Men's college basketball preview capsule: Florida State Seminoles vs. Miami...
Times staff Friday, February 25, 2011 Florida State vs. MiamiWhen/where: 2; Tucker Center, TallahasseeTV/radio: Ch. 44; 1040-AMRecords: FSU 19-8, 9-4 ACC; Miami 17-11, 5-8Notable: Without star F Chris...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays seek subtle clues during spring training
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — With nearly half their roster turned over and up to a half-dozen spots, plus shares of playing time at a handful of...
View ArticleMen's college basketball preview capsule: USF Bulls at DePaul
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 USF at DePaulWhen/where: 2; Allstate Arena, ChicagoTV/radio: Ch. 28; 1250-AMRecords: USF 8-20, 2-13 Big East; DePaul 7-20, 1-14Notable: USF...
View ArticleWomen's college basketball preview capsule: USF Bulls at Villanova
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 USF women at VillanovaWhen/where: Noon; The Pavilion, PhiladelphiaTV/radio: BHSN; 1010-AMRecords: USF 10-18, 1-13 Big East; Villanova 10-17,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning beats New Jersey Devils 2-1
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 TAMPA — Keep this tidbit in your back pocket when you want to impress friends at a party:With its 2-1 victory over the Devils on...
View ArticleFormer Florida State Seminoles coach Bobby Bowden still talking a good game
By Kerry Klecic, Times Correspondent Friday, February 25, 2011 TAMPA — The long nights, bright lights and Saturdays spent walking the sidelines are gone for Bobby Bowden.But he doesn't see that as a...
View ArticleEarly arriving Rollins focuses on regaining his form
Times wires Friday, February 25, 2011 CLEARWATER — On a half-field in front of the entrance to the Phillies' practice complex, there was SS Jimmy Rollins fielding grounders with a group of...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 Rays vs. PiratesWhen/where: 1:05 today; Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Road, Port CharlotteRadio: 620-AMTickets: Reserved seats...
View ArticleUSF drops baseball park opener
Times staff, wires Friday, February 25, 2011 TAMPA — Playing the first game in its new baseball stadium, USF had the perfect weather, a record crowd, a first-inning home run to set the tone and seven...
View ArticleSoftball: River Ridge jumps on Zephyrhills early
Steve Lee, Times Correspondent Friday, February 25, 2011 ZEPHYRHILLS — Zephyrhills defeated River Ridge last spring in the Class 4A, District 8 championship game. Judging by Friday night's outcome,...
View ArticleWatson impresses in match-play run
Times wires Friday, February 25, 2011 MARANA, Ariz. — Youth gave way to power in the Match Play Championship on Friday with J.B. Holmes and Bubba Watson blasting away in the high desert to advance to...
View ArticleAnnual fundraiser for programs aiding Tampa Bay Downs backside workers is...
By Don Jensen, Times Correspondent Friday, February 25, 2011 OLDSMAR — They awaken before the rooster crows to care for the horses they love. They work on the Tampa Bay Downs backside, where grooming,...
View ArticleDallas owner owns up to seat issue
Times wires Friday, February 25, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is sharing responsibility with the NFL for the Super Bowl seating fiasco at Cowboys Stadium.Just hours before the Packers...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Friday, February 25, 2011 . RunningGasparilla race start timesToday15K: 7:05 a.m.; 5K: 9:30 a.m.SundayHalf-marathon: 6 a.m.; 8K: 9 a.m.Course: All races start and finish on Bayshore...
View ArticleReport: Selig nixes Fox loan to Dodgers
Times wires Friday, February 25, 2011 Commissioner Bud Selig rejected a proposal under which the Fox TV network would have loaned about $200 million to Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, the Los Angeles...
View ArticleSoftball: Freshman pitcher doesn't blink in narrow Jefferson win
Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 25, 2011 TAMPA — When the ballpark sound system briefly malfunctioned Friday evening at Jefferson High, players and spectators improvised with a...
View ArticleBaseball: Brandon shrugs off tough loss with solid outing
Patti McDonald, Times Correspondent Friday, February 25, 2011 TAMPA — After a tough loss to Riverview earlier in the week, Brandon was eager to get back to form against Alonso. The Eagles did just...
View ArticleBaseball: Seminole 5, Tarpon Springs 0
Chris Girandola, Times Correspondent Saturday, February 26, 2011 TARPON SPRINGS — Coming off a region final appearance last season, Joey Krehbiel demonstrated Friday why he is heading to USF on a...
View ArticleGrapefruit League schedules
Times staff Saturday, February 26, 2011 Atlanta BravesWhere: Champion Stadium (ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex), 700 S Victory Way, Lake Buena VistaTickets: $10-$45; (800) 745-3000All games 1:05...
View ArticleBaseball: East Lake hands Dunedin first loss
Basil Spyridakos, Times Correspondent Saturday, February 26, 2011 DUNEDIN — Dunedin and Seminole may be considered the district's top teams, but don't tell East Lake coach Dan Genna. "We were under...
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