Captains corner: Water warms, mackerel time draws near
By Larry Blue, Times Correspondent Thursday, February 24, 2011 Coming soon: When my orange tree blossoms and the flocks of robins, blue jays and cardinals appear in my yard, I know king mackerel will...
View ArticleCarolina Panthers eyeball Auburn quarterback Cam Newton in the draft
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — First-year coach Ron Rivera isn't sure which player the Panthers will take with the No. 1 overall pick.But he is certain...
View ArticleMarathon legend Bill Rodgers recalls past Gasparilla Distance Classics
By Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 TAMPA — Longtime marathon legend Bill Rodgers has competed in more than 1,000 road races during his illustrious career, logging nearly...
View ArticleOutdoors news and notes
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 FishingWily Sheepshead target species for Tampa eventSaltwater Angler magazine will host its fifth annual Filthy Pelican Sheepshead...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Thursday, February 24, 2011 Hall of Game: 7 p.m. on Cartoon Network. Hosted by skateboard legend Tony Hawk, the Cartoon Network hands out its awards for the top sports stars and...
View ArticleHe said it
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 He said it"This guy is a gas bag. And he erupts every so often. He's not his father. He's one of those sons who inherited everything and...
View ArticleShooting from the lip
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 Most and least supportive fansThe Cavaliers lost superstar LeBron James. They own the worst record in the NBA at 10-47. They recently lost...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning puts future on hold for promising present
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, February 24, 2011 TAMPAAs plans go, this one seemed simple and sensible. Build not for today, but for a thousand tomorrows.The Lightning had already...
View ArticleChandler Parsons, Florida Gators beat Georgia Bulldogs 71-62
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 GAINESVILLE — Chandler Parsons did everything possible to return to Florida's lineup Thursday night, including intensive rehab that...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011 Stark comparison of the dayESPN's Jayson Stark came away from Rays camp this week with an entertaining column and an interesting looks...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' leftfielder Johnny Damon understands close scrutiny of Carl...
By Marc Topkin and Joe Smith, Times Staff Writers Thursday, February 24, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — Rays LF Johnny Damon can understand why a player such as former Rays and new Red Sox LF Carl Crawford...
View ArticleYanks ace is lighter,feels better
Times wires Thursday, February 24, 2011 TAMPA — Yankees LHP CC Sabathia said he feels stronger after losing 25 pounds during the offseason. The ace reported to spring training at 290."My stamina,...
View ArticleMickelson falls to Fowler
Times wires Thursday, February 24, 2011 MARANA, Ariz. — Hotter than his matching pink hat, shirt and shoes, Rickie Fowler led a dynamic charge of the next generation Thursday in the Match Play...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Thursday, February 24, 2011 figure skatingdenney-barrett team ends 3-year runCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett, the 2010 U.S. champions, announced the end of their...
View ArticleGame preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 24, 2011
View ArticleCardinals make it official: Ace out
Times wires Thursday, February 24, 2011 JUPITER — Cardinals pitching ace Adam Wainwright will have ligament replacement surgery (a.k.a. Tommy John surgery) on his right elbow and miss the season, the...
View ArticleUSF Softball Stadium opens with 8-0 Bulls win
Times staff, wires Thursday, February 24, 2011 TAMPA — Ken Eriksen had waited 15 years for a new ballpark, and USF's softball coach got a grand opening to be proud of Thursday night as the Bulls...
View ArticleUp next auto races on major circuits
Times wires Thursday, February 24, 2011 Up next | Races on major circuitsSprint CupWhat: Subway 500When/where: Today, practice (Speed, 2:30-4 p.m., 6 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (Speed, 3:30 p.m.);...
View ArticleMarquette stops UConn in OT
Times wires Thursday, February 24, 2011 HARTFORD, Conn. — Darius Johnson-Odom scored nine of his 17 points in overtime Thursday night to lead Marquette to a 74-67 victory over No. 14 Connecticut,...
View ArticleBaseball: Pitching a bright spot for Hernando
Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Thursday, February 24, 2011 BROOKSVILLE — Pitching depth looks like a plus for Hernando after the Leopards received their second consecutive two-hit shutout...
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