Rays struggle in 9-1 loss to Marlins

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays knew they would need some very good pitching Thursday to beat Jose Fernandez and the Miami Marlins. They didn't get it in a 9-1 loss to the Miami Marlins. Miami had 15 hits, including home runs by Adeiny Hechavarria and Chris Johnson, marking the fourth time in five games Rays pitchers have allowed at least 13 hits.

Penguins top Lightning 2-1 to advance to Stanley Cup Final

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The hours before the biggest game of Bryan Rust's life were restless. The nap he tried to sneak in never materialized. The Pittsburgh Penguins forward's mind was simply too busy. "I was just sitting up there looking at the ceiling," Rust said.

Game 7, spot in Cup final awaits Penguins and Lightning

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby is in no mood to get caught up in his own personal narrative, the one eager to attach whatever happens to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday against Tampa Bay to the superstar's legacy.

Morrison has 3 RBIs in Rays' 4-3 loss to Marlins

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Logan Morrison is being more selective at the plate and it's paying off. Morrison had three hits, including a homer, and three RBIs in the Tampa Bay Rays' 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. Morrison is 6 for 7 with a walk over the last two games. "I'm swinging at good pitches and not missing them," Morrison said. Morrison...

Penguins beat Lightning to force Game 7

The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed home for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final.

Rays hang on to beat Marlins 4-3, ending a 3-game slide

MIAMI (AP) — Jake Odorizzi allowed two hits in five shutout innings, Hank Conger hit a two-run single and the Tampa Bay Rays held on to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 on Tuesday. Odorizzi (2-2) struck out seven and walked three, plus delivered an RBI single for his first career hit. Logan Morrison had three hits and Brad Miller had two hits and two stolen bases for the Rays, who ended a...

Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles selected to host Super Bowls

The NFL awarded Super Bowls to Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles, three cities that made significant financial investments in new stadiums or recently upgraded an existing one.

Rays blow late lead and lose to Marlins, 7-6

MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Taylor Motter earned one RBI with a bases-loaded walk, another with a homer and a third with a double that put the Tampa Bay Rays ahead in the seventh inning. But they couldn't hold the lead. Motter's performance became a footnote when the Miami Marlins scored twice in the eighth to beat the Rays 7-6 Monday. "It's a team loss, so I can't be too...

Rays' Kiermaier expected to miss 8-10 weeks with broken hand

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier is expected to be sidelined eight to 10 weeks with a broken left hand.

Rays lose 5-4 in Detroit; Kiermaier leaves game with broken hand

Michael Fulmer struck out 11 over seven sparkling innings and Cameron Maybin, James McCann and J.D. Martinez all homered to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.

Exaggerator beats Nyquist in Preakness

Finally, Exaggerator has beaten Nyquist, and it came in the Preakness on Saturday to end any chance of another Triple Crown.

Crossfit athletes from Tampa storm Atlanta

The Athletic Studio in Tampa is place of transformation; where the fit become the fittest, and the fittest become a team.

Powerful Rays beat Blue Jays 6-3 to complete 3-game sweep

TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have a reputation for defense and great pitching. After another big win over the Blue Jays, the Rays have something else, too: the major league lead in home runs. Kevin Kiermaier hit a two-run blast, Logan Morrison and Desmond Jennings each had solo shots and the Rays beat slumping Toronto 6-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Tampa Bay...

Crosby, Kessel help Penguins beat Lightning 4-2 in Game 3

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Co. kept pressing and shooting until the Pittsburgh Penguins finally imposed their will. Crosby, Phil Kessel and Chris Kunitz scored third-period goals, helping the Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.

Archer wins 3rd straight decision, Rays rout Blue Jays again

TORONTO (AP) — Chris Archer pitched six innings to win his third straight decision, Brad Miller had three hits and three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays routed the Toronto Blue Jays again, 12-2 on Tuesday night. Logan Morrison had two hits and two RBIs for the Rays, who beat Toronto 13-2 on Monday night. Tampa Bay has scored in each of the first three innings in back-to-back games for the...

Son of Buccaneer has Jesuit in 'good hands'

When former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dave Moore looks at his son Jake, he's not trying to find that younger version of himself. What he sees in Jake -- who will be a senior at Jesuit High in the fall -- is a young man that's a perfect fit to be in charge of the chaos on the offensive line.

Rays hit 4 homers, rout Blue Jays 13-2

TORONTO (AP) — Drew Smyly has taken losses and no-decisions in a few well-pitched games this season. The Tampa Bay Rays made sure he didn't have to do much to end a winless streak Monday night. Curt Casali hit a three-run homer, Tim Beckham and Steve Pearce each hit two-run blasts and the Rays had four homers while beating the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2. Desmond Jennings also homered, and...