Choi delivers again as Rays stop Red Sox

April 25, 2022 general

Monday, 3 a.m. In case you were wondering — and these days, how can you not — the Korean word for money is “don.” Around here, it is also called “Ji-Man.” Ji-Man Choi, pinch-hitter extraordinaire, was at it again Sunday. His pinch-hit, bases-loaded double in the bottom of the fifth inning provided the spark for […]

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Once again, Bolts take a huge victory

April 25, 2022 general

Monday, 4 a.m. Sure you can talk about Florida. You can talk about Colorado. You can talk about Carolina. But when you’re talking about the NHL playoffs, don’t forget to talk about the familar faces of the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning, who seemed to be sleepwalking through the final stages of the regular season, […]

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KK’s walk-off sparks improbable win

April 24, 2022 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. This, then, is the stuff of dreams. These, then, are the night visions that fuel a child’s imagination. And now, Kevin Kiermaier was leading it. He circled the bases like a sprinter, like he was afraid that after all of this time, something would awaken him. He tossed his helmet, just past […]

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Bolts have another dominating win

April 24, 2022 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. Well, look who is finally paying attention to the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs. The Tampa Bay Lightning, for the second straight game, went out and woodshedded an opponent Saturday night, shredding the Nashville Predators 6-2. In their last two games, the Bolts have scored 14 goals. Content beyond this point is for […]

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Franco homers twice, but comeback falls short

April 23, 2022 general

Saturday, 4 a.m. If Hollywood have written this script, Wander Franco would have cleared the bases. If this was a kid’s storybook, Franco would have at least doubled in the winning runs. Alas, real-life is harder, even for players who are playing like someone made them up. Wander Franco hit a hard ground ball out […]

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Bolts finally look complete again in easy win

April 22, 2022 general

Friday, 4 a.m. If this hockey game was all about sending messages, this one was clear. If these teams are indeed going to meet in the NHL playoffs, they’re going to need expanded penalty boxes. The Tampa Bay Lightning, for at least one night, looked like a team to be reckoned with in the upcoming […]

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Rays take Cubs series in rain-shortened game

April 21, 2022 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. Don’t pay any attention to the skies. When the Tampa Bay Rays’ bats are swinging, it’s always good weather. With rainy weather in the forecast, the Rays started their game against the Cubs early Wednesday night. For the Rays, it was right on time. The Rays, once again, came out with hot […]

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Franco stays hot after missing a game

April 20, 2022 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. Welcome back, Wander Franco. The guys sure did miss you. Franco, who missed Monday night’s game against the Cubs, returned to the lineup Tuesday night and made everyone notice. Franco had three hits, including a two-run homer,to lead the Rays to a 6-5 victory over Chicago. Content beyond this point is for […]

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Bolts’ sloppy play continues in loss to Wings

April 20, 2022 general

Wednesday, 3 a.m Here’s something that the Tampa Bay Lightning might want to consider about the upcoming NHL playoffs. The teams they will face there are better than the Detroit Red Wings. Also, the goalies they will face are better than Thomas Greiss. The Bolts, a mediocre hockey team as of late, lost a 4-3 […]

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Licht discusses upcoming NFL Draft

April 20, 2022 general

Wednesday, 2 a.m. You can argue that they need a defensive tackle more than an offensive guard. You can debate whether they need an edge rusher more than a tight end. You can argue that they need a defensive back more than a running back. The simple answer, says Bucs’ general manager Jason Licht, is […]

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