Bucs 1st-round pick Bain remains patient amid slow start

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With ‘Big 3′ struggling, Rays need to return to a team-offense approach

Yandy Diaz, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero going a combined 5-for-34 is a big part of Tampa Bay’s 2-1 series deficit. Read more.

 
 
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Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4 postponed until Saturday

The game, originally scheduled for Friday, has been moved to Saturday night due to inclement weather in Cleveland. Read more.

 
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Bucs 1st-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. remains patient amid slow start

The rookie outside linebacker from Miami has missed two games with injuries and still awaits his first NFL sack. Read more.

 
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Bucs’ Josiah Trotter questionable for Steelers game with knee injury

The rookie inside linebacker was limited during practice on Friday. Plus, quarterback Baker Mayfield is officially out. Read more.

 
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How winning now with an 11-and-7 lineup helps Lightning’s long game

Jon Cooper has taught a master class in utilizing a seldom-used format to help the team in the present and the future. Read more.

 

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No. 3 Miami hosts Florida State as a 3-touchdown favorite in rivalry game

“For Miami and for me personally,” Mario Cristobal says, ”it’s always been the greatest rivalry in sports.” Read more.

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