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Lightning loses lead in third, falls in shootout

December 28, 2015 general

Monday, 11:43 p.m. For 32 seconds, the Tampa Bay Lightning had things going their way. They had just scored the tying goal, and only 21 seconds later, they scored the go-ahead goal against the Montreal Canadiens. Things were going according to plan. Then, 32 seconds later, Montreal tied things up on a goal by Dale […]

Tagged as: Canadiens, Condon, Kucherov, Lightning

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Should a bad game for Martin be a firable offense?

December 28, 2015 general

Monday, 6 a.m. Shoot him. That’s what I say. Blindfold him, line him against the wall and fire. Doug Martin fumbled. Then, recidivist that he is, he fumbled again. So let’s blow him up and throw him away. Let’s forget about the yards. Let’s forget about the touchdowns. Martin has sinned against the empire, and […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Fumbles, Leading rusher, Martin

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Were the Bucs really a better team in 2015?

December 27, 2015 general

Sunday, 6:45 p.m. It was all a dream, right? At one point, I imagined the Bucs were 6-6. I imagined they had clobbered the Eagles. I imagined they had swept the Atlanta Falcons. I saw improvement all around. I blame my medication. Was any of it real? Or was it a mirage, a freak of […]

Tagged as: Bears, Buc;s, Martin, Smith, Winston

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Next year isn’t promised to Bucs, either

December 27, 2015 general

Thursday, 6 a.m. The team has its quarterback. The victories have tripled. The system is in place. From here, what can go wrong? Around Tampa Bay, you’ve heard it a thousand times. Next year. Next year will be better. Next year, James Winston will have a year under his belt, and Dirk Koetter will be […]

Tagged as: 2016, Buc;s, Lovie, playoffs

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Random Thoughts: Golson forgettable at FSU

December 27, 2015 general

Sunday, 6 am. Hello, I’m Tiger Woods. And you might have heard of my death on the internet. Well, it was a hoax. Nothing is dead except my short game. – In the end, Everett Golson may be remembered as the FSU quarterback who mattered least. No one has had that many headlines and so […]

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This time, the Lightning finds plenty of power

December 26, 2015 general

Saturday, 10:55 p.m. This time, there was power to the power play. This time, the goal was plenty wide enough. This time, the Lightning took advantage of its opportunities. It’s amazing the difference one game can make. In its previous loss to Vancouver, the Lightning was one-for-10 on its power play. Against Columbus, however, Tampa […]

Tagged as: Bishop, Blue Jackets, Lighting, Stamkos

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Ask Gary: Can the Panthers stay unbeaten?

December 26, 2015 general

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, 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 or be funny. Send the […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, golf, Olympics, Panthers, Rio

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Even now, a kid remembers a Christmas glove

December 25, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. The glove was dark brown with light brown stitching. And it fit as if it had been sewn around my hand. “Clete Boyer,” it said in the palm. The glove smelled rich and luxurious, and it felt like the saddles of horses. Slide this glove in. A glove like this endangered every […]

Tagged as: Boyer, Christmas, Electric Football, Sports

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Winston needs to be careful with his passion

December 24, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. It was an early-season game in Buffalo, just as the Bills were taking over the division from the Miami Dolphins. And things weren’t going well for Miami. Dan Marino was irritated. He didn’t have time, and he didn’t have open receivers. And Mark Clayton had just run an incorrect route. And there, […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Koetter, Passion, Winston

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Lightning blows advantages against Vancouver

December 23, 2015 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. When it came to strength, the Tampa Bay Lightning was powerless. When it came to energy, the Lightning was on dead legs. When it came to taking advantage, well, the Lightning was in the holiday spirit. How else can you explain a 2-1 loss to Vancouver that was as ugly as many […]

Tagged as: Lightning, Marchessault, power play, Vancouver

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