Ask Gary: Have Bucs seen movie about Winston?

April 25, 2015 general

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 […]

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Wounded warriors return to help the Rays win

April 24, 2015 general

Friday, 11:20 p.m. ST. PETERSBURG This is the part of the movie when the rescuers come. This is the part where the good guys pull trouble out of the fire. This is the part, at least, where the Tampa Bay Rays turn back into the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays welcomed back two of their […]

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Rivera leads Rays’ walk-off victory

April 24, 2015 general

Friday, 1:18 a.m. Rene Rivera hasn’t done very well with the bat this year. Late into Thursday night’s game, for instance, he was hitting only .118. He had just tried to execute a hit-and-run and failed. Naturally, all that was left was for Rivera to be the hero. He was, singling just inside the third-base […]

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Triplets lead impressive Lightning comeback

April 24, 2015 general

Friday, 12:55 a.m. The Lightning was falling. The ground below was rushing up to meet them. Also, there were rocks. To catch you up and, in the worst possible moment, the Lightning was in trouble. There were only 5½ minutes left to play, and things were looking desperate. The Red Wings led 2-0, a lead […]

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Unsung heroes lead the Rays comeback victory

April 23, 2015 general

Thursday, 12:06 p.m. Raise your hands if you had these guys in the pool. Brandon Guyer. Jake Elmore. Steve Geltz. Yeah, them. Those were the ringleaders as the Rays broke a small losing streak Wednesday night, proving that a team has Content beyond this point is for members only.

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Lightning trail in series after struggling vs. Detroit

April 22, 2015 general

Wednesday, 12:10 a.m. The Lightning is not on the brink of disaster. But it can see it from here. The Lightning, back to being average on the road, lost a 3-0 decision to the Detroit Red Wings, placing all of the pressure of the series on winning Saturday’s game at Joe Louis Arena. If the […]

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Rays waste a solid outing by Archer

April 21, 2015 general

Tuesday, 11:47 p.m. Nothing. Zip. Nada. As a town, Tampa Bay was shut out Tuesday evening. Not only did the Lightning lose 3-0 to the Red Wings, the Rays lost 1-0 to the Red Sox and managed only four hits. It stretched the Rays’ losing streak to four in a row, all in the American […]

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It’s April, but the schedule gives the Bucs a chance

April 21, 2015 general

The spring is for optimists. The spring is for dreamers. Flowers bloom. The air is cool. And it’s been months since the football team has lost. Yep, the spring is a time for hope. Even for fans of the Tampa Bay Bucs. Content beyond this point is for members only.

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Ask the Expert: Jerry Angelo

April 21, 2015 general

Tuesday, 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 Eagles signed Tim Tebow Monday. […]

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10 days to go, the Bucs think this will be a great draft

April 20, 2015 general

Monday, 2 p.m. TAMPA For a man whose clock is ticking, Jason Licht seemed calm in the face of the mounting pressure. He is 10 days before the draft, before a decision that will redefine his franchises and cement his legacy. Around the league, the chatter is not slowing down, and has not slowed down, […]

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