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,...
Buccaneers host Browns
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the Cleveland Browns in their preseason home opener on Friday, August 26. In addition to a Bucs 30-13 win, fans got their first look at the new video boards and other improvements around Raymond James Stadium.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the Cleveland Browns in their preseason home opener on Friday, August 26. In addition to a Bucs 30-13 win, fans got their first look at the new video boards and other improvements around Raymond James Stadium.
Rookie starter Snell struggles as Astros down Rays 6-2
HOUSTON (AP) — Tampa Bay rookie Blake Snell struggled to throw strikes in his last three outings, piling up 13 walks over that span. He didn't walk a batter Saturday night, but not much else went right for the 23-year-old in a 6-2 loss to the Houston Astros.
HOUSTON (AP) — Tampa Bay rookie Blake Snell struggled to throw strikes in his last three outings, piling up 13 walks over that span. He didn't walk a batter Saturday night, but not much else went right for the 23-year-old in a 6-2 loss to the Houston Astros.
Winston leads Bucs past Browns, 30-13
Jameis Winston threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns in one half of work for the Bucs, who achieved an objective of starting faster on offense than they did the previous two weeks in a 30-13 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Jameis Winston threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns in one half of work for the Bucs, who achieved an objective of starting faster on offense than they did the previous two weeks in a 30-13 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Colome's tough day dooms Rays in 5-4 loss to Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Tampa Bay's All-Star closer Alex Colome hadn't allowed a run in more than a month. That changed with his first pitch Friday night, and soon he gave up a second run that allowed the Houston Astros to rally for a 5-4 victory. Mikie Mahtook's first homer this season, a towering shot with two outs in the ninth inning, had put the Rays on top in the top of the ninth.
HOUSTON (AP) — Tampa Bay's All-Star closer Alex Colome hadn't allowed a run in more than a month. That changed with his first pitch Friday night, and soon he gave up a second run that allowed the Houston Astros to rally for a 5-4 victory. Mikie Mahtook's first homer this season, a towering shot with two outs in the ninth inning, had put the Rays on top in the top of the ninth.
Bucs fans get first look at Ray Jay renovations
There’s a new fan experience inside Raymond James stadium, thanks to a host of new high tech upgrades.
There’s a new fan experience inside Raymond James stadium, thanks to a host of new high tech upgrades.
All eyes on Tampa for College Football Playoff National Championship
Kickoff to the college football season is still a week away for most teams, but the end of it is just around the corner.
Kickoff to the college football season is still a week away for most teams, but the end of it is just around the corner.
All eyes on Tampa for NCAA football championship
Merissa Lynn reports
Merissa Lynn reports