MVP Bryant's 37 repels James' bid
Times wires Sunday, February 20, 2011 LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant won his record-tying fourth All-Star game MVP award to the delight of his hometown fans, scoring 37 and propelling the West to a 148-143...
View ArticleSuccess finds NASCAR prodigy Trevor Bayne ahead of schedule
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Sunday, February 20, 2011 DAYTONA BEACHWhat does the kid know about heartbreak? Forty-eight hours ago, he was still a teenager.He drove down here in his Ford...
View ArticleTrevor Bayne, 20, pulls upset to win Daytona 500
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Sunday, February 20, 2011 DAYTONA BEACH — The day began in silence, and ended in hysteria. And in between, NASCAR might have found answers to some of the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays individual game tickets on sale this week — for a...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — The Rays announced their plan for individual game ticket sales, and there is a clear premium on timing.A presale for fans...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos doesn't practice but expects to play...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 The Tampa Bay Lightning's season flashed before its eyes Saturday night when star center Steven Stamkos, the league's leading goal...
View ArticleFlorida Gators forward Chandler Parsons still questionable this week
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 It's possible that Florida Gators senior forward Chandler Parsons will miss more games this week.Parsons suffered a deep thigh bruise...
View ArticleAlex Rodriguez laughs off popcorn controversy, primed for big season
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 TAMPA — Yankees star third baseman Alex Rodriguez says he's in a "better place" and enjoying life, so it was fitting he began his first news...
View ArticleFC Tampa Bay signs former Countryside, USF star
Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 TAMPA — Former standout Countryside goalkeeper Jeff Attinella, most recently an All-American keeper at USF, has signed a professional...
View ArticleClearwater's Proach outdistances the field in Belleair Sunset 5K
Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 Belleair Sunset 5KRacing through the streets of Belleair on one of the county's most picturesque courses, Kristen Proach of Clearwater was the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's special teams need some work
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 TAMPA — Coach Guy Boucher conceded the Lightning's special teams need some work.No need to belabor the point and spoil another...
View ArticleDoug Williams returns to Grambling, laments "good 'ol boy' network in NFL...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and executive Doug Williams is returning for a second stint as head coach at Grambling State...
View ArticleDoug Williams returns to Grambling, laments "good ol' boy fraternity" in NFL...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 TAMPA — Doug Williams is excited about returning for a second stint as coach at Grambling State, where his son, D.J., just enrolled as a...
View ArticleFlorida Gators ready to play without injured star Chandler Parsons as they...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 GAINESVILLE — As it begins preparations for the final four regular-season games, Billy Donovan's men's basketball team may be without...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Warmth enlivens inshore scene
By Ed Walker, Times Correspondent Monday, February 21, 2011 What's hot: Warmer weather and higher tides this past week sparked a revival of inshore fishing. All of a sudden, the flats seemed like a...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 Rays encore: Noon and midnight on Sun Sports. A look back at the June 19 game between the Rays and Marlins. The Rays won 9-8 in the game with...
View ArticleYanks owner bemoans '09 hangover
Times wires Monday, February 21, 2011 TAMPA — Yankees co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner thinks his team's celebration of its 2009 World Series championship might have lasted too long."I think, maybe, they...
View ArticleBayne rides along with whirlwind
Times wires Monday, February 21, 2011 DAYTONA BEACH — Trevor Bayne celebrated his Daytona 500 victory by playing basketball with friends, then skateboarding on the infield of NASCAR's most storied...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 21, 2011 Fashion statements of the day• It apparently was more coincidental timing than special request, but equipment/home clubhouse manager Chris...
View ArticleMorneau still not fully recovered from concussion
Times wires Monday, February 21, 2011 FORT MYERS — When it comes to his concussion, Justin Morneau is getting out of the predicting business.He has tried to set benchmarks and barometers before only...
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