Tampa Bay Rays' Elliot Johnson likely headed to disabled list
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Tampa Bay Rays infielder Elliot Johnson is likely headed to the DL due to his left knee sprain, manager Joe Maddon said.Reid Brignac, who has...
View ArticleNo doubt, Tampa Bay Lightning must go with Dwayne Roloson in goal
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Tuesday, May 24, 2011 It is Roloson. Of course it is Roloson.It is Roloson because he is rested, and because he is ready, and because he is resilient.It is...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins news and notes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Showing supportIt wasn't quite as dramatic as forming a human lightning bolt — which Tampa Bay fans constructed Sunday in a parking lot...
View ArticleRockies 12, D'backs 4, Game 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Rockies 12, D'backs 4game 1DENVER — Carlos Gonzalez homered twice as the Rockies rallied, but Colorado lost left-hander Jorge De La Rosa for the season to a torn...
View ArticleFive-time champion Nadal goes to limit to beat Tampa's Isner
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 PARIS — It's newsworthy when anyone wins a set against Rafael Nadal at any stage of the French Open — let alone two sets in the first round.So a buzz built Tuesday at...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Stanley Cup classic: 5 p.m. on ESPN Classic. A replay of Game 6 of the 1991 final between the Penguins and North Stars as the Pens win their...
View ArticleDodgers sued over parking lot beating
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 LOS ANGELES — The family of a Giants fan who was brutally beaten at Dodger Stadium in March sued the team and its troubled owner Frank McCourt on Tuesday, claiming...
View ArticleTeams to pay for players' illegal hits
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL will punish teams next season if their players commit multiple flagrant hits that result in fines.The punishment will be financial, although...
View ArticleUSF football not playing Florida in 2015
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 PONTE VEDRA BEACH — USF football's second shot at playing Florida has been pushed back for a third time, as the two schools won't meet in...
View ArticleYankees 5, Blue Jays 4
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4NEW YORK — Curtis Granderson had a tying RBI single in the ninth then stole second before Mark Teixeira singled him home to give CC Sabathia and...
View ArticleBraves 2, Pirates 0
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Braves 2, Pirates 0PITTSBURGH — Jair Jurrjens pitched six-hit ball into the eighth to lead the Braves. Alex Gonzalez had three hits and a run for Atlanta, which ended...
View ArticleFacing elimination again, Tampa Bay Lightning needs its Big 3 to step up in...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 TAMPA — That the Lightning has gotten so much offensive production out of its so-called role players has been a nice little story this...
View ArticleReds 6, Phillies 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Reds 6, Phillies 3PHILADELPHIA — Jay Bruce hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the ninth, and the Reds snapped a six-game skid. Cincinnati had lost eight straight...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays SS Elliot Johnson heads to disabled list with knee sprain;...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 DETROIT — INF Elliot Johnson is headed to the disabled list due to a left knee sprain.As a result, SS Reid Brignac was headed back from...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 AUTOSKYLE BUSCH CITED FOR GOING 128 MPHSTATESVILLE, N.C. — NASCAR driver Kyle Busch was clocked by a North Carolina sheriff's deputy going 128 mph in a 45-mph zone...
View ArticleRed Sox 4, Indians 2
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Red Sox 4, Indians 2CLEVELAND — Josh Beckett picked up his first regular-season win in Cleveland to lead the Red Sox over the Indians, who couldn't quite muster...
View ArticleOrioles 5, Royals 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Orioles 5, Royals 3BALTIMORE — Adam Jones capped a ninth-inning uprising with a two-run walkoff homer against closer Joakim Soria, lifting the Orioles. Jones hit an...
View ArticleFlorida women's tennis rallies against Stanford, wins national title
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 STANFORD, Calif. — Lauren Embree survived a third-set tiebreaker to beat Stanford's Mallory Burdette 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) and help Florida rally to clinch the national...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Manager Joe Maddon pro-Lightning, anti-Boston; Matt Joyce...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Rays at TigersWhen/where: 1:05 today; Comerica Park, DetroitTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Starting pitchersRAYS: RH Andy...
View ArticleTwins 4, Mariners 2
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Twins 4, Mariners 2MINNEAPOLIS — Nick Blackburn came through with a desperately needed complete game and former Tampa Catholic standout Denard Span had three hits and...
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