general

Rays rally to beat Yankees, remain in second

May 13, 2015 general

Wednesday, 1:49 a.m. The night couldn’t have started a lot worse for the Tampa Bay Rays. It couldn’t have finished a lot better. The Rays came from behind Tuesday night to beat the Yankees 4-2 to remain in second place in the American League East. It was a nice way to finish a terrible start […]

Read the full article →

Lightning excels in Game Six, eliminates Montreal

May 13, 2015 general

Wednesday, 12:14 a.m. TAMPA The seas were rough. The boat was sinking. There were sharks in the water. It was not a good time to be a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning, whose season Content beyond this point is for members only.

Tagged as: Bishop, Cooper, Kucherov, Lightning, Montreal, NHL, Palat, playoffs, Stamkos, Tampa Bay

Read the full article →

Lightning has made memories in Game Six

May 12, 2015 general

Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. Moments are made at times such this. Men, too. Game six. Win or go home. Yes, you can talk about Game Seven all you wish, and how it is the ultimate walk across the tightrope. You can talk about how Tampa Bay once beat Calgary in a Game Seven win the Stanley […]

Tagged as: Game Six, Khabibulin, Lightning, St. Louis, Stamkos

Read the full article →

Goodell over-punishes Brady for stealing air

May 11, 2015 general

Monday, 11:40 p.m. There for awhile, he had us. He was the strong commissioner, the hanging commissioner, the two-fisted commissioner. He can in slapping down suspensions, and everyone thought that Roger Goodell as the right muscle for the job. But that was long ago, and a great many stubbed toes have passed. Too many players […]

Tagged as: Aqib, Brady, Deflate, Goodell, Patriots, Pittman, Taylor

Read the full article →

Smith or Marpet? Which lineman stars first?

May 11, 2015 general

Monday, 6 a.m. TAMPA Yeah, but who makes it  big it first? They are both large. They are both strong. They are both agile. And the future depends upon them both. Donovan and Ali. Ali and Donovan. Which one will start first? Which one will star? Oh, if you are a Bucs’ fan, the easy […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Gruber, line, Marpet, Smith

Read the full article →

Rays drop a 2-1 game as hitters produce little

May 10, 2015 general

Sunday, 8:15 p.m. The Tampa Bay Rays once again struggled with getting runners across the plate in a 2-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Wandy Rodriguez retired the first 15 Rays hitters en route a 2-1 victory, out- dueling the Rays’ Jake Odorizzi in the victory. Adrian Beltre drove in both runs for […]

Tagged as: Cash, Odorizzi, Rangers, Rays

Read the full article →

Edge or Momentum? Do Bolts have the advantage?

May 10, 2015 general

Sunday, 2:34 p.m. Is it better to be ahead? Or is it better to look unstoppable? For the Tampa Bay Lightning, that is the issue. They lead Montreal 3-2, and while they have been outplayed in three straight games, they are still one game

Tagged as: Cooper, Hedman, Lightning, Montreal, Morrow, playoffs

Read the full article →

Random Thoughts: Cowboys are now outlaws

May 10, 2015 general

Hi. I’m Tom Brady, and I have to  say I’m sorry to  that Mike Pettine has lost respect for me. Just one thing. Can someone remind me who Mike Pettine is once again? – America’s team? Yeah, the part of America that is made up of bail bondsmen. Those guys are Americans, too! – Joakim […]

Read the full article →

Canadiens show fight, set up Game Six showdown

May 9, 2015 general

Saturday, 11:23 p.m. There is a crack in the ice. The air is getting thinner. The net is getting smaller. And just like that, we have a series. The Montreal Canadiens took a 2-1 victory Saturday night to remain alive in its best-of-seven series in the NHL Playoffs, and as quick as a puck going […]

Tagged as: Bishop, Game Six, Lightning, Momentum, Montreal, Price, Showdown, Stamkos

Read the full article →

On his first day, Winston takes over the Bucs

May 8, 2015 Florida State University

Friday, 5:15 p.m. TAMPA He took his first steps onto the practice field as if this was the start of a journey. In a way, it is. This was his field now, and his team, and his future. Jameis Winston was in charge now. You could hear other voices, but none more than his. You […]

Tagged as: Bell, Bucs, Lovie Smith, Marpet, Mini-Camp, Smith, Winston

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →