Trump to NFL owners: Fire players who kneel during anthem

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - President Donald Trump has some advice for National Football League owners: Fire players who kneel during the national anthem. He's also encouraging fans to walk out in protest.

Ynoa pitches 8 solid innings to lead Orioles past Rays 3-1

After the Baltimore Orioles quickly ended their scoreless streak at 26 innings, Gabriel Ynoa handled it from there. Ynoa pitched eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado homered and Baltimore beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Thursday night in a matchup between fading AL East teams. Coming off a three-game sweep by Boston that included two straight shutout defeats, the Orioles snapped their...

Aaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, Patriots

Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the NFL and the New England Patriots for leading Hernandez to believe the sport was safe.

Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK (AP) - A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.

Rays, Snell end Cubs' 7-game winning streak

Their seven-game winning streak is over and the Chicago Cubs are still being challenged for the NL Central lead with 11 games left in the season.

Brian Boyle diagnosed with cancer, expects to keep playing

Brian Boyle hopes to play hockey again soon after being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of bone-marrow cancer that the New Jersey Devils' team doctor said can largely be treated with medication.

Final hurdle for new Braves Spring Training complex

The Atlanta Braves may soon have a new spring training site along the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Women's football team breaks barriers

The Tampa Bay Inferno's all-female football team plays just as tough as any of their male counterparts, whether it's running, blocking, or tackling.

Austin Peay fans invade field after snapping 29-game losing streak

Austin Peay Governors football fans celebrated the team's first competitive win in 29 games by invading the field at Fortera Stadium, and bringing down the both goal posts.

Winston-led Buccaneers dominate Bears in opener

There's no room for complacency in Jameis Winston's bid to transform the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a playoff team.

Price returns in Boston's 3-2 loss to the Rays

David Price had a flawless return from a nearly two-month layoff.    The 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner pitched two hitless innings in relief for the Boston Red Sox in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.    He was activated Thursday and pitched for the first time since July 22 after being sidelined by left elbow inflammation. He struck out two in his first relief appearance since...

No parking at Al Lopez Field Sunday during Bucs home game

If you have tickets to Sunday's game at Raymond James Stadium, you may want to plan ahead for where you'll park. 

With quick hooks, Yanks win 2 of 3 from Rays at Citi Field

Given a two-run lead and one out from qualifying for his first win with the Yankees, Jaime Garcia gave up an opposite-field single to left by Lucas Duda on a check swing. Joe Girardi walked to the mound, and Garcia handed him the ball without saying a word, without even looking at him, then muttered while walking to the dugout.

Rays to return home following Irma to play Red Sox, Cubs

The Tampa Bay Rays will return home to Florida following Hurricane Irma for what is now a truncated five-game homestand against the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs.

Hechavarria HR leads Rays over Yankees 2-1 at Mets' park

NEW YORK (AP) - Displaced but not daunted, the Tampa Bay Rays hung tough in their temporary home. Adeiny Hechavarria hit a tiebreaking homer off Sonny Gray in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Rays, hosting a series relocated to Citi Field because of Hurricane Irma, beat the New York Yankees 2-1 on Tuesday night. Tampa Bay has split the first two games of the set played at the New York...

Now a middle reliever, Robertson helps Yanks top Rays 5-1

NEW YORK (AP) - Accustomed to entering in the ninth inning, David Robertson heard the bullpen phone ring in the fourth and knew he might be replacing CC Sabathia. An accomplished closer with 132 saves, Robertson relieved in the fifth and pitched a career-long 2 2/3 innings that helped the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the start of a series moved from Florida to...

Rays monitor Hurricane Irma news while beating Red Sox 4-1

BOSTON (AP) - Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash went to check his phone for Hurricane Irma news as soon as he reached his office after the final out. Wilson Ramos stood at his locker and wanted to show reporters a video on his iPhone of heavy winds swaying palm trees that a friend watching his house had sent. The Rays had a lot on their minds as they beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 Sunday to avoid...