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Gardner homers, Yankees beat Rays 9-4

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Brett Gardner, Lyle Overbay and Jayson Nix each drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Friday night.  
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Johnson, Jennings homer as Rays beat Blue Jays

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Kelly Johnson and Desmond Jennings homered, Alex Cobb won for the first time in three starts and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night. More>>

USF baseball needs deep Big East Tournament run to make NCAAs

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The USF baseball players need no reminder the program hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 2002.
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Tampa Bay Buc's head coach: "Freeman is our starting quarterback"

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Greg Schiano wants to clear up any confusion about the Buccaneers' quarterback situation. "We have a starting quarterback. It's Josh Freeman," Schiano said. "I'm not looking to find a new one."
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Joyce, Rays rally past Orioles in 9th for 10-6 win

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Matt Joyce hit a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run ninth-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
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Johnson powers Rays to 12-10 win over Orioles

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Kelly Johnson hit a three-run homer and an RBI single, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 12-10 victory over the slumping Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.  
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Middlebrooks' 3-run double keys Boston win

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Will Middlebrooks had a three-run double off closer Fernando Rodney with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Boston Red Sox past the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Thursday night.  
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Rays put Cy Young winner David Price on DL

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AL Cy Young winner David Price was put on the disabled list Thursday for the first time in his career, a day after the struggling Tampa Bay ace was slowed by a strained left triceps.  
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St. Louis, Kane, Moulson are Lady Byng finalists

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Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St. Louis are the three finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league's sportsmanship award.  More>>

Rays put David Price on disabled list

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The Tampa Bay Rays have placed left-handed pitcher David Price on the 15-day disabled list with a left triceps strain. More>>

Lester beats Price, Rays to remain unbeaten

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Jon Lester stayed unbeaten, Stephen Drew hit his second career grand slam and the Boston Red Sox roughed up AL Cy Young winner David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Wednesday night. 
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Buccaneers sign 4th-round draft pick Akeem Spence

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a contract with fourth-round draft pick Akeem Spence, leaving the club with two unsigned rookies.   
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Rays' Moore wins 7th straight game to start season

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Tampa Bay's Matt Moore pitched six strong innings and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 Tuesday night to remain unbeaten and claim a share of the major league lead in victories. Moore (7-0) yielded a double More>>

Rays sweep Padres to win 5th straight

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The Tampa Bay Rays went back to an old formula that has served them well. They got solid starting pitching, game-changing defensive plays, hits at the right time. More>>

Longoria hits 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th, Rays top SD

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Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning off Padres closer Huston Street, rallying the Tampa Bay Rays over San Diego 8-7 on Saturday night.   
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Cobb fans 13 in 4 2-3 innings, Rays top Padres

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Alex Cobb struck out 13 in fewer than five innings and Ryan Roberts and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs apiece to help the Tampa Bay Rays rally for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. More>>

Rays win battle of Cy Young pitchers

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Luke Scott drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. More>>

Ronde Barber retires from the NFL Video included

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Ronde Barber said an emotional goodbye to football after 16 seasons with the Bucs More>>

Rays hang on to lead, stop two game skid

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Matt Moore won his sixth straight decision to start the season, Evan Longoria drove in three runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 on Wednesday night. More>>

Jay's pitcher hit at Trop in good condition

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Doctors say Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ's condition is good Wednesday morning. More>>

Happ incident overshadows another Rays loss

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Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ was hit in the head by a line drive and taken off the field on a stretcher during Toronto's 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. More>>

Rays blow 7-0 lead, lose to Blue Jays

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J.P. Arencibia hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning off Fernando Rodney and the Toronto Blue Jays completed their comeback from a seven-run deficit, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7. More>>

Rays end chilly road trip with series win over Rockies

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Giving up three home runs was both humbling and a relief for Alex Cobb. As much as it stung to get dinged like that, Cobb limited the damage by yielding only solo shots, allowing him to pitch. More>>

Gonzalez, Arenado lead Rockies past Rays, 9-3

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Carlos Gonzalez hit a go-ahead homer in the fifth and rookie Nolan Arenado added a grand slam, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 9-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night. More>>

QB Glennon excited about opportunity with Bucs

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Third-round draft pick Mike Glennon is eager to establish himself with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  
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Warren Sapp to join Bucs' Ring of Honor

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Warren Sapp is the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Ring of Honor. More>>

ESPN: Price, other Rays fined

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ESPN reports Major League Baseball has fined umpire Tom Hallion and Tampa Bay Rays pitchers David Price, Jeremy Hellickson and Matt Moore an unspecified amount after a swearing incident. More>>

6th inning dooms Rays for second straight night against Royals

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Elliot Johnson homered against his former team and the Kansas City Royals rallied from an early five-run hole, beating the Tampa Rays 9-8 on a cold, blustery Wednesday night. More>>

Rays lose to old friend Shields, Royals

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James Shields made a stellar first start against his former team, and Mike Moustakas hit a two-run homer to spur the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. More>>

Price's first win overshadowed by umpire controversy

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David Price had more problems with the home plate umpire than he had with the Chicago White Sox. More>>

Moore wins 5th game as Rays rout White Sox 10-4

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Matt Moore became the first Tampa Bay pitcher to win five games in April as the Rays snapped a two-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. 
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TB Bucs use draft to bolster NFL's worst defense

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Darrelle Revis will have plenty of help in trying to transform the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a playoff team.   
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St. Louis wins scoring title in Lightning loss

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Martin St. Louis made history.  The 37-year old Lightning center became the oldest player to win the league scoring title, finishing with a goal and an assist in Tampa Bay's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. More>>

  • Rays

  • Saturday, May 25 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-05-25 13:10:32 GMT
    Brett Gardner, Lyle Overbay and Jayson Nix each drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Friday night.   
    Brett Gardner, Lyle Overbay and Jayson Nix each drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-4 on Friday night.  
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:36:25 GMT
    Kelly Johnson and Desmond Jennings homered, Alex Cobb won for the first time in three starts and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night.
    Kelly Johnson and Desmond Jennings homered, Alex Cobb won for the first time in three starts and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night.
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 8:43 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:43:02 GMT
    Matt Joyce hit a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run ninth-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Orioles on Saturday, ending Baltimore's franchise-record streak of 109 wins.
    Matt Joyce hit a go-ahead two-run double in a six-run ninth-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
  • Lightning

  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:30:55 GMT
    Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St. Louis are the three finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league's sportsmanship award.
    Islanders forward Matt Moulson, Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and Lightning forward Martin St. Louis are the three finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy, the league's sportsmanship award. 
  • Sunday, April 28 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-04-28 12:51:15 GMT
    Martin St. Louis made history.    The 37-year old Lightning center became the oldest player to win the league scoring title, finishing with a goal and an assist in Tampa Bay's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers
    Martin St. Louis made history.  The 37-year old Lightning center became the oldest player to win the league scoring title, finishing with a goal and an assist in Tampa Bay's 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers.
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