Nadal dismayed with easy victory
Times wires Monday, May 30, 2011 PARIS — Decoding Rafael Nadal's self-evaluations can be a tricky proposition.Listen, for example, to the way top-seeded Nadal spoke about his game and his mind-set...
View ArticleWhite Sox 7, Red Sox 3
Times wires Monday, May 30, 2011 White Sox 7, Red Sox 3BOSTON — Alexei Ramirez and Carlos Quentin had two RBIs each during a four-run sixth as the White Sox roughed up Jon Lester, snapping his...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: FSU coach Jimbo Fisher a special guest; Lightning could be next
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 30, 2011 Rays vs. RangersWhen/where: 6:40 tonight; Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Starting pitchersRAYS: RH...
View ArticleFun Fest 15K victor distances himself
Monday, May 30, 2011 Karsen Callahan faced little resistance in capturing the championship at Winter's Family Fun Fest 15K in Clearwater on May 21. Callahan, 33, broke the tape in 50 minutes, 33...
View ArticleWade Davis, bullpen hammered as Tampa Bay Rays lose 11-5 to Texas Rangers
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 30, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — There was a brief period Monday night when the Rays made a game of it, roughly from when Justin Ruggiano hit a three-run homer...
View ArticleAlex Cobb called up from minors, eager to make his second start for Tampa Bay...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, May 30, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — RHP Alex Cobb has been called up to make his second big-league start tonight, and both he and the Rays expect it to be much...
View ArticleD'backs 15, Marlins 4
Times wires Monday, May 30, 2011 D'backs 15, Marlins 4PHOENIX — Kelly Johnson homered twice and fell a single shy of the cycle as the first-place Diamondbacks won their seventh straight game. Johnson,...
View ArticleDodgers 7, Rockies 1
Times wires Monday, May 30, 2011 Dodgers 7, Rockies 1LOS ANGELES — James Loney had a homer and three RBIs and Andre Ethier also drove in three runs for the Dodgers. Chad Billingsley improved to 2-2 in...
View ArticleNCAA president backs supplementing athletes' scholarships
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — It has been water-cooler conversation for years, a talk-radio staple when people see the billions of dollars surrounding...
View ArticleJames E. Johnson named PHCC's athletic director, men's basketball coach
By Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Pasco-Hernando Community College has named James E. Johnson as athletic director and head men's basketball coach, replacing Bobby...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Baseball classic: 6 p.m. on ESPN Classic. A replay of Nolan Ryan's fifth no-hitter as his Astros faced the Dodgers on Sept. 26, 1981.Bruins at...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Mackerel, tarpon still around as fishing activity picks up
By Dave Walker, Times Correspondent Tuesday, May 31, 2011 June marks the beginning of hurricane season, summer vacations and all of the outdoor activities that coincide. This is the time of year when...
View ArticleFederer's plan now includes beating Djokovic
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 PARIS — Quickly and rather quietly, Roger Federer is back in the French Open semifinals.But there is nothing low key about what comes next for the 16-time Grand Slam...
View ArticleEye keeps Canucks' Malhotra out of Game 1
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 VANCOUVER — Canucks center Manny Malhotra is unlikely to return from his career-threatening eye injury when the Stanley Cup final opens tonight.Though Malhotra sat...
View ArticleCarter has malignant brain tumor
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 DURHAM, N.C. — Hall of Fame C Gary Carter was diagnosed Tuesday with a malignant brain tumor called a glioblastoma and will treat it with chemotherapy and...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 SoccerFC Tampa bay routed at EdmontonFC Tampa Bay struggled from the start against FC Edmonton in a 4-0 loss, the worst defeat in the club's two-year history.Already...
View ArticleScandal may claim more jobs
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the wake of football coach Jim Tressel's resignation, attention is focusing on the job security of Ohio State president Gordon Gee and athletic...
View ArticleWhite Sox 10, Red Sox 7
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 White Sox 10, Red Sox 7BOSTON — Alexei Ramirez tied his career high with four hits and Philip Humber stymied the Red Sox for seven innings to help the White Sox with...
View ArticleNationals 10, Phillies 2
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Nationals 10, Phillies 2WASHINGTON — Danny Espinosa hit two homers and drove in four runs to lead the Nationals. Espinosa hit a three-run shot to cap a five-run third...
View ArticleIndians 6, Blue Jays 3
Times wires Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Indians 6, Blue Jays 3TORONTO — Former Ray Mitch Talbot won for the first time since April 11, Grady Sizemore drove in two runs and the Indians snapped the Blue Jays'...
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