Ayres brings grit to the Bucs' defense
Bucs defensive end Robert Ayers is bringing something to the team that's been missing - an edge rusher with an attitude. Ayers brings 'grit.'
Bucs defensive end Robert Ayers is bringing something to the team that's been missing - an edge rusher with an attitude. Ayers brings 'grit.'
Ayres brings grit to the Bucs' defense
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Karolyi's 'Final Five' US team wins gymnastics gold
The U.S. women's gymnastics team gave retiring national team coordinator Martha Karolyi a fitting send off in the Olympic finals on Tuesday night, putting on a two-hour display of precision and class.
The U.S. women's gymnastics team gave retiring national team coordinator Martha Karolyi a fitting send off in the Olympic finals on Tuesday night, putting on a two-hour display of precision and class.
'Phelps Face' is meme of the moment
Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps, 31, was clearly unimpressed by the dancing and shadowboxing of his rival, South Africa's Chad Le Clos. Le Clos beat Phelps for the gold medal in the 200 meter butterfly at the 2012 Olympics in London. Phelps was caught on camera in the warm-up room before Monday night's event with a stern face. The 'death stare' has become a popular meme...
Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps, 31, was clearly unimpressed by the dancing and shadowboxing of his rival, South Africa's Chad Le Clos. Le Clos beat Phelps for the gold medal in the 200 meter butterfly at the 2012 Olympics in London. Phelps was caught on camera in the warm-up room before Monday night's event with a stern face. The 'death stare' has become a popular meme...
Travis has 4 hits, Blue Jays beat Rays 7-5
TORONTO (AP) — Coming into Monday night's game against Toronto, Tampa Bay right-hander Jake Odorizzi had gone three straight starts without allowing a run. It took just three pitches for the Blue Jays to snap Odorizzi's scoreless streak. Devon Travis had a career-high four hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Rays 7-5 on Monday.
TORONTO (AP) — Coming into Monday night's game against Toronto, Tampa Bay right-hander Jake Odorizzi had gone three straight starts without allowing a run. It took just three pitches for the Blue Jays to snap Odorizzi's scoreless streak. Devon Travis had a career-high four hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Blue Jays beat the Rays 7-5 on Monday.
Gators to play in Tampa, Lakeland
There's good news for local University of Florida basketball fans. Due to the ongoing construction at the O'Connell Center, the university will move two of its pre-conference games to the Bay Area.
There's good news for local University of Florida basketball fans. Due to the ongoing construction at the O'Connell Center, the university will move two of its pre-conference games to the Bay Area.
Bucs' Winston builds bond with receviers
Jameis Winston is the Bucs' leader on the field. Off it, he's become a brother to his teammates.
Jameis Winston is the Bucs' leader on the field. Off it, he's become a brother to his teammates.
Bucs battle for final corner spot
There was no question at the end of the 2015 season what the Bucs' greatest need was: Defense -- particularly an upgrade in the secondary. Team GM Jason Licht quickly addressed the glaring holes in the secondary signing free agent Brent Grimes and drafting Florida's Vernon Hargreaves.
There was no question at the end of the 2015 season what the Bucs' greatest need was: Defense -- particularly an upgrade in the secondary. Team GM Jason Licht quickly addressed the glaring holes in the secondary signing free agent Brent Grimes and drafting Florida's Vernon Hargreaves.
Malik Davis: The Bay Area's best
Jesuit High's Malik Davis just needs a slight crack to tear apart defenses. Even when there seems not to be a hole, Malik finds one. It's a rare talent that has brought recruiters from over 100 different colleges this past spring to get a look.
Jesuit High's Malik Davis just needs a slight crack to tear apart defenses. Even when there seems not to be a hole, Malik finds one. It's a rare talent that has brought recruiters from over 100 different colleges this past spring to get a look.
Competition heats up at Bucs training camp
Imagine a job where it's not all about teamwork, but about outdoing your co-worker.
Imagine a job where it's not all about teamwork, but about outdoing your co-worker.
Rays fall 6-3 to Twins, lose for second time in three games
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After ending their homestand on a losing note, the Tampa Bay Rays head out on a six-game road trip that will include Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez's final game. Miguel Sano homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins took two of three in a series between the teams with the AL's worst records by beating the Rays 6-3 on Sunday. "I...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After ending their homestand on a losing note, the Tampa Bay Rays head out on a six-game road trip that will include Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez's final game. Miguel Sano homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins took two of three in a series between the teams with the AL's worst records by beating the Rays 6-3 on Sunday. "I...
