One professional-looking banner unfurled near the Rays' dugout during batting practice proclaimed the three-game set that began Tuesday night a World Series preview. ...more

June 18, 2008

Yankees ace Chien-Ming Wang will be on crutches and wear a boot for at least six weeks after injuring his right foot running the bases, the latest blow to New York's banged-up pitching staff. ...more

June 17, 2008

SEBRING –– After battling a case of the nerves in Friday night's first-round 10-0 loss to Sebring, Avon Park bounced back in a big way in the Dixie AAA District 8 tournament at Max Long Recreational Complex. The boys in red and white eliminated Clewiston from the double-elimination tournament by a score of 14-4 on Saturday morning, and then stormed from behind to eliminate Okeechobee National 12-11 on Saturday afternoon. Okeechobee National took an early 2-0 lead, but Avon Park answered with five runs in the second inning. Avon Park added to its lead in the bottom of the third inning by scoring two more runs for a comfortable 7-3 advantage. ...more

June 15, 2008

Scott Kazmir started to get upset in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday, when home-plate umpire Derryl Cousins called a ball on a pitch the Rays' starter was certain was a strike to give Reggie Willits a walk. ...more

June 12, 2008

SEBRING — After practicing for more than a month, the Sebring American All-Stars were more than ready to unleash their potent offense on Friday night. The eight- to 10-year old Sebring Americans banged out 12 hits en route to a 13-8 win over Okeechobee National in the opening round of Dixie Youth Pitching Machine District 8 All-Star Tournament at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

June 7, 2008

A relentless, chilly rain that soaked Fenway Park from morning 'til sundown Wednesday set a somber tone for one of the toughest days the Tampa Bay Rays have experienced during this coming-of-age season. ...more

June 5, 2008

There are going to be days like this for the Rays, even if they roll on and on into September and beyond. The trick will be to limit the number of these days, especially against this team. Especially at this place. ...more

June 4, 2008

Megan Gibson (41-2) threw a seven-hitter and Kelsey Spittler squeezed a line-drive triple just inside the right-field line to send Texas A&M past top-seeded Florida 1-0 in nine innings and into the Women's College World Series finals. ...more

June 2, 2008

AVON PARK — Spotting your opponent five runs is never a wise decision, but Travis Crosson Tree Service likes to live dangerously. The Avon Park team rallied from a deep hole to beat Wells Roofing, Inc. 13-5 during the opening day of the Avon Park Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Durrah Martin Sports Recreational Complex. ...more

June 1, 2008

SEBRING — Comeback wins have become commonplace for Rotary in the postseason, and Wednesday was no exception. ...more

May 29, 2008