Lightning team dentists count teeth not goals
By Lane DeGregory, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 20, 2011 TAMPA — Before Thursday's game, while the hockey fans were filing into the arena and the players were lacing their skates, Dr. Tony Castro...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Tarpon tricks
By Jay Mastry, Times Correspondent Friday, May 20, 2011 What's hot: Tarpon fishing during full moon tides this week provided plenty of action at a couple of the most popular spots. As they typically...
View ArticleThunder confident in using any mix
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 DALLAS — With Game 2 of the Western Conference final on the line, Thunder coach Scott Brooks either had to stick with a lineup of four reserves who were playing well...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 20, 2011 Hungry for moreFor six months, Lightning television announcers Rick Peckham and Bobby "The Chief" Taylor call practically every game. But...
View ArticleRangers enforcer died of toxic mix
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS — The death of Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard was an accident, caused by a toxic mix of alcohol and the morphine-like painkiller oxycodone, the Hennepin...
View ArticleSharks get first win in West final
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Patrick Marleau scored twice in the first period and Antti Niemi made the early lead stand up with 27 saves to get the Sharks back into the Western...
View ArticleAuto racing fun stuff
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 Quote of the week"I'm still confused on whether I am on probation or not on probation. So, I can't answer that; I don't really know."Kevin Harvick, right, when asked...
View ArticleN. Ireland's McIlroy, McDowell facing off
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 CASARES, Spain — Seven months after helping Europe reclaim the Ryder Cup, Northern Irish duo Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell will meet in the final 16 at the World...
View ArticleFC Tampa Bay vs. Montreal Impact preview capsule
By Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 20, 2011 TonightFC Tampa Bay vs. Montreal ImpactRecords: Tampa Bay 1-2-3; Montreal 1-3-1When/where: 7; Al Lang Field, St. PetersburgHow to follow: Live...
View ArticleGame 4 of East final could be real "must-win" for Tampa Bay Lightning
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 20, 2011 TAMPA — When discussing Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final with the Bruins, Lightning players had several accurate, if not unique,...
View ArticleGame 4 of East final could be real "must-win" for Tampa Bay Lightning
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, May 20, 2011 TAMPA — When discussing Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final with the Bruins, Lightning players had several accurate, if not unique,...
View ArticleIndians lose second star in one week
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 CLEVELAND — The Indians put DH Travis Hafner on the DL with a strained side muscle Friday. This week, CF Grady Sizemore went on the DL with a bruised right...
View ArticleHow much of an Animal?
Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader Friday, May 20, 2011 BALTIMORE — Barry Irwin has had 14 days to digest and analyze what took place at Churchill Downs on May 7, but that doesn't mean the founder of Team...
View ArticlePhillies 3, Rangers 2
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 Phillies 3, Rangers 2PHILADELPHIA — Ben Francisco and Raul Ibanez homered to help Roy Halladay end a two-game skid. David Murphy was caught stealing at second to end...
View ArticleDale Earnhardt Jr. needs All-Star spot, either by racing in or fan vote
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't really want to watch the All-Star race on television at home while drinking a beer.But in saying last week that he'd be okay...
View ArticleTrainer hopes things align for Astrology
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 BALTIMORE — Four years ago trainer Steve Asmussen won the Preakness Stakes with Curlin, a lightly raced colt who developed into a two-time horse of the year. Two years...
View ArticleMets 2, Yankees 1
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 Mets 2, Yankees 1NEW YORK — R.A. Dickey confounded the Yankees with his knuckleball and was helped by Daniel Murphy's tiebreaking homer. Justin Turner tied it for the...
View ArticlePirates 10, Tigers 1
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 Pirates 10, Tigers 1PITTSBURGH — Neil Walker homered and drove in a career-high five in the Pirates' third consecutive win (matching their longest win streak of the...
View ArticleAstros 5, Blue Jays 2
Times wires Friday, May 20, 2011 Astros 5, Blue Jays 2TORONTO — Chris Johnson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth for the Astros, who ended a five-game skid. Toronto lefty Jo-Jo Reyes looked...
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