Random thoughts: Who should the Rays bring back?

October 1, 2017 general

Sunday 4 a.m. It’s a shame that Hugh Hefner, the greatest offense in history (he always scored), has died. I say we all wear pajamas to mourn. – Question: Should the Rays bring back Lucas Duda? –  Takkarist McKinley of the Falcons lost a dread on the field last week. This week, he saw it […]

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Gators return to Franks in win over Vanderbilt

October 1, 2017 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 3 a.m. Once again, frankly, it’s Feleipe. Redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks resumed his control of the University of Florida offense Saturday afternoon, coming off the bench to lead a 38-24 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores. Florida had trailed, 17-14, before taking over in the second half. Franks, who replaced injured starter Luke Del Rio, […]

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Rowdies rally to pull out a 1-1 tie as playoffs near

October 1, 2017 general

Sunday, 1:30 a.m. The Tampa Bay Rowdies will have to wait for their playoff berth. The Rowdies could have clinched a spot with a win on Saturday night, but instead tied Bethlehem Steel. Tampa Bay remains in fourth place going into Wednesday night’s finale against the New York Red Bulls II. The Rowdies fell behind […]

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Archer again logs 200 innings pitched

October 1, 2017 Baseball

Sunday, 2:30 a.m. For Chris Archer, there was enough frustration to go around. He didn’t win enough games. His team didn’t make the playoffs. There were too many stretches where he wasn’t the ace he was expected to be. In the end, however, Archer pitched 200 innings again. It’s something, at least. “Taking the ball […]

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USF’s big second half leads to 61-31 win

October 1, 2017 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 2 a.m. The problem with USF football? The final scores might not always show you where the struggles are. Take the win over East Carolina Saturday. The final score was 61-31, perhaps the kind of score you would figure from the undefeated (and 18th-ranked) Bulls. Ah, but there were some wobbly moments along the […]

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Blackman’s late touchdown pass lifts Seminoles

October 1, 2017 College Sports in Florida

Sunday, 1 a.m. The FSU Seminoles are winners again. Finally. Closely. Homely. But they won. James Blackman, the freshman quarterback of the Seminoles, threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Auden Tate with only 53 seconds to playfor a 26-19 victory. Blackman, starting his second game, struggled for much of the day, but made the winning […]

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Ask Gary: Will the Rays hold onto Longoria?

September 30, 2017 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, make a comment […]

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Longo manages another 20-homer season

September 30, 2017 general

Saturday, 3 a.m. For Evan Longoria, it will not go down as a memorable season. There was too little power and not enough hits for that. Still, it was a keeper of a season. Longoria hit his 20th home run — his ninth season out of the last 10 with that many — to lead […]

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The Predictions: USF will win … eventually

September 30, 2017 general

Saturday, 2 a.m. Every week, it’s the same. The talented USF Bulls enter the game as a lopsided favorite. You just don’t know how long it’s going to take. It’s the same this week as the Bulls face East Carolina, a team they’ve beaten nine straight seasons, on the road. But will USF let East […]

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Even now, Winston looks up to Eli Manning

September 29, 2017 general

Friday, 4 a.m. The closer you get to Eli Manning’s house, the less popular he becomes. For those who do not view Manning regularly, he is a two-time Super Bowl MVP, a symbol of excellence. He is a four-time Pro Bowler, the kid brother in the NFL’s family act at quarterback. He is admirable, efficient if […]

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