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Who will make the Bucs’ final 53-man roster?

August 28, 2018 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. It sounds as if there will be plenty of room, doesn’t it? Fifty-three players? What’s hard about that? Why, from 1991-2007, NFL teams had only 45 players.. Heck, back in 1925, they had only 16. So, at first mention, 53 sounds like plenty. But seven of them can’t play on game day. […]

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Snell dominates as Rays batter Boston again

August 27, 2018 general

Monday, 4 a.m. There are times, when he unleashes his fastball, and the batter begins his swing as the ball hits the catcher’s mitt, that you shake your head. There are times, when his curveball makes a hitter look foolish, biting and diving through the strike zone, that you wonder. Blake Snell throws, and you […]

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Looking back on the Bucs’ preseason loss to Detroit

August 26, 2018 general

5 Observations 1. If he were not suspended, and if he hadn’t put his character up for discussion, the world would be raving about what Jameis Winston has done this preseason. He’s hit 30 of 41 passes for 398 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Instead, Winston came to the podium Saturday night, and there were […]

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Rays beat Boston again to keep winning streak alive

August 26, 2018 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. In the beginning, it was the Boston Red Sox who helped lead to the low expectations of the Tampa Bay Rays. Now, it is the Red Sox who are helping to convince the world that these Rays are better than you’d expect. The Rays, who started the season by losing seven of […]

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Random thoughts: Gruden wants to be the Raiders’ top gun

August 26, 2018 general

Jon Gruden says he isn’t overpaid, but Tom Cruise is. That may be, but Cruise’s work comes with a profit. Can Gruden say that since 2003? — Goodnight, John McCain. You were a fine man. — If the French Open wanted to ban a catsuit, why didn’t they ban Halle Berry from wearing one before […]

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Ask Gary: Will NFL’s rule changes affect its fans?

August 25, 2018 general

Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning and we all talk about the world of sports. Think of it as a radio show where you don’t have to be on hold. Join us and ask a question, […]

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Bucs’ regulars play well in loss to Lions

August 25, 2018 general

Saturday, 3 p.m. So what do you want? Good play? Or good results? The Tampa Bay Bucs, despite playing their crispest game of the three, lost for the first time in preseason, 33-30, to the Detroit Lions. So if you are bottom-line, results-driven fan, you’re probably disappointed. But if you were watching when the players […]

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Rays’ winning streak gets even more impressive

August 25, 2018 general

Saturday, 2 a.m. What if the Tampa Bay Rays never lose again? What if the Rays keep the hitting up, and what if the pitchers continue to piece together complete games, and what if the defense continues to excel. What if the Rays go 33-0, break 100 wins and challenge for the second wild-card berth […]

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This time, Kiermaier allows the Rays to walk off

August 24, 2018 general

Friday, 4 a.m. When it comes to being the conquering hero, the Tampa Bay Rays like to spread their celebrations around a little. For the fifth straight game, the Rays won Thursday night, sweeping the Kansas City Royals, 4-3. It was the Rays’ eighth walk-off victory of the season, and Kevin Kiermaier became the seventh […]

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Bucs hope to show they’re ready for 2018

August 24, 2018 general

Friday, 3 a.m. Here is the universal truth about preseason football. Nothing matters much. But the third game matters a little. Also, it’s hot in August. The Tampa Bay Bucs, their fans giddy over a 2-0 start, play for the third time tonight when they face the Detroit Lions at home. Expect the starters to […]

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