Pirates 5, Astros 4
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 Pirates 5, Astros 4PITTSBURGH — Ryan Doumit hit a three-run homer in the eighth, and the Pirates reached .500 later than at any point since 2005. Pittsburgh won for the...
View ArticleTigers 5, Blue Jays 2
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 Tigers 5, Blue Jays 2TORONTO — Brad Penny was almost as effective against the Blue Jays as Justin Verlander was, following the no-hitter by pitching into the eighth for...
View ArticleRed Sox 9, Twins 5
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 Red Sox 9, Twins 5BOSTON — Adrian Gonzalez homered and Jacoby Ellsbury extended his hitting streak to 17 games for the Red Sox. "We're a different team because he can...
View ArticleDodgers 4, Mets 2
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 Dodgers 4, Mets 2NEW YORK — Andre Ethier belted a two-run homer the day after losing his 30-game hitting streak, providing some offense for Clayton Kershaw and the...
View ArticleMarlins 8, Nationals 0
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 Marlins 8, Nationals 0MIAMI — Fortified by his mom's pancakes, Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the seventh and struck out a career-high 11 as the Marlins salvaged...
View ArticleFlorida Gators and SEC championships
Times staff Sunday, May 8, 2011 SEC championshipsAll schools have been with the conference since it formed in 1933 except Arkansas and South Carolina, both of which entered in 1991:School...
View ArticleCaptains Corner: Tarpon are here, but kingfish remain bit of a mystery
By Dave Mistretta, Times Correspondent Sunday, May 8, 2011 Early migrations: As far as the fish are concerned, they think it's summer. Various species are on the move now, weeks earlier than their...
View ArticleGiants 3, Rockies 0
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 Giants 3, Rockies 0SAN FRANCISCO — Ryan Vogelsong and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Giants completed their first series sweep of the season. Cody...
View ArticleWhite Sox 5, Mariners 2, 10 innings
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 White Sox 5, Mariners 210 inningsSEATTLE — Paul Konerko returned to the White Sox lineup and tied his career high with five hits, including a single during a three-run...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Johnny Damon steps up for teammate; J.P. Howell making good...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Sunday, May 8, 2011 Today: offUp next: at Indians, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, Progressive Field, ClevelandTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable starting...
View ArticleJeter busts out in a big way
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Jeter quit thinking about it and started trying to hit the ball. That philosophy is starting to pay off for the Yankees and their...
View ArticleWade Davis is second straight Tampa Bay Rays starter to struggle with control
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Sunday, May 8, 2011 BALTIMORE — For the second straight day, a Rays starting pitcher couldn't keep the plate from moving on him.Wade Davis (4-2, 3.07) allowed three...
View ArticleFlorida Gators set high benchmark for SEC success
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Sunday, May 8, 2011 GAINESVILLE — It has become a familiar refrain for volleyball coach Mary Wise when her team goes on the road in the SEC — a sentiment other...
View ArticlePacquiao looks to future for challenge
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao returned to his corner before the 12th round to an unfamiliar soundtrack of steady boos rising from the MGM Grand Garden crowd.The fans...
View ArticleSimon Gagne expected to play for Tampa Bay Lightning in East final opener
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Sunday, May 8, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning coach Guy Boucher said LW Simon Gagne will practice with the team today and indicated he should be ready to play when the East...
View ArticleMaryland still seeks new coach
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 Maryland's search to replace Gary Williams as men's basketball coach continued to come up dry. Late Saturday night, Sean Miller, the top target of athletic director...
View ArticleGlover slips past pal in playoff
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lucas Glover figures he has played more than 100 rounds with Jonathan Byrd, from junior golf when they were teenagers to their years together at...
View ArticleSports items of note
Times staff Sunday, May 8, 2011 He wrote it"I won't even begin to predict the Stanley Cup winner. But I can predict this with some certainty: There will be plenty of cheap shots, more players will be...
View ArticleSports in brief: Animal Kingdom group debates Preakness run
Times wires Sunday, May 8, 2011 HorsesAnimal Kingdom Group debates Preakness runLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom will be heading to his home turf to await a likely run in the...
View ArticleShooting from the lip
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Sunday, May 8, 2011 St. Petersburg Times staff writer Rodney Page looks back at the best and worst from a weekend of televised sports.Best spectacleAside from maybe...
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