Archer, Miller help Rays sweep Padres, 2-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chris Archer struck out nine in 7 1/3 innings, Brad Miller homered again and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Archer (7-16) allowed four hits and a walk. He's at risk of becoming the majors' first 20-game loser since Detroit's Mike Maroth (21) in 2003, but also leads the AL with 186...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chris Archer struck out nine in 7 1/3 innings, Brad Miller homered again and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Archer (7-16) allowed four hits and a walk. He's at risk of becoming the majors' first 20-game loser since Detroit's Mike Maroth (21) in 2003, but also leads the AL with 186...
Golden anniversary: Kiffin enters 50th year of coaching
Monte Kiffin didn't handle retirement very well. No golfing. No fishing. Not even some leisurely shuffleboard.
Monte Kiffin didn't handle retirement very well. No golfing. No fishing. Not even some leisurely shuffleboard.
Miller hits 2 of Rays' 5 homers in 15-1 rout of Padres
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It's starting to look easy for Brad Miller, and more recently for his Tampa Bay Rays teammates. Miller hit two of the Rays' five home runs in a 15-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. "I'm just trying to get to the next (at-bat) and just keep my head down and try to hit as many as possible," said Miller, who has hit 10 of his...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It's starting to look easy for Brad Miller, and more recently for his Tampa Bay Rays teammates. Miller hit two of the Rays' five home runs in a 15-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. "I'm just trying to get to the next (at-bat) and just keep my head down and try to hit as many as possible," said Miller, who has hit 10 of his...
Biles wins floor exercise for record-tying 4th Olympic gold
Simone Biles put the finishing touches on one of the greatest Olympics by a gymnast, capturing her fourth gold of the games with a showstopping performance in the floor exercise on Tuesday.
Simone Biles put the finishing touches on one of the greatest Olympics by a gymnast, capturing her fourth gold of the games with a showstopping performance in the floor exercise on Tuesday.
Smyly solid over 7 innings, Rays beat Padres 8-2
Drew Smyly allowed just a solo homer over seven innings of one-hit ball, Logan Forsythe and Kevin Kiermaier each homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Monday night.
Drew Smyly allowed just a solo homer over seven innings of one-hit ball, Logan Forsythe and Kevin Kiermaier each homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Monday night.
Biles' run at history ends with bronze in beam finals
Simone Biles' run at Olympic history hit a roadblock on Monday when a mistake on balance beam kept the American gymnastics star from a record-tying fourth gold in Rio.
Simone Biles' run at Olympic history hit a roadblock on Monday when a mistake on balance beam kept the American gymnastics star from a record-tying fourth gold in Rio.
Longoria has 4 RBIs as Rays rout youthful Yankees 12-3
NEW YORK (AP) — If only Evan Longoria got to play every game at Yankee Stadium. Longoria had an RBI double against Luis Severino in the first inning and a three-run double off Luis Cessa that capped a six-run fourth Sunday in the Tampa Bay Rays' 12-3 rout of the New York Yankees.
NEW YORK (AP) — If only Evan Longoria got to play every game at Yankee Stadium. Longoria had an RBI double against Luis Severino in the first inning and a three-run double off Luis Cessa that capped a six-run fourth Sunday in the Tampa Bay Rays' 12-3 rout of the New York Yankees.
Bolt wins gold, Gatlin wins silver in Olympic 100
If there were any doubts, it took less than 10 seconds — 9.81, to be exact — for Usain Bolt to erase them.
If there were any doubts, it took less than 10 seconds — 9.81, to be exact — for Usain Bolt to erase them.
USOC: Ryan Lochte, 3 other U.S. swimmers robbed by people posing as armed police
Ryan Lochte and three other American swimmers were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday by thieves posing as police officers who stopped their taxi and took their money and belongings, the U.S. Olympic Committee said.
