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Jays daze Rays with Morales’ grand slam

April 7, 2017 general

Thursday, 1 p.m. The toughest lesson, of course, was when the ball flew far over the left field fence, and Blake Snell realized he had just given up a grand slam. The most important lesson, however, was the two walks that had led to his moments. Together, the two led to a four-run third inning […]

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Witnessing the rebirth of Rays’ pitcher Alex Cobb

April 6, 2017 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Finally, he was a pitcher again. At last, he was a member of his team again. After an eternal wait in the shadows watching others, Alex Cobb rejoined the Tampa Bay Rays. Once again, he was a part, a cog, someone who mattered. After 957 days, Cobb became essential again in a […]

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Rays’ offense shackled by the Yankees’ Sabathia

April 5, 2017 Baseball

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Now, of course, we panic. This is what we do in the face of reality. We run in circles and scream that the sky is falling. Our eyes bulge and our blood pressures rise, and we let ourselves believe that we will never score again. All fun has been canceled. Because this […]

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Lightning running out of oxygen in wild-card race

April 5, 2017 general

Wednesday, 3 a.m. And then, the chances were down to virtually none. Goodnight, Lightning. Oh, Tampa Bay isn’t officially done with the NHL playoffs, according to scientists who are developing chewing gum technology. There is a lotto-sized chance, times three, that the Bolts can sneak in. But it’s over. We all know that it’s over. […]

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A glance back at the Final Four, heaven’s darling

April 4, 2017 Basketball

Wednesday, 4 a.m. It has gotten younger. It has gotten bigger. It has gotten louder. And still, heaven loves the Final Four. The games are so good, and the moments are so plentiful, that most of us don’t notice that, really, the talent isn’t what it once was. How could it be? So many freshmen […]

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Rays make fans reconsider after bashing Yankees

April 3, 2017 general

Monday, 4 a.m. The result was impressive enough, and it’s hard to blame the Rays – or their fans – for enjoying the moment. After all, when a team drubs an opponent that finished 16 games ahead of it a year ago, that’s cause for celebrating. When a team wins its first Opening Day in […]

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Once again, Lightning wins behind no-name scoring

April 3, 2017 general

Monday, 3 a.m. Have you heard this one before? The Tampa Bay Lightning, desperately clinging to a shot at the NHL playoffs, fall behind early. The Lightning instead turn to the no-names on the bottom of its roster. The Lightning come from behind to win. There is Joy in Mudville. Again. This time, it was […]

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Bolts slide further back after overtime defeat

April 2, 2017 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. Where else would you want the puck to be? Who else would you want to be in control? When else would make better sense? Overtime, game on the line, and this time, Nikita Kucherov – the author of so many big goals for the Tampa Bay Lightning, did not convert. What? Is […]

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Rays prepare to open another baseball season

April 2, 2017 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. Opening Day is when you open the gift packages. Sometimes, to be honest, it isn’t what you wanted. Opening Day is when Wilson Alvarez starts for the Rays. And the pitch is a ball. It is 1998, and the Rays lose to the Detroit Tigers. They never had a chance. Opening Day […]

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Rowdies roll to 2-0 after big victory over Toronto

April 2, 2017 general

Sunday, 2 a.m. Coach Stuart Campbell wants to make his stadium “a fortress.” Star player Joe Cole wants more than that. He’d like to involve the entire city. No matter how big the real estate might be, the Rowdies used it to wallop Toronto FC II Saturday night. The Rowdies won 4-0, scoring three times […]

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