2018 FIFA World Cup: Meet the best players set to star in Russia
Want to sound like a 2018 FIFA World Cup expert? Here are five superstar players sure to shine:
Want to sound like a 2018 FIFA World Cup expert? Here are five superstar players sure to shine:
The underdogs who could shock the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Don’t know who to root for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Why not root for a true underdog… here are some of the longshots who could become fan favorites, and maybe even shock the world on soccer’s biggest stage.
Don’t know who to root for in the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Why not root for a true underdog… here are some of the longshots who could become fan favorites, and maybe even shock the world on soccer’s biggest stage.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Why do we say ‘soccer' when everyone else says ‘football'?
The 2018 FIFA World Cup might have you wondering: why do Americans say “soccer,” when the sport where you kick a round ball into a goal is called “football” almost everywhere else in the world?
The 2018 FIFA World Cup might have you wondering: why do Americans say “soccer,” when the sport where you kick a round ball into a goal is called “football” almost everywhere else in the world?
These soccer superpowers will have to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup from home
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, but come kickoff, some international soccer superpowers will be watching the action from home. Here are four juggernauts that shockingly didn’t qualify for Russia:
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, but come kickoff, some international soccer superpowers will be watching the action from home. Here are four juggernauts that shockingly didn’t qualify for Russia:
Here are the only countries that have ever won a FIFA World Cup
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here. Twenty-one FIFA World Cups have been played since the tournament began in 1930, but only 8 countries have ever won. Meet the nations that have taken home the biggest prize on the world’s biggest stage:
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly here. Twenty-one FIFA World Cups have been played since the tournament began in 1930, but only 8 countries have ever won. Meet the nations that have taken home the biggest prize on the world’s biggest stage:
Mariners comeback to give Hernandez win in season best start
Tampa Bay's young starter, Blake Snell, dominated early, even setting an American League record with seven straight strikeouts to start the game. It wasn't enough as veteran star Felix Hernandez outlasted him with a vintage performance.
Tampa Bay's young starter, Blake Snell, dominated early, even setting an American League record with seven straight strikeouts to start the game. It wasn't enough as veteran star Felix Hernandez outlasted him with a vintage performance.
Mengden dominates Rays to help A's avoid four-game sweep
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - With an opportunity at a second consecutive shutout, Athletics manager Bob Melvin had no problem sending Daniel Mengden out for the ninth inning. Three batters later Mengden was in the dugout, his scoreless streak over but a much-needed win for the A's all but wrapped up. Mengden allowed three runs over eight innings and Oakland beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Thursday...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - With an opportunity at a second consecutive shutout, Athletics manager Bob Melvin had no problem sending Daniel Mengden out for the ninth inning. Three batters later Mengden was in the dugout, his scoreless streak over but a much-needed win for the A's all but wrapped up. Mengden allowed three runs over eight innings and Oakland beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Thursday...
Rays' Eovaldi stellar in return from Tommy John surgery
Even though he knew it was the best move to make, Tampa Bay right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was not happy when Kevin Cash pulled him after six innings. He even had to be prodded to shake his manager's hand.
Even though he knew it was the best move to make, Tampa Bay right-hander Nathan Eovaldi was not happy when Kevin Cash pulled him after six innings. He even had to be prodded to shake his manager's hand.
Ice melting to slush in Las Vegas heat during Stanley Cup Final
After just one game, it's already clear this Stanley Cup Final is on thin ice. Thin, patchy, slushy, rut-riddled ice.
After just one game, it's already clear this Stanley Cup Final is on thin ice. Thin, patchy, slushy, rut-riddled ice.
Cron, Wendle, Ramos hit consecutive HRs, Rays beat A's 4-3
It took two months of scrambling and three big swings from the heart of their lineup to finally get the Tampa Bay Rays back above .500 after an awful 1-8 start.
It took two months of scrambling and three big swings from the heart of their lineup to finally get the Tampa Bay Rays back above .500 after an awful 1-8 start.
Leto High School Falcons soar into state semifinal
The Leto High School baseball team is on the rise. Like the Falcon mascot that represents the school's athletic programs, the Leto squad is soaring into this week's Florida High School Baseball State Semifinals in Fort Myers.
The Leto High School baseball team is on the rise. Like the Falcon mascot that represents the school's athletic programs, the Leto squad is soaring into this week's Florida High School Baseball State Semifinals in Fort Myers.
USF to make 13th NCAA Tournament appearance in DeLand
The No. 24 USF baseball team is headed to DeLand to make its 13th NCAA Tournament appearance.
