Could one of the Rays young guns grow into a star?

August 11, 2015 Tampa Bay Rays

Tuesday, 6 a.m. As a franchise, the Tampa Bay Rays have had too many hitters steal their money. Perhaps that is why it is so refreshing to see the Outlaw. There is much to like about Kevin Kiermaier, the young centerfielder. On a triple, he goes from home to third so fast you’d swear he […]

Tagged as: Kiermaier, Rays, Shaffer, Souza, Star

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Now that’s he’s rich, David needs to win more

August 10, 2015 NFL

*** Updated *** Monday, 6 a.m. Even as a young man, Derrick Brooks could run. Lavonte David can run, too. Brooks could tackle. David can tackle. Brooks was relentless. David is relentless. Brooks was bright and studied like a madman. David is bright and studies like a madman. But Brooks won. And that is where […]

Tagged as: Bucs, David, McCoy, Smith

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Random Thoughts: Pats more depressing than Bucs?

August 9, 2015 general

Hello, I’m Charles Haley, and I’m offering to help the troubled Aldon Smith. Instead of striking another car, I would teach him to tinkle on it. – USA Today says the Bucs are only the ninth most depressing team in the NFL, behind Philadelphia Washington, Cleveland, Oakland, Buffalo, New England and Cincinnati. Personally, I’d trade […]

Tagged as: Barber, Dungy, Elvis, Golden, Hall of Fame, Lynch, Santana, Taggert

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Rays’ Sizemore once again a force as a player

August 9, 2015 general

Sunday, 1:25 a.m. There was a time he was one of the finest baseball players in the league. The world talked of Grady Sizemore in reverent tones, of the things he could do, of the instincts he brought with him to the field. He was a fine player in those days, and he played the […]

Tagged as: Boxberger, Longoria, Mets, Rays, Sizemore

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Santos lifts the Rowdies back to winning ways

August 9, 2015 general

Sunday, 12:10 a.m. Another chance. Another ball. Another run down the field toward the goal. For a soccer player, it is the essence of the game. You keep pushing. You keep attacking. You keep looking for green space. Maicon Santos can tell you all about it. Santos, in the rebirth of a career, has given […]

Tagged as: Armada, Rongen, Rowdies, Santos, Shriver

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Ask Gary: Comparing Trout and Harper, Young Stars

August 8, 2015 NFL

Saturday, 6 a.m. (Each week, the readers take over 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 […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Fenway, Harper, Olympics, Red, Trout

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Rays bullpen fails to hold lead against Mets

August 8, 2015 general

Going into their series with the New York Mets, the  biggest obstacle for the Tampa Bay Rays seemed to be hitting, And the team got three home runs. After that, maybe you worried about starting pitching. And Jake Odorizzi was terrific, giving up only one run in 6 2/3 innings. But the bullpen? Really? The […]

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

August 7, 2015 general

Friday, 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. The Bucs rushed for fewer yards […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Coaches, Manuel, Running game, Suh

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Bucs had good intentions with a bad idea

August 7, 2015 general

Friday, 6 a.m. I’m sure that, at one point, it was a well-meaning idea. Most bad ideas start that way. I really believe that the Tampa Bay Bucs wanted to reach out to their female fans. I really think they wanted to tap in on the growing female fan base (up to 45 percent) and […]

Tagged as: Bucs, Marketing, Red, Women fans

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To rank higher, more Bucs must rank

August 6, 2015 NFL

Thursday, 9:30 a.m. First things first. First, you have to be the toughest kid on your block. Yeah, you eventually want to dominate your conference, and it would be very nice to rule your league. But first, you start with the division. Fare well in those six games, and a team can be on its […]

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