Sharks are taking the bait
By Robert McCue, Times Correspondent Saturday, April 23, 2011 What's hot: I have always been a firm believer in fish cycles. Each year, there seems to be one species that stands out above the others....
View ArticleNFL draft prospects from Florida colleges
Times staff Saturday, April 23, 2011 State college prospectsState college players and the potential rounds of the draft in which they might be selected:FIRST ROUNDMike Pouncey, C, FloridaChristian...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers will likely look for pass rushers in NFL draft to...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 TAMPA — Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, the third overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft, celebrated his selection by the Bucs at Radio City...
View ArticleTroubled Aqib Talib all but gone from Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 TAMPA — Barring a last-minute change of heart — or perhaps his exoneration — the Bucs are expected to release troubled CB Aqib Talib.Only...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Teddy Purcell sparks power play in 8-2 Game 5 win over...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 PITTSBURGH — Right wing Teddy Purcell thought for sure he had his first career playoff goal Saturday afternoon.With about three minutes left...
View ArticleUnder the radar for NFL draft
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 Edmond Gates Receiver, Abilene ChristianA hard-luck life could turn into a heartening NFL story if Gates can make it. When Gates was 6, his...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays hang on to beat Toronto Blue Jays 6-4, end two-game skid
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 TORONTO — The smiles in the Rays clubhouse were as much for relief as joy given the moments of concern they went through Saturday...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Felipe Lopez gets lecture, seat on the bench
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 TORONTO — Manager Joe Maddon gave INF Felipe Lopez a lecture and a seat on the bench for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after Lopez's...
View ArticleStamkos, finally gose y1 inch 1 inchyy
Saturday, April 23, 2011 PITTSBURGHIt was the Stanley Cup playoffs, and so he should be worried.His team was on the verge of an early elimination, and so he should be frustrated. He had not scored a...
View ArticleA new outlook brings renewed success for Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Saturday, April 23, 2011 PITTSBURGHIt was the Stanley Cup playoffs, and so he should be worried.His team was on the verge of an early elimination, and so he...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers draft: Defensive linemen
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 The situationThe Bucs doubled down on defensive tackles in last year's draft, taking Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy, top left, third overall and...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Pittsburgh Penguins news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 Three starsSteven Stamkos: The Lightning center ended his scoring slump with two goals — his first of the playoffs — crashed the net,...
View ArticleBraves 5, Giants 2
Times wires Saturday, April 23, 2011 Braves 5, Giants 2SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Hudson outdueled Tim Lincecum and came within one out of his first complete game this season, leadoff man Martin Prado drove...
View ArticleReds 5, Cardinals 3
Times wires Saturday, April 23, 2011 Reds 5, Cardinals 3ST. LOUIS — Former Ray Miguel Cairo hit a two-out, two-run, go-ahead single in the eighth for the Reds, who had lost seven of nine before...
View ArticleTigers 9, White Sox 0
Times wires Saturday, April 23, 2011 Tigers 9, White Sox 0DETROIT — Brad Penny's no-hit bid was broken up on an infield hit in the sixth, and the Tigers scored five in the fifth. With one out in the...
View ArticleTwins 10, Indians 3
Times wires Saturday, April 23, 2011 Twins 10, Indians 3MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau hit a two-run single in the fifth after Jason Kubel was intentionally walked to load the bases, and the Twins...
View ArticleCubs 10, Dodgers 8
Times wires Saturday, April 23, 2011 Cubs 10, Dodgers 8CHICAGO — Jeff Baker hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth and the Cubs got a banner day from the top of their lineup. Starlin Castro,...
View ArticleMets 6, D'backs 4
Times wires Saturday, April 23, 2011 Mets 6, D'backs 4NEW YORK — Jason Bay homered and drove in three runs, Ike Davis homered for the third straight game and the Mets won their third in a row. Daniel...
View ArticleRecruiting: Former Tampa Bay Storm quarterback John Kaleo sharpens skills of...
By John C. Cotey, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 TAMPA — Though he's no longer a high school assistant or a college recruiter, John Kaleo will be keeping a close eye on a number of local...
View ArticleNorth Suncoast: Baseball district tournament preview
By Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 23, 2011 WESLEY CHAPEL For 20 games this season, Wesley Chapel appeared invincible. It took just two for the Wildcats to come crashing back to...
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