The No. 24 USF baseball team is headed to DeLand to make its 13th NCAA Tournament appearance.
USF to make 13th NCAA Tournament appearance
The No. 24 USF baseball team is headed to DeLand to make its 13th NCAA Tournament appearance.?
The No. 24 USF baseball team is headed to DeLand to make its 13th NCAA Tournament appearance.?
Leto High School Falcons soar into state semifinal
Leto High School baseball is on the rise. Like the Falcon mascot that represents the school's athletic programs, the Leto squad is soaring into this week's Florida State High School state semifinals in Fort Myers.
Leto High School baseball is on the rise. Like the Falcon mascot that represents the school's athletic programs, the Leto squad is soaring into this week's Florida State High School state semifinals in Fort Myers.
Report: NFL players weigh sitting out season until Colin Kaepernick is signed
This fall, the NFL will have a new policy in place to observe the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick, the player who started the protests still won't be on any NFL field at all - unless some NFL players get their way.
This fall, the NFL will have a new policy in place to observe the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick, the player who started the protests still won't be on any NFL field at all - unless some NFL players get their way.
Relievers Nuno, Pruitt lead Rays past Orioles 8-3
The Tampa Bay Rays' latest bullpen day had a rocky beginning and a strong finish. Relievers Vidal Nuno and Austin Pruitt combined to throw 8 2/3 scoreless innings, Brad Miller had three RBIs and the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Sunday. Nuno (1-0) and Pruitt followed Sergio Romo, who was charged with three runs in one-third of an inning as the starter as the Rays went with...
The Tampa Bay Rays' latest bullpen day had a rocky beginning and a strong finish. Relievers Vidal Nuno and Austin Pruitt combined to throw 8 2/3 scoreless innings, Brad Miller had three RBIs and the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Sunday. Nuno (1-0) and Pruitt followed Sergio Romo, who was charged with three runs in one-third of an inning as the starter as the Rays went with...
Banda fans 7, Rays use a bullpen day to beat Orioles 5-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash got a lot out of his relievers. Ryne Stanek, Anthony Banda and Chaz Roe combined to give up three hits on a bullpen day as the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Saturday. "We knew we're asking these guys a lot," Cash said. "Between Ryne Stanek and Anthony, both of them for young pitchers showed a ton of poise."
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash got a lot out of his relievers. Ryne Stanek, Anthony Banda and Chaz Roe combined to give up three hits on a bullpen day as the Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Saturday. "We knew we're asking these guys a lot," Cash said. "Between Ryne Stanek and Anthony, both of them for young pitchers showed a ton of poise."
Eovaldi set to make first start in almost 2 years
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nate Eovaldi is scheduled to make his first major league start since having a second Tommy John surgery when the Rays face Oakland on Tuesday night. Eovaldi last appeared in the majors on Aug. 10, 2016 while with the New York Yankees. He underwent a ligament replacement surgery nine days later. "It definitely feels like it's been...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nate Eovaldi is scheduled to make his first major league start since having a second Tommy John surgery when the Rays face Oakland on Tuesday night. Eovaldi last appeared in the majors on Aug. 10, 2016 while with the New York Yankees. He underwent a ligament replacement surgery nine days later. "It definitely feels like it's been...
Snell goes 6 scoreless innings, Rays beat Red Sox 6-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Blake Snell had another strong outing against Boston - something that is becoming a regular occurrence for the Tampa Bay lefty. Snell threw six scoreless innings, Wilson Ramos drove in two runs, and the Rays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Red Sox 6-3 on Thursday night. Snell (6-3) allowed three hits, walked two and struck out eight to improve to 2-0 in...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Blake Snell had another strong outing against Boston - something that is becoming a regular occurrence for the Tampa Bay lefty. Snell threw six scoreless innings, Wilson Ramos drove in two runs, and the Rays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Red Sox 6-3 on Thursday night. Snell (6-3) allowed three hits, walked two and struck out eight to improve to 2-0 in...
Red Sox rally in 9th, Price helps 3-hit Rays in 4-1 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Boston Red Sox didn't need much offense to win their fourth straight game Wednesday night. The 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays was accomplished with six strong innings from David Price and a three-run ninth sparked by an RBI double by Xander Bogaerts. The Rays, who have lost nine of 12 to the Red Sox this season, contributed an error, a wild pitch and a...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Boston Red Sox didn't need much offense to win their fourth straight game Wednesday night. The 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays was accomplished with six strong innings from David Price and a three-run ninth sparked by an RBI double by Xander Bogaerts. The Rays, who have lost nine of 12 to the Red Sox this season, contributed an error, a wild pitch and a...