Florida names Feleipe Franks starting QB to open season
Feleipe Franks' mobility landed him the starting quarterback job at Florida. Coach Dan Mullen named Franks the team's starter to begin the season, saying Monday that his "ability to extend plays, some of his athleticism right now, will give us the best opportunity to win games."
Feleipe Franks' mobility landed him the starting quarterback job at Florida. Coach Dan Mullen named Franks the team's starter to begin the season, saying Monday that his "ability to extend plays, some of his athleticism right now, will give us the best opportunity to win games."
Francois named No. 19 Florida State's starting QB
Deondre Francois is back in the driver's seat. The junior quarterback beat out James Blackman and Bailey Hockman for the opportunity to start for No. 19 Florida State in the season opener against No. 20 Virginia Tech on Sept. 3.
Deondre Francois is back in the driver's seat. The junior quarterback beat out James Blackman and Bailey Hockman for the opportunity to start for No. 19 Florida State in the season opener against No. 20 Virginia Tech on Sept. 3.
Streaking Rays are just fun to watch right now
If you stopped paying attention to the Tampa Bay Rays after they traded Chris Archer, look again; this team is fun to watch!
If you stopped paying attention to the Tampa Bay Rays after they traded Chris Archer, look again; this team is fun to watch!
Snell, Rays win 8th straight and hand Red Sox 1st sweep
Blake Snell had his best fastball and that was more than enough against baseball's best team. The All-Star lefty pitched two-hit ball over six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth straight game Sunday, beating Boston 9-1 to hand the major league-leading Red Sox their first sweep of the season. "There was a lot of energy today," Boston manager Alex Cora said, "but the guy...
Blake Snell had his best fastball and that was more than enough against baseball's best team. The All-Star lefty pitched two-hit ball over six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays won their eighth straight game Sunday, beating Boston 9-1 to hand the major league-leading Red Sox their first sweep of the season. "There was a lot of energy today," Boston manager Alex Cora said, "but the guy...
Rays complete 4-game sweep by beating Royals 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay reached its high-water mark of 2018 by just putting the ball in play. A throwing error on Kevin Kiermaier's bases-loaded grounder in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Rays complete their first season sweep of an American League opponent with a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. "A win is a win," Kiermaier said....
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay reached its high-water mark of 2018 by just putting the ball in play. A throwing error on Kevin Kiermaier's bases-loaded grounder in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Rays complete their first season sweep of an American League opponent with a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. "A win is a win," Kiermaier said....
Rays beat Royals 6-3 for 4th straight win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It took Brandon Lowe 20 at-bats to get his first major league hit last week, so the Tampa Bay rookie wasn't about to let an 0-for-9 stretch bother him. Lowe came through with a two-out, two-run single in the first inning Wednesday night, and the Rays went on to a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It took Brandon Lowe 20 at-bats to get his first major league hit last week, so the Tampa Bay rookie wasn't about to let an 0-for-9 stretch bother him. Lowe came through with a two-out, two-run single in the first inning Wednesday night, and the Rays went on to a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Hillsborough County's Father of Friday Night Football looks to tie wins record
Earl Garcia is Hillsborough County's Father of Friday Night Football.
Earl Garcia is Hillsborough County's Father of Friday Night Football.
Snell, Rays tie team record shutout streak; beat Royals 4-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Blake Snell added to a run of top-notch pitching by the Tampa Bay Rays. The All-Star left-hander helped Tampa Bay match a team record with 27 consecutive shutout innings, and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Tuesday night. "This pitching staff, I think, is very, very talented," Snell said. "I'm not surprised. Guys can pitch, they come in...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Blake Snell added to a run of top-notch pitching by the Tampa Bay Rays. The All-Star left-hander helped Tampa Bay match a team record with 27 consecutive shutout innings, and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Tuesday night. "This pitching staff, I think, is very, very talented," Snell said. "I'm not surprised. Guys can pitch, they come in...
Jason Pierre-Paul brings inspiration to the Bucs
Even after two hours of practice in the excessive heat, Jason Pierre-Paul can still bring it.
Even after two hours of practice in the excessive heat, Jason Pierre-Paul can still bring it.
Bucs train with Special Olympic athletes at One Buc
The touchdown celebrations continued after the first practice for more than 60 Special Olympics athletes at One Buc Place.
The touchdown celebrations continued after the first practice for more than 60 Special Olympics athletes at One Buc Place.
JPP brings inspiration to the Bucs
Even after two hours of practice in the excessive heat, Jason Pierre-Paul can still bring it.
