Canucks rally to take opener of West final
Times wires Sunday, May 15, 2011 VANCOUVER — Kevin Bieksa tied it 7:02 into the third and Henrik Sedin scored on a power play 1:19 later as the Canucks came back to defeat the Sharks 3-2 Sunday in...
View ArticleBulls stifle James, Heat
Times wires Sunday, May 15, 2011 CHICAGO — Frustrated by a rough start, Derrick Rose apologized to his teammates at halftime. As makeups go, they'll take it.Rose scored 28, Luol Deng contained LeBron...
View ArticleRed Sox 7, Yankees 5
Times wires Monday, May 16, 2011 NEW YORK — Kevin Youkilis hit a tying three-run homer, David Ortiz had a go-ahead drive and the Red Sox completed a sweep of the reeling Yankees with a 7-5 victory...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers decline HBO's 'Hard Knocks' offer
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 16, 2011 If you want to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' training camp this fall, you'll have sweat it out in person.The team will not be appearing...
View ArticleSore elbow will keep New York Yankees' Rafael Soriano from facing Tampa Bay Rays
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 16, 2011 The Tampa Bay Rays won't get to face former closer Rafael Soriano during the two-game series with his new team, the New York Yankees, that...
View ArticleFormer Florida Gators RB Mike Blakely visiting USF Bulls, Skip Holtz today
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 16, 2011 Running back Mike Blakely, the former Bradenton Manatee standout who is transferring from Florida after one semester with the Gators, is...
View ArticlePatrice Bergeron practices with Boston Bruins, might play against Tampa Bay...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 16, 2011 BOSTON — Bruins goalie Tim Thomas quipped he didn't even realize C Patrice Bergeron (mild concussion) returned to practice Monday until he was on...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 16, 2011 Lightning at Bruins: 8 p.m. on Versus. If the Lightning wins, it will be only the second time in team history that it held a 2-0 lead in a...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher and ex-coach John Tortorella used...
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Monday, May 16, 2011 BOSTON — There are times when he reminds you of someone else. In those moments, he is no longer Guy Boucher the professor, or Guy Boucher...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Redfish roundup
By Doug Hemmer, Times Correspondent Monday, May 16, 2011 What's hot: Redfish schools are large in the lower parts of Tampa Bay. Wind direction and water height play a big role in finding a school. A...
View ArticleBoston Bruins' Brad Marchand calls out Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedman
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 16, 2011 Fighting words?Lightning D Victor Hedman "had it coming," Bruins C Brad Marchand said of Milan Lucic's punch to Hedman's face late in the...
View ArticleNBA West final preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
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View ArticleJeter calls support for Posada 'non-issue'
Times staff, wires Monday, May 16, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The way Yankees captain Derek Jeter stood up for teammate Jorge Posada apparently didn't sit well with managing partner Hal Steinbrenner.After...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Monday, May 16, 2011 GOLFWOODS: I PLAN TO PLAY U.S. OPENPONTE VEDRA BEACH — Tiger Woods says he didn't do any more damage to his left leg at the Players Championship and expects to play...
View ArticleNHL playoff glance
Times wires Monday, May 16, 2011 West finalCanucks 1, Sharks 0Game 1: Canucks 3, Sharks 2Wednesday: at Vancouver, 9, VersusFriday: at San Jose, 9, VersusSunday: at San Jose, 3, Ch. 8May 24: at...
View ArticleUSF Bulls dismiss starting point guard Anthony Crater
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 16, 2011 TAMPA — Point guard Anthony Crater, whose two seasons at USF were marked by off-court problems and injuries, was dismissed from the Bulls on...
View ArticleBraves 3, Astros 2
Times wires Monday, May 16, 2011 Braves 3, Astros 2ATLANTA — Former Ray Eric Hinske had three hits, including a tiebreaking single in the seventh, and the Braves won behind a makeshift lineup. Manager...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Dwayne Roloson ignoring his place in history
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 16, 2011 BOSTON — One would think if an NHL player was being mentioned with one of the all-time greats, he would at least take some notice.But...
View ArticleCardinals 3, Phillies 1
Times wires Monday, May 16, 2011 ST. LOUIS — Jake Westbrook allowed a run in seven innings and the Cardinals snapped a three-game losing streak in manager Tony La Russa's first game back from illness,...
View ArticleBlue Jays 4, Tigers 2
Times wires Monday, May 16, 2011 Blue Jays 4, Tigers 2DETROIT — Kyle Drabek pitched seven strong innings as the Blue Jays snapped the Tigers' seven-game winning streak. Toronto scored three off former...
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