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Ottawa Senators coach Guy Boucher, center, shouts at his players, including Kyle Turris, right, during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Boucher is a former Lightning coach. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stone has 2 goals, assist as Senators beat Lightning 5-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) scores on a touchdown reception over New Orleans Saints cornerback Sterling Moore (24) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Buccaneers playoff hopes take hit with 31-24 loss to Saints

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

New York Giants' Odell Beckham (13) is sent flying after a hit by Philadelphia Eagles' Leodis McKelvin (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

NFL teams seeking playoff berth, let Giants’ loss be lesson

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Brees bounced back last Sunday in Arizona, passing for 369 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-41 victory. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Winston: Bucs’ postseason run starts in New Orleans

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Carlos Beltran watches his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Andriese during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Rays feel they’re better than last-place finish in AL East

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, right and manager Joe Maddon (70) left, celebrate their win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Chicago. The Cubs won 6-2. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Cubs cleared of tampering with Rays’ Maddon

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats the Washington defense on his way to a 36-yard touchdown in the third against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField, Landover, Md., Nov. 16, 2014. (Preston Keres/Special for The Washington Times)

SNYDER: Redskins’ faults laid bare as Bucs seize opportunity for rare win

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2013, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon smiles during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's American League division series against the Boston Red Sox in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Chicago Cubs have fired manager Rick Renteria after one season to pursue former Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon. Team President Theo Epstein said Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, that Renteria deserved to come back next season as the Cubs continue their rebuilding effort. But Maddon opted out of his contract with the Rays and Epstein says that changed things for the Cubs.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Chicago Cubs hire Maddon as manager, fire Renteria

By Andrew Seligman and Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Umpire Greg Gibson, right, Baltimore Orioles left fielder David Lough,left, and Chris Davis (19) watch as designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) celebrates his two run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Nelson Cruz drives in all 7 Orioles runs in 11-inning win over Rays

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Wil Myers (9) and center fielder Desmond Jennings (8) collide while trying to make the play on a game-winning RBI triple by Boston Red Sox's A.J. Pierzynski during the 10th inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 30, 2014. Boston won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Rays place OF Myers (right wrist sprain) on DL

Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles' Adam Jones connects for an RBI sacrifice fly off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Orioles' Ryan Flaherty scored on the play. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Orioles beat Rays, Peralta 5-3

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Josh Lueke walks to the dugout after some of the power went out at Tropicana Field during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

2-run 8th lifts Orioles past Rays 5-3

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Ryan Hanigan, center, is congratulated on his two-run home run by teammate Wil Myers in front of New York Yankees catcher Brian McCann during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 19, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Hanigan, Archer key Rays 16-1 win over Yankees

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Ivan Nova throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Saturday, April 19, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Nova hit hard, injures elbow in Yankees’ 16-1 loss

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore, left, walks off the field with a trainer following an injury during the sixth inning of the MLB American League baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, April 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Rays’ Moore on disabled list with elbow injury

Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' David Legwand, center, celebrates his goal against Tampa Bay Lightning's Ben Bishop (30) and Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Legwand, Red Wings top Lightning 3-2

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Alex Cobb throws a pitch during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, March 7, 2014, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Cobb throws 3 shutout innings, Rays beat Blue Jays

By JEFF ODOM - Associated Press

Slick-fielding Escobar finds a home with Rays

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury celebrates with teammates after Game 6 of baseball's World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Boston. The Red Sox won 6-1 to win the series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jacoby Ellsbury jumps to Yankees amid flurry of MLB transactions

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

**FILE** Tampa Bay Lightning's Vincent Lecavalier on the ice during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Boston, Saturday, March, 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Vincent Lecavalier to Flyers; ex-Lightning captain gets 5-year deal

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press