It took extra innings, but the Tampa Bay Rays got the job done against the Texas Rangers to retain a 1.5-game lead over the Oakland A’s in the AL Wild Card. The Rays have now won six straight. Took extras, took the first in TEX. #RaysUp RECAP // https://t.co/f1GTDsYQ9A pic.twitter.com/TE5QoMQj0d …
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A bill proposed in California is one step closer to altering the relationship between college athletes and paid endorsements. The Fair Pay to Play Act, proposed by Sen. Nancy Skinner of California, would allow college athletes to be paid for their name, image or likeness. The bill would make it …
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The Florida Gator defense has made a statement in the first two games of the season. After a hard-fought win over Miami and then a rout against UT-Martin, the Florida defense totaled 127 tackles. They sit at second in the nation in tackles for loss (26). Also, the passing defense …
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Record-Setting The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks played their first game of the series Monday night. Besides the Mets 3-1 win, it ended up being a monumental game for one player in particular. Pete Alonso surpassed Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout’s MLB home run lead with his solo shot …
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Hill, Elam, and Bogle In his time with the media on Monday, Coach Grantham focused on his freshman for their big-time performances on Saturday vs UT Martin. Hill, Elam and Bogle were the three freshmen. Jaydon Hill had 4 solid tackles and a big breakthrough off a third down on …
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On Monday night, the Saints opened their season in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome where Wil Lutz drilled a 58-yard field goal as time expired to give the Saints a 30-28 win over the Houston Texans. Texans’ Offense Gets Rolling Before Halftime After a scoreless first quarter, Deshaun Watson and the Texans’ …
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Nearly 60 years of dedication… It’s November 22, 2008. George Edmondson slips into his seersucker pants, buttons up his pale yellow oxford and knots up his orange and blue striped necktie for the very last time. He makes the trek north from Tampa to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, where the …
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Despite all the drama surrounding the Oakland Raiders in the offseason, it didn’t affect the teams play on Monday night. Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr completed 22 of 26 passes, leading Oakland to a 24-16 win over the Denver Broncos. Oakland head coach Jon Gruden had high praise for his quarterback. …
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The Tampa Bay Rays are back in action tonight against the Texas Rangers as they look to lock up a postseason birth with three weeks to go in the regular season. Getting Hot at the Right Time The Rays have played some excellent baseball over the last couple weeks, winning …
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Coming off their first shutout in three years, the Florida Gators are now preparing to start SEC play against the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington on Saturday. Florida head coach Dan Mullen discussed his team’s performance in Saturday’s win against UT Martin in Monday’s press conference. News on Henderson and Toney …
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