Florida's sports world watching Matthew, too
Hurricane Matthew's slow march toward Florida kept plenty of major college football teams guessing about their weekend plans on Wednesday, with schools still waiting to determine if moving or rescheduling games will be necessary because of the massive storm.
Hurricane Matthew's slow march toward Florida kept plenty of major college football teams guessing about their weekend plans on Wednesday, with schools still waiting to determine if moving or rescheduling games will be necessary because of the massive storm.
Bucs players, staff get hands dirty for the kids
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Kevin O'Donnell reports
VIDEO: Odell Beckham Jr shakes every soldier's hand at Vikings-Giants game
Odell Beckham Jr went down the line and shook every soldier's hand after the national anthem at US Bank Stadium before Monday night's game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.
Odell Beckham Jr went down the line and shook every soldier's hand after the national anthem at US Bank Stadium before Monday night's game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings.
Bucs fan endure another long rain delay
It was a bit of deja vu for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans Sunday, who hoped to see a win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos, but instead watched a blow-out loss interrupted by a long rain delay for the second straight week.
It was a bit of deja vu for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans Sunday, who hoped to see a win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos, but instead watched a blow-out loss interrupted by a long rain delay for the second straight week.
Broncos lose Siemian, beat Bucs 27-7 to improve to 4-0
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Paxton Lynch made his NFL debut sooner than expected Sunday, stepping in for the injured Trevor Siemian to help the Denver Broncos remain unbeaten. Siemian has been one of the best feel-good stories of this young season, leading the defending Super Bowl champions to a promising start following the retirement of Peyton Manning.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Paxton Lynch made his NFL debut sooner than expected Sunday, stepping in for the injured Trevor Siemian to help the Denver Broncos remain unbeaten. Siemian has been one of the best feel-good stories of this young season, leading the defending Super Bowl champions to a promising start following the retirement of Peyton Manning.
Rays finish with 6-4 win in 10 innings at AL-leading Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Now the Texas Rangers wait to find out their playoff opponent. After wrapping up a 95-win regular season on Sunday with a 6-4 loss in 10 innings to Tampa Bay, the AL West champion Rangers will open the AL Division Series at home on Thursday against the wild card winner — Baltimore or Toronto.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Now the Texas Rangers wait to find out their playoff opponent. After wrapping up a 95-win regular season on Sunday with a 6-4 loss in 10 innings to Tampa Bay, the AL West champion Rangers will open the AL Division Series at home on Thursday against the wild card winner — Baltimore or Toronto.
Heckler nails 12-foot putt at Ryder Cup practice round
An American heckler was challenged to put-up or shut-up after saying he could putt better than Rory McIlroy during a Ryder Cup practice round.
An American heckler was challenged to put-up or shut-up after saying he could putt better than Rory McIlroy during a Ryder Cup practice round.
Store owner cancels NFL autograph signing after national anthem protest
When Stephen Martin, the owner of Prime Time Sports in Colorado Springs, Colorado, heard about Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall’s refusal to stand for the national anthem in protest of racial inequality in the United States, he immediately canceled the football player’s scheduled appearance and autograph signing at his store.
When Stephen Martin, the owner of Prime Time Sports in Colorado Springs, Colorado, heard about Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall’s refusal to stand for the national anthem in protest of racial inequality in the United States, he immediately canceled the football player’s scheduled appearance and autograph signing at his store.
School: Fernandez's jersey stolen during vigil
As friends, family, and classmates were remembering fallen pitcher Jose Fernandez at his former high school last night, someone swiped a very personal reminder of him: His high school jersey.
As friends, family, and classmates were remembering fallen pitcher Jose Fernandez at his former high school last night, someone swiped a very personal reminder of him: His high school jersey.
Memorial service set for Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez
The Miami Marlins have scheduled a public memorial service for pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a weekend boat crash along with two friends.
The Miami Marlins have scheduled a public memorial service for pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a weekend boat crash along with two friends.
WATCH: Tim Tebow hits home run in first at-bat
Tim Tebow got his new baseball career off to a hot start on Wednesday. In his first professional at-bat for the Mets' development team, the 29-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner cranked out a home run.
Tim Tebow got his new baseball career off to a hot start on Wednesday. In his first professional at-bat for the Mets' development team, the 29-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner cranked out a home run.
Rays lose fifth straight, falling to White Sox 13-6
CHICAGO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays helped White Sox pitcher Chris Sale match his best record, and they moved a step closer to one of their worst records in years. The Rays managed to hit the ball off Sale on Tuesday night, but couldn't match Chicago's explosive offense, falling 13-6 for their fifth straight defeat, allowing Sale (17-9) to match his career-best win total.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays helped White Sox pitcher Chris Sale match his best record, and they moved a step closer to one of their worst records in years. The Rays managed to hit the ball off Sale on Tuesday night, but couldn't match Chicago's explosive offense, falling 13-6 for their fifth straight defeat, allowing Sale (17-9) to match his career-best win total.
Virginia Beach restaurant under fire for using Kaepernick jersey as doormat
A restaurant in Virginia Beach has come under fire for using a Colin Kaepernick jersey as a doormat.
A restaurant in Virginia Beach has come under fire for using a Colin Kaepernick jersey as a doormat.
Gordon hits emotional HR and mourning Marlins beat Mets 7-3
Dee Gordon and the Miami Marlins wore their emotions on the sleeves of their No. 16 jerseys.
Dee Gordon and the Miami Marlins wore their emotions on the sleeves of their No. 16 jerseys.
Rays strike out 23 times, lose 3-2 to Red Sox in 10
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays struck out in record fashion and lost their home finale on a strange play at the plate. Dustin Pedroia used nifty baserunning to score from first base on David Ortiz's double in the 10th inning and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Rays 3-2 on Sunday for their 11th consecutive win.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays struck out in record fashion and lost their home finale on a strange play at the plate. Dustin Pedroia used nifty baserunning to score from first base on David Ortiz's double in the 10th inning and the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox beat the Rays 3-2 on Sunday for their 11th consecutive win.
Coaches, teammates remember 'special' Jose Fernandez
As part of Alonso High School's 2009 state championship team, Brandon Johnson is used to playing alongside the best. He says he's never shared a dugout with anyone more gifted than former teammate Jose Fernandez.
As part of Alonso High School's 2009 state championship team, Brandon Johnson is used to playing alongside the best. He says he's never shared a dugout with anyone more gifted than former teammate Jose Fernandez.
Lightning prospect hopes to impress coaches and win over fans
As a professional athlete you know you've made it when you're not the only one who wants to wear your jersey. Lightning prospect Tanner Richard is one of more than 40 players hoping to impress coaches right now in training camp.
As a professional athlete you know you've made it when you're not the only one who wants to wear your jersey. Lightning prospect Tanner Richard is one of more than 40 players hoping to impress coaches right now in training camp.
Miami Marlins' Jose Fernandez killed in boat accident
Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24.
Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24.
Arnold Palmer dies at 87; made golf popular for masses
Arnold Palmer brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, "The King" died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87.
Arnold Palmer brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner's touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, "The King" died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87.