Phillies 2, Mets 1
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 Phillies 2, Mets 1PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay didn't think he was sharp warming up. Boy was he wrong, as he pitched a seven-hitter to help the Phillies set a club...
View ArticleCoach: Injuries derailed Spurs
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — In December, when the Spurs were breezing through one of the best starts in NBA history, coach Gregg Popovich laughed off the suggestion they...
View ArticleA look at the NFL after the draft
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 30, 2011 St. Petersburg Times staff writer Tom Jones looks at the league in the wake of the 2011 draft.n THREE TEAMS ON THE RISEFalcons: We're not...
View ArticleRangers 11, Athletics 2
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 Rangers 11, Athletics 2OAKLAND, Calif. — Colby Lewis pitched eight strong innings and the Rangers hit three homers, including back-to-back shots by Nelson Cruz and...
View ArticleYankees 5, Blue Jays 4
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4NEW YORK — Eric Chavez drove in a run and broke up a double play to help lead to three more, making the most of a spot start for the Yankees....
View ArticleUncle Mo's fall leaves no favorite
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 Todd Pletcher arrived in Louisville this spring assured of avoiding the thorny question of when he would finally win the Kentucky Derby.Super Saver's win a year...
View ArticleGiants 2, Nationals 1
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 Giants 2, Nationals 1WASHINGTON — Taken out of the starting lineup, slumping former Ray Aubrey Huff drew a bases-loaded walk as a pinch-hitter to force home the...
View ArticleWashington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau not happy his team reverted to...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 30, 2011 ARLINGTON, Va. — As Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau watched his team blow a one-goal lead in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Lightning, he believed it...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's third line a key to team's playoff success
By Damian Cristodero and Joe Smith, Times Staff Writers Saturday, April 30, 2011 WASHINGTON — C Dominic Moore said he, Sean Bergenheim and Steve Downie do not have a cute name for their line.So Sun...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Washington Capitals news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 30, 2011 Take a hit, make a playLightning C Dominic Moore said he probably never worked as hard for an empty-net goal, or took as much...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes: Rays complete unique turnaround; manager Joe...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 30, 2011 Rays vs. AngelsWhen/where: 1:40 today; Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Tickets: $12-$255 at...
View ArticleLong Grub wins Spring King of the Beach
By Rick Frazier, Times Correspondent Saturday, April 30, 2011 The Old Salt 18th annual Spring King of the Beach tournament had 244 entries. The overall winner was the Long Grub with Kevin Long...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb feeling calm before major-league debut
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 30, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — RHP Alex Cobb was the predictable mess when he got word Friday that instead of starting for Triple-A Durham in Louisville...
View ArticleSoftball: Battle-tested Pasco eager for next shot at playoff nemesis
By Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Saturday, April 30, 2011 DADE CITY — There's not been much that Pasco senior right-handed pitcher Courtney Brandt hasn't been through during her four varsity...
View ArticleWild pitch gives Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 10-inning win over Los Angeles Angels
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 30, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Things really weren't going as planned for the Rays on Saturday afternoon. At least not until the final moment, when...
View ArticleImprovement of Tampa Bay Lightning defense hard to figure out
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Saturday, April 30, 2011 WASHINGTONThink of the story as a mystery. Sort of a whodunit on ice.In this case you're trying to figure out how a team of modest...
View ArticleNerves in play for Bubba and Webb
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 AVONDALE, La. — Bubba Watson was asked if his experience was an edge over co-leader Webb Simpson entering the final round of the Zurich Classic of New...
View ArticlePinellas: Region softball preview
By Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 30, 2011 Softball region finalsWhen: 7 p.m. TuesdayAdmission: $6At stake: A berth in next week's state tournament in Clermont.Class 5AVenice (8-7-1)...
View ArticlePower perfect in IndyCar qualifying
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 SAO PAULO — Will Power of Australia earned his fourth IndyCar pole in four tries this season and bagged the 200th for Team Penske on Saturday at the Sao Paulo...
View ArticleGiants lose a hot bat as Sandoval breaks wrist
Times wires Saturday, April 30, 2011 WASHINGTON — Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval broke a bone in his right wrist and is expected to miss four to six weeks, adding to the concerns for the struggling World...
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