Tampa Bay Lightning faces unpredictable style of Bruins goalie Tim Thomas
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 TAMPA — The usual process when trying to find holes in an opposing goaltender's game is to study video to evaluate tendencies and...
View ArticleFlorida Gators freshman Hannah Rogers named SEC Pitcher of the Week
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Florida Gators freshman pitcher Hannah Rogers has been named SEC Pitcher of the Week honors following her performance that helped the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning monitoring goalie Viktor Fasth, Sweden's player of the year
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 When Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman said last week that he and his scouts would be watching the progress of Swedish...
View ArticleArrest puts Alex Magee on shaky ground with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 If it feels like you've seen this headline before, that's because you have. Yes, another Tampa Bay Buccaneer was arrested on Monday. This...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning to open series against Boston Bruins Saturday in Boston
Times staff Tuesday, May 10, 2011 The Tampa Bay Lightning will open its Eastern Conference final series against the Boston Bruins Saturday in Boston.Game 2 will be Tuesday, May 17 in Boston. Games 3-4...
View ArticleWho are the most accomplished coaches in sports?
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Lakers coach Phil Jackson fell well short of a hoped-for 12th NBA championship when Los Angeles was embarrassingly swept from the...
View ArticleFlorida Gators running back Mike Blakely to transfer
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Florida Gators RB Mike Blakely has decided to transfer, UF coach Will Muschamp announced today.Blakely is a former Bradenton Manatee...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Tarpon migration starting early
By Ed Walker, Times Correspondent Tuesday, May 10, 2011 The biggest news in local fishing is the arrival of tarpon along Suncoast shores. While there have been tarpon in Tampa Bay for a month now, the...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Minor-league baseball: 11 a.m. on MLB Network. The Rays' Triple-A affiliate, the Durham Bulls, takes on the Indianapolis Indians, the affiliate...
View ArticleGame preview: FC Tampa Bay hopes to halt four-game winless streak
By Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 . TonightFC Tampa Bay (1-2-2) vs. Edmonton FC (3-0-2)When/where: 7; Al Lang Field, St. PetersburgHow to follow: Live stream at...
View ArticleLa Russa out indefinitely with viral disease
Times wires Tuesday, May 10, 2011 ST. LOUIS — Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was diagnosed with shingles and was having tests Tuesday at the Mayo Clinic, and it was uncertain when he would return to...
View ArticleNHL playoff teams have winning record on road
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning coach Guy Boucher doesn't mind starting the Eastern Conference final with the Bruins on the road.There are fewer...
View ArticleComposure gains more importance for Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins in...
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 TAMPA — The last time the Lightning and Bruins met, on March 3, the teams combined for 44 minutes in penalties, including a fight and a pair of...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Change of planBruins G Tim Thomas, left, and Lightning G Dwayne Roloson have never met, but Thomas said Roloson affected his decision on...
View ArticleNationals 7, Braves 6
Times wires Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Nationals 7, Braves 6ATLANTA — Jason Marquis earned his 100th career win, backed by three-run homers from Laynce Nix and Jayson Werth, and the Nationals capitalized...
View ArticleMarlins 2, Phillies 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 10, 2011 MIAMI — In a matchup of aces, Roy Halladay's walk to Josh Johnson proved pivotal.Johnson scored the Marlins' first run, and they squeezed out another in the eighth to...
View ArticleYankees 3, Royals 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Yankees 3, Royals 1NEW YORK — Freddy Garcia pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter drove in runs and the Yankees bullpen made it...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Tuesday, May 10, 2011 CYCLINGFEDS GO AFTER ARMSTRONGLOS ANGELES — U.S. investigators have made a request to French officials, trying to collect evidence in a drug case against seven-time...
View ArticleSean Rodriguez start at shortstop not a sign Reid Brignac has lost job, Tampa...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 CLEVELAND — Sean Rodriguez started at shortstop Tuesday so he would have a chance to play during a long stretch of facing right-handed...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: David Price buys thank-you popcorn; several Rays enjoy their...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Rays at IndiansWhen/where: 7:05 tonight; Progressive Field, ClevelandTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Starting pitchersRAYS: LH...
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