Random Thoughts: Preparing for a zombie attack

July 29, 2018 general

Sunday, 4 a.m. Asked to explain why he robbed banks, Butch Cassidy stole a page from Jameis Winston and  said “I just want to move forward.” — I read where there are rumors that Tom Brady might retire if he wins the Super Bowl this year. That’s easy to avoid. Just trade him to the […]

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Once again, the Orioles batter Rays in big win

July 29, 2018 general

Sunday, 3 a.m. In these days of advanced scouting and statistical breakdowns, perhaps someone with the Tampa Bay Rays should have noticed this about the Baltimore Orioles. They aren’t very good Coming into Saturday night’s game, in fact, the Orioles had won only 30 games and were a staggering 41.5 games back in the AL […]

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Pierre-Paul says he’s a complete defensive end

July 29, 2018 general

Sunday, 2 a.m. By trade, he is a pass rusher. By his resume, he is a man who has made his living spinning around offensive tackles, pclosing to the quarterback, disrupting the offense. By definition, he is a difference maker. “But that isn’t all that Jason Pierre-Paul is. Pierre-Paul, the former Giant, has earned his […]

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Ask Gary: Who succeeds first? Rays or Bucs?

July 28, 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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Baltimore explodes late in big win over Rays

July 28, 2018 general

Saturday, 3 a.m. The less said about their latest effort the better. But maybe this will lead the discussion today. Who was the worst Ray Friday night? Oh, there are candidates. After a 15-5 drubbing by the Orioles — it was 4-3 going into the seventh — Tampa Bay struggled on a lot of fronts. […]

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Can Fitzpatrick win as a Bucs’ backup?

July 28, 2018 general

Friday, 2 a.m. For now, it is his team. For now, his is the voice in the huddle. For now, his is the guide to the offense. For now, he holds the keys to the Bucs’ season in his hands. For now, he is the quarterback. Will Ryan Fitzpatrick be up to the challenge? Content […]

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Romo shows up earlier than usual in victory

July 27, 2018 general

Friday, 4 a.m. He didn’t turn off the lights. He didn’t choke away the opponent’s last breath. He didn’t put the final nail in the coffin. He didn’t slam the door shut on anyone. But Sergio Romo helped win the game. Somehow, that seems as if it ought to be enough. Romo, who has served […]

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Winston talks, but offers few details on suspension

July 27, 2018 general

Friday, 3 a.m. If Jameis Winston had stayed in that night, we might be talking about the rebuilt Bucs’ defense instead. If he had kept his hands to himself, we might be talking about whether DeSean Jackson can make more of an impression in his second season. If Winston had not struck a deal with […]

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Rays beat Yankees after Eovaldi trade

July 26, 2018 general

Thursday, 4 a.m. The story, for the day, wasn’t the pitcher who left. The story, for the day, was the guys who stayed. The Tampa Bay Rays, moments after trading starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, followed with a half-dozen relief pitchers — one of them twice — to piece together a 3-2 victory over the New […]

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Yanks’ Tanaka tames Rays with three-hit shutout

July 25, 2018 general

Tuesday, 4 a.m. One night after beating up the best pitcher on the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays saw their bats shrivel to the size of toothpicks. The Yankees’ Masahiro Tanaka made the Rays’ hitters looked feeble in a 4-0 victory Tuesday night, allowing only three hits and striking out nine. Tanaka (8-2) […]

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