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Here’s to Maddon, who made Cubs’ fans smile

November 3, 2016 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. When the demons were finally beaten back, when the 108-year wait was finally over, when the rain had passed, when the comebacks had been beaten back, when the Cubs – of all people — had outlasted Cleveland and finally become World Series champions, Joe Maddon allowed himself a smile. He embraced his […]

Tagged as: Cubs, Indians, Maddon, Zobrist

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Lynch’s career went too fast, but his moments will last

November 2, 2016 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. It goes so fast. It passes in the wink of an eye. One moment, he is the boyhood quarterback, the one with John Elway’s poster on his wall. The next, he rides the bench as a backup safety for Stanford. The next, he is a rookie, one the Bucs saw as a […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Lynch, Ring of Honor, Safety

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Random thoughts: What office does Maddon want?

October 23, 2016 general

Hi, I’m Joe Maddon. And I’m your next mayor of Chicago. – So why doesn’t Tony Romo silence the discussion by telling Jerry he doesn’t think he should start over Dak Prescott? – When Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve gripes about a call late in a loss to Los Angeles in the WNBA chamlpionship game, […]

Tagged as: Kelly, Maddon, Random Thoughts, Tiger

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Ask Gary: What does Lightning’s No. 1 ranking mean?

October 22, 2016 College Sports in Florida

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Random thoughts: Sports Illustrated rips Thunderbug

October 16, 2016 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 6 a.m. Two games in, the Lightning is pretty good. But according to Sports Illustrated, their mascot Thunderbug is 28th in the NFL. Personally, I’d be ashamed to be behind Stinger of the Columbus Blue Jackets, but that’s just me. – Definition of a bad quarterback: One who couldn’t even get a tryout with the […]

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Ask Gary: Is retiring St. Louis’ jersey premature?

October 8, 2016 general

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Rays see hope despite a forgettable season

October 5, 2016 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Will you begrudge a man his optimism? Will you hold his confidence against him? Matt Silverman, the general manager of the Tampa Bay Rays, sits in the front of room and proclaims the core of his team to be a good one. There are talented players, he dares to say. His team […]

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Rays finish their season on a winning note

October 3, 2016 general

Monday, 3 a.m. It ended just fine. It was all those games that came before the end that were the problem. The Tampa Bay Rays closed out their season with a 6-4 extra innings win over the Texas Rangers and a two-game winning streak. But the Rays finished with a 68-94 record, good for the second-worst record […]

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Archer avoids losing 20 games for Tampa Bay

September 30, 2016 general

Friday, 4 a.m. In the end, he didn’t put on the big red nose or the floppy shoes. When a guy has spent all season pitching like a clown, that’s something. Chris Archer, serial loser, went out in the way most of his fans wanted him Content beyond this point is for members only.

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Counting the ways the Rays let the season slip away

September 27, 2016 general

Wednesday, 5 a.m. They lost it at the plate, where they struck out more than any team in the American League. It’s nice that the Rays hit so many home runs, but does every at-bat have to be swinging from the heels? They lost it on the mound, where three players combined for 42 losses […]

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