Snell added to American League All-Star roster
Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell has been added to the American League All-Star roster.
Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell has been added to the American League All-Star roster.
Water polo gains popularity as tournament hits Clearwater
Wrapped in the red, white, and blue, both the US men's and women's U-20 Water Polo teams are making a big splash in Clearwater - competing against eight other countries in the Junior Pan Am Championships.
Wrapped in the red, white, and blue, both the US men's and women's U-20 Water Polo teams are making a big splash in Clearwater - competing against eight other countries in the Junior Pan Am Championships.
Water polo tournament kicks off in Clearwater
Water polo has become the fastest growing amateur sport in the country according to the National Federation of High School Association. It's a combination of swimming, soccer,?and basketball that takes an incredible amount of endurance and strength.
Water polo has become the fastest growing amateur sport in the country according to the National Federation of High School Association. It's a combination of swimming, soccer,?and basketball that takes an incredible amount of endurance and strength.
Cownose rays at Zoo Tampa predict World Cup winner
A couple of cownose rays at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park have predicted the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
A couple of cownose rays at Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park have predicted the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Croatia reaches FIFA World Cup for 1st time, beats England 2-1
Croatia's legs seemed heavy, burdened by the accumulated toll of consecutive penalty-kicks wins needed to get this far. England had gone ahead with a free kick just five minutes in, dominated play and appeared headed to its first World Cup final since 1966.
Croatia's legs seemed heavy, burdened by the accumulated toll of consecutive penalty-kicks wins needed to get this far. England had gone ahead with a free kick just five minutes in, dominated play and appeared headed to its first World Cup final since 1966.
Cron's homer lifts Rays to 4-2 win over Tigers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Even after his first three-hit game of the season and a home run, Kevin Kiermaier knew the focus deserved to be elsewhere Wednesday after the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-2 victory. C.J. Cron's three-run home run in the seventh inning carried the Rays to their fifth straight win, and five pitchers held the opponent to...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Even after his first three-hit game of the season and a home run, Kevin Kiermaier knew the focus deserved to be elsewhere Wednesday after the Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-2 victory. C.J. Cron's three-run home run in the seventh inning carried the Rays to their fifth straight win, and five pitchers held the opponent to...
Renderings: What the Rays' Ybor City stadium could look like
The Tampa Bay Rays have finally unveiled their plans for a new stadium and, perhaps more importantly, a new city. Tuesday, the team showed off renderings of a state-of-the-art Ybor City ballpark that would allow them to move from St. Petersburg to Tampa – if nearly a billion dollars in funding can be secured.
The Tampa Bay Rays have finally unveiled their plans for a new stadium and, perhaps more importantly, a new city. Tuesday, the team showed off renderings of a state-of-the-art Ybor City ballpark that would allow them to move from St. Petersburg to Tampa – if nearly a billion dollars in funding can be secured.
Ramos hits 3-run homer, Rays beat Tigers 5-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Wilson Ramos is on a roll lately, and so are the Tampa Bay Rays. Ramos hit a three-run homer, five Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a five-hitter and the Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Tuesday night. The Rays (47-44) moved three games above .500 for the first time since Aug. 6 last year after posting their 13th win in the last 14 home games. "I'm very...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Wilson Ramos is on a roll lately, and so are the Tampa Bay Rays. Ramos hit a three-run homer, five Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a five-hitter and the Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 Tuesday night. The Rays (47-44) moved three games above .500 for the first time since Aug. 6 last year after posting their 13th win in the last 14 home games. "I'm very...
Hall of Famer Randy Moss mentoring Jameis Winston in Tampa
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is in Tampa this week to help Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, along with a couple dozen NFL receivers, prepare for their training camps.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is in Tampa this week to help Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, along with a couple dozen NFL receivers, prepare for their training camps.
Lightning sign Kucherov to 8-year extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Nikita Kucherov to an eight-year contract extension worth an average of $9.5 million in salary and annual bonuses.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Nikita Kucherov to an eight-year contract extension worth an average of $9.5 million in salary and annual bonuses.
Robertson has RBI single in 10th, Rays beat Tigers 10-9
This time the Tampa Bay offense picked up the Rays pitchers.
This time the Tampa Bay offense picked up the Rays pitchers.
Eovaldi flirts with perfection as Rays rout Mets 9-0
Nathan Eovaldi took a perfect game into the seventh inning, C.J. Cron hit an early three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the New York Mets 9-0 on Sunday. Eovaldi retired his first 18 batters before Brandon Nimmo lined a clean single to right field leading off the seventh. Nimmo was quickly erased on a double play, and Eovaldi faced the minimum through seven innings. The...
Nathan Eovaldi took a perfect game into the seventh inning, C.J. Cron hit an early three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the New York Mets 9-0 on Sunday. Eovaldi retired his first 18 batters before Brandon Nimmo lined a clean single to right field leading off the seventh. Nimmo was quickly erased on a double play, and Eovaldi faced the minimum through seven innings. The...
Bautista's grand slam in 9th lifts Mets to 5-1 win over Rays
NEW YORK (AP) - Jose Bautista had never before experienced the euphoria of a game-ending home run during his 15-year big league career. He can add that to his list of accomplishments. Bautista's grand slam with two outs in theninth inning lifted the New York Mets over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Friday night. "I was aware of it," Bautista of his first walk-off homer. "I guess...
NEW YORK (AP) - Jose Bautista had never before experienced the euphoria of a game-ending home run during his 15-year big league career. He can add that to his list of accomplishments. Bautista's grand slam with two outs in theninth inning lifted the New York Mets over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Friday night. "I was aware of it," Bautista of his first walk-off homer. "I guess...
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: First World Cup quarterfinals feature familiar foes
MOSCOW (AP) - What to watch for in Friday's matchups at the World Cup quarterfinals: TEAMMATES VS. TEAMMATES
MOSCOW (AP) - What to watch for in Friday's matchups at the World Cup quarterfinals: TEAMMATES VS. TEAMMATES
Japanese players leave locker room spotless after crushing World Cup loss
The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.
The biggest sports tournament in the world comes with some of the most heartbreaking moments for fans and players alike. After Japan blew a 2-0 lead with 25 minutes left, the players and fans could have thrown a huge fit - but instead they respectfully said thank you to their hosts.
Pierre-Paul shares gruesome photos, warning about fireworks
Three years after a tragic accident involving fireworks left Jason Pierre-Paul with a mangled hand, the NFL defensive end shared never-before-seen-- and very graphic-- images of his injuries.
Three years after a tragic accident involving fireworks left Jason Pierre-Paul with a mangled hand, the NFL defensive end shared never-before-seen-- and very graphic-- images of his injuries.
Marlins bounce back from 16-inning loss to beat Rays 3-0
MIAMI (AP) - Needing a good night's sleep, Jose Urena left the ballpark shortly after midnight Wednesday before the end of the Miami Marlins' 16-inning loss to Tampa Bay, monitoring the game on his phone as he drove home. That made him perhaps the best-rested player when the teams returned to the field barely 12 hours later. And it showed. Urena and three relievers combined on a...
MIAMI (AP) - Needing a good night's sleep, Jose Urena left the ballpark shortly after midnight Wednesday before the end of the Miami Marlins' 16-inning loss to Tampa Bay, monitoring the game on his phone as he drove home. That made him perhaps the best-rested player when the teams returned to the field barely 12 hours later. And it showed. Urena and three relievers combined on a...
Bauers breaks tie as Rays beat Marlins 9-6 in 16 innings
MIAMI (AP) - By the 16th inning, the Tampa Bay Rays had their backup catcher pitching, and the Miami Marlins had one of their pitchers pinch-hit. It was a battle of attrition, and Tampa Bay won. Jake Bauers hit a tiebreaking two-out, two-run double in a five-run 16th, ending the Rays' 13-inning scoreless streak and lifting them over Miami 9-6 on Tuesday night. "There were a lot of...
MIAMI (AP) - By the 16th inning, the Tampa Bay Rays had their backup catcher pitching, and the Miami Marlins had one of their pitchers pinch-hit. It was a battle of attrition, and Tampa Bay won. Jake Bauers hit a tiebreaking two-out, two-run double in a five-run 16th, ending the Rays' 13-inning scoreless streak and lifting them over Miami 9-6 on Tuesday night. "There were a lot of...
First Bay Area teen drafted by NHL team
Mitchell High School's Nathan Smith walks alone as the Bay Area's first and only homegrown high school hockey talent to be drafted into the NHL.
Mitchell High School's Nathan Smith walks alone as the Bay Area's first and only homegrown high school hockey talent to be drafted into the NHL.
First Bay Area teen drafted by NHL team
Mitchell High School's Nathan Smith walks alone as the Bay Area's first and only homegrown high school hockey talent to be drafted into the NHL.
Mitchell High School's Nathan Smith walks alone as the Bay Area's first and only homegrown high school hockey talent to be drafted into the NHL.