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Bishop, Lightning find success together

February 8, 2017 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. For a night, he was Ben Bishop again. For a night, they were the Tampa Bay Lightning again. For a night, the trade rumors were quiet, and the player and the team were propping each other again, and there were possibilities for the team. For a night, and perhaps it won’t last […]

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Can you imagine the pain of the Falcons?

February 7, 2017 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. It could have happened to us, of course. Tampa Bay could have been the team that couldn’t stop Tom Brady. It could have been the team that flipped through the media guides trying to figure out who James White was, and why he was stomping on their throats. It could have been […]

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Brady closes all arguments; he’s the best ever

February 6, 2017 general

Monday, 4 a.m. How many times can you paint Mount Everest? How many ways can you describe a sunset over the ocean? How many poems can you write about the majesty of a clear sky? And how many times can you look at Tom Brady, the confetti flying around his head, and suggest that “hey, […]

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Random thoughts: Wondering why Lynch was bypassed

February 5, 2017 general

The guys in a room didn’t think John Lynch belonged in the Hall of Fame. As a guy who saw every snap of his Bucs’ career, I disagree. Loudly. So congrats, John. You’re in the Shelton Hall. – No, I’m not among those who would have voted  Jerry Jones into the Hall of Fame. What […]

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Lightning finally break streak with shootout win

February 5, 2017 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. Once, it was the team’s usual result. But that was long ago, before the defensive collapse and the offensive slump and the goaltending dip. This time, however, it was a win. And for the Tampa Bay Lightning, that was sweet. The Lightning captured a 3-2 shootout win over the Anaheim Ducks Saturday […]

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Ask Gary: Comparing the disappointing seasons

February 4, 2017 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, make a comment […]

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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

February 3, 2017 general

Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com with “ask the expert” in the subject line. The most interesting questions will be selected. Friday, 5 a.m. How much of a challenge does […]

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Will a real quarterback do in Belichick, too?

February 3, 2017 general

Friday, 4 a.m. This is where Nick Saban sat. Perhaps Bill Belichick should get comfortable. There Saban was, on the verge on history. His dynasty was about to add another trophy. His defense was the best in the world. Surely, a lot of people agreed, Saban’s team would smother his opponent in the championship game, […]

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Lightning loses yet again as season slips away

February 3, 2017 general

Friday, 6 a.m. The Tampa Bay Lightning is repeating itself. And it wasn’t good in the first place. Check out Thursday night’s 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. They started with a lead. They fell behind. They got off only 21 shots. And they lost their second game in a four-game home stand (and third […]

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The appeal of recruiting goes beyond reason

February 2, 2017 College Sports in Florida

Thursday, 4 a.m. I’m going to be honest here. I don’t know Cam Akers from Green Acres. I don’t know James Robinson from Mrs. Robinson. Coo-Coo-Ca-Choo. I’m not sure if Kevaughn Dingle is still single and ready to mingle, or if he’s a receiver who will make Bulls’ fans tingle. You know what? If you’re […]

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