David Price strikes out 10 as Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto Blue Jays 3-1
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — David Price was something of a hot mess.Unhappy at being pulled with two outs in the ninth, he leaned on the top rail of the...
View ArticleA Tampa Bay Buccaneers appearance on HBO's Hard Knocks would have pros and cons
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 TAMPA — Herm Edwards had advice for players who overacted for the cameras when his Kansas City Chiefs appeared on HBO's Hard Knocks four years...
View ArticleFormer Tampa Bay Ray Felipe Lopez clears waivers, is headed to Durham
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 Veteran INF Felipe Lopez cleared waivers and has accepted an assignment to Triple-A Durham.Lopez was designated for assignment on Tuesday when...
View ArticleWill Muschamp contract as Florida Gators football coach calls for big bonuses
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Will Muschamp will earn $13.75 million over the next five years, an average of $2.75 million per year,...
View ArticleCaptains corner: Bridge fishing for tarpon provides top action
By Dave Walker, Times Correspondent Thursday, May 5, 2011 May marks the beginning of tarpon season, and historically this is one of the best months for stable weather patterns and consistent catches....
View ArticleSitting down with Tampa Bay Storm executive and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer...
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Thursday, May 5, 2011 Jeff Gooch was named the Storm's vice president of football operations on April 12, joining new team president and fellow former Buc...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Sean Bergenheim rekindling memories of Ruslan Fedotenko
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 Former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk said Sean Bergenheim's offensive playoff outburst reminds him of what Ruslan Fedotenko did for...
View ArticleOutdoors news and notes: Green Key oyster project, alligator hunt permits,...
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 Making newsGreen Key to welcome more OystersTampa Bay Watch and Audubon of Florida will create new oyster shell reef habitat along the...
View ArticleTrail mix: King of the Beach winners, fly of the month, summer camps for kids
By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, May 5, 2011 What's new?Fishing shirts are hot. Just ask Guy Harvey, who has made millions painting pictures of marlin, wahoo, dolphin and other...
View ArticleStunned Lakers lose Artest for 1 game
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 DALLAS — The NBA suspended Lakers forward Ron Artest for tonight's Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Mavericks for hitting Dallas guard...
View ArticleUp next | Races on major circuits
By The Associated Press Thursday, May 5, 2011 Sprint CupWhat: Showtime Southern 500When/where: Today, practice (Speed, 11:30 a.m.), qualifying (Speed, 5 p.m.); Saturday, race (Ch. 13, 7:30 p.m.);...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 Friday Night Fights: 10 p.m. on ESPN2. Co-main events featuring undefeated lightweight Diego Magdaleno (18-0, six KOs) in one fight and...
View ArticleHaas ties tourney mark with 64
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Of all the times Bill Haas has played Quail Hollow, he had never had a round quite like this.Haas had birdies on all the par 5s and did little wrong...
View ArticleLower-back strain sends Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jeff Niemann to disabled list
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — RHP Jeff Niemann is headed to the disabled list with a lower-back strain that will sideline him for an undetermined about of...
View ArticleReche Caldwell faces charges
Times staff, wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 TAMPA — Former Jefferson High and University of Florida football standout Donald "Reche" Caldwell was arrested early Thursday morning in Hillsborough County on...
View ArticlePlayers finding ways to practice
Thursday, May 5, 2011 Football is back. NFL players are on the field.Not at team facilities — that's banned by the lockout. Instead, led by such veterans as Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson and Tony...
View ArticleUp next for Tampa Bay Rays: at Baltimore Orioles
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 . UP NEXTat OriolesTonight-SundayWhat's new: The Orioles came back to reality after a 6-1 start, losing 11 of 13. SS J.J. Hardy has been out...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes: Dan Johnson switches lockers, Johnny Damon...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 Damon's hit listWhere Johnny Damon stands on the all-time list:72. Jimmie Foxx 2,64673. Rabbit Maranville 2,605Tim Raines 2,60575. Johnny Damon...
View ArticleReds 10, Astros 4
Times wires Thursday, May 5, 2011 Reds 10, Astros 4CINCINNATI — Homer Bailey (shoulder) returned from the disabled list with six strong innings, and Ryan Hanigan drove in three runs with three hits....
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Steve Stamkos finalist for players association MVP award
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 5, 2011 Stamkos finalist for players' MVP awardLightning center Steven Stamkos, left, is a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, given by the NHL...
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