Hechavarria shimmies past Perez at plate, Rays beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Adeiny Hechavarria sidestepped catcher Salvador Perez, and instinct took over. Right hand, left hand - then straight to the highlight reels. Hechavarria danced around Perez with an inventive slide at home plate to score the go-ahead run, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Monday night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Adeiny Hechavarria sidestepped catcher Salvador Perez, and instinct took over. Right hand, left hand - then straight to the highlight reels. Hechavarria danced around Perez with an inventive slide at home plate to score the go-ahead run, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Monday night.
Bolts' Cooper: Got to do what we do best
It's a dilemma the Tampa Bay Lightning have yet to face this postseason. The Bolts trailed the Bruins after Game 1 in the previous round, but that's it. Now, they're down 2 to 0 to the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Final, after playing dominant hockey through the first 10 games of their playoff run.
It's a dilemma the Tampa Bay Lightning have yet to face this postseason. The Bolts trailed the Bruins after Game 1 in the previous round, but that's it. Now, they're down 2 to 0 to the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Final, after playing dominant hockey through the first 10 games of their playoff run.
Capitals pull away, beat Lightning 6-2 for 2-0 series lead
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals overcame a major hurdle by reaching the Eastern Conference final.
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals overcame a major hurdle by reaching the Eastern Conference final.
Lightning primed for Game 2
After a productive Saturday practice, all quiet on the ice this morning during the time the Lightning would normally have their optional skate.
After a productive Saturday practice, all quiet on the ice this morning during the time the Lightning would normally have their optional skate.
Rickard homers twice, Orioles rout Rays 17-1
Joey Rickard had his first big league multihomer game and drove in four runs following his recall from the minor leagues, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs in three years in a 17-1 rout over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Danny Valencia and Trey Mancini also homered for the Orioles, who have scored 58 runs in their last seven games. Valencia tied career highs with four hits...
Joey Rickard had his first big league multihomer game and drove in four runs following his recall from the minor leagues, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs in three years in a 17-1 rout over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Danny Valencia and Trey Mancini also homered for the Orioles, who have scored 58 runs in their last seven games. Valencia tied career highs with four hits...
Ovechkin has goal and assist, Capitals beat Lightning 4-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - There was no letdown for the Washington Capitals. Just more winning hockey. Putting an emotional second-round victory over playoff nemesis and two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh behind them, the Caps got a power-play goal and assist from Alex Ovechkin in his Eastern Conference finals debut and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday night.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - There was no letdown for the Washington Capitals. Just more winning hockey. Putting an emotional second-round victory over playoff nemesis and two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh behind them, the Caps got a power-play goal and assist from Alex Ovechkin in his Eastern Conference finals debut and beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Friday night.
What's the deal with Jon Cooper and chewing gum?
Pay attention to head coach Jon Cooper during Friday’s Caps-Bolts game; specifically to his jaws. They are always chomping away at a piece of gum.
Pay attention to head coach Jon Cooper during Friday’s Caps-Bolts game; specifically to his jaws. They are always chomping away at a piece of gum.
Braves beat Rays 5-2 for seventh straight road win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Atlanta Braves' franchise record of consecutive zeroes is over. Their winning streak, however, is still going. Nick Markakis' three-run homer provided the offense and the Braves stretched their streak of consecutive shutout innings on the road to 34 before it ended in the eighth inning of a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Atlanta Braves' franchise record of consecutive zeroes is over. Their winning streak, however, is still going. Nick Markakis' three-run homer provided the offense and the Braves stretched their streak of consecutive shutout innings on the road to 34 before it ended in the eighth inning of a 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
St. Leo's Cinderella lacrosse story
This Saturday, two Bay Area college lacrosse teams will square off against each other in the NCAA Division II Elite 8. The University Tampa is a perennial tournament contender. The other is a newbie to post season play.
This Saturday, two Bay Area college lacrosse teams will square off against each other in the NCAA Division II Elite 8. The University Tampa is a perennial tournament contender. The other is a newbie to post season play.
St. Leo's Cinderella lacrosse story
This Saturday, two Bay Area college lacrosse teams will square off against each other in the NCAA Division II Elite 8. The University Tampa is a perennial tournament contender. The other is a newbie to post season play.?
This Saturday, two Bay Area college lacrosse teams will square off against each other in the NCAA Division II Elite 8. The University Tampa is a perennial tournament contender. The other is a newbie to post season play.?
Braves' Acuna youngest to homer in 1-0 game since 1935
Ronald Acuna Jr. became the youngest player to homer in a 1-0 game since 1935, lifting the Atlanta Braves over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
Ronald Acuna Jr. became the youngest player to homer in a 1-0 game since 1935, lifting the Atlanta Braves over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
Lightning look ahead to Eastern Conference Final against Capitals
While the Capitals took the day off today, the Lightning was back on the ice, after resting Monday.
While the Capitals took the day off today, the Lightning was back on the ice, after resting Monday.
Calvary Christian Baseball: Unbeaten and unbelievable
The Calvary Christian Warriors baseball team (27-0) remains undefeated for a second straight season. That's 57 straight wins and counting. It's even a little unbelievable to the top-ranked team in the nation.
The Calvary Christian Warriors baseball team (27-0) remains undefeated for a second straight season. That's 57 straight wins and counting. It's even a little unbelievable to the top-ranked team in the nation.
Lightning look ahead to Eastern Conference Final
While the Capitals took the day off today, the Lightning was back on the ice, after resting Monday.
While the Capitals took the day off today, the Lightning was back on the ice, after resting Monday.
Calvary Christian Baseball: 57 wins and counting
The Calvary Christian Warriors baseball team (27-0) remains undefeated for a second straight season. That's 57 straight wins and counting. ?It's even a little unbelievable to the top-ranked team in the nation.
The Calvary Christian Warriors baseball team (27-0) remains undefeated for a second straight season. That's 57 straight wins and counting. ?It's even a little unbelievable to the top-ranked team in the nation.
Lightning to host Caps on Friday, Sunday
The Bolts found out last night who they were playing in the Eastern Conference Final. Now they know when.
The Bolts found out last night who they were playing in the Eastern Conference Final. Now they know when.
Buccaneers adding Dungy to Ring of Honor
Popular former Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy will be the latest inductee into the Bucs Ring of Honor, the team announced today.
Popular former Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy will be the latest inductee into the Bucs Ring of Honor, the team announced today.
Buccaneers help renovate Grant Park for 'day of service'
Buccaneers players welcomed dozens of students to a newly renovated Grant Park in Tampa on Monday. It was all a part of their day of service.
Buccaneers players welcomed dozens of students to a newly renovated Grant Park in Tampa on Monday. It was all a part of their day of service.
Lightning fever takes over
Everywhere you look in the Tampa Bay area, it’s all about the Bolts. Even in church?
Everywhere you look in the Tampa Bay area, it’s all about the Bolts. Even in church?
Lightning to battle Capitals for Eastern Conference title
The Tampa Bay Lightning will play the Washington Capitals after the team eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday night.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will play the Washington Capitals after the team eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins Monday night.