Tampa teen makes U.S. National Junior Air Rifle Team
Matthew Sanchez is 15 years old and he's gunning hard to make the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Matthew Sanchez is 15 years old and he's gunning hard to make the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Rays' Kiermaier has surgery to repair torn thumb ligament
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier has had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb that will sideline him two to three months. Kiermaier was injured sliding headfirst into second base during a 10-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. He had the procedure Friday. This is the third straight season the two-time Gold Glove winner will...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier has had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb that will sideline him two to three months. Kiermaier was injured sliding headfirst into second base during a 10-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. He had the procedure Friday. This is the third straight season the two-time Gold Glove winner will...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers release 2018 schedule
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released the 2018 regular season football schedule.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released the 2018 regular season football schedule.
Bucs' Jason Licht: Kendell Beckwith injured in car accident
Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht told the media on Thursday that second-year linebacker Kendell Beckwith was hurt in a one-car accident last week.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht told the media on Thursday that second-year linebacker Kendell Beckwith was hurt in a one-car accident last week.
Kucherov leads way as Lightning take 3-1 lead over Devils
Angry after losing a playoff game, Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning took out their ire on the New Jersey Devils.
Angry after losing a playoff game, Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning took out their ire on the New Jersey Devils.
Faria gets 1st win since July, Rays beat Rangers 4-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jake Faria was aggressive in the strike zone and it helped him end a long winless drought. Faria won for the first time since last July 25, allowing one run over six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Cole Hamels and the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday. "I'm physically feeling good and a lot better mentally," Faria said. "More willing to...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jake Faria was aggressive in the strike zone and it helped him end a long winless drought. Faria won for the first time since last July 25, allowing one run over six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Cole Hamels and the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday. "I'm physically feeling good and a lot better mentally," Faria said. "More willing to...
Moore goes 7 strong innings, Rangers beat Rays 7-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Matt Moore had a successful return to Tropicana Field. Moore allowed an unearned run over seven innings in his first start against his former team, and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 on Tuesday night. "A great night in a place that he's been very comfortable in through his career," Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. "Seemed to be in...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Matt Moore had a successful return to Tropicana Field. Moore allowed an unearned run over seven innings in his first start against his former team, and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 on Tuesday night. "A great night in a place that he's been very comfortable in through his career," Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. "Seemed to be in...
Replacing Kiermaier will be team effort for Rays
Replacing a two-time Gold Glove Award winner is not going to be easy. For at least a few months, the Rays will have to do so without Kevin Kiermaier after he slammed his thumb while stealing second base Sunday.
Replacing a two-time Gold Glove Award winner is not going to be easy. For at least a few months, the Rays will have to do so without Kevin Kiermaier after he slammed his thumb while stealing second base Sunday.
IMG Academy punter's average rivals NFL distances
IMG Academy's football program has the national spotlight after punter Aidan Swanson was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the class of 2019.
IMG Academy's football program has the national spotlight after punter Aidan Swanson was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the class of 2019.
Replacing Kiermaier will be team effort
Replacing a two-time Gold Glove Award winner is not going to be easy. For at least a few months, the Rays will have to do so without Kevin Kiermaier after he slammed his thumb while stealing second base Sunday.?
Replacing a two-time Gold Glove Award winner is not going to be easy. For at least a few months, the Rays will have to do so without Kevin Kiermaier after he slammed his thumb while stealing second base Sunday.?
Winston, Jackson, looking to build connection
The Buccaneers’ winter hibernation is over. The players are back at One Buc Place beginning their first offseason work as a team. It's a foundational start for 2018.
The Buccaneers’ winter hibernation is over. The players are back at One Buc Place beginning their first offseason work as a team. It's a foundational start for 2018.
Rays beat Rangers 8-4 to end 4-game losing streak
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - While others might dread the beginning of the work week, Mallex Smith is beginning to love Mondays. Smith had four hits for the second time in eight days and Blake Snell struck out nine Monday night to help the Tampa Bay Rays stop a four-game losing streak with an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers. Exactly a week earlier, Smith got four hits in Chicago against the White...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - While others might dread the beginning of the work week, Mallex Smith is beginning to love Mondays. Smith had four hits for the second time in eight days and Blake Snell struck out nine Monday night to help the Tampa Bay Rays stop a four-game losing streak with an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers. Exactly a week earlier, Smith got four hits in Chicago against the White...
Hall has goal, 2 assists as Devils rally past Lightning, 5-2
With the New Jersey Devils' first playoff appearance since 2012 starting to look like an early exit, Taylor Hall came up big - just like he has done all season.
With the New Jersey Devils' first playoff appearance since 2012 starting to look like an early exit, Taylor Hall came up big - just like he has done all season.
Rays' Kiermaier out 2 to 3 months with torn thumb ligament
Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier has a torn ligament in his right thumb that requires surgery and could be sidelined two to three months.
Tampa Bay center fielder Kevin Kiermaier has a torn ligament in his right thumb that requires surgery and could be sidelined two to three months.
Desiree Linden, of Michigan, first American woman to win Boston Marathon in 33 years
Desiree Linden splashed her way through icy rain and a near-gale headwind to a Boston Marathon victory on Monday, the first American woman to win the race since 1985.
Desiree Linden splashed her way through icy rain and a near-gale headwind to a Boston Marathon victory on Monday, the first American woman to win the race since 1985.
Altherr, Kingery, Phillies win 6th in row, beat Rays 10-4
The Philadelphia Phillies have put together an impressive early-season run.
The Philadelphia Phillies have put together an impressive early-season run.
Lightning display depth, beat Devils 5-2 in Game 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a strong start in the NHL playoffs.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are off to a strong start in the NHL playoffs.
Bolts' mission: Ice Hall and fire on Kinkaid
Unlike the Tampa Bay Lightning, the New Jersey Devils don't have offensive threats on all four of their lines. The Devils’ offense is driven by one guy: Taylor Hall, who was noticeably absent from New Jersey's morning skate at Amalie Arena.
Unlike the Tampa Bay Lightning, the New Jersey Devils don't have offensive threats on all four of their lines. The Devils’ offense is driven by one guy: Taylor Hall, who was noticeably absent from New Jersey's morning skate at Amalie Arena.
Lightning not looking past the Devils
The Lightning has been thinking about playoffs ever since they came up short of making the postseason a year ago. As they begin their chase for a championship, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper offered a glimpse of his team's mindset.
The Lightning has been thinking about playoffs ever since they came up short of making the postseason a year ago. As they begin their chase for a championship, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper offered a glimpse of his team's mindset.
Davidson late HR, White Sox top Rays 2-1 for 1st home win
CHICAGO (AP) - With one big, timely swing, Matt Davidson gave the White Sox the lift they needed to pick up their first home win of the season. Davidson hit a two-run homer off Austin Pruitt in the eighth inning and Chicago rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday. The White Sox had dropped their first five games at Guaranteed Rate Field. That matched their worst home start since...
CHICAGO (AP) - With one big, timely swing, Matt Davidson gave the White Sox the lift they needed to pick up their first home win of the season. Davidson hit a two-run homer off Austin Pruitt in the eighth inning and Chicago rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday. The White Sox had dropped their first five games at Guaranteed Rate Field. That matched their worst home start since...