Tampa Bay Rays waste good performance against Justin Verlander, lose 7-6 to...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 24, 2011 DETROIT — Sam Fuld could only stand at his locker and shake his head after Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers. What started out looking like a...
View ArticleDodgers 5, Astros 4
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Dodgers 5, Astros 4HOUSTON — Rookie Jerry Sands hit a grand slam in the third as the Dodgers snapped a three-game skid. Jamey Carroll drew a two-out walk off Astros...
View ArticleCubs 11, Mets 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Cubs 11, Mets 1CHICAGO — Ryan Dempster pitched seven effective innings, Starlin Castro had three hits and three RBIs and the Cubs pounded the Mets. Alfonso Soriano,...
View ArticleMayor: We'll survive Thrashers exit
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 ATLANTA — The Thrashers' sale and move to Winnipeg is still not official, but Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talked Tuesday as if losing the team is inevitable."I think any...
View ArticleHeat cruises in OT, claims 3-1 edge in East final
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 MIAMI — Dwyane Wade was ailing, so LeBron James and Chris Bosh more than picked up the slack.Then Wade found his groove at the perfect time, and the Heat moved one...
View ArticleD'backs 5, Rockies 2, Game 2
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 D'backs 5, Rockies 2Game 2DENVER — Joe Saunders snapped a personal six-game losing streak and Kelly Johnson homered and drove in two runs as the Diamondbacks earned a...
View ArticleBrewers 7, Nationals 6
Times wires Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Brewers 7, Nationals 6MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Lucroy hit a two-out, two-run single in the eighth and Brandon Boggs collided with catcher Wilson Ramos to score the...
View ArticleAthletics 6, Angels 1
Times wires Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Athletics 6, Angels 1ANAHEIM, Calif. — David DeJesus hit two homers and drove in four runs, Guillermo Moscoso pitched six scoreless innings to win his first...
View ArticleCardinals 3, Padres 2, 11 innings
Times wires Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Cardinals 3, Padres 211 inningsSAN DIEGO — Daniel Descalso singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 11th for the Cardinals. Descalso's sharp one-hopper off...
View ArticleMarlins 5, Giants 1
Times wires Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Marlins 5, Giants 1SAN FRANCISCO — Ricky Nolasco pitched scoreless ball into the ninth inning and the Marlins quieted the streaking Giants. Gaby Sanchez had a...
View ArticleUSF Bulls miss out on Florida Gators transfer Mike Blakely
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Just days after making an official campus visit to USF, former Florida Gators running back Mike Blakely has made a decision about where he'll...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers' Aqib Talib case goes before grand jury today
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 The next phase of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib's legal issue comes today, when evidence will be presented to a Dallas...
View ArticleFor Dan Wheldon, preparing for the Indianapolis 500 never gets old
By Jim Tomlin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 On Monday, St. Petersburg resident Dan Wheldon came back to his adopted hometown for a quick media tour, two days after he qualified sixth for...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers in a rain delay
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 The Tampa Bay Rays-Detroit Tigers game is in a rain delay, the Rays trailing 2-0 with Detroit batting in the third.The Tigers scored both...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers game postponed due to rain
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 After being delayed for more than two hours, the Tampa Bay Rays' game in Detroit on Wednesday was called off. It was rescheduled for June...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays happy with postponement of game against Detroit Tigers, not...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 DETROIT — Given the situation at the time, trailing 2-0 in the third inning and having sat idle for more than two hours as heavy rains fell,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Sean Bergenheim briefly skates on Wednesday, is a...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 The Tampa Bay Lightning could very well be without the top goal scorer in the playoffs in tonight's Game 6 of the Eastern Conference...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays claim Jay Buente, designate Rob Delaney for assignment
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 The Tampa Bay Rays claimed RHP Jay Buente off waivers from the Marlins and option him to Durham, designate RHP Rob Delaney for...
View ArticleThe importance of finding the right golf ball
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 For most of us, picking the golf balls we use is about as scientific as grabbing a few from the bargain bin or playing ones we find on the...
View ArticleSix months after ACL tear, Arrelious Benn goes hard during Tampa Bay...
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, May 25, 2011 TAMPA — Several prominent players have been in attendance at the team's unofficial lockout workouts this week, including ringleader...
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