Buckeyes ride Lighty to victory
Times wires Tuesday, February 22, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio — For a half, David Lighty was almost invisible. Then it was as if he were invincible, refusing to let No. 2 Ohio State falter again.Lighty scored...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton gets scare during batting practice
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Big scare at Tampa Bay Rays camp during batting practice this morning as B.J. Upton was struck in the ribs by an Adam Russell...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Jeremy Hellickson sixth among Baseball America's Top 100...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Tampa Bay Rays RHP Jeremy Hellickson is 6th in Baseball America Top 100 prospects.LHP Matt Moore is 15th, OF Desmond Jennings 22nd, RHP...
View ArticleDespite injuries, school switches, Spoto player signs with Austin Peay
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Wednesday, February 23, 2011 RIVERVIEWLinebacker Rodney Williams was looking forward to a huge senior year at a storied area football powerhouse, a deep trip...
View ArticleBrandon High wrestlers continue to dominate
By Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Wednesday, February 23, 2011 LAKELANDThe list of accomplishments might seem endless and even a bit monotonous to onlookers, but don't be fooled.Winning has...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning season ticket holders can lock in same prices for...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Here is the announcement from the team:Current Tampa Bay Lightning partial and full season ticket holders will receive no price...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning puts white lightning bolt on side of new uniform pants
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Here is the announcement from the team:The Tampa Bay Lightning submitted its final approved jersey systems to the National Hockey...
View ArticleHernando County Women's 500 Club crowns bowling champions
By Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Wednesday, February 23, 2011 The Hernando County Women's 500 Club held its 3-6-9 Tournament at Mariner Lanes in Spring Hill on Sunday.In the A Division,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton is okay after being hit in ribs by pitch from Adam...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — Acquired in the Jason Bartlett trade with San Diego, RHP Adam Russell came into spring training hoping to get...
View ArticleAfter solid rookie year, Tampa Bay Rays catcher John Jaso much more...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — This time last spring, catcher John Jaso's career was at a crossroads.Jaso, 27, had spent almost all of his first seven...
View ArticleTampa's Rogers Park was golf haven for African-Americans
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 TAMPAWhen it is suggested to James Black that he have his picture taken behind the Rogers Park Golf Course clubhouse, he hesitates. "Can...
View ArticleGolf news and notes
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Gasparilla InvitationalWhat: Amateur tournamentWhen/where: Friday-Sunday (tee times 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.); Palma Ceia Golf Club, TampaDefending champ: Peter...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Heat at Bulls: 8 p.m. on TNT. It's hard to believe, but these team have nearly identical records.Top 100 Right Now: 8 p.m. on MLB Network....
View ArticleTampa Bay golf tour
Times staff, wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Tampa Bay golf tourTampabay.com/golf is a guide to public courses in the bay area. More than 70 regulation and executive courses are listed broken down...
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: No. 13 Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 TONIGHTNo. 13 Florida vs. GeorgiaWhen/where: 7; O'Connell Center, GainesvilleTV/radio: ESPN2; 620-AMRecords: ; Florida 21-5, 10-2...
View ArticleCards fear worst for ailing ace
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 JUPITER — Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright is getting a second opinion on his injured right elbow, which the team fears will require reconstructive...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 soccergay fans want separate euro seatingWARSAW, Poland — A group of gay Polish fans has called on the organizers of the 2012 European Championships in Poland...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Game boys of the dayCF B.J. Upton, left, and LHP David Price are back to their video game wars, and well-placed sources tell us that...
View ArticleTampa Bay Storm missing Tim Marcum, experience
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Wednesday, February 23, 2011 TAMPA — The most glaring thing missing from Tampa Bay's training camp is certainly longtime coach Tim Marcum, who resigned last...
View ArticleWay off target, Tiger ousted
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 MARANA, Ariz. — Tiger Woods' road back to elite status took another detour Wednesday with a first-round loss to Thomas Bjorn in the Match Play Championship. It...
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