FC Tampa Bay allows late goal in 1-1 tie against FC Edmonton
By Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — When FC Tampa Bay's schedule was released, the prospect of playing five of its first six games at Al Lang Field was a...
View ArticleNationals 7, Braves 3, 11 innings
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 ATLANTA — Ian Desmond hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 11th inning, Jayson Werth followed with a two-run homer and the Nationals beat the Braves 7-3 on...
View ArticleWade, James lift Heat over Celtics hurdle
Times wires Wednesday, May 11, 2011 MIAMI — Behind Boston much of the season. Behind Boston much of the game. No more.Not only has the Heat caught the Celtics, it has officially gone past them and...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays bounce back behind David Price, rout Cleveland Indians 8-2
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 CLEVELAND — This time, David Price was only mad at himself.The four perfect innings he started with against the hot-hitting Indians and the...
View ArticleRoyals 4, Yankees 3, 11 innings
Times wires Thursday, May 12, 2011 NEW YORK — Rookie Eric Hosmer hit his first career homer then delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 11th, sending the Royals to a 4-3 comeback victory over the...
View ArticleCubs 11, Cardinals 4
Times wires Thursday, May 12, 2011 Cubs 11, Cardinals 4CHICAGO — Former Ray Matt Garza got his first win at Wrigley Field as the Cubs scored their most runs this season. Chicago scored six in the...
View ArticleGiants 4, Diamondbacks 3
Times wires Thursday, May 12, 2011 Giants 4, D'backs 3SAN FRANCISCO — Andres Torres delivered the go-ahead RBI double, former Ray Aubrey Huff hit a tying home run and the Giants rallied from three...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning signs prospect Richard Panik to three-year deal
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 The Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday announced the signing of prospect Richard Panik to a three-year deal. The contract is believed worth...
View ArticleFreshman QB Jamius Gunsby transfers from USF Bulls to Georgia Military
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 USF Bulls freshman quarterback Jamius Gunsby, who had stepped away from the Bulls' football team in the middle of spring drills to focus on his...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays 7, Cleveland Indians 4
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 CLEVELAND — Rays manager Joe Maddon is usually all about the process, the how sometimes mattering even more than the what, and he had plenty...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland Indians 7-4, move into first place
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 CLEVELAND — Rays manager Joe Maddon is usually all about the process, the how sometimes mattering even more than the what, and he had plenty...
View ArticleNarrower goal posts an adjustment for Tampa Bay Storm kicker Kyle Chilton
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Thursday, May 12, 2011 TAMPA — Imagine being a baseball pitcher and finding out that the 17-inch-wide plate had suddenly shrunk to 8½ inches. Or a hockey player...
View ArticleHabitat loss is biggest issue threatening the future of most fish stocks
By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, May 12, 2011 Matt Taylor was frantic. The chief executive officer of Savage Yachts had been besieged by e-mails from spearfishermen threatening to...
View ArticleWest Hernando Cougars to begin registration for youth football, cheerleading
By Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Thursday, May 12, 2011 The West Hernando Cougars youth football and cheerleading program will have registration for the coming season over the next several...
View ArticleSean Bergenheim proves a bargain for Tampa Bay Lightning
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 TAMPA — As a teammate of wing Sean Bergenheim's with the Islanders for almost two years, Lightning center Nate Thompson said you could always...
View ArticleSean Bergenheim finds his game in first season with Tampa Bay Lightning
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 TAMPA — As a teammate of wing Sean Bergenheim with the Islanders for almost two years, Lightning center Nate Thompson said you could always see...
View ArticleCaptains corner: Red grouper, tuna improve; kingfish on way out
By Steve Papen, Times Correspondent Thursday, May 12, 2011 What's hot: Red grouper fishing continues to follow a summer trend. Live baits will outproduce frozen baits for the rest of the summer....
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's practice drills serve two purposes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 TAMPA — The Lightning ran a drill Thursday at the St. Pete Times Forum in which four of five offensive players went to the front of the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Reid Brignac gets first extra-base hit of season
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 CLEVELAND - So how good did SS Reid Brignac's first extra-base hit of the season feel?Good enough that after slicing the two-run double to...
View ArticleRyan Malone shakes off bumps, bruises as Tampa Bay Lightning prep to battle...
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, May 12, 2011 TAMPA — Officially, there is nothing wrong with Ryan Malone.The surgically repaired knee? Knee's fine. The muscle tear in his stomach? Old...
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