Tampa Bay Bucs could find a valuable running back later in the 2011 NFL draft
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 BY STEPHEN F. HOLDERTAMPA — In the cottage industry of NFL draft analysis, predictions can vary wildly. And when it comes to mock...
View ArticleQuality running backs will fall in NFL draft
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 TAMPA — In the cottage industry of NFL draft analysis, predictions can vary wildly. When it comes to mock drafts, the only consensus is...
View ArticleWith draft approaching, Florida Gators' Mike Pouncey prepares to join his...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 When Mike Pouncey decided to return to Florida for his senior season, his primary goals were to earn his degree and improve enough to...
View ArticleFlorida Gators' Mike Pouncey prepares to join twin brother in NFL
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 When Mike Pouncey decided to return to Florida for his senior season, his primary goals were to earn his degree and improve enough to...
View ArticleCan the Tampa Bay Rays' Super Sam Fuld become a marketing machine?
By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 See "Super" Sam Fuld making another diving catch custom-made for the ESPN Top 10 highlights. See Sam going four for four at the plate,...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Redfish and speckled trout
By Rob Gorta, Times Correspondent Friday, April 22, 2011 What's hot: Redfish and speckled trout continue to be the top inshore species. I have been starting a little later in the morning so I can...
View ArticleGame preview: FC Tampa Bay at Montreal Impact
By Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 FC Tampa Bay at Montreal ImpactWhen/where: 2:30 p.m. today; Saputo Stadium, MontrealWhere to watch: Online at montrealimpact.com; watch...
View ArticleTampa Bay Downs' leading jockey Ronnie Allen Jr. revels in career resurgence
By Don Jensen, Times Correspondent Friday, April 22, 2011 OLDSMAR — If Ronnie Allen Jr. could have aligned the stars, even he would not have realized how surreal the possibilities were. Allen will...
View ArticleAuto racing news and notes
Times wires Friday, April 22, 2011 Throwback of the weekMark Martin will run the Sprint Cup All-Star race May 21 for Hendrick Motorsports in car No. 25. The car will have a paint scheme based on the...
View ArticleDodgers 12, Cubs 2
Times wires Friday, April 22, 2011 Dodgers 12, Cubs 2CHICAGO — Juan Uribe hit a two-run homer, Andre Ethier extended his majors-best hitting streak to 19 games and the Dodgers rode a six-run third...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers draft: Running backs
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 The situationWhere would the Bucs' running game be if not for LeGarrette Blount? Certainly a lot worse. The rookie, left, went from...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning says it needs to simply shoot the puck
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 PITTSBURGH — Without fail, and without prompting Friday, Lightning players were talking about James Neal.It wasn't so much the goal he...
View ArticleArena Football: Tampa Bay Storm has more faith in defense these days
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Friday, April 22, 2011 TAMPA — Defense is the last thing most people think about when Arena Football is the topic of conversation, but its importance isn't lost...
View ArticleNFL: No deadline to save games
Times wires Friday, April 22, 2011 NEW YORK — The NFL says it does not have a deadline for canceling games if negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement continue to drag on."We don't have a...
View ArticleRain muddles Yankees again
Times wires Friday, April 22, 2011 BALTIMORE — Yankees manager Joe Girardi has had enough of April showers.New York's game against the host Orioles on Friday night was postponed by rain. It was the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays notebook: Johnny Damon has cracked bone in his ring finger but...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 TORONTO — The previously identified bruise to Johnny Damon's left ring finger is actually a cracked bone in the tip that will take a month to...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher has confidence in goalie Dwayne Roloson
By Damian Cristodero and Joe Smith, Times Staff Writers Friday, April 22, 2011 PITTSBURGH — Lightning coach Guy Boucher said he "felt bad" for G Dwayne Roloson, who made 50 saves in Wednesday's Game 4...
View ArticleDonald takes aim at No. 1 spot
Times wires Friday, April 22, 2011 HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Luke Donald moved a step closer to the No. 1 ranking Friday, shooting 6-under 65 to take the lead halfway through the Heritage.Donald is...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Friday, April 22, 2011 COLLEGE BASKETBALLMIAMI LURES LARRANAGA FROM GEORGE MASONCORAL GABLES — Jim Larranaga took the Miami job Friday after 14 years at George Mason, a tenure that...
View ArticleEvan Longoria forgets passport, holds up Tampa Bay Rays' charter flight
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 22, 2011 TORONTO — The Rays waited on their plane for nearly 45 minutes late Thursday for third baseman Evan Longoria to have his passport, which he...
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