Lightning rumors: Ben Bishop to Calgary?
The Tampa Bay Lightning are busy trying to get ready for Friday's NHL Draft, and rumors are flying about the fate of two of their top players, Ben Bishop and Steven Stamkos.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are busy trying to get ready for Friday's NHL Draft, and rumors are flying about the fate of two of their top players, Ben Bishop and Steven Stamkos.
Rays drop 5th straight; lose Mahtook, Pearce vs Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays dropped their fifth straight game Monday night. They lost a couple players, too. Mikie Mahtook and Steve Pearce were both injured and the Rays blew an early lead while losing to the Cleveland Indians 7-4. Mahtook has a broken left hand after being hit by a pitch in the second inning, while Pearce got an undisclosed hamstring injury in the ninth and will...
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays dropped their fifth straight game Monday night. They lost a couple players, too. Mikie Mahtook and Steve Pearce were both injured and the Rays blew an early lead while losing to the Cleveland Indians 7-4. Mahtook has a broken left hand after being hit by a pitch in the second inning, while Pearce got an undisclosed hamstring injury in the ninth and will...
Jameis Winston: A kid at his own camp
It was tough telling who got the most excited about being at the inaugural Jameis Winston's Football ProCamp. Winston certainly put on a show for the kids, spending three and half hours on the field for the first day of this two-day event and he couldn't help thinking about his days growing up on the football field.
It was tough telling who got the most excited about being at the inaugural Jameis Winston's Football ProCamp. Winston certainly put on a show for the kids, spending three and half hours on the field for the first day of this two-day event and he couldn't help thinking about his days growing up on the football field.
Rays swept by Giants, finish with another losing homestand
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A once-promising homestand didn't end soon enough for the Tampa Bay Rays. "It's good to be getting out of here," manager Kevin Cash said after Sunday's 5-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants left his team with a four-game losing streak. The Rays won four of five to begin a nine-game, 10-day stretch at Tropicana Field. Dropping all three...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A once-promising homestand didn't end soon enough for the Tampa Bay Rays. "It's good to be getting out of here," manager Kevin Cash said after Sunday's 5-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants left his team with a four-game losing streak. The Rays won four of five to begin a nine-game, 10-day stretch at Tropicana Field. Dropping all three...
Fans pack the Trop for Rays Pride Night
The Bay Area's support for the victims of the deadly shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando is evident, and one testament to that is the sellout of the Tampa Bay Rays' Pride Night celebration.
The Bay Area's support for the victims of the deadly shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando is evident, and one testament to that is the sellout of the Tampa Bay Rays' Pride Night celebration.
Lee drives in 3 runs, Mariners beat Rays 6-4 to avoid sweep
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Dae-Ho Lee drove in three runs, James Paxton went six effective innings and the Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Thursday. Lee had an RBI single in a three-run first and drove in two with a double during the fourth. Paxton (1-2) gave up three runs and five hits. Steve Cishek, the third Seattle reliever, pitched...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Dae-Ho Lee drove in three runs, James Paxton went six effective innings and the Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Thursday. Lee had an RBI single in a three-run first and drove in two with a double during the fourth. Paxton (1-2) gave up three runs and five hits. Steve Cishek, the third Seattle reliever, pitched...
Rays beat Mariners on bases-loaded walk in 13th
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Once again the Seattle Mariners struggled to come up with the big hit. A two-run homer by Nelson Cruz in the fourth inning Wednesday night gave the Mariners an early lead, but they couldn't get anything going after that before falling 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in 13 innings. "Nobody said it was going to be easy," Cruz said after his 16th home run...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Once again the Seattle Mariners struggled to come up with the big hit. A two-run homer by Nelson Cruz in the fourth inning Wednesday night gave the Mariners an early lead, but they couldn't get anything going after that before falling 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in 13 innings. "Nobody said it was going to be easy," Cruz said after his 16th home run...
Rays sell out Pride Night game dedicated to Orlando victims
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays say their Pride Night game on Friday, dedicated to the victims of last Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando, is sold out. The Rays put all open seats to the game against San Francisco on sale for $5 this week, with all proceeds benefiting the Pulse Victims Fund , set up for the families of the victims.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays say their Pride Night game on Friday, dedicated to the victims of last Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando, is sold out. The Rays put all open seats to the game against San Francisco on sale for $5 this week, with all proceeds benefiting the Pulse Victims Fund , set up for the families of the victims.
Longoria, Dickerson help Rays rally to 8-7 win over Mariners
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Surging Evan Longoria and slumping Corey Dickerson helped the Tampa Bay Rays get a nice comeback victory. Longoria and Dickerson had three RBIs apiece and the Rays rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 on Tuesday night. "That was an awesome win," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "We haven't had too many like...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Surging Evan Longoria and slumping Corey Dickerson helped the Tampa Bay Rays get a nice comeback victory. Longoria and Dickerson had three RBIs apiece and the Rays rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 8-7 on Tuesday night. "That was an awesome win," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "We haven't had too many like...
