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Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:30:40 GMT

Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback? A report Friday evening from WBBH, an NBC television affiliate in Fort Myers, Fla., said Phelps will return to swimming with an eye toward competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Rays hold on to beat O's 12-10

Associated Press — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:59:18 GMT

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.

Ken Venturi dies at the age of 82

Associated Press — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:50:38 GMT

Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 11 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82.

Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead

Tom Korun — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:23:05 GMT

Former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle, 71, is dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

David Price placed on 15-day DL

Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:46:37 GMT

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

Price injured in Rays 9-2 loss to Boston

Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:08:18 GMT

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.

Rays rally to beat Red Sox 5-3

Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:46:59 GMT

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.

FSU back on Bulls football schedule

Tom Korun — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:48:26 GMT

The University of South Florida will play a home-and-home football series with Florida State University beginning in 2015.

Bucs GM Dominik signs two draft picks

Tom Korun — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:42:07 GMT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that they have signed 2013 NFL Draft selections DE Steven Means and RB Mike James.

OJ bid for new trial starts

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:12 GMT

A weary-looking O.J. Simpson, weighed down by shackles and more than four years in prison, shuffled into a Las Vegas courtroom Monday hoping to eventually walk out a free man.