Marlins 6, Pirates 0
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Marlins 6, Pirates 0MIAMI — Josh Johnson pitched seven dominant innings and drove in the first two runs for the Marlins. Johnson improved his ERA to 1.00, has given...
View ArticleAdvantages on special teams not paying off for Tampa Bay Lightning vs....
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 19, 2011 TAMPA — A cliche in the playoffs is that special teams make the difference."Not in this series,'' Lightning coach Guy Boucher said. "We're...
View ArticleBrewers 9, Phillies 0
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Brewers 9, Phillies 0PHILADELPHIA — Randy Wolf pitched six crisp innings, Ryan Braun and Casey McGehee homered and the Brewers beat up on Roy Halladay and the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Pittsburgh Penguins news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Like father, (not) like sonA cute scene after a recent Lightning practice had G Dwayne Roloson teaching Marty St. Louis' 6-year-old...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 RUNNINGBOSTON APPEALS FOR MARATHON MARKSBOSTON — A day after Geoffrey Mutai won the Boston Marathon in 2 hours, 3 minutes, 2 seconds — the fastest time ever for the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon says there's "no dropoff" in defense from...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 19, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Rays manager Joe Maddon started with modest praise Tuesday about OF Sam Fuld, choosing the word "fearless" to best describe...
View ArticleOrioles 11, Twins 0
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Orioles 11, Twins 0BALTIMORE — Matt Wieters drove in four runs, Vladimir Guerrero hit a three-run homer and the Orioles snapped an eight-game skid. Jake Arrieta...
View Article2011 NFL team-by-team schedules (excluding Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Atlanta FalconsSept. 11 at Chicago, 1 p.m.Sept. 18 Philadelphia, 8:20 p.m.Sept. 25 at Tampa Bay, 4:15 p.m.Oct. 2 at Seattle, 4:05 p.m.Oct. 9 Green Bay, 8:20...
View ArticleAstros 6, Mets 1
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Astros 6, Mets 1NEW YORK — Wandy Rodriguez bounced back from a rough outing with seven sharp innings to lead the Astros. Michael Bourn and Carlos Lee sparked the...
View ArticleTressel investigation costly for Ohio State
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said Tuesday that the $250,000 fine levied against coach Jim Tressel for violating NCAA rules might not...
View ArticlePlayers, league seem no closer
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS — Carl Eller emerged from a seven-hour mediation session between the NFL and its locked-out players and let out a big sigh."Tough day," he said.When a...
View ArticleD'backs 5, Reds 4
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 D'backs 5, Reds 4CINCINNATI — Ryan Roberts, filling in for injured third baseman Melvin Mora, hit two of the Diamondbacks' four homers off Sam LeCure. Roberts had...
View ArticleJames Shields pitches four-hitter as Tampa Bay Rays beat Chicago White Sox 2-1
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 19, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — James Shields had been handling the pitching part pretty well heading into the ninth inning Tuesday night. And if he'd only...
View ArticleMagic tops Hawks, ties series
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 ORLANDO — After the Magic's humbling Game 1 loss to the Hawks, coach Stan Van Gundy said that if his team cut down its turnovers and played better defense, he felt...
View ArticleBolland leads Blackhawks
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 CHICAGO — Dave Bolland returned to the lineup after missing 17 games with a concussion inflicted by the Lightning's Pavel Kubina and had a goal and three assists...
View ArticleRoyals 5, Indians 4
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Royals 5, Indians 4KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon had two hits to stretch his hitting streak to 13 games and left-hander Bruce Chen pitched seven strong innings,...
View ArticleBlue Jays 6, Yankees 5, 10 innings
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 TORONTO — The Yankees are never more comfortable than when they hand a lead to Mariano Rivera. But even the best closer in baseball has the occasional off night.The...
View ArticleAngels 15, Rangers 4
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Angels 15, Rangers 4ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie first baseman Mark Trumbo homered and drove in four runs to back a solid start by fill-in Matt Palmer as the Angels...
View ArticleGiants 6, Rockies 3
Times wires Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Giants 6, Rockies 3DENVER — Jonathan Sanchez gave up two hits in 61/3 innings one night after Tim Lincecum flirted with a no-hitter, and the Giants spoiled Rockies...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Evan Longoria gives injured child special birthday gift; Rays...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Rays vs. White SoxWhen/where: 6:40 tonight; Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTV/radio: Fox Sports Florida; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Starting...
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