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NBC Sports icon Dick Ebersol out

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 Dick Ebersol, who has run NBC Sports since 1989 and engineered the network's bids to acquire the rights to more Olympics than any other, resigned Thursday when he...

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Arena Football: Tampa Bay Storm at Spokane Shock preview

Times staff Thursday, May 19, 2011 TonightStorm (3-6) at Spokane (4-5)When/where: 11; Spokane (Wash.) ArenaRadio: 1250-AMSkinny: This is a rematch of last year's ArenaBowl XXIII, which the Shock won...

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Mets 1, Nationals 0

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 Mets 1, Nationals 0NEW YORK — The Mets' Dillon Gee threw hitless ball until pitcher Livan Hernandez grounded a clean single with two outs in the sixth, and Justin...

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Dr. Remote

By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 19, 2011 MLB Network Countdown: 1 p.m. on MLB Network. A look at the most controversial calls in baseball history.Friday Night Fights: 9 p.m. on ESPN2....

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Raves for healthy Haslem

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 MIAMI — The season began with forward Udonis Haslem inspiring the Heat with his words. He gave a passionate speech in the locker room nearly seven months ago,...

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Bench a boost for Thunder

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 DALLAS — Kevin Durant scored 24 and James Harden added 23, leading the Thunder to a 106-100 victory over the Mavericks on Thursday night, tying the Western...

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Baffert, Zito looking to bounce back

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 BALTIMORE — Bob Baffert and Nick Zito like their positions heading into the Preakness.Their horses, Midnight Interlude and Dialed In, respectively, each had excuses...

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Sooners linebacker dies; overdose cited

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 NORMAN, Okla. — Police were investigating if drugs had a role in Thursday's death of Oklahoma linebacker Austin Box, and a witness told authorities he believed his...

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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon re-emphasizes issues with catcher John...

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 19, 2011 TORONTO — A 2010 spring training summit with manager Joe Maddon, politely described as blunt and forceful, was considered the impetus for C...

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Kazmir may get his next shot with Angels

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 SEATTLE — Former Rays pitcher Scott Kazmir began his second month in exile Thursday, marking the occasion with his fifth start at the Angels' extended spring...

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Up next for Tampa Bay Rays: at Florida Marlins

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 19, 2011 . UP NEXTat MarlinsTonight-SundayWhat's new: The Marlins have been off to a surprising start, doing it with some relatively unheralded...

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Cubs 5, Marlins 1

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 Cubs 5, Marlins 1MIAMI — Casey Coleman had a career-high seven strikeouts in 5⅔ shutout innings and the Cubs completed a two-game series sweep. Coleman walked five...

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Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins rediscover defense

By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 19, 2011 TAMPA — If the first two games of the Eastern Conference final between the Lightning and Bruins was must-see TV, Game 3 was more like C-Span.It...

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Giambi swats three homers

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 PHILADELPHIA — Jason Giambi looked like the old Giambino, becoming the second-oldest player to hit three homers in a game and tie his career high with seven RBIs,...

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Commissioner Gary Bettman not surprised by Tampa Bay Lightning's quick...

By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 19, 2011 TAMPA — Though many are likely surprised with the Lightning's one-year turnaround from out of the playoffs to the Eastern Conference final,...

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For now, Thrashers remain in Atlanta

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 Commissioner Gary Bettman denied a sale that would move the Thrashers to Winnipeg has been completed. Thursday, Toronto's Mail and Globe reported an agreement was...

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Red Sox 4, Tigers 3

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 Red Sox 4, Tigers 3BOSTON — Former Ray Carl Crawford hit a bases-loaded, walkoff single in the ninth to lift the Red Sox to their season-high sixth straight win....

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Tampa Bay Rays news and notes: Evan Longoria video, Hooters Owl Den at Trop

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 19, 2011 If you give a hoot …The Rays are opening a new party area at the Trop, called the Hooters Owls Den suite, which has been remodeled to resemble...

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White Sox 8, Indians 2

Times wires Thursday, May 19, 2011 White Sox 8, Indians 2CHICAGO — Gavin Floyd pitched seven solid innings and Carlos Quentin hit his ninth homer as the White Sox rocked Fausto Carmona for the second...

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Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins news and notes

By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, May 19, 2011 UnderappreciatedFredrik Modin, 36, retired Thursday. The high point of his career was 1999-2006, when he had 116 goals and 229 point in...

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