Winston leads Bucs past Falcons 31-24 in Koetter's debut
Jameis Winston bounced back from an early interception to throw four touchdown passes, and Tampa Bay claimed a winning record for the first since 2012 by opening the season with a 31-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Jameis Winston bounced back from an early interception to throw four touchdown passes, and Tampa Bay claimed a winning record for the first since 2012 by opening the season with a 31-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Mets sign Tim Tebow to minor league contract
The New York Mets have signed former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract.
The New York Mets have signed former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract.
Tim Tebow to sign with Mets, reports say
The New York Mets are set to sign former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract, FOX Sports and ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources.
The New York Mets are set to sign former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract, FOX Sports and ESPN reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Tortorella, Marshall weigh in on national anthem
U.S. hockey coach John Tortorella says he'd bench any player who stays seated during the national anthem, while New York Jets receiver Brandon Marshall is defending Colin Kaepernick for his protest against racial injustice and minority oppression.
U.S. hockey coach John Tortorella says he'd bench any player who stays seated during the national anthem, while New York Jets receiver Brandon Marshall is defending Colin Kaepernick for his protest against racial injustice and minority oppression.
Rays fire hitting coach Derek Shelton
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay has fired hitting coach Derek Shelton and replaced him with Chad Mottola, the organization's minor league hitting coordinator. The team announced the moves before Tuesday night's game against Baltimore. Mottola will join the Rays for a four-game series against New York at Yankee Stadium that starts Thursday night. Shelton was in his seventh...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay has fired hitting coach Derek Shelton and replaced him with Chad Mottola, the organization's minor league hitting coordinator. The team announced the moves before Tuesday night's game against Baltimore. Mottola will join the Rays for a four-game series against New York at Yankee Stadium that starts Thursday night. Shelton was in his seventh...
Jimenez throws 2-hitter, Orioles beat Rays 7-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez threw a two-hitter for his first complete game since 2011, Chris Davis homered and drove in three runs and the playoff-contending Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday. Jimenez (6-11) struck out six and walked one. He retired 25 of 26 — the lone baserunner coming on a fourth-inning walk — after giving up Logan...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez threw a two-hitter for his first complete game since 2011, Chris Davis homered and drove in three runs and the playoff-contending Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Monday. Jimenez (6-11) struck out six and walked one. He retired 25 of 26 — the lone baserunner coming on a fourth-inning walk — after giving up Logan...
Winston poised to help Buccaneers take next step
Jameis Winston lights up when he talks about his competitive nature. There's no throw the emerging young quarterback feels he can't make, no drive he can't extend with his feet, and certainly no team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't capable of beating when he's on his game.
Jameis Winston lights up when he talks about his competitive nature. There's no throw the emerging young quarterback feels he can't make, no drive he can't extend with his feet, and certainly no team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't capable of beating when he's on his game.
No surprises as Buccaneers trim roster to 53
Receiver Kenny Bell and rookie tight end Danny Vitale were cut Saturday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trimmed their roster to the regular season limit of 53 players.
Receiver Kenny Bell and rookie tight end Danny Vitale were cut Saturday when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trimmed their roster to the regular season limit of 53 players.
Bullpen struggles as Rays lose 5-3 to Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — For a while, 17-game loser Chris Archer was in position to beat 17-game winner J.A. Happ. Then Tampa Bay lost a bullpen battle to Toronto. Kevin Jepsen yielded a tiebreaking two-run homer to Russell Martin in the eighth inning, and the Rays missed out on a chance for a three-game sweep with a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — For a while, 17-game loser Chris Archer was in position to beat 17-game winner J.A. Happ. Then Tampa Bay lost a bullpen battle to Toronto. Kevin Jepsen yielded a tiebreaking two-run homer to Russell Martin in the eighth inning, and the Rays missed out on a chance for a three-game sweep with a 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Earnhardt to miss rest of NASCAR season with concussion
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the rest of the NASCAR season — 18 races total — as he continues to recover from a concussion.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the rest of the NASCAR season — 18 races total — as he continues to recover from a concussion.
