Meet Da'Quan Bowers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' second-round pick
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 29, 2011 Da'Quan Bowers Position: Defensive end Height/weight: 6-4; 277 Age: 21 Hometown: Bamberg, S.C. College: Clemson; arrived as the nation's...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays prepare for rapid roster shuffling, with RHP Alex Cobb likely...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 29, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays are facing a series of roster moves over the next few days that could all end up being connected, starting with...
View ArticleLockout back on after ruling
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The NFL lockout is back.The league announced the news late Friday, hours after an appeals court victory. League spokesman Greg Aiello told the...
View ArticlePlayers drafted out of Florida schools
Times staff Friday, April 29, 2011 State draft picksROUND PICK PLAYER, POS., SCHOOL TEAMSecond46th Orlando Franklin, G, MiamiBroncosSecond55th Rodney Hudson, G/C, Florida StateChiefsSecond60th Brandon...
View ArticleNationals 3, Giants 0
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 Nationals 3, Giants 0WASHINGTON — Jason Marquis pitched a five-hitter to beat Tim Lincecum, and reserve outfielder Laynce Nix made a rare start and hit a two-run...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning lose Simon Gagne and Pavel Kubina to head injuries in...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 29, 2011 WASHINGTON — When Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier saw teammate and good friend Simon Gagne lying motionless on the ice in Friday's first...
View ArticleSole USF Bull drafted goes to Carolina Panthers
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 29, 2011 The "Dancing Bear" is now a Carolina Panther.USF DT Terrell McClain, who carried the nickname throughout his four years with the Bulls, was...
View ArticleIndians 9, Tigers 5
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 Indians 9, Tigers 5CLEVELAND — Carlos Santana hit a grand slam with one out in the ninth as the Indians extended their home winning streak to 11 games. Santana drove...
View ArticleMariners 5, Red Sox 4
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 Mariners 5, Red Sox 4BOSTON — Jason Vargas pitched seven solid innings as the Mariners got their fourth straight win. Jack Cust hit an RBI double in the seventh to...
View ArticleMarlins 7, Reds 6
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 Marlins 7, Reds 6CINCINNATI — John Buck hit a three-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Marlins held on. Emilio Bonifacio, Hanley Ramirez and Gaby Sanchez...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Washington Capitals news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 29, 2011 Quote to note"If (Goliath) is 6 foot 6, (David) is 6 foot 5 1/2. He's trying to not say anything in the paper, and he's doing a good job...
View ArticleNFL draft order for Day 3
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 Today's draft orderRound Four1. Carolina; 2. Seattle (from New England via Denver); 3. Buffalo; 4. Cincinnati; 5. Cleveland; 6. Arizona; 7. Philadelphia (from...
View ArticleBlue Jays 5, Yankees 3
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 Blue Jays 5, Yankees 3NEW YORK — Ricky Romero got up after a line drive flattened him and twice retired Alex Rodriguez in dicey spots and the Blue Jays got homers...
View ArticleBrewers 5, Astros 0
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 Brewers 5, Astros 0HOUSTON — Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun homered, and Shaun Marcum allowed three hits over seven shutout innings. Marcum allowed four runs and two...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning beats Washington Capitals 4-2 in Game 1 of Eastern...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 29, 2011 WASHINGTON — If there ever was a time the Lightning could have folded, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against the Capitals...
View ArticlePhillies 10, Mets 3
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit two homers, including a grand slam, and drove in six runs to back rookie fill-in Vance Worley and lead the Phillies to a 10-3 victory...
View ArticleHoward slams Mets for 6 RBIs
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit two homers, including a grand slam, and drove in six runs to back rookie fill-in Vance Worley and lead the Phillies to a 10-3 victory...
View ArticleNFL draft Day 2 breakdown
Times wires Friday, April 29, 2011 Quick to the QBsTeams that didn't address a need at quarterback in Thursday's first round wasted little time in the second. Cincinnati, which is embroiled in a...
View ArticleTired Tampa Bay Rays fall to Los Angeles Angels 8-5
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 29, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The long Thursday in Minnesota and early Friday morning arrival home seemed to take its toll on the Rays who looked sloppy,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes: Timely hitting for Ben Zobrist
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 29, 2011 Rays vs. AngelsWhen/where: 1:10 today; Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTV/radio: Ch. 13; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Starting pitchersRaysRH James...
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