A former Boston Bruins star, Phil Esposito's heart now with Tampa Bay Lightning
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Phil Esposito on Wednesday recalled how much he enjoyed playing for the Bruins, how much he appreciated the way the people of Boston...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Marty St. Louis, Boston Bruins' Tim Thomas cut from...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 When former Vermont hockey coach Mike Gilligan thinks about two of his favorite former players, Lightning wing Marty St. Louis and Bruins...
View ArticleHas The Players Championship lost some of its luster?
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 PONTE VEDRA BEACH — The Players Championship is unofficially called golf's fifth major. But lately that depends on who you ask. The top...
View ArticleAstros 4, Reds 3
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Astros 4, Reds 3HOUSTON — Hunter Pence hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth, and the Astros avoided a series sweep. Reds reliever Mike Leake walked J.R. Towles...
View ArticlePadres 13, Brewers 6
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Padres 13, Brewers 6MILWAUKEE — Cameron Maybin drove in the go-ahead runs and Ryan Ludwick homered in an eight-run eighth after the Padres had squandered a big...
View ArticleTigers 9, Twins 7
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Tigers 9, Twins 7MINNEAPOLIS — Brandon Inge hit an RBI triple off the centerfield wall in the ninth to lift the Tigers to their fifth win in a row. Inge's hit off...
View ArticleFellow players say goodbye to Seve Ballesteros
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fellow players say goodbye to BallesterosFriends and family gathered in Pedrena, Spain, on Wednesday for the funeral of Seve Ballesteros, the five-time major winner...
View ArticleDr. Remote: What to watch, May 12, 2011
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Baseball classic: 8 p.m. on ESPN Classic. Today is the 10th anniversary of A.J. Burnett's no-hitter for the Marlins against the Padres. And...
View ArticleCaptains corner: Right time for fly anglers to target tarpon
By Pat Damico, Times Correspondent Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Top thrill time: The greatest thrill in fly-fishing is available within minutes of our shores: large tarpon. Prevailing early morning...
View ArticleYzerman: Don't doubt Wings' resolve
Times staff, wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman wasn't shy Wednesday praising the Red Wings, who have tied their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal with the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Quote to note"When you see them attack, they are ferocious. Everything is thrown at the net. Everything goes to the net. There may be...
View ArticleFormer Ray Soriano cleared for fast return
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 NEW YORK — Yankees setup man and former Rays closer Rafael Soriano will likely avoid the disabled list after an MRI exam on Wednesday revealed only mild...
View ArticleHigh school coach of Florida Gators transfer Chris Dunkley believes he'll...
Times staff, wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 TAMPA — All signs continue to point to USF bringing in former Florida receiver Chris Dunkley in the fall.Dunkley's coach at Pahokee High said Wednesday that...
View ArticleOrioles 4, Mariners 2
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Orioles 4, Mariners 2BALTIMORE — Chris Tillman pitched six three-hit innings, Adam Jones went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and the Orioles beat Felix Hernandez. Tillman...
View ArticleBlue Jays 9, Red Sox 3
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 3TORONTO — John McDonald homered, Rajai Davis tied his career high with four hits and the Blue Jays swept a two-game series by pounding John...
View ArticlePhillies 5, Marlins 3
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Phillies 5, Marlins 3MIAMI — Jimmy Rollins delivered a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning as the Phillies rallied. Philadelphia fell behind 3-0, but its...
View ArticleSports in Brief
Times staff Wednesday, May 11, 2011 HorsesBumped jockey to get windfall from derby winLOUISVILLE, Ky. — After missing out on riding eventual winner Animal Kingdom in the Kentucky Derby, jockey Robby...
View ArticleDodgers 2, Pirates 0
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Dodgers 2, Pirates 0PITTSBURGH — Hiroki Kuroda allowed three hits in seven innings for the Dodgers, who won back-to-back games for the first time in three weeks....
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce continues to lead AL in batting average
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 CLEVELAND — OF Matt Joyce paused for a moment Wednesday afternoon to ponder his accomplishments, then decided that as much fun as it was...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Matt Joyce a rare Ray batting leader; Rays to honor Navy Seals
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Rays at IndiansWhen/where: 12:05 today; Progressive Field, ClevelandTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable starters:RAYSRH...
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