Seferian-Jenkins returns after Thursday dismissal
There was something different about Austin Seferian-Jenkins when he stepped out on the field for day-one of mandatory mini-camp.
There was something different about Austin Seferian-Jenkins when he stepped out on the field for day-one of mandatory mini-camp.
Seferian-Jenkins returns after Thursday dismissal
Merissa Lynn reports
Merissa Lynn reports
Rays donate proceeds from Pride Night to Pulse Victims Fund
The Tampa Bay Rays will dedicate Friday's annual Pride Night to the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando. As part of its dedication, sales for all open seats to Friday's game against San Francisco Giants, which starts at 7:10 p.m., will be sold for $5 and 100-percent of proceeds will be given to the Pulse Victims Fund.
The Tampa Bay Rays will dedicate Friday's annual Pride Night to the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando. As part of its dedication, sales for all open seats to Friday's game against San Francisco Giants, which starts at 7:10 p.m., will be sold for $5 and 100-percent of proceeds will be given to the Pulse Victims Fund.
AP source: NHL settles on Las Vegas for expansion
A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can come up with a $500 million fee.
A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can come up with a $500 million fee.
Rays beat Astros, dropping Keuchel to 3-9
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Dallas Keuchel has already lost more games than all of last season, when he won the AL's Cy Young Award. And with Sunday's 5-0 defeat against the Tampa Bay Rays, the left-hander became the first major league pitcher to drop nine games this season. But even though his Houston Astros botched two potential double plays in a five-run inning and managed just...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Dallas Keuchel has already lost more games than all of last season, when he won the AL's Cy Young Award. And with Sunday's 5-0 defeat against the Tampa Bay Rays, the left-hander became the first major league pitcher to drop nine games this season. But even though his Houston Astros botched two potential double plays in a five-run inning and managed just...
Pearce has 3 hits, drives in 2 as Rays beat Astros 4-3
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Steve Pearce's bat is one of the reasons the Tampa Bay Rays are beginning to feel better about their offense. The versatile slugger continued a hot stretch with three hits and two RBIs on Friday night, helping the Rays hold off the Houston Astros 4-3 for their sixth win in seven games.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Steve Pearce's bat is one of the reasons the Tampa Bay Rays are beginning to feel better about their offense. The versatile slugger continued a hot stretch with three hits and two RBIs on Friday night, helping the Rays hold off the Houston Astros 4-3 for their sixth win in seven games.
'Ali! Ali!': The world says goodbye to The Greatest
Muhammad Ali made his final journey through his hometown Friday in a funeral procession for The Greatest as thousands of mourners lined the streets where the future heavyweight champion of the world once chased school buses in hiking boots to train for his fights.
Muhammad Ali made his final journey through his hometown Friday in a funeral procession for The Greatest as thousands of mourners lined the streets where the future heavyweight champion of the world once chased school buses in hiking boots to train for his fights.
Red Wings legend Gordie Howe dies
One of the greatest hockey players of all time has died.
One of the greatest hockey players of all time has died.
Dickerson homers twice, Rays beat Arizona 6-3
PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Dickerson was 1 for 17 in June, then came out of his slump Wednesday. Dickerson had three hits, two of them home runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a 10-game trip with a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the kind of performance the Rays envisioned when they acquired Dickerson from Colorado in the offseason.
PHOENIX (AP) — Corey Dickerson was 1 for 17 in June, then came out of his slump Wednesday. Dickerson had three hits, two of them home runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays completed a 10-game trip with a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was the kind of performance the Rays envisioned when they acquired Dickerson from Colorado in the offseason.
Greinke throws 3-hitter as Diamondbacks beat Rays 5-0
PHOENIX (AP) — This was the Zack Greinke the Arizona Diamondbacks have been waiting to see. Greinke threw a three-hitter and the Diamondbacks beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Tuesday night. "It was just good location. Balls were hit toward guys and there was good defense," Greinke said. "Everything was working tonight."
PHOENIX (AP) — This was the Zack Greinke the Arizona Diamondbacks have been waiting to see. Greinke threw a three-hitter and the Diamondbacks beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Tuesday night. "It was just good location. Balls were hit toward guys and there was good defense," Greinke said. "Everything was working tonight."
Big County Preps gives student athletes exposure
Tampa--High school football's biggest stars have no problems getting noticed by colleges. Recruiters comb campuses all over the country. High school coaches lobby hard for their players, but Preston Jackson has come up with a unique program to make sure all talent doesn't get missed. Big County Preps is a free independent service that is marketing bay area players by saturating them on social...
Tampa--High school football's biggest stars have no problems getting noticed by colleges. Recruiters comb campuses all over the country. High school coaches lobby hard for their players, but Preston Jackson has come up with a unique program to make sure all talent doesn't get missed. Big County Preps is a free independent service that is marketing bay area players by saturating them on social...