Wild pitch helps Angels beat Rays 3-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It took the help of eight walks and a couple of wild pitches for the Los Angeles Angels to post their 11th one-run win of the season.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - It took the help of eight walks and a couple of wild pitches for the Los Angeles Angels to post their 11th one-run win of the season.
Tampa Bay signs first-round draft pick O.J. Howard
Tight end O.J. Howard has signed his rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tight end O.J. Howard has signed his rookie contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Gardner, Sabathia lead Yanks over Rays 3-2, avoid sweep
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Brett Gardner hit his eighth home run, one more than this 2016 total, and CC Sabathia won consecutive starts for the first time in nearly a year to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep. Rookie Aaron Judge made a full extension diving backhand catch on the right field warning track in the sixth to rob Evan...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Brett Gardner hit his eighth home run, one more than this 2016 total, and CC Sabathia won consecutive starts for the first time in nearly a year to help the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 Sunday and avoid a three-game sweep. Rookie Aaron Judge made a full extension diving backhand catch on the right field warning track in the sixth to rob Evan...
Man who lost his legs to Race Across America with hand cycle
Andre Kajlich lost his legs to a subway accident while studying abroad in Prague 14 years ago.
Andre Kajlich lost his legs to a subway accident while studying abroad in Prague 14 years ago.
NASCAR's Aric Almirola out 8 to 12 weeks with broken back
Aric Almirola celebrated a victory with his family one weekend, then found himself on a backboard in a helicopter on the way to the hospital just seven days later.
Aric Almirola celebrated a victory with his family one weekend, then found himself on a backboard in a helicopter on the way to the hospital just seven days later.
USF sailor quickly soaks up new sport
When Tiffany Nicholson arrived at USF St. Petersburg four years ago, she didn't exactly sail into her comfort zone. But, through sailing, she did.
When Tiffany Nicholson arrived at USF St. Petersburg four years ago, she didn't exactly sail into her comfort zone. But, through sailing, she did.
Dickerson, Cobb power Rays to 7-4 win over Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) - For the first time in a year, the Rays didn't get run over on the road. Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer - his third homer in two days - and Alex Cobb controlled Cleveland over seven inning as Tampa Bay busted out the bats in a 7-4 win over the Indians on Wednesday to complete the Rays' most successful trip since last May.
CLEVELAND (AP) - For the first time in a year, the Rays didn't get run over on the road. Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer - his third homer in two days - and Alex Cobb controlled Cleveland over seven inning as Tampa Bay busted out the bats in a 7-4 win over the Indians on Wednesday to complete the Rays' most successful trip since last May.
USF sailor quickly soaks up new sport
When Tiffany Nicholson arrived at USF St. Petersburg four years ago, she didn't exactly sail into her comfort zone. But, through sailing, she did. A four-sport athlete out of New Port Richey's Genesis Prep, the only Division I sport on campus was sailing.
When Tiffany Nicholson arrived at USF St. Petersburg four years ago, she didn't exactly sail into her comfort zone. But, through sailing, she did. A four-sport athlete out of New Port Richey's Genesis Prep, the only Division I sport on campus was sailing.
Dickerson hits 2 of Rays' 5 homers in 6-4 win over Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays went to the home run ball in Tuesday night's 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Corey Dickerson hit two of Tampa Bay's season-high five homers, including a 449-foot blast that landed in the trees beyond the center field wall in the fifth. "It was one of my top ones, to be able to hit it clean like that and to know it's gone," he...
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays went to the home run ball in Tuesday night's 6-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Corey Dickerson hit two of Tampa Bay's season-high five homers, including a 449-foot blast that landed in the trees beyond the center field wall in the fifth. "It was one of my top ones, to be able to hit it clean like that and to know it's gone," he...
OMG at IMG: Big recruit ready to hit the field
When Daniel Faalele arrived at IMG, he had never seen an American football game played. He still has yet to play one down in a game and he already has 22 Division I scholarship offers.
When Daniel Faalele arrived at IMG, he had never seen an American football game played. He still has yet to play one down in a game and he already has 22 Division I scholarship offers.
Big recruit ready to hit the field
When Daniel Faalele stepped onto IMG Academy's football field last August, other players gasped. "Wow! He's huge,? offered IMG cornerback Micah Abraham.
When Daniel Faalele stepped onto IMG Academy's football field last August, other players gasped. "Wow! He's huge,? offered IMG cornerback Micah Abraham.
