Sharks avoid historic collapse
Times wires Thursday, May 12, 2011 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Patrick Marleau's first point of the series came on a goal with 7:47 left, helping the Sharks beat the Red Wings 3-2 in Thursday's Game 7 of the...
View ArticleIn Tampa, Florida Gators coach Will Muschamp discusses his new job
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 12, 2011 TAMPA — As Will Muschamp approached the stage in the West Club at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night, he looked out on a large crowd...
View ArticleSports in Brief
Times wires Thursday, May 12, 2011 TennisFederer falls at Italian openROME — Roger Federer's preparation for this month's French Open hit a roadblock Thursday with a 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4) loss to...
View ArticleBulls finish Hawks with 20-point win
Times wires Thursday, May 12, 2011 ATLANTA — Derrick Rose simply had to run the show. He had plenty of help Thursday, and the Bulls are off to the East final for the first time since Michael Jordan...
View ArticleState title for AAU team
Thursday, May 12, 2011 The Florida Prospects, an AAU team based in Pinellas County, capped a successful season by winning the state championship April 29-May 1 in Orlando. The team defeated Lynn Haven...
View ArticleWhat a difference two months makes for Tampa Bay Lightning
By Gary Shelton and John Romano, Times Sports Columnists Friday, May 13, 2011 JR: So, Gary, are you concerned that the Bruins are a bigger, more physical team than Tampa Bay? Are you concerned the...
View ArticleBoston Bruins myths and mysteries
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 Bruins myths and mysteriesWhy is Boston called the 'Hub of Hockey'?In 1924, the Bruins were the first American team to join the NHL, and they are...
View ArticleKickin' back with Tampa Bay Lightning center Nate Thompson
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 They call Lightning center Nate Thompson "Nate Boucher" for how he exemplifies the relentless and textbook way coach Guy Boucher wants his team to...
View ArticleBreaking down goalie matchup in Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins East final
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 St. Petersburg Times staff writer Tom Jones compares the goalies in the Eastern Conference final between the Lightning and Bruins.LightningIf...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's legacy of leadership fueled its playoff turning point
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 Mike Lundin has received an advanced education in playoff hockey this season, and all he has had to do is watch and listen.The Lightning...
View ArticleLightning to host free playoff watch parties at the Times Forum
Times staff Friday, May 13, 2011 Get your Bolts Nation gear on.The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Friday that it will host a watch party at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa for each of the team's...
View ArticleNew Florida Gators lacrosse team reaches NCAA tournament in second season
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 GAINESVILLE — Amanda O'Leary was traveling around the country in 2007 selling little more than dreams and promises.She was more than two...
View ArticleFormer USF Bulls guard Mike Burwell lands at Towson
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 Former USF Bulls basketball player Mike Burwell, who came off the bench at both guard positions last season, is transferring to Towson, where...
View ArticleIn NHL playoffs, conference finals are when the fun really begins
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Friday, May 13, 2011 The first round is a hoot. The second round is a blast. • But the third round? • In the NHL playoffs, that's where the fun really begins. •...
View ArticleFormer Jesuit, USF star Ryan Lockwood trains to be Navy SEAL
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 TAMPA — A year ago, Ryan Lockwood was wrapping up his junior season on USF's baseball team, but the outfielder's focus had already shifted to a...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins East final breakdown
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 St. Petersburg Times staff writer Tom Jones breaks down the Eastern Conference final between the Lightning and Bruins.OffenseLIGHTNING: After...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning third line not looking to repeat East semifinal performance
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 BOSTON — The Lightning's third line of C Dominic Moore, Sean Bergenheim and Steve Downie got lots of publicity for its performance in the...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Good conditions for spearfishing
By Bill Hardman, Times Correspondent Friday, May 13, 2011 Shallow water: The water visibility for spearfishing in depths less than 45 feet has been great. Usually it's better farther offshore, but...
View ArticleGame preview: FC Tampa Bay at Fort Lauderdale
By Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 Tonight: FC Tampa Bay at Fort Lauderdale StrikersWhen/where: 7:30; Lockhart Stadium, Fort LauderdaleWhere to watch: Online at...
View ArticleCubs 11, Giants 4
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 Cubs 11, Giants 4CHICAGO — Ryan Dempster struck out a season-high 11 and snapped a six-game Wrigley Field losing streak to lead the Cubs. Reed Johnson went 3-for-5 and...
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