Trailblazing success carries Dungy to Hall of Fame
Tony Dungy's even temperament and insistence on players doing things the "right way" not only helped him survive his only losing season to lead Tampa Bay to four playoff berths in six seasons, but also become the first African-American to win a Super Bowl as a head coach during a stellar seven-year run with the Indianapolis Colts.
Tony Dungy's even temperament and insistence on players doing things the "right way" not only helped him survive his only losing season to lead Tampa Bay to four playoff berths in six seasons, but also become the first African-American to win a Super Bowl as a head coach during a stellar seven-year run with the Indianapolis Colts.
American teen wins first gold of Rio Games
American teenager Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympics in the women's 10-meter air rifle Saturday, and host Brazil recorded the first upset of the games, stunning reigning Olympic and world champion Norway in women's handball.
American teenager Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympics in the women's 10-meter air rifle Saturday, and host Brazil recorded the first upset of the games, stunning reigning Olympic and world champion Norway in women's handball.
Competition heats up at Bucs training camp
Merissa Lynn reports
Merissa Lynn reports
Miller's 3-run homer lifts Rays past Royals 3-2
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brad Miller took a punch to the gut on Monday when told he was losing his starting shortstop role and being moved primarily to first base. On Thursday, he delivered the knockout blow in a victory. Miller hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brad Miller took a punch to the gut on Monday when told he was losing his starting shortstop role and being moved primarily to first base. On Thursday, he delivered the knockout blow in a victory. Miller hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2.
Odorizzi shines again, Rays rout Royals 12-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays got a rare win over Kansas City with a dominating performance. Jake Odorizzi had his third consecutive scoreless start, Steven Souza Jr. homered for the first time in two months and Tampa Bay beat the Royals 12-0 on Wednesday night. Brad Miller and Kevin Kiermaier also homered for the Rays, who are 7-25 against the Royals since the start of...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays got a rare win over Kansas City with a dominating performance. Jake Odorizzi had his third consecutive scoreless start, Steven Souza Jr. homered for the first time in two months and Tampa Bay beat the Royals 12-0 on Wednesday night. Brad Miller and Kevin Kiermaier also homered for the Rays, who are 7-25 against the Royals since the start of...
Bucs' Winston builds bond with receviers
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Kevin O'Donnell reports
Miller disappointed that Duffy anointed Rays shortstop
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brad Miller called it a punch to the gut that newly acquired Matt Duffy has been anointed to replace him as the Tampa Bay Rays starting shortstop. "Obviously pretty disappointing," Miller said before Tuesday's night game against Kansas City. "They said him playing shortstop was our best chance to win. I've been playing very well and I...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brad Miller called it a punch to the gut that newly acquired Matt Duffy has been anointed to replace him as the Tampa Bay Rays starting shortstop. "Obviously pretty disappointing," Miller said before Tuesday's night game against Kansas City. "They said him playing shortstop was our best chance to win. I've been playing very well and I...
Cash to "lose a little sleep" after Rays' loss to Royals
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Anther one-run loss for the Tampa Bay Rays, another sleepless night for manager Kevin Cash. Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning off left-hander Xavier Cedeno that carried the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 win over the Rays on Tuesday night. Cash had right-hander Kevin Jepsen warming up, but didn't bring him in until after the decisive...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Anther one-run loss for the Tampa Bay Rays, another sleepless night for manager Kevin Cash. Salvador Perez hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning off left-hander Xavier Cedeno that carried the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 win over the Rays on Tuesday night. Cash had right-hander Kevin Jepsen warming up, but didn't bring him in until after the decisive...
Tough day for Archer ends with Rays' 3-0 loss to Royals
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It was another tough day for Chris Archer. One of his best friends on the team was traded and then his opposing pitcher nearly pitched a no-hitter. Archer gave up three runs and six hits in 7 1/3 innings in the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. He struck out six to raise his AL-leading total to 161. "Not good enough to...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It was another tough day for Chris Archer. One of his best friends on the team was traded and then his opposing pitcher nearly pitched a no-hitter. Archer gave up three runs and six hits in 7 1/3 innings in the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. He struck out six to raise his AL-leading total to 161. "Not good enough to...