Tampa Bay Rays news and notes
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Sunday, February 27, 2011 Quote of the day "If we had come back and won that game in the ninth inning we were going to stop for ice cream on the way home." Rays...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Warmer weather allows kids to get into the action
By Mike Manning, Times Correspondent Sunday, February 27, 2011 Youth fishing: The warm weather makes for a great time to take your kids fishing. The shallow flats are warming up, and the local game...
View ArticleFor NFL, mediation is all about grinding forward
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Sunday, February 27, 2011 Representatives of the NFL and its players union will trudge into a Washington, D.C. conference room Tuesday for an eighth day of...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays pitcher James Shields gives up home run but feels good in...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Sunday, February 27, 2011 BRADENTON — After allowing an AL-most and team-record 34 homers last season, RHP James Shields went out Sunday and gave one up in the first...
View ArticleA more well-rounded game has Matt Joyce ready to play more prominent role on...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Sunday, February 27, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — Manager Joe Maddon said there eventually will be a time when Matt Joyce is an everyday outfielder. And after Maddon watched...
View ArticleVinny Lecavalier helps Tampa Bay Lightning edge New York Rangers 2-1
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Sunday, February 27, 2011 NEW YORK — Vinny Lecavalier on Sunday made the same fist-pumping gesture he usually does after he scores a goal, but even the...
View ArticleDon't expect Tampa Bay Lightning to make huge trade before Monday's deadline
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Sunday, February 27, 2011 NEW YORK — The Lightning is hopeful W Ryan Malone, out seven games with what is believed to be a stomach muscle injury, will be in...
View ArticleLetter of the day
Times staff Sunday, February 27, 2011 Letter of the daySo Hank Steinbrenner does not think Tampa Bay deserves a baseball team. I would like to ask what he has done in his life to deserve his share of...
View ArticleWomen's college basketball preview: USF Bulls vs. No. 18 Georgetown Hoyas
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Sunday, February 27, 2011 . tonightUSF women vs. No. 18 GeorgetownWhen/where: 7; Sun Dome, TampaTV/radio: BHSN; 1010-AMRecords: Georgetown 21-8, 9-6 Big East; USF...
View ArticleYouth carries FSU to season-ending win
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 TALLAHASSEE — It was senior day at Florida State on Sunday, but it was the underclassmen who took care of business.Alexa Deluzio had 22 points and junior Cierra...
View ArticleIndians kick off tributes to Feller
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 GOODYEAR, Ariz. — There's a noticeable absence, an emptiness this year at training camp that the Indians will never fill.Bob Feller isn't around.The late Hall of...
View ArticleNewton wobbly with his accuracy
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — The "Cam-bine" didn't go too well for Auburn quarterback Cam Newton on Sunday.Newton completed 11 of 21 throws to a variety of receivers who were...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 SoccerBirmingham wins League Cup on giftWEMBLEY, England — Birmingham scored in the 89th minute off a blunder to beat Arsenal 2-1 and win the League Cup, one of...
View ArticleUtley remains out with knee tendinitis
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 CLEARWATER — Phillies All-Star 2B Chase Utley has patella tendinitis in his right knee and missed his second straight game Sunday.Utley had an MRI exam...
View ArticleBaseball legend Duke Snider dies at age 84
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 PHOENIX — In the Dodgers clubhouse Sunday afternoon, a rectangular bulletin board posted information on report times, lineups and workout schedules. Standard...
View ArticleTom Jones' Shooting from the lip
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Sunday, February 27, 2011 St. Petersburg Times staff writer Tom Jones looks back at the best and worst from a weekend of televised sports.Worst praiseABC NBA announcer...
View ArticleLouisville dodges classic goof
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville forward Kyle Kuric's first attempt at a clinching shot against No. 4 Pittsburgh got slammed right back in his face.The second put the...
View ArticleJeff Gordon ends 66-race skid with win at Phoenix
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 AVONDALE, Ariz. — Just before peeling off what he called a "lame burnout" near the finish line, Jeff Gordon screamed into his radio, the emotion pouring out with...
View ArticleDonald so good he never sees No. 18
Times wires Sunday, February 27, 2011 MARANA, Ariz. — Luke Donald had only two wins in the past five years, so not many would have given him a snowball's chance in Arizona of winning the Match Play...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning loses goalie Curtis McElhinney to Ottawa Senators
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, February 28, 2011 The Ottawa Senators claimed Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Curtis McElhinney off waivers.So, the upshot of the trade of goalie Dan...
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