Unversity of Tampa volleyball coach eyes 1,000 wins
Since the end of last season, University of Tampa volleyball coach Chris Catanach has been sitting on 999 wins.
Since the end of last season, University of Tampa volleyball coach Chris Catanach has been sitting on 999 wins.
UT volleyball coach eyes 1,000 wins
Merissa Lynn reports
Merissa Lynn reports
Redskins beat Buccaneers in preseason finale
Mack Brown ran for 149 yards and a touchdown in heavy rain Wednesday night, leading the Washington Redskins to a 20-13 preseason-closing victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mack Brown ran for 149 yards and a touchdown in heavy rain Wednesday night, leading the Washington Redskins to a 20-13 preseason-closing victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Ramirez hits grand slam, Red Sox beat Rays 8-6
BOSTON (AP) — Hanley Ramirez hit a grand slam, and Aaron Hill later sliced an RBI single to break an eighth-inning tie on Wednesday to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6. Jackie Bradley Jr., who had three hits, and Xander Bogaerts each homered for the Red Sox. Dustin Pedroia had three more hits for Boston, which had lost five of its previous seven games after moving into...
BOSTON (AP) — Hanley Ramirez hit a grand slam, and Aaron Hill later sliced an RBI single to break an eighth-inning tie on Wednesday to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6. Jackie Bradley Jr., who had three hits, and Xander Bogaerts each homered for the Red Sox. Dustin Pedroia had three more hits for Boston, which had lost five of its previous seven games after moving into...
College football player eats lunch with autistic boy who was sitting alone
When Florida State University football players visited a Tallahassee middle school, one of them noticed a boy eating lunch by himself in the cafeteria.
When Florida State University football players visited a Tallahassee middle school, one of them noticed a boy eating lunch by himself in the cafeteria.
Longoria's HR in 8th rallies Rays to 4-3 win over Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Mired deep in last place in the AL East standings, the Tampa Bay Rays rallied late and kept the Boston Red Sox from moving within a game of the division lead. Luke Maile's two-run homer in the seventh put Tampa Bay into a 3-3 tie and set up Evan Longoria's game-winning solo shot in the eighth as the Rays rallied to beat the Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night....
BOSTON (AP) — Mired deep in last place in the AL East standings, the Tampa Bay Rays rallied late and kept the Boston Red Sox from moving within a game of the division lead. Luke Maile's two-run homer in the seventh put Tampa Bay into a 3-3 tie and set up Evan Longoria's game-winning solo shot in the eighth as the Rays rallied to beat the Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night....
Tim Tebow works out for baseball scouts
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow held a tryout for interested MLB teams on Tuesday as he attempts to pursue a professional baseball career.
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow held a tryout for interested MLB teams on Tuesday as he attempts to pursue a professional baseball career.
First lady Of NASCAR Betty Jane France dies
Betty Jane France, a longtime community leader considered by many to be the first lady Of NASCAR, has died.
Betty Jane France, a longtime community leader considered by many to be the first lady Of NASCAR, has died.
Mixed emotions for Bucs on the bubble
For the two dozen Buccaneers on the bubble, it's a nervous time, but it's also an exciting time soaking in the NFL experience. This is what these players have worked their whole life for -- a chance to step out onto the NFL stage and shine.
For the two dozen Buccaneers on the bubble, it's a nervous time, but it's also an exciting time soaking in the NFL experience. This is what these players have worked their whole life for -- a chance to step out onto the NFL stage and shine.
Archer strikes out 10, Rays hit 3 HRs in 10-4 win vs Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Wins have been hard to come by for Chris Archer this season. Strikeouts have not. Archer fanned 10 batters in seven innings, Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 10-4 on Sunday. "I just felt really good overall today," Archer said. "Last time I threw, obviously I felt pretty good. They're a good, young team,...
HOUSTON (AP) — Wins have been hard to come by for Chris Archer this season. Strikeouts have not. Archer fanned 10 batters in seven innings, Corey Dickerson hit a three-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 10-4 on Sunday. "I just felt really good overall today," Archer said. "Last time I threw, obviously I felt pretty good. They're a good, young team,...