Random thoughts: Is Pittsburg still to be admired?

March 17, 2019 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. Once, the Pittsburgh Steelers were the most stable franchise in the NFL. They have great ownership, terrific coaching and a wonderful scouts. They were the team other teams wanted to be. Even if they didn’t win the title, they maintained excellence. Now? Not so much. In recent months, the Steelers have been […]

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Ask Gary: Are improved Browns contenders?

March 16, 2019 general

Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, on Thursday night or Friday morning 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, […]

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This time, it’s Stamkos who catches Lecavalier

March 15, 2019 general

Friday, 4 a.m. Think of it like this: The Tampa Bay Lightning keep reminding its fans that Vinny Lecavalier was a pretty good player. At the same time, they keep pointing out that they have players who are better. Steven Stamkos tied Lecavalier’s record for 383 goals for the Lightning in Thursday night’s 5-4 comeback […]

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Thinking of the playoff opponents to come

March 14, 2019 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. So who do you fear? Well, no one. Who concerns you? Everyone. By now, we have established two things. One) The Lightning is closing in on the President’s Trophy. It would take a slump unlike anything we have seen this year to stop them. Two) President’s Trophy winners often fall on their […]

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Bucs’ roster will look different next season

March 13, 2019 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Rule No. 1: A bad football team should rarely fall in love with its players. If they were better, the team wouldn’t be so bad. Keep that in mind as you say goodbye to Kwon. And to Humph. And to Banger. And, thankfully, to DeSean. On the verge of the NFL’s free […]

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Paquette, scoring machine, leads the Bolts to victory

March 12, 2019 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. Suddenly, he is the lighter of lamps. Suddenly, he is a sniper on ice. For much of his career, Cedric Paquette has specialized in being a stone in someone else’s skate. He is an irritant, one of those guard dogs of a player who gave opponents a headache. He has been feisty. […]

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Can the President stop the Tampa Bay Lightning?

March 11, 2019 general

Monday, 4 a.m. Lord Stanley walked under ladders, and along the way, he stepped on a black cat. There were broken mirrors on his route, which was lined by voodoo dolls.  The horseshoes were hanging upside down. The salt shaker was tipped over. As historians may recall, it all happened on Friday the 13th. The […]

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Newgarden gets old result for Team Penske

March 11, 2019 general

Monday, 3 a.m. Same team, new star. If you want to describe the St. Petersburg Grand Prix in a handful of words, that’s all you need Josef Newgarden won the event for the first time Sunday, beating Scott Dixon by less than three seconds. However, it should be considered an upset. Newgarden drives for Team […]

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Random thoughts: Scribes attack Murray’s attacker

March 10, 2019 general

I don’t know about you, but I’m enjoying this game of slap-tag between ex-general manager Charlie Casserly and ex-Cowboys scout Gil Brandt over Tyler Murray. Casserly made some bold statements about the lack of leadership from Murray, and Brandt was one of those who landed on the beach to defend Murray’s honor. Two reactions: I […]

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Kucherov sets a new scoring record for Bolts

March 10, 2019 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. The magnificent season of Nikita Kucherov continues. Frankly, the Lightning has never seen anything this good. Kucherov scored two goals to shatter the team’s scoring record Saturday night, leading the Lightning to a 3-2 win over Detroit. Kucherov now has 110 points on the season and becomes the first NHL player to […]

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