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North Suncoast: Transfers fuel Hernando's run to Class 4A state baseball...

By Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 BROOKSVILLE — Brett Maggard wasn't sure how he would be received by his new teammates on the Hernando baseball team.Maggard, a left-handed...

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Spring football: Canterbury, Southwest Florida Christian 7

By Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Saturday, May 21, 2011 At CanterburyScoreCanterbury 42 , Southwest Florida Christian 7Spring game-breakers: Southwest Florida Christian, heading into its third...

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Rays Tales: Designing man James Shields

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 James Shields is creative. Rays coaches and catchers rave about all the different ways he throws his pitches, and hitters grumble about the...

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When needed, unlikely hero Mike Smith comes through for Tampa Bay Lightning

By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Saturday, May 21, 2011 TAMPA The impossible comeback was over now, and for a moment — a brief, delicious moment — the improbable hero stood by himself in the...

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Blue Jays 7, Astros 5

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 Blue Jays 7, Astros 5TORONTO — Jose Bautista hit two homers to increase his major-league-best total to 18, and Yunel Escobar added a tiebreaking shot for the Blue...

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Cardinals 3, Royals 0

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 Cardinals 3, Royals 0KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jake Westbrook started a critical 1-2-3 double play to end a fourth-inning threat as the Cardinals won for the fifth time in...

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Tampa Bay Bucs linebacker Barrett Ruud believes he'll do fine in free agency

By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 TAMPA — Bucs free agent MLB Barrett Ruud has come to terms with his reality: He can do nothing about matters controlled by forces beyond...

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White Sox 9, Dodgers 2

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 White Sox 9, Dodgers 2CHICAGO — Mark Buehrle earned his record 24th interleague victory, and Paul Konerko had three RBIs for the White Sox. Buehrle won his third in...

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Indians 2, Reds 1

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 Indians 2, Reds 1CLEVELAND — Travis Buck hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh to lift the Indians. Buck connected with two outs against Homer Bailey, who took...

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Orioles 8, Nationals 3

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 Orioles 8, Nationals 3BALTIMORE — Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven solid innings to win for the first time since opening day, and Nolan Reimold's two-run homer keyed a...

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Tampa Bay Lightning beats Boston Bruins 5-3 in Game 4 of East final, series...

By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning coach Guy Boucher wanted no credit for what the Lightning did Saturday. "The players," he said, "did everything." But...

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Boston Bruins try to regroup after losing to Tampa Bay Lightning

By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 TAMPA — While the Lightning celebrated, the Bruins searched for answers. While the Lightning breathed a sigh of relief, the Bruins just, well,...

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Teddy Purcell's two goals in one shift start Tampa Bay Lightning comeback in...

By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning right wing Teddy Purcell said it was a shift he'll never forget. Purcell, who is coming of age in his first playoffs, sparked...

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Orderly for men, less so for women

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 PARIS — The expected can be comfortable, just as chaos can be exciting. A good measure of both will be found at the French Open beginning today — keen anticipation...

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Tampa Bay Rays continue to struggle offensively, lose 5-3 to Florida Marlins

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 MIAMI — That 1-8 start might not be such a distant memory for the Rays after all. After another dismal offensive showing in Saturday's 5-3...

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Steve Downie 'day to day' with head injury

By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 TAMPA — The referee believed Steve Downie embellished his fall after a hit into the boards by Bruins RW Nathan Horton late in the second period,...

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Bitter Thrashers fans lash out at owners

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 ATLANTA — About 200 Thrashers fans gathered Saturday to tailgate outside Philips Arena for perhaps the final time.With the Thrashers reportedly close to being sold...

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Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins news and notes

By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, May 21, 2011 Bruin killerIf the Bruins never see Simon Gagne, right, again in the postseason, it will be too soon. Gagne had the winning goal and...

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Mavs avoid another collapse to gain edge

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 OKLAHOMA CITY — Dirk Nowitzki had 18 points during an off night for both of the game's superstars, and the Mavericks built a huge lead early before hanging on for a...

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Carl Edwards wins NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race

Times wires Saturday, May 21, 2011 CONCORD, N.C. — Carl Edwards won the $1 million and then he wrecked.Edwards led all 10 laps of the final segment in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star race...

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