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Lightning resembles Rays in disappointing loss

February 1, 2017 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. The Rayification of the Tampa Bay Lightning continued Thursday night at Amalie Arena. Once again, the Lightning struggled as if it was going nowhere. Once again, the defense was leaky. Once again, the goaltending was suspect. Once again, the offense didn’t produce much, getting off only 13 shots the last two periods. […]

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Ask Gary: Fans weary of Rays’ business model

January 28, 2017 general

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Tampa Bay, once again, is a cradle of losing

January 27, 2017 general

Friday, 4 a.m. Here in the wilderness, we wait. Crickets chirp. Coyotes howl. Tumbleweeds blow past. A funeral march plays. Somewhere in the distance, we hear there are playoffs, but we’ll have to take your word for it. In other cities, confetti falls. In Tampa Bay, it is the sky. Boy, are we bad. How […]

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All things considered, the Rays had to trade Forsythe

January 24, 2017 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. He is 30. He was coveted by other teams. His salary was about to become cumbersome. So, yeah, it was time for Logan Forsythe to go, all right. It’s a shame. He was a tough little out, and he could catch the ball, and he played hard. You didn’t find him on […]

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Ask Gary: The 2011 draft was supposed to save the Rays

January 21, 2017 general

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Random thoughts: Tide would wear out Cleveland

December 11, 2016 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. I love that Cleveland cornerback Joe Haden has the gall to be offended that an EA simulation had the Browns losing to Alabama by 34 points. My questions: Only 34? And how can a corner on an 0-12 team whine about disrespect from anyone? Personally, I think Mississippi State would be a […]

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Ask Gary: Bolts haven’t adjusted without Stamkos

December 10, 2016 general

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Ask Gary: Can the Bucs win five straight games?

December 3, 2016 general

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Random Thoughts: Clemson bows out of contention

November 13, 2016 general

Sunday, 5 a.m. Say goodnight, Clemson. – The Cleveland Browns plan a parade if they finish their season 0-16. So who’s bringing the Underdog balloon which, frankly, should move to Cleveland. – I see that Stephen Jones says Tony Romo would “be open” to being a backup. Call me silly, but when did Romo get […]

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Ask Gary: Tampa Bay enjoyed Maddon’s victory

November 5, 2016 College Sports in Florida

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