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Times staff, wires Tuesday, February 22, 2011 AutosIndyCar issues a $5M challengeLAS VEGAS — The IndyCar series is putting up $5 million for any driver who thinks he or she can beat the open-wheel...
View ArticleYankees owner kind of explains himself
Times wires Tuesday, February 22, 2011 TAMPA — Hank Steinbrenner didn't take back anything he said Monday; he simply tried to explain his comments.In a way only he could."It was a euphemism,"...
View Article4A region basketball: Blake 55, Jesuit 32
Don Jensen, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 22, 2011 TAMPA — The gym's tepid temperature was nothing compared to the heat Blake put on Jesuit on Tuesday night.Blake used relentless defensive...
View ArticleHow did that big deal work out?
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Late Monday, the Nuggets traded superstar Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks in a three-team, 13-player blockbuster that included draft picks and...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays centerfielder B.J. Upton says he plans to focus on having fun...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — B.J. Upton is trying something else this year.His batting stance is going to look a little different, the product of some...
View ArticleA region basketball: Seacrest Country Day 51, Cambridge 49
Thomas P. Corwin, Special to the Times Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Class ALancers dispatched on late 3NAPLES — Cambridge and Seacrest Country Day were evenly matched on paper, which translated to a...
View ArticleBaseball: One run enough for Mitchell in sloppy win
Chris Wagenheim, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 22, 2011 TRINITY — In a game loaded with stranded runners, passed balls, wild pitches and errors, Mitchell was able to squeeze out a run in the...
View ArticleBaseball: Former Eagle lifts Hernando over Springstead
Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 22, 2011 SPRING HILL — It was the first of a couple grudge matches between Hernando and Springstead on the schedule this season, and the...
View Article3A region basketball: Tampa Catholic 63, Berkeley Prep 52
Rod Gipson, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Class 3AFourth time's the charm for TCTAMPA — Tampa Catholic may have stumbled upon a new strategy for the region playoffs: Lose to the same...
View Article6A region basketball: Wharton 62, Sarasota Riverview 53
Todd Foley, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 22, 2011 TAMPA — With a reputation of big comebacks, Sarasota Riverview made a bid at another one at Wharton on Tuesday night.The Wildcats controlled...
View Article"Communism" crack by New York Yankees' Hank Steinbrenner ignores realities of...
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Tuesday, February 22, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — Others see prosperity. Bless his heart, Hank Steinbrenner sees communists.Others talk about labor peace, competitive...
View ArticleSaints let go of TE Shockey
Times wires Tuesday, February 22, 2011 NEW ORLEANS — For flamboyant tight end Jeremy Shockey, the party is over — at least in New Orleans.Shockey was released Tuesday by the Saints, who appear ready...
View ArticleUncovering some gems at USF's new baseball, softball diamonds
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 TAMPA — In a year that will radically change the look of USF's athletic district, the first new venues to debut for Bulls fans will come...
View ArticleSoftball: Sunlake earns solid win, gains ground in district
Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 22, 2011 LAND O'LAKES — Sunlake coach Jami Finan was a little worried about Wiregrass Ranch on Tuesday night.Not because the Seahawks have faced...
View Article5A region basketball: Chamberlain 48, Sickles 45
Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 TAMPA — Though a tardy arrival, adversity still shoehorned its way into a raucous Chamberlain gymnasium throng of roughly 800 Tuesday...
View Article5A region basketball: Gibbs 62, Northeast 39
Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Gibbs has emerged recently as a team of exquisite completeness. One that is tall, deep and balanced. One that attacks inside...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning vs. Phoenix Coyotes preview capsule
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 . TonightLightning vs. CoyotesWhen/where: 7:30; St. Pete Times Forum, TampaTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AMKey stats: The Coyotes are on...
View Article2A region basketball: Tampa Prep 54, Calvary Christian 43
Justin Dargahi, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 22, 2011 TAMPA — It was a little closer than the previous three games but Tampa Prep once again got past Calvary Christian.The Terrapins started...
View ArticleA region basketball: Bradenton Christian 73, Seffner Christian 62
The Herald Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Class AFreshman negates Seffner's rallyBRADENTON — The biggest game of the season had moved into the fourth quarter, and senior Daniel Magley had just picked up...
View ArticleBaseball: Dunedin emerges the victor in a lopsided battle of unbeatens
Basil Spyridakos, Times Correspondent Tuesday, February 22, 2011 TARPON SPRINGS — Dunedin's Mike Clarkson established himself as one of Pinellas County's elite pitchers, throwing a complete-game,...
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