Even after two hours of practice in the excessive heat, Jason Pierre-Paul can still bring it.
Bucs train with Special Olympic athletes
The touchdown celebrations continued after the first practice for more than 60 Special Olympics athletes at One Buc Place.
The touchdown celebrations continued after the first practice for more than 60 Special Olympics athletes at One Buc Place.
Yarbrough, Rays post another shutout, 1-0 over Royals
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays and their parade of relievers are closing in on some franchise history. Ryan Yarbrough helped extend Tampa Bay's shutout streak to 23 innings, and the Rays got their only run via video replay in a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. The franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings is 27, set in 2013. Tampa Bay began this...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays and their parade of relievers are closing in on some franchise history. Ryan Yarbrough helped extend Tampa Bay's shutout streak to 23 innings, and the Rays got their only run via video replay in a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. The franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings is 27, set in 2013. Tampa Bay began this...
At camp, Bucs' eyes in the sky go high-tech
One sight that is missing at Buccaneers Training Camp this year are the hydraulic lifts that have hovered 50 feet above the practice fields for decades. They've been replaced with hi-tech "eyes in the sky.”
One sight that is missing at Buccaneers Training Camp this year are the hydraulic lifts that have hovered 50 feet above the practice fields for decades. They've been replaced with hi-tech "eyes in the sky.”
Yoga coach helps Plant High football players achieve their best selves
The Plant High School Panther football program ranks among the very best in the country. The school's trophy case holds hardware signifying four state championships.
The Plant High School Panther football program ranks among the very best in the country. The school's trophy case holds hardware signifying four state championships.
Jameis Winston throws 2 TDs as Tampa Bay beats Titans 30-14
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers certainly have had plenty of time to get used to the idea that Jameis Winston will miss the first three games of the season because of a suspension. Watching the quarterback light up a defense in just a quarter doesn't make it any easier. Winston threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns after coming off the bench in the second quarter, and the...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers certainly have had plenty of time to get used to the idea that Jameis Winston will miss the first three games of the season because of a suspension. Watching the quarterback light up a defense in just a quarter doesn't make it any easier. Winston threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns after coming off the bench in the second quarter, and the...
Beeks, Rays combine on 2-hitter, blank Red Sox 2-0
Jalen Beeks made his major league debut at Fenway Park earlier this season, and it didn't go well. Neither did his next appearance on that mound. Traded away by Boston last month, Beeks returned Sunday with the Tampa Bay Rays and fared a lot better. Beeks pitched four strong innings and the Rays limited Boston to two hits, blanking the AL East leaders 2-0. "I didn't pitch well...
Jalen Beeks made his major league debut at Fenway Park earlier this season, and it didn't go well. Neither did his next appearance on that mound. Traded away by Boston last month, Beeks returned Sunday with the Tampa Bay Rays and fared a lot better. Beeks pitched four strong innings and the Rays limited Boston to two hits, blanking the AL East leaders 2-0. "I didn't pitch well...
Yanks load bases in 9th, but Rays rookie escapes for 3-1 win
NEW YORK (AP) - Rookie left-hander Adam Kolarek pitched out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays over New York 3-1 on Thursday to win their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2014. Tampa Bay had lost 12 straight series in the Bronx, a record since the ballpark opened in 2009.
NEW YORK (AP) - Rookie left-hander Adam Kolarek pitched out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays over New York 3-1 on Thursday to win their first series at Yankee Stadium since 2014. Tampa Bay had lost 12 straight series in the Bronx, a record since the ballpark opened in 2009.
Rays shut down Yankees for 6-1 victory
NEW YORK (AP) - Brandon Lowe went through his first 100 minor league games this season without a clue of what a slump felt like. Tampa Bay's 24-year-old rookie got a quick dose of it in the majors. Wednesday night's starter, Jake Faria, even joked that Lowe was nearing Stephen Vogt's major league record of 0-for-32 hitless at-bats to start a career.
NEW YORK (AP) - Brandon Lowe went through his first 100 minor league games this season without a clue of what a slump felt like. Tampa Bay's 24-year-old rookie got a quick dose of it in the majors. Wednesday night's starter, Jake Faria, even joked that Lowe was nearing Stephen Vogt's major league record of 0-for-32 hitless at-bats to start a career.
Seminoles head south for training camp at IMG Academy
Willie Taggart and his team of Seminoles have come to Bradenton to make a big, pre-season statement.
Willie Taggart and his team of Seminoles have come to Bradenton to make a big, pre-season statement.