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Random Thoughts: If only Goodell had evidence

July 17, 2016 general

Hi, I’m Roger Goodell. And just think how badly I would have thrown the book at Tom Brady is there was, you know, any evidence. Even Ben Affleck makes more sense than I do, although I would have been better in Daredevil. – Headline in the Chicago Sun-Times: Is Joe Maddon’s schtick getting old? I […]

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Rays’ bats let them down in their latest defeat

July 17, 2016 general

Sunday, 5:45 a.m. This time, for a change, the Rays had enough starting pitching to win. This time, for a change, the Rays had enough of a bullpen to win, This time, for a change, the Rays had enough defense to win. Content beyond this point is for members only.

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Rowdies take their biggest win over year

July 17, 2016 general

Sunday, 5:30 a.m. Finally, fans of the Rowdies can debate goals. Finally, they can argue about this highlight or that one, or this moment or the other, or this slice of greatness or that one. The Rowdies finally had a big night on offense in their 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico Saturday night. They scored […]

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Ask Gary: How much career did Gooden waste?

July 16, 2016 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 […]

Tagged as: Gooden, Mickelson, Rays, Trades

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Rays enter the second half losing, too

July 16, 2016 general

Saturday, 5:30 a.m. Wasn’t this where the Tampa Bay Rays were when their season was interrupted? They were losing. They did that again Friday night, 4-3 to Baltimore. They lost to a first-place team. It was the team’s 18th straight loss. Chris Archer again pitched just good enough to lose. This time, he gave up […]

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Ask the expert: Jerry Angelo

July 15, 2016 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 question will be selected. Friday, 6 a.m. Urban Meyer of Ohio State has […]

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Bucs’ successes, failures have begun in off-seasons

July 15, 2016 general

5:45 a.m. For an NFL team to win December, it first has to win March. For an NFL team to flourish in September, it first has to survive in April. It is the off-season planting, those months of practicing plays and running drills far from the crowd. It is an investment in the season to […]

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Dungy looks back at his troublesome beginnings

July 14, 2016 general

Thursday, 6 a.m. Given the viewpoint of time, he stands in accomplishment. He is a Hall of Fame coach. He is a Super Bowl champion. He led 11 of 13 teams into the post-season. He is admired, accomplished, respected. Twenty years ago, however, it was not this way for Tony Dungy. He was starting to […]

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On her way to a laugh, Miko makes a misstep

July 13, 2016 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. Three letters, and it all could have been a laugh. Three letters, and we would enjoy watching another team squirm. Three letters, and it would have been a case of a critic from a perch that Roger Goodell couldn’t defend. If Miko Grimes has not retreated to the neighborhood of the small-minded, […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Dolphins, Miko, Racism

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Did bad trades hasten the slide by the Rays?

July 12, 2016 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. Once, they were a very good team. Once, they had young talent and fresh energy. They had arms and gloves, and while they didn’t hit nearly enough to keep their fans sane, they kept hanging up banners in the outfield. They were smarter than most teams, and better defensively than most, and […]

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