Carrasco injured, but Indians' bullpen stops Rays in 8-7 win
CLEVELAND (AP) - After Carlos Carrasco left with an injury Monday night, the Indians bullpen managed to close things out. Cleveland just hopes it doesn't have to cover for the right-hander much longer. Carrasco exited in the fourth inning because of tightness in his left pectoral muscle, but five relievers kept the lead and helped the Indians hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7. Carrasco...
CLEVELAND (AP) - After Carlos Carrasco left with an injury Monday night, the Indians bullpen managed to close things out. Cleveland just hopes it doesn't have to cover for the right-hander much longer. Carrasco exited in the fourth inning because of tightness in his left pectoral muscle, but five relievers kept the lead and helped the Indians hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7. Carrasco...
Inside IMG's premier football program
They're known as the Ascenders -- a perfect name for a perfect program. IMG is one of a kind. The high school football program is filled with top talent from all over the world. The facilities are jaw-dropping; just ask the players what they like most about the school.
They're known as the Ascenders -- a perfect name for a perfect program. IMG is one of a kind. The high school football program is filled with top talent from all over the world. The facilities are jaw-dropping; just ask the players what they like most about the school.
NASCAR's Almirola out of hospital after fracturing vertebra
NASCAR driver Aric Almirola was released from the University of Kansas Medical Center on Sunday, a day after he fractured a vertebra during a fiery wreck at Kansas Speedway.
NASCAR driver Aric Almirola was released from the University of Kansas Medical Center on Sunday, a day after he fractured a vertebra during a fiery wreck at Kansas Speedway.
Souza Jr. hits 3-run HR, Sucre drives in 3 in Rays' 11 win
BOSTON (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays spent their longest nine-inning game in team history playing in wind, rain and chilly temperatures in Fenway Park. It certainly felt a lot better coming away with a win. Steven Souza Jr. hit a three-run homer, Jesus Sucre drove in three runs and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 11-2 on Sunday. The Rays beat the Red Sox for the second time in three games - and...
BOSTON (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays spent their longest nine-inning game in team history playing in wind, rain and chilly temperatures in Fenway Park. It certainly felt a lot better coming away with a win. Steven Souza Jr. hit a three-run homer, Jesus Sucre drove in three runs and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 11-2 on Sunday. The Rays beat the Red Sox for the second time in three games - and...
USF pitcher Stunkel following in mother's footsteps
Duke Stunkel, Jr.'s mother taught him how to catch fly balls with a tennis racket.
Duke Stunkel, Jr.'s mother taught him how to catch fly balls with a tennis racket.
92-year-old woman breaks 400 meters track record
A 92-year-old woman broke the American record for the 400 meters Grand Prix event in the 90+ division, according to the Atlanta Track Club.
A 92-year-old woman broke the American record for the 400 meters Grand Prix event in the 90+ division, according to the Atlanta Track Club.
NHL "hat trick" hats reach homeless
When a hockey player scores three goals in a game, fans toss their hats to the ice in appreciation of what is known as a “hat trick.” Before losing to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Leon Draisaitl scored a hat trick in Game 6.
When a hockey player scores three goals in a game, fans toss their hats to the ice in appreciation of what is known as a “hat trick.” Before losing to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Leon Draisaitl scored a hat trick in Game 6.
KC's Vargas lowers ERA to 1.01, Royals beat Rays 6-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Major league ERA leader Jason Vargas went seven more scoreless innings, Salvador Perez had a two-run double during a five-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 on Thursday. Vargas (5-1) scattered three hits and dropped his ERA from 1.19 to 1.01.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Major league ERA leader Jason Vargas went seven more scoreless innings, Salvador Perez had a two-run double during a five-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 on Thursday. Vargas (5-1) scattered three hits and dropped his ERA from 1.19 to 1.01.
Archer, 3 homers help Rays beat Royals 12-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays' 12-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals was marred by one ugly moment. Chris Archer pitched eight shutout innings Wednesday night and Logan Morrison, Rickie Weeks Jr., and Colby Rasmus homered for the Rays. With Tampa Bay leading 7-0 in the seventh inning, Archer hit Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez in the left elbow with a pitch, and Perez...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays' 12-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals was marred by one ugly moment. Chris Archer pitched eight shutout innings Wednesday night and Logan Morrison, Rickie Weeks Jr., and Colby Rasmus homered for the Rays. With Tampa Bay leading 7-0 in the seventh inning, Archer hit Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez in the left elbow with a pitch, and Perez...