Treasure Island's Bud Chapman may be the best 88-year-old golfer in the world
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 SEMINOLE — When it is suggested to Bud Chapman that he may be the best 88-year-old golfer in the world, he shrugs his shoulders. "Gosh, I...
View ArticleFC Tampa Bay notebook: Injuries, set pieces make for a tough loss
Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Set pieces have consistently been a weakness for FC Tampa Bay — defending against them as well as pressuring the goal from offensive set pieces....
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Mavs at Heat: 9 p.m. on Ch. 28. You get the feeling that if the Mavs are going to have a chance in this series, they have to steal tonight's...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Offshore fishing heats up in June, July
By Steve Papen, Times Correspondent Wednesday, June 1, 2011 What's hot: June and July offer some of the year's best offshore fishing, including red snapper, blackfin tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo and...
View ArticleWhite Sox 7, Red Sox 4
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 BOSTON — Fenway is a friendly park to the Sox — the White Sox.Chicago won its seventh straight game at the 99-year-old home of the Red Sox as Paul Konerko hit a...
View ArticleNationals 2, Phillies 1
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Nationals 2, Phillies 1WASHINGTON — Laynce Nix homered and made a diving catch in leftfield, helping Nationals starter John Lannan beat the Phillies for the first...
View ArticleAstros 3, Cubs 1
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Astros 3, Cubs 1CHICAGO — Brett Myers pitched six strong innings, Michael Bourn hit a two-run single in the seventh and the Astros finished off a three-game sweep....
View ArticleYankees 4, Athletics 2
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Yankees 4, Athletics 2OAKLAND, Calif. — A.J. Burnett settled down after an early homer to snap an 11-start winless streak on the road, and Nick Swisher homered...
View ArticleHappy birthday
Times staff, wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Tampa Bay Golf TourLooking for a place to find area public courses on one website? Tampabay.com/golf has you covered. The site has all public regulation and...
View ArticleGolf news and notes
Times staff, wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Jack: Rest up, TigerJack Nicklaus, above left, doesn't want Tiger Woods to break his record of 18 major championships. But he wants him to be healthy enough...
View ArticleRoyals 2, Angels 0
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Royals 2, Angels 0KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Billy Butler hit a two-run homer in the ninth for the Royals. Jeff Francoeur singled with one out off Scott Downs, then Butler...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Evan Longoria Rays' leading All-Star vote-getter; Rays plan...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Rays at MarinersWhen/where: 10:10 tonight, Safeco Field, SeattleTV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Starting pitchersRays: RH James...
View ArticleOrioles 2, Mariners 1
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Orioles 2, Mariners 1SEATTLE — Adam Jones had three hits against his former team, including the go-ahead homer into the upper deck in the eighth, leading the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays up next: at Seattle Mariners
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 >>up nextat MarinersToday-SundayWhat's new: The Mariners (28-27) have used their solid starting pitching, anchored by American League Cy Young Award winner Felix...
View ArticleCards lose top pitcher, outfielder to injuries
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals placed one of the NL's top winners on the disabled list and expect one of the league's best hitters to go on the DL, too.RHP Kyle...
View ArticleMiami Heat's three stars don't mind boos, say no one can win NBA title alone
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 NBA FinalsHeat 1, Mavericks 0Game 1: Heat 92, Mavericks 84Tonight: at Miami, 9, Ch. 28Sunday: at Dallas, 8, Ch. 28Tuesday: at Dallas,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays trying to keep mood light on challenging road trip
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, June 1, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays hit the road Wednesday hoping it doesn't swing back.After their 3-0 loss to the Rangers, Rays players and coaches...
View ArticleGary Shelton: Upcoming road trip may show which path Tampa Bay Rays will take...
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Wednesday, June 1, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — There has been no crash, no free fall, no mushroom cloud in the distance. Instead, it is as if the success has simply...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's elimination is good news for Tampa Bay Storm
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Wednesday, June 1, 2011 TAMPA — Now that the Lightning has been eliminated from the playoffs, carpet has replaced ice as the Storm got its first full week of...
View ArticleTigers 4, Twins 2
Times wires Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Tigers 4, Twins 2DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the third and Rick Porcello pitched into the seventh for the Tigers, who swept the three-game...
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