Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov wins his 2nd Hart Trophy as the NHL’s MVP

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Mexico fans cheer on team from Tampa restaurant as World Cup opens

Xtreme Tacos hosts a watch party for Mexico’s opening group-stage match against South Africa. Read more.

 
 
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World Cup brings excitement, caution among immigrants and soccer fans

Amid the rise in detentions, some are weighing their options. Read more.

 
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Christian Pulisic ready to shoulder burden of US hopes in home World Cup

Everyone is looking to him for leadership and goals, hoping his full decade of international success with club and country will propel a middling soccer nation to new heights on home soil. Read more.

 
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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov wins his 2nd Hart Trophy as the NHL’s MVP

After coming away empty-handed the past two seasons, the right wing is recognized as the league’s most valuable player after putting up points at a historic pace. Read more.

 
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NFL docks Bucs an offseason workout for being too physical in practice

Todd Bowles wants more physicality from his team this season, but this week it came with a price. Read more.

 

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With Rays ‘back on track,’ 10 numbers that define where they are

Assuming the woes of their 3-10 skid were wiped away by the sweep of the Red Sox, here is a look at how they got here and where they’re headed. Read more.

 
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Tampa council members push next Rays stadium vote to August

The city’s Community Redevelopment Agency board was set to vote on a nonbinding stadium agreement Thursday. Read more.