Tampa Bay Buccaneers seek another piece of foundation at combine
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — Not long after you exit I-70 traveling from the Indianapolis International Airport to downtown, a large banner is visible...
View ArticleSchmidt puts Phillies offense on notice
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 CLEARWATER — The Hall of Fame third baseman began with a compliment."Maybe the best ever," Mike Schmidt said of these Phillies.For a few minutes, Schmidt...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning won't raise season-ticket prices for next season
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 TAMPA — The decision by the Lightning not to raise ticket prices for the playoffs and next season for its season-ticket holders...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Warm weather sparks early spring bite
By Brent Gaskill, Times Correspondent Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Early spring: Warm weather in mid February has sparked an early spring bite. The first sign of spring is the early arrival of Spanish...
View ArticleThreat to contract Tampa Bay Rays may be gaining credibility
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Wednesday, February 23, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — An old acquaintance returned to the Rays stadium conversation this week. Or, from Tampa Bay's point of view, I...
View ArticleNFL wants laws on concussions
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 WASHINGTON — The NFL wants all 50 states and the District of Columbia to pass legislation that could help cut down on concussions suffered by young players. A...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning beats Phoenix Coyotes 8-3
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 TAMPA — The joke around the Lightning locker room Wednesday night was the team should take a trip to Naples before every big...
View ArticleNCAA accuses Vols of violations
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl and former football coach Lane Kiffin committed recruiting violations and failed to promote an...
View ArticleBulls let road win get away
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — USF lost a chance for a much-needed morale boost, blowing a 17-point second-half lead Wednesday night in a 52-46 loss to Rutgers.Andrea...
View ArticleBrooks' record 52 not enough vs. Irish
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Notre Dame appeared to be in control but suddenly got lucky time ran out on Marshon Brooks.Ben Hansbrough had a career-high 32 points and...
View ArticleMarleau lifts Sharks in OT
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 PITTSBURGH — Patrick Marleau scored his second goal of the game at 4:56 of overtime and the Sharks won their fifth straight, 3-2 over the Penguins on...
View ArticleFlorida State Seminoles lose 78-62 at Maryland Terrapins, fall three games...
Times wires Wednesday, February 23, 2011 COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Florida State's latest road loss to Maryland all but ruined its chances of winning its first ACC title, and certainly didn't help its NCAA...
View ArticleQuincy Black eager to remain with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bucs general manager Mark Dominik intends to have numerous conversations with representatives for the team's...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning trades goalie Dan Ellis to Anaheim Ducks for goalie...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 The Lightning made an interesting trade Thursday when it sent backup goaltender Dan Ellis to the Ducks for backup goalie Curtis...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers will tender Davin Joseph as a restricted free agent
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 In an effort to make it difficult for him to sign with another team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will tender Pro Bowl guard Davin Joseph as...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning puts goalie Mike Smith on re-entry waivers
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 The Tampa Bay Lightning put goaltender Mike Smith on re-entry waivers.Smith is 1-4-0 with a 1.83 goals-against average and a .924...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers send several free agents restricted tenders, GM says
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — So much for the Bucs trying to re-sign free agents before they can test the market.Apparently the only player worth that...
View ArticleUSF Bulls' Porche Grant suspended two games after obscene gesture at Rutgers
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 TAMPA — Senior forward Porche Grant, USF's leading rebounder in her past three seasons, was suspended for two games by women's basketball...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays reliever Joel Peralta has been a fighter throughout his career
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — Manager Joe Maddon's nickname for reliever Joel Peralta is "El Campeon," Spanish for "the champion," because as Maddon...
View ArticleRods and reels: Forget one size fits all
By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, February 24, 2011 When a customer walks into Dogfish Tackle looking for a rod and reel combo that "will do everything," Dave Bayes begs them to...
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