Kristie Ackert
Tampa Bay Times
Mamakating, NY, United States
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Valspar Championship rises to new challenges in the golf world
With the PGA Tour making moves to counter LIV Golf, the annual Tampa Bay event still pulls together a competitive field. → Read More
Who will be Rays’ fifth starter until Tyler Glasnow returns?
After losing Glasnow for the start of the season to an oblique strain, Tampa Bay is looking carefully for a fill-in. → Read More
Rays expect to see Taylor Walls in lineup this week
Notes | The infielder could be back from his oblique strain as soon as Thursday. Plus, Osleivis Basabe does his homework, and roster cuts are on the way. → Read More
After 5 national titles with UT baseball, things get even better for Joe Urso
Coaching his son, J.D., began as a challenge, but the experience has given the Spartans coach a new perspective that he believes has made his program even stronger. → Read More
Rays’ Pete Fairbanks, Colin Poche make spring debuts
Tampa Bay’s big relievers are healthy and effective, top prospect Greg Jones tries something new, and Bucs back Rachaad White drops by. → Read More
Kevin Kiermaier reminds Rays what he can do in return to the Trop
In his first game back at Tropicana Field since signing with the Blue Jays, the centerfielder gets nostalgic. → Read More
Defending U.S. Open Champion Matt Fitzpatrick joins growing field for Valspar Championship
The PGA Tour event in Palm Harbor will feature four of the world’s top 15 golfers. → Read More
Rays’ Isaac Paredes can finally just be himself
The infielder says just fitting in with the Tampa Bay clubhouse helped him become a better player last year. → Read More
Zach Eflin gives the Rays a different look
The right-hander isn’t the typical Rays starter, and the team already appreciates his sinker. → Read More
Panthers pile on early, snap Lightning’s home points streak
Tampa Bay has two goals waved off in its first regulation loss at Amalie Arena in 17 games. → Read More
Brandon Lowe, Rays offense showing signs of returning to health
After struggling to score in 2022, Tampa Bay erupts for homers from Wander Franco, Randy Arozarena and Yandy Diaz. → Read More
Rays’ Manuel Margot has solid foundation for 2023
The outfielder finally is recovered from a significant knee injury and looking forward to an offensive breakout this season. → Read More
Sabres leave Lightning stunned in overtime
Tampa Bay rallies from a two-goal deficit to tie before losing on a short-handed goal in the extra period. → Read More
Sam Burns returns to Valspar Championship looking for a three-peat
The PGA Tour event, held at Palm Harbor next month, is a favorite of the two-time defending champ. → Read More
Ronde Barber’s ready to celebrate Pro Football Hall of Fame selection
Before his enshrinement in Canton, the former Bucs great will be honored at the Valspar Championship next month. → Read More
How does Aaron Judge top his MVP 2022 season?
The Yankees slugger broke an American League home run record, but minutes after his season ended last October, he began thinking about how this season could be better. → Read More
Present, future stakes the talk of Rays’ Fan Fest
The Rays began their 25th anniversary season celebration Saturday with updates on their broadcasts, ballpark and changes around the team. → Read More
It’s all about timing as Rays address rules changes
Notebook | Also, the Rays are a little premature in adding certain players to the 40-man and 60-man rosters. → Read More
Rays catching surprisingly strong with resurgent Christian Bethancourt
At 31 and almost a decade after breaking into the big leagues as the Braves’ top catching prospect, Bethancourt finally is projected to be a starter behind the plate. → Read More
Here’s what American League East managers expect from the division this season
“It’s always the toughest division,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. This year will be no exception. → Read More