New Miami Hurricanes coach Al Golden focused on conditioning, beefing up...
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 First-year Miami football coach Al Golden was in Tampa on Friday, speaking to boosters at Avila Golf & Country Club. He talks about his new...
View ArticleKevin Harvick vs. Kyle Busch Sprint Cup feud still boiling
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 DOVER, Del. — Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch might have to play nice on the track now that they're on probation.Off the track?Well, boys, have at it."It's kind of one...
View ArticleRangers enforcer Boogaard, 28, found dead in his home
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 Derek Boogaard, one of the league's toughest fighters, was found dead by family members in his Minneapolis apartment Friday. He was 28.The Hennepin County Medical...
View ArticleFlorida greyhound racers happy for legislative reprieve
By Don Jensen, Times Correspondent Friday, May 13, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Cal Holland welcomes great news at any time. Even at 3:39 in the morning.Awakened by a ringing cell phone in the early hours of...
View ArticlePlayoff numbers for East finalists Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 Playoff numbers of the Lightning and BruinsGoalsGoals againstShots PER GAMEShots allowed PER GAMEPenalty minutesPower playPenalty...
View ArticleAuto racing fun stuff
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 Quote of the week"Honestly, I'm kind of new to the bad boy market."Ryan Newman, right, on being involved in a feud with fellow Sprint Cup star Juan Montoya; the two...
View ArticleSports in brief: Venus Williams joins sister in skipping French Open tennis
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 HorsesTrainer, 3 fillies to join HallJerry Hollendorfer, who has been among the nation's leading trainers for nearly a quarter-century and is closing in on 6,000...
View ArticleAuto racing news and notes
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 Kyle Busch again tops in trucksDOVER, Del. — Under probation, Kyle Busch was on his best behavior racing side-by-side with rival Kevin Harvick. Under caution, Busch...
View ArticleToms leads impressive field
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 PONTE VEDRA BEACH — David Toms has gone five years without winning and 10 years since his lone major at the PGA Championship.Now he has to fend off a host of players...
View ArticleGrizzlies, Randolph survive for Game 7
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 MEMPHIS — Zach Randolph is doing everything he can to keep the Grizzlies' memorable playoff run going.Randolph had 30 points and 13 rebounds, and the Grizzlies avoided...
View ArticleIndians 5, Mariners 4
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 Indians 5, Mariners 4CLEVELAND — Travis Hafner hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth off Brandon League to hand the Mariners their third loss in four games via a...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays notebook: Best case for Jeff Niemann's return is mid June
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — RHP Jeff Niemann said his strained lower back is feeling better."Quality progress," he said.But it could be well into June...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays notebook: Hot-hitting Matt Joyce keeps approach simple
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The numbers on the stat sheets provide a pretty good indication of how well OF Matt Joyce is doing right now: a .369 average...
View ArticleTigers 3, Royals 1
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 Tigers 3, Royals 1DETROIT — Justin Verlander made a bid to become the second pitcher to throw back-to-back no-hitters before allowing an RBI triple to Kansas City's...
View ArticleQB Forcier a no-show at Miami
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 CORAL GABLES — Tate Forcier's career at Miami is over before it started.The former Michigan quarterback broke off contact with UM about six weeks ago because of...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes: T-shirts for sale, yoga with Evan Longoria
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 Rays vs. OriolesWhen/where: 4:10 today, Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable starters:Rays RH...
View ArticleMcDowell returns, apologizes for conduct
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 ATLANTA — His eyes red and voice wavering, Roger McDowell returned as the Braves' pitching coach Friday and apologized for his crude conduct that led to a suspension....
View ArticlePhillies 5, Braves 4
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 Phillies 5, Braves 4ATLANTA — Raul Ibanez snapped a tie with a run-scoring single in the eighth and Ryan Howard hit a three-run homer for the Phillies. Braves reliever...
View ArticleRed Sox 5, Yankees 4
Times wires Friday, May 13, 2011 NEW YORK — Clay Buchholz won his third straight start, Adrian Gonzalez and Kevin Youkilis homered, and the Red Sox beat the Yankees 5-4 Friday night as the struggling...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Jeremy Hellickson fires four-hitter to beat Baltimore Orioles...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 13, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Two significant accomplishments took place in the general vicinity of the Tropicana Field mound Friday night.First, rookie...
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