Slumping Tampa Bay Rays lose 6-3 to Detroit Tigers
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 DETROIT — The Rays came close Monday, rallying to get the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning of their 6-3 loss to the Tigers.Maybe as...
View ArticleBrewers 11, Nationals 3
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 Brewers 11, Nationals 3MILWAUKEE — Corey Hart hit his first three home runs this season and drove in seven to tie both club records for the Brewers. Hitless in his...
View ArticleIndians 3, Red Sox 2
Times wires Monday, May 23, 2011 Indians 3, Red Sox 2CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera's two-out RBI double in the eighth inning rallied the Indians over the Red Sox, who also lost second baseman Dustin...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 Three starsTim Thomas: The Bruins goalie backed up his series guarantee with a huge game, making 33 saves.Zdeno Chara: The Bruins...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Starting pitching staying young; Matt Joyce's dad maybe a bit...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 Rays at TigersWhen/where: 7:05 tonight; Comerica Park, DetroitTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Starting pitchersRAYS: RH Wade Davis...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher makes bold call in starting Mike Smith
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Monday, May 23, 2011 BOSTONThe decision was only made the day before.It was the explanation that had been evolving for months and months.When he stripped away...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning has back to wall after Boston Bruins' 3-1 Game 5 win
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 23, 2011 BOSTON — In the end, the decision by Lightning coach Guy Boucher to sit goaltender Dwayne Roloson and give Mike Smith his first career...
View ArticleAstros 4, Dodgers 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Astros 4, Dodgers 3HOUSTON — Hunter Pence's two-out RBI single in the ninth lifted the Astros. Houston trailed 3-1 entering the ninth before Michael Bourn tied it...
View ArticleMariners 8, Twins 7, 10 innings
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Mariners 8, Twins 710 inningsMINNEAPOLIS — Luis Rodriguez hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th, and the Mariners rallied to win their sixth straight game and overcome Jim...
View ArticleTeen wins 26th annual race
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Local triathlete John-Gerard Farese bested a field of more than 600 competitors to claim first place at Sunday's 26th annual Madeira Beach Triathlon.Covering a course that...
View ArticleAngels 4, Athletics 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Angels 4, Athletics 1ANAHEIM, Calif. — Torii Hunter threw out the potential go-ahead run at the plate in the seventh and doubled home the tiebreaking run in the...
View ArticleCardinals 3, Padres 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Cardinals 3, Padres 1SAN DIEGO — Albert Pujols hit his first homer in 106 at-bats to end the longest drought of his career and the Cardinals scored two runs off Heath...
View ArticleBig East Conference football coaches discuss officiating changes for 2011
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 The Big East is in a unique position as a conference when it comes to officiating because the conference's Coordinator of Football Officials,...
View ArticleFormer Tampa Bay Ray Dan Johnson clears waivers, heads to Triple-A Durham
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Former Tampa Bay Rays 1B Dan Johnson, who was designated for assignment on Friday, cleared waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A...
View ArticleUSF makes major APR gains in football, men's basketball
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 USF's athletic department continues to make major gains in the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate scores, which measure teams' success in maintaining...
View ArticleIs Tampa Bay Lightning's Steve Downie still paying the price for a 2009...
John Romano, Times Columnist Tuesday, May 24, 2011 TAMPA — The sin, if indeed it was one, was committed more than two years ago. A brief flash of a hockey stick striking the shin of a minor league...
View ArticleSean Bergenheim appears doubtful for Tampa Bay Lightning playoff game
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 TAMPA — It appears possible the Lightning will have to stave off elimination tonight in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final without the...
View ArticleSean Bergenheim questionable for Tampa Bay Lightning Game 6 vs. Boston Bruins...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 TAMPA — It appears possible the Lightning will have to stave off elimination tonight in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final without the...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Rising temperatures alter strategy
By Dave Zalewski, Times Correspondent Tuesday, May 24, 2011 What's hot: With water temperatures climbing daily we had almost given up on kingfish, resigning ourselves to catching them intermittently...
View ArticleDwayne Roloson will start in net for Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 against...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Dwayne Roloson, who is 6-0 in elimination games in his career, will get the start in net for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the...
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