Orton gets Broncos nod over Tebow
Times wires Thursday, February 24, 2011 New coach John Fox said Thursday that Kyle Orton is his starting quarterback, not the popular but unpolished former Gator Tim Tebow.That could change in camp,...
View ArticleBaseball: Wiregrass Ranch steps up its game
Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Thursday, February 24, 2011 LAND O'LAKES — Wiregrass Ranch has been making steady improvements the past several seasons. The Bulls almost forcefully had to, what...
View ArticleCeltics unload interior depth
Thursday, February 24, 2011 Boston traded starting center Kendrick Perkins, and Hasheem Thabeet, Nenad Krstic, Joel Przybilla and Nazr Mohammed were some other men in the middle who were dealt...
View ArticleRonde Barber's 1-year deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers worth $4 million
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — After the regular-season finale at New Orleans, Bucs CB Ronde Barber discussed the factors involved in his decision to...
View ArticleSports on TV/Radio
Times staff Friday, February 25, 2011 TODAY Autos Trucks: Lucas Oil 150 qualifying, 5 p.m., Speed Trucks: Lucas Oil 150, 8 p.m., Speed Bowling PBA: U.S. Open, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Boxing Featherweight:...
View ArticleFour of USF Bulls' seven Big East football games are on weeknights
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 TAMPA — USF will play four of its seven Big East football games this season on weeknights, including two home games to finish the season,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith clears re-entry waivers
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Mike Smith cleared re-entry waivers. He drove back to Tampa from Norfolk and will dress as a backup...
View ArticleOffensive coordinator Charlie Weis tops Florida Gators' pricey coaching staff
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 GAINESVILLE — New Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis' contract is for three years with a base salary starting at $765,000...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon thrilled with catcher John Jaso's first at-bat
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — C John Jaso might stay at the top of the Rays' batting order because of his ability to get things going. And manager Joe...
View ArticleGM Mark Dominik: "character does matter" to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 2011 NFL executive of the year: Scott Pioli, GM, Kansas City. Narrowly over the Bucs' Mark Dominik, whose team played 13 rookies in winning...
View ArticleKey storylines facing Grapefruit League baseball teams
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 Grapefruit League StorylinesA look at some of the key storylines facing the major league teams that hold spring training in Florida.The St....
View ArticleSpring training capsules for teams that train in Tampa Bay area
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 All games 1:05 unless notedFebruaryToday: at YankeesSunday: YankeesMonday: at Blue JaysMarch1: Tigers (ss)2: Orioles3: at Red Sox4: at...
View ArticleFor the first time in four years, the Florida Gators men's basketball team...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 Florida coach Billy Donovan calls it "uncharted territory," the path his men's basketball team has taken to the top of the SEC...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Friday, February 25, 2011 Urban Invitational: 4 p.m. on MLB Network. A chance to see Bethune-Cookman in baseball as the Wildcats take on UC Irvine.College GameDay: 8 p.m. on ESPN. The crew...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Good fishing follows weather
By Bill Hardman, Times Correspondent Friday, February 25, 2011 What's hot: The water conditions in Tampa Bay have meant good spearfishing over the past couple of weeks. Good water visibility has...
View ArticleTony Stewart must try to forget Daytona 500
Times wires Friday, February 25, 2011 AVONDALE, Ariz. — Sitting second in what would be the final restart at the Daytona 500, Tony Stewart was in prime position to end his long and seemingly...
View ArticleAuto racing news and notes
Times wires Friday, February 25, 2011 After win, Bayne still seeking dealsAVONDALE, Ariz. — Trevor Bayne won the Daytona 500 in one of NASCAR's biggest upsets, but that hasn't sent sponsors knocking...
View ArticleFinding trade for forward difficult for Tampa Bay Lightning
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he would like to add a forward before Monday's trade deadline.With W Ryan Malone out until...
View ArticleMen's college basketball preview capsule: No. 13 Florida Gators at No. 22...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 No. 13 Florida at No. 22 KentuckyWhen/where: 4 today; Rupp Arena, Lexington, Ky.Notable: The Gators won 70-68 at home Feb. 5 as...
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