday, the first day of organized team activities open to the media:

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

Accused dealer of fentanyl-laced cocaine in Spring Break overdoses faces life in prison after federal indictment

WILTON MANORS, Fla. — Two months after a group of Spring Breakers, including West Point cadets, overdosed on fentanyl-laced cocaine, the Lauderhill man accused of selling them the potentially lethal drugs has been indicted on federal charges, court records show.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

‘Anyone from 8 to 80 can play:’ Over 1,000 seniors compete in national pickleball tournament

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- About 1,500 pickleball players, all 50 years old and older, are competing this week in a national championship in Fort Lauderdale. An additional 1,000 people have attended to watch and cheer on their friends, family and favorite teams. The oldest player this year is 92 years…

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

Faedo's homecoming a success, Tigers edge Rays 3-2 on Harold Castro's late homer

TAMPA, Fla. — AJ Hinch nailed it before the game.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022