Ryan Lochte and three other American swimmers were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday by thieves posing as police officers who stopped their taxi and took their money and belongings, the U.S. Olympic Committee said.
Team USA swimmers win relay gold; Phelps races for last time
Michael Phelps closed out the Rio Olympics in the only way imaginable. Gold.
Michael Phelps closed out the Rio Olympics in the only way imaginable. Gold.
Rio Olympics will drain green water from one pool and refill for synchronized swimming; diving pool
Rio Olympics will drain green water from one pool and refill for synchronized swimming; diving pool remains in use.
Rio Olympics will drain green water from one pool and refill for synchronized swimming; diving pool remains in use.
Harrison defends Olympic judo title, waves off MMA career
An Olympic champion yet again, Kayla Harrison now has a chance to become an even bigger star.
An Olympic champion yet again, Kayla Harrison now has a chance to become an even bigger star.
Top Olympics moments
The summer Olympics always produce memorable moments, and this year's games are no exception. Here's a look at some of the top scenes for the American athletes and their competitors in Rio.
The summer Olympics always produce memorable moments, and this year's games are no exception. Here's a look at some of the top scenes for the American athletes and their competitors in Rio.
NFL denies Cowboys' request to wear decal honoring fallen Dallas officers
The NFL denied the Dallas Cowboys’ request to wear a decal on their helmets during the season that would have paid tribute to the five police officers killed last month in an ambush.
The NFL denied the Dallas Cowboys’ request to wear a decal on their helmets during the season that would have paid tribute to the five police officers killed last month in an ambush.
Eagles score quickly, hold off Buccaneers 17-9 in opener
Philadelphia needed 97 seconds to score its only touchdowns Thursday night in beating sloppy Tampa Bay 17-9 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Philadelphia needed 97 seconds to score its only touchdowns Thursday night in beating sloppy Tampa Bay 17-9 in the preseason opener for both teams.
DAY 6: Manuel, Phelps, Murphy with gold medals in swimming
Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold in 200 individual medley; Ryan Lochte did not medal.
Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold in 200 individual medley; Ryan Lochte did not medal.
Super Simone! Biles soars to Olympic all-around title
Dynamic on vault. Effortless on beam. Jaw-dropping on floor. Brilliant all over. And now, finally, an Olympic champion.
Dynamic on vault. Effortless on beam. Jaw-dropping on floor. Brilliant all over. And now, finally, an Olympic champion.
Snell hit hard as Rays lose 7-0 to Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) — Tampa Bay's Blake Snell was fired up for his first career start against the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto's big bats gave the Rays rookie a harsh lesson about life in the major leagues. J.A. Happ and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as Happ became the first 16-game winner in the majors, and the Blue Jays beat Snell and the Rays 7-0 on Wednesday night.
TORONTO (AP) — Tampa Bay's Blake Snell was fired up for his first career start against the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto's big bats gave the Rays rookie a harsh lesson about life in the major leagues. J.A. Happ and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as Happ became the first 16-game winner in the majors, and the Blue Jays beat Snell and the Rays 7-0 on Wednesday night.
ESPN anchor John Saunders dead at 61
John Saunders, a longtime ESPN on-air reporter, has died. He was 61.
John Saunders, a longtime ESPN on-air reporter, has died. He was 61.
Smyly pitches 6 innings for win, Rays beat Blue Jays 9-2
TORONTO (AP) — In a season that has seen the losses pile up, Drew Smyly finally put two wins together. Smyly pitched six innings to win consecutive decisions for the first time in 2016, Logan Forsythe hit a solo homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays loaded the bases against Smyly in each of his final two innings. The left-hander gave...
TORONTO (AP) — In a season that has seen the losses pile up, Drew Smyly finally put two wins together. Smyly pitched six innings to win consecutive decisions for the first time in 2016, Logan Forsythe hit a solo homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Tuesday night. The Blue Jays loaded the bases against Smyly in each of his final two innings. The left-hander gave...