Super Bowl news and notes
Times wires Monday, February 7, 2011 DALLAS — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday took full responsibility for the ticket problems that forced 400 fans to miss a chance to watch Super Bowl XLV...
View ArticleParty's just starting for Lambeau faithful
Times wires Monday, February 7, 2011 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Thousands of exhausted but euphoric Packers fans welcomed their cherished team home as Super Bowl champions Monday, a day after a nail-biting...
View ArticlePitt's dominance in paint keys rally
Times wires Monday, February 7, 2011 MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Pittsburgh had a solid Plan B for West Virginia in the absence of injured guard Ashton Gibbs: spread the ball around inside to the Panthers'...
View ArticleDatsyuk back, scores in win
Times wires Monday, February 7, 2011 at Red Wings0123Rangers0022DETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist after missing 19 games with a broken right wrist, helping the Red Wings beat the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays say they're not done rebuilding bullpen
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 7, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Rays equipment/home clubhouse manager Chris Westmoreland and his staff Monday loaded the truck headed to Port Charlotte,...
View ArticleNBA news and notes
Times wires Monday, February 7, 2011 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gerald Wallace had 19 points, including the clinching free throws with 3 seconds left, and the Bobcats overcame top scorer Stephen Jackson's...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays designate for assignment Leslie Anderson, Justin Ruggiano
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — To make room for veterans Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez, the Rays were willing to risk losing some of the valued depth on...
View ArticleKeith Millard, Grady Stretz to coach defensive line for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 TAMPA — The Bucs put the finishing touches on their revamped coaching staff Tuesday, hiring two co-defensive line coaches headlined...
View ArticleUSF Bulls guard Jawanza Poland gaining attention for dunks, athleticism
By Joe Smith, Times staff writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 TAMPA — To USF sophomore forward Toarlyn Fitzpatrick, there are dunks.And then there are Jawanza Poland dunks.Poland, the dynamic sophomore...
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: No. 17 Florida Gators at South Carolina Gamecocks
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 . TONIGHTNo. 17 Florida at South CarolinaWhen/where: 8; Colonial Center, Columbia, S.C.TV/radio: Ch. 38; 620-AMRecords: Florida 18-5,...
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: USF Bulls vs. Marquette Golden Eagles
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 . TonightUSF vs. MarquetteWhen/where: 7; Sun Dome, TampaTV/radio: ESPN2; 1250-AMRecords: Marquette 14-9, 5-5 Big East; USF 8-16, 2-9Notable:...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 MLB Countdown: 8 p.m. on MLB Network. Counting down the 40 wackiest mishaps in major-league baseball history, followed by the 75 most...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Trout showing up in large schools in normal February spots
By Mike Manning, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 8, 2011 What's hot: Trout fishing is red hot from Clearwater to Hudson. Large schools are showing up in their normal February spots. The cold...
View ArticleFour burning college basketball questions
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Now that the Super Bowl is over, we switch our focus to a fantastic college basketball season. Here are four burning questions as we head...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Winter sportsVonn 'skiing in a fog' at worldsGARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — American Lindsey Vonn, the Olympic downhill champion, isn't sure when she'll be...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning works to fix power play
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 8, 2011 TAMPA — The Lightning has "the disease of the power play," coach Guy Boucher said.That is, relaxing while playing with an extra...
View Article2A region soccer: Bradenton St. Stephen's 3, Tampa Prep 0
The Herald Tuesday, February 8, 2011 BRADENTON — Tampa Prep has ousted Bradenton St. Stephen's five times since the 2004-05 season en route to four Class 2A state championships, including last...
View Article5A region soccer: Durant 3, Newsome 1
Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 8, 2011 LITHIA — Jamin Hollingsworth played soccer at Durant from 1996-2000 and like every Cougars team before and since, never reached the final...
View Article5A region soccer: Gaither 3, Naples Gulf Coast 1
Rod Gipson, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 8, 2011 TAMPA — It was the region semifinals but it was hard to tell by Gaither's workmanlike approach.In fact, coach Eric Sims said his squad didn't...
View ArticlePasco pitcher Brandt nearly flawless in opening win
Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 8, 2011 DADE CITY — There wasn't much to be said after the opening night for softball between Land O'Lakes and Pasco.The Pirates, who returned...
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