Captain's Corner: Tarpon a good target throughout the Tampa Bay area
By Tyson Wallerstein, Times Correspondent Tuesday, May 17, 2011 What's hot: Tarpon fishing is hot throughout the region. Plenty are migrating along beaches and staging in passes as they await the...
View ArticleRockies 5, Giants 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 DENVER — The Rockies turned to their Big Os — Ubaldo, CarGo and Tulo — to send a message to the Giants that they're not going to fade away.Carlos Gonzalez's two-run...
View ArticleBoston Bruins not fazed by Tampa Bay Lightning's shot-blocking prowess in...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 BOSTON — Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson has been tough enough to beat this postseason.But the Bruins are finding out, like the Penguins and...
View ArticleBoston Bruins rookie Tyler Seguin comes on strong against Tampa Bay Lightning...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 BOSTON — When it was brought to Steven Stamkos' attention that some had compared Bruins prized rookie Tyler Seguin to him, the Lightning star...
View ArticleYankees put ex-Rays closer Soriano on DL
Times staff, wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The Yankees placed RH reliever Rafael Soriano on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday after he complained of lingering tightness in his right...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 TennisHurt Roddick could miss French OpenNICE, France — American Andy Roddick withdrew from the Open de Nice on Tuesday and is in doubt for the French Open because of...
View ArticleElliot Johnson to play more, Reid Brignac less at shortstop for Tampa Bay Rays
By Marc Topkin and Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, May 17, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The specifics of the time sharing remain to be worked out, but Elliot Johnson is going to be playing more at...
View ArticleSharks look to put fight in their 3rd
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 VANCOUVER — Sharks captain Joe Thornton tried to get the Western Conference final off to a raucous start when he asked gritty Canucks forward Ryan Kesler to drop the...
View ArticleCancer claims Twins great
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS — Harmon Killebrew earned every bit of his frightening nickname, hitting tape-measure home runs that awed even fellow Hall of Famers.Yet there was a...
View ArticleRed-hot Nowitzki powers Mavs to 1-0 lead
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki showed no rust from a long layoff, making 10 of his first 11 shots and an NBA playoff-record 24 straight free throws on the way to 48 points,...
View ArticleBig state presence in Hall of Fame class
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 The latest class of college football Hall of Famers is loaded with players from the state and bay area.The 14 players and two coaches inducted include Deion Sanders...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes: Good-cause yoga for Longoria; big-boy pants...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Rays at Blue JaysWhen/where: 7:07 tonight; Rogers Centre, TorontoTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable starters:RAYS: RH...
View ArticleReds 7, Cubs 5
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 CINCINNATI — Reliever Kerry Wood's throwing error let two runs score and Chris Heisey followed with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth that sent the Reds over...
View ArticleWhite Sox 4, Rangers 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 White Sox 4, Rangers 3CHICAGO — Gordon Beckham scored on Cody Eppley's wild pitch in the eighth inning, lifting the White Sox to a sorely needed victory. Chicago was...
View ArticlePrognosis discouraging for Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 BOSTON — Lightning coach Guy Boucher's update Tuesday on D Pavel Kubina was not promising, an assessment that raised questions whether the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Net presenceLightning C Nate Thompson doesn't like the goal nets at Boston's TD Garden. The netting is too loose. Pucks that hit the net...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays lose at home again, 6-2 to slumping New York Yankees
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — James Shields missed on a few pitches Tuesday, specifically the two Alex Rodriguez deposited over the outfield fence. But it...
View ArticleCardinals 2, Phillies 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Cardinals 2, Phillies 1ST. LOUIS — Lance Berkman lined a bases-loaded single over a drawn-in outfield with one out in the ninth, lifting the Cardinals. Jaime Garcia...
View ArticleNew York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez encouraged by two homers off Tampa Bay Rays
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 17, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The Yankees' six-game losing streak, like Alex Rodriguez's two towering home runs Tuesday night, is gone, goodbye.A-Rod...
View ArticleAfter this, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Dwayne Roloson must be resilient...
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Tuesday, May 17, 2011 BOSTON — The streak is over, and once again, the cynics will speak of his age.A game has been lost, and once more, the critics will...
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