Ask Gary: Improved Bucs still have shortcomings

September 29, 2018 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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Rays still have some improving to do

September 29, 2018 general

Saturday, 3:30 a.m. As they limp toward the finish line, beaten and battered, this remains for the Tampa Bay Rays. What about getting better for next year? Despite of having a better-than-expected season, there is still room for improvement for a team that has won just three times in its last nine games. The Rays […]

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Bears try to figure out Bucs’ quarterback options

September 29, 2018 general

Saturday, 2 a.m. (The following conversation may or may not have happened at Bears’ camp this week): Matt Nagy (Bears’ coach): Morning, Vic. Vic Fangio (Bears’ defensive coordinator): Morning. Nagy: So, what are you hearing about the Bucs’ quarterback situation? Fangio: Well, I keep hoping they’ll bring back Josh Freeman, you know? Maybe Trent Dilfer. […]

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The predictions: FSU to win Disappointment Bowl

September 29, 2018 College Sports in Florida

Saturday, 1 a.m. Think of it as a fight between Pee-Wee Herman and Don Knotts. Neither FSU nor Louisville has been impressive this year. Both are 2-2, and both had near flirtations with disaster against tiny opposition, and the fan base is angry about both head coaches. Think of it as two disappointments getting together […]

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Yankees batter Rays to capture series

September 28, 2018 general

Friday, 4 a.m. It wasn’t enough that the New York Yankees beat the tar out of the Tampa Bay Rays this week. They would have liked a little blood, too. Maybe a couple of bruises, while they were at it. The Yankees clobbered the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday afternoon, 12-1. It was the third win […]

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Bucs still waiting for impact from top two choices

September 28, 2018 general

Friday, 3 a.m. Finally, the Tampa Bay Bucs might be on the verge of getting some help from its top two draft picks. And isn’t it about time? Vita Vea has missed most of training camp and the early season with a leg injury, but he will be active soon in a limited role. Ronald […]

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Rays hang on to win wild game against the Yankees

September 27, 2018 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. This was the one you will remember. In all the coming months of the off-season, in all those days where baseball is just a notion, this is the one you will reflect upon and smile. This was the one that almost got away, and the one that didn’t. This was the one […]

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Winston rejoins the Bucs as his suspension ends

September 27, 2018 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. The quarterback known for doing too many of the wrong things at least said the right ones as he exited the Phantom Zone on Wednesday. Quarterback Jameis Winston returned to the Bucs, and he made it clear that if the team wants to stand behind Ryan Fitzpatrick for the immediate future, well, […]

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Looking back on the college football weekend

September 27, 2018 College Sports in Florida

5 Observations 1. Bully for the Bulls, being 4-0 and all. But, frankly, it was easier to think bad of them than ever as they squeaked past East Carolina. No, ECU will not have a good year. South Florida has work to do in its week off. 2. At FSU, there is no fish that […]

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Looking back at the Bucs’ loss to Pittsburgh

September 26, 2018 general

Wednesday, 4 a.m. 5 Observations 1. Here is why you stick with Ryan Fitzpatrick. It’s better for the team, because Fitz has thrown for more than 400 yards three times. It’s better for the coaches, who will announce to the team they’re doing the right thing. And it’s better for Winston. Can you imagine the […]

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