New baseball, softball facilities triggering jump in USF Bulls' season ticket...
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 TAMPA — The opening weekend for USF's new baseball and softball stadiums, which drew a record 7,577 fans for three baseball games, is already...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays pitcher Andy Sonnanstine says he's not worried after allowing...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 SARASOTA — RHP Andy Sonnanstine had all the proper justifications — that it was his first appearance, that it was only March 1, even that his...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Pittsburgh at USF: 9 p.m. on ESPNU. On paper it looks like a blowout. But if the Bulls can hang around, who knows.Inside NASCAR: 9 p.m. on Showtime. A look at Trevor...
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: FCCAA state tournaments
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Florida Community College Athletic Association men's state tournamentWhen/where: Thursday-Saturday, Chipola College, MariannaLocal team: St....
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: USF Bulls vs. No. 4 Pittsburgh Panthers
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Tips for catching trout, redfish and snook
By Seth Leto, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 1, 2011 March madness: Moderate temperatures and improving weather have signaled the start of spring and potentially some of the best fishing of the...
View ArticleGame preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 . TonightLightning at DevilsWhen/where: 7; Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.TV/radio: Sun Sports; 620-AM.Key stats: The Lightning has won...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Tuesday, March 1, 2011 TennisNadal healthy, ready for Davis Cup actionTop-ranked Rafael Nadal says he has recovered from a thigh injury and is ready to play for Spain in the Davis Cup...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Nickname of the dayDavid Price and Evan Longoria are sharing a house this spring, so they are spending a lot of time together. So it's hard to...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays need more home runs this year
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Tuesday, March 1, 2011 SARASOTA — In Tampa Bay, the lesson was learned early that slugging it out was probably not going to be a good idea. You might have first...
View ArticleCardinals continue to be snakebit
Times wires Tuesday, March 1, 2011 JUPITER — The Cardinals had two aces when they arrived at spring training. Now, both are hurt.Chris Carpenter left a 7-1 victory over the Marlins in the third inning...
View ArticleJeter downplays stride tweak
Times wires Tuