A beginner's guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Soccer rules are tough to pick up on the fly. We’ve compiled a cheat sheet for Americans watching the “other football” during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Soccer rules are tough to pick up on the fly. We’ve compiled a cheat sheet for Americans watching the “other football” during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
How a national team qualifies for the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup are some of the most exciting as teams compete for a chance to represent their country in a prestigious global event.
Qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup are some of the most exciting as teams compete for a chance to represent their country in a prestigious global event.
Bauers hits first home run in Rays' 8-4 win over Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jake Bauers hit his first career home run to put Tampa Bay ahead in the fourth inning and the Rays went on to an 8-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. Bauers' two-run homer off Sam Gaviglio after Matt Duffy's single erased a 4-3 Toronto lead. Tampa Bay tacked on three runs in the seventh with the help of a bases-loaded throwing error by...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jake Bauers hit his first career home run to put Tampa Bay ahead in the fourth inning and the Rays went on to an 8-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. Bauers' two-run homer off Sam Gaviglio after Matt Duffy's single erased a 4-3 Toronto lead. Tampa Bay tacked on three runs in the seventh with the help of a bases-loaded throwing error by...
Buccaneers and firefighters battle on the bowling lanes
It's not bowling for a specific cause, rather this is a competition of camaraderie among community neighbors: Buccaneers rookies knocking down pins and hitting the alley with rookie firefighters at Pinchasers Bowling Alley in Tampa.
It's not bowling for a specific cause, rather this is a competition of camaraderie among community neighbors: Buccaneers rookies knocking down pins and hitting the alley with rookie firefighters at Pinchasers Bowling Alley in Tampa.
Rays recall shortstop prospect Willy Adames from Triple-A
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled 22-year-old shortstop prospect Willy Adames from Triple-A Durham after placing infielder Daniel Robertson on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Adames played three games last month with Tampa Bay while infielder Joey Wendle was on paternity leave, and hit his first major league homer off Boston ace Chris Sale in...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled 22-year-old shortstop prospect Willy Adames from Triple-A Durham after placing infielder Daniel Robertson on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Adames played three games last month with Tampa Bay while infielder Joey Wendle was on paternity leave, and hit his first major league homer off Boston ace Chris Sale in...
GROUPS TO WATCH: The two most challenging 2018 FIFA World Cup groups
When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.
When it comes to groups in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, there’s no one “group of death.” Instead, two groups stand out as tougher than the rest.
Brewers get INF Brad Miller from Rays for 1B/OF Ji-Man Choi
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired infielder Brad Miller and cash from the Tampa Bay Rays for first baseman/outfielder Ji-Man Choi. The NL Central-leading Brewers made the deal Sunday and assigned Miller to Triple-A Colorado Springs. He was cut by Tampa Bay on Thursday. The 28-year-old Miller was hitting .256 with five home runs and 21 RBIs in 48 games for the Rays. Mostly a...
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired infielder Brad Miller and cash from the Tampa Bay Rays for first baseman/outfielder Ji-Man Choi. The NL Central-leading Brewers made the deal Sunday and assigned Miller to Triple-A Colorado Springs. He was cut by Tampa Bay on Thursday. The 28-year-old Miller was hitting .256 with five home runs and 21 RBIs in 48 games for the Rays. Mostly a...
Mariners throw out runner at plate to end it, beat Rays 5-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Mitch Haniger moved from center to right field as part of protective defensive moves in the seventh inning. It paid off for the surging Seattle Mariners. Haniger threw out Johnny Field at the plate to end the game, and the Mariners held off the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Sunday for their 17th win in 22 games.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Mitch Haniger moved from center to right field as part of protective defensive moves in the seventh inning. It paid off for the surging Seattle Mariners. Haniger threw out Johnny Field at the plate to end the game, and the Mariners held off the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 Sunday for their 17th win in 22 games.
Justify becomes 13th Triple Crown champ after winning Belmont Stakes
Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years.
Justify led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 1¾ lengths and become horse racing's 13th Triple Crown champion and second in four years.
Washington Capitals win Stanley Cup, beat Vegas 4-3
The Washington Capitals have won their first Stanley Cup championship, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.
The Washington Capitals have won their first Stanley Cup championship, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games.
Leake pitches into 9th, Mariners beat Rays 5-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Mike Leake had Seattle cruising toward a comfortable victory. A late Tampa Bay surge merely helped the Mariners pad their record in one-run games. Leake pitched into the ninth inning, Mitch Haniger homered and drove in three, and the AL West-leading Mariners beat the Rays 5-4 on Thursday night.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Mike Leake had Seattle cruising toward a comfortable victory. A late Tampa Bay surge merely helped the Mariners pad their record in one-run games. Leake pitched into the ninth inning, Mitch Haniger homered and drove in three, and the AL West-leading Mariners beat the Rays 5-4 on Thursday night.
Rays designate Miller for assignment
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder Brad Miller for assignment to clear a roster spot for first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers. Miller, 28, hit .256 with five homers and 21 RBIs in 48 games this season but struggled defensively at first base. Tampa Bay announced Wednesday that the 22-year old Bauers, considered one of the Rays' top offensive prospects,...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays have designated infielder Brad Miller for assignment to clear a roster spot for first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers. Miller, 28, hit .256 with five homers and 21 RBIs in 48 games this season but struggled defensively at first base. Tampa Bay announced Wednesday that the 22-year old Bauers, considered one of the Rays' top offensive prospects,...
World Cup by the numbers - what you need to know (or forgot)
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is the 21st edition of the single biggest tournament for the single biggest sport on the planet, and the first to be held in Eastern Europe.
How the video replay system will work at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
For the first time in its history, the World Cup is going to have a video review process.
For the first time in its history, the World Cup is going to have a video review process.
President Trump cancels Eagles' White House visit
A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.
A day after scrubbing a White House visit by the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, President Donald Trump appeared to challenge part of a new NFL policy that allows players who want to protest during the national anthem to do so in the locker room.
What a play! Fan grabs foul ball in cup, chugs the beer
Gabby DiMarco toasted herself - after she caught a foul ball in her beer cup.
Gabby DiMarco toasted herself - after she caught a foul ball in her beer cup.
Rendon has 4 hits, Nationals pound Rays 11-2
WASHINGTON (AP) - Anthony Rendon had four hits and drove in three runs, Tanner Roark pitched six innings and the Washington Nationals routed the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 on Wednesday to sweep the two-game series. Michael A. Taylor had three hits and three RBIs, while Trea Turner and Juan Soto had two hits each for Washington, which has won 11 of its last 15 games.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Anthony Rendon had four hits and drove in three runs, Tanner Roark pitched six innings and the Washington Nationals routed the Tampa Bay Rays 11-2 on Wednesday to sweep the two-game series. Michael A. Taylor had three hits and three RBIs, while Trea Turner and Juan Soto had two hits each for Washington, which has won 11 of its last 15 games.
Florida State tops Washington to win first WCWS title
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jessie Warren's career finished just the way she envisioned it. On Monday night, Florida State's star third baseman made perhaps the play of her career, a diving catch and throw for a double play that helped preserve a 1-0 win over Washington in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series championship series.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Jessie Warren's career finished just the way she envisioned it. On Monday night, Florida State's star third baseman made perhaps the play of her career, a diving catch and throw for a double play that helped preserve a 1-0 win over Washington in Game 1 of the Women's College World Series championship series.
Scherzer gets 13 strikeouts in 10th win, Nationals beat Rays
WASHINGTON (AP) - Max Scherzer pitched eight strong innings to become the first 10-game winner in the majors this season, striking out 13 in the Washington Nationals' 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Scherzer (10-1) won his ninth consecutive decision while scattering five hits and did not allow a runner past second base until pinch hitter Brad Miller's two-out...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Max Scherzer pitched eight strong innings to become the first 10-game winner in the majors this season, striking out 13 in the Washington Nationals' 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. Scherzer (10-1) won his ninth consecutive decision while scattering five hits and did not allow a runner past second base until pinch hitter Brad Miller's two-out...
World Cup 2018: How the Minnesota Vikings adopted Iceland's iconic chant
Minnesota Vikings fans gave us an unforgettable moment in the 2018 NFL Playoffs: an entire stadium chanting “Skol” in unison, after the Vikings improbable win over the New Orleans Saints.
Minnesota Vikings fans gave us an unforgettable moment in the 2018 NFL Playoffs: an entire stadium chanting “Skol” in unison, after the Vikings improbable win over the New Orleans Saints.