Does Manning need this more than Newton?

January 25, 2016 general

Monday, 6 a.m. Think of it as tomorrow vs. today. Cam Newton, the next big thing, vs. Peyton Manning of the last big things. This is a guy who is about to own the National Football League against a guy who — in the regular season, at least — has had his name on the […]

Tagged as: Manning, Newton, NFL, Super Bowl

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Random Thoughts: Good night to a rivalry

January 24, 2016 general

Hello. I’m Peyton Manning. And this is my going-out-of-business sale for my rivalry. Twice the Papa John’s. Twice the DirecTV. Twenty percent of the titles! – If Marshawn Lynch retires, shouldn’t he just leave a note? That’s good enough for me. – Sigh. We have another thug sighting. Anthony Wayne Smith, the overall No.11 draft […]

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Ask Gary: Is New England the NFL’s best bet?

January 23, 2016 general

(Each week, the readers take over GarySheltonsports.com and play Ask Gary. They send in a question, or a couple, 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 or be funny. Send the […]

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Could Kucherov replace Stamkos on Bolts?

January 22, 2016 general

Friday, 6 a.m. More and more, you are used to seeing his hands in the air and his teammates contratulating him. More and more, you are used to seeing the fans cheer his name as the scoreboard changes. He is Nikita Kucherov. And, maybe, just maybe, he is the next Steven Stamkos. Get a load […]

Tagged as: Blackhawks, Kucherov, Lightning, Stamkos

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

January 21, 2016 general

Thursday, 6 a.m. Jerry Angelo is a former personnel director for the Bucs and former general manager of the Bears. Each week, Angelo answers your questions regarding the NFL. Send your questions to GarySheltonsports@gmail.com with “ask the expert” in the subject line. The most interesting question will be selected. During the Divisional Playoff weekend, was […]

Tagged as: Angelo, Expert, Koetter, playoffs

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Can Smith be the next Monte Kiffin for Bucs?

January 21, 2016 general

Thursday, 6 a.m. We don’t want much from Mike Smith. Just everything. Or, for the opposition, nothing. No yards. No points. No hope. It would help if Smith would talk in a loud whisper. And if his hair had a mind of its own. And if he crossed the field looking like knobby knees and elbows. […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, defense, Kiffin, Smith

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Bucs set to honor hard-hitting Lynch

January 21, 2016 general

Thursday, 6 a.m. Great guy, John Lynch. Right up to the point he was trying to free your head from your shoulders. Yessir, that Lynch guy was about as nice a fellow as you would want to meet, considering that he wanted you to wake up sometime Wednesday morning. It didn’t matter who you were: […]

Tagged as: Buc;s, Lynch, Raymond James, Ring of Honor

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Lightning go international in latest win

January 20, 2016 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. Once, there was distrust. Once, there was skepticism. Oh, it wasn’t that anyone doubted the talent of the Russian hockey player. Everyone agreed they were fast, and they were skilled, and they spoke the language of hockey. Still, a lot of coaches, and a lot of players, seemed to look differently at […]

Tagged as: Hockey, Lightning, Russians, Vasilevskiy

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What’s really going on with Stamkos?

January 19, 2016 general

Tuesday, 6 a.m. When the score is tied 2-2 in the third period, he is still the player you look for to make an impact. When the team has won its fifth straight, or lost its third straight, he is still the player you listen to for perspective. He still has the best vision on […]

Tagged as: Contract, Lightning, Stamkos, Yzerman

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Playoffs show Bucs how far away they are

January 18, 2016 general

Monday, 6 a.m. You imagine them sitting there, awed. This is not the game they play, not really. This is not the level they reach. This is another level, another league. These are the Tampa Bay Bucs, and you can imagine them as they watch the Final Four of the NFL. Were these the same […]

Tagged as: Brady, Buc;s, Manning, playoffs

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