Rays hit 4 homers, beat skidding Orioles 7-6 on Pat Burrell’s go-ahead sacrifice fly in 8thST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pat Burrell hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and pinch-hitter Willy Aybar had one of four Tampa Bay homers as the Rays extended the Baltimore Orioles’ losing streak to 11 games with a 7-6 victory Monday night. Showdown in Motown: Tigers split doubleheader with Twins to maintain 2-game lead in AL CentralDETROIT — Justin Verlander got a sense of what it’s like to follow baseball from afar. Rays 7, Rangers 6
Giants showing they can handle any defense after slumbering run game awakens against BucsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants’ running game has caught up with Eli Manning and the passing attack — and that’s not good news for opposing defenses. Lions win for first time since Brett Favre was Packer _ now he’s leading comebacks for VikesBrett Favre was leading fourth-quarter drives for the Green Bay Packers the last time the Detroit Lions won a game. Second chance starts for Vick, gets handful of plays in first regular-season action since 2006PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick’s return to the NFL was ordinary at best. The moments before it happened though, lifted his heart and made his day. Lightning-Thrashers Sums
Rays beat Orioles as Baltimore’s losing streak reaches 12 gamesST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rookie Wade Davis allowed one run over seven innings, Carl Crawford stole his career-high 60th base and the Tampa Bay Rays handed the Baltimore Orioles their 12th straight loss with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night. Rays 7, Orioles 6
Rangers’ playoff hopes even slimmer after Tampa Bay rallies for 7-6 victoryARLINGTON, Texas — Fernando Perez drove home the go-ahead run with a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning for Tampa Bay, which overcame a six-run deficit to beat Texas 7-6 on Sunday, spoiling the Rangers’ home finale and hurting their already slim playoff hopes. Giants revert to running game, help Manning rout Buccaneers 24-0.TAMPA, Fla. — No last-minute heroics for Eli Manning and the Giants this time. New York pulled a dominant running game off the shelf to pulverize the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from start to finish. Tampa Bay’s Raheem Morris looks at Giants and sees where Buccaneers are headedTAMPA, Fla. — When Raheem Morris talks about molding Tampa Bay into a team with the mental and physical toughness necessary to endure any situation on a football field, the New York Giants are one of the examples he cites to his players. Marlon Byrd’s grand slam keys 11-run 5th inning, Rangers blow past Rays 15-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Marlon Byrd homered twice, including his sixth career grand slam in an 11-run fifth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 15-3 on Saturday night. Rangers 15, Rays 3
Kinsler reaches 30-30 mark, Rangers down Rays 8-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler homered to become a 30-30 player for the first time, Julio Borbon had three hits and the Texas Rangers clung to their slim playoff hopes, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Friday night. Rangers 8, Rays 3
DE Justin Tuck listed as questionable for Giants’ game with BucsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck is questionable for the New York Giants’ game this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. St. Louis scores in OT, Lightning beat Oilers 4-3 in WinnipegWINNIPEG, Manitoba — Martin St. Louis scored his second goal of the game on a power play with 7 seconds left in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 exhibition victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Oilers-Lightning Sums
A roar _ and an upset _ from the Lions’ denYes, the Detroit Lions are losers of historic proportions. Should they fall at home to Washington on Sunday, they will drop into a morass visited by only one team in NFL annals. Coyotes-Lightning Sums
Peter Mueller’s scores winner in Coyotes’ shootout victory over LightningLOVELAND, Colo. — Peter Mueller skated up close to beat goalie Antero Nittymaki with the decisive shootout goal, lifting the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-3 exhibition victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. Rays 5, Mariners 4
Upton has three RBIs, including two-run single in eighth, as Tampa Bay beats SeattleST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — B.J. Upton had three RBIs, including a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Wednesday night. Yankees thinking big after clinching postseason return with rocky 6-5 win over AngelsANAHEIM, Calif. — The Yankees were in no position to celebrate when the Texas Rangers’ loss to Oakland clinched New York’s return to the postseason. Brett Gardner and his teammates were too busy blowing a five-run lead over the Angels at the time. Defending AL champion Rays eliminated from playoffs, looking ahead to next seasonST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Joe Maddon was upbeat even on a disappointing day. Lightning-Coyotes Sums
Lopez hits tiebreaking homer Seattle eliminates defending AL champion Rays from postseasonST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jose Lopez hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Tuesday night, eliminating the defending AL champions from the postseason. Mariners 4, Rays 3
Tuesday’s Time ScheduleDetroit at Cleveland, 7:05 p.m. Baltimore at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Senators-Lightning Sums
Spezza, Fisher each have goal and assist as Senators beat Lightning@REGINA, Saskatchewan — Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher each had a goal and an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. WR Owens scores, S Whitner opportunistic in leading Bills to 33-20 win over BuccaneersORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — One moment it appeared as if Terrell Owens would be a non-factor in his second game with the Buffalo Bills. The next, fans were celebrating by spilling popcorn all over Ralph Wilson Stadium. Rays 3, Blue Jays 1
Rays complete sweep by beating Toronto ace Roy Halladay for 4th time this seasonST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — David Price allowed one run over 6 2-3 innings, Carl Crawford hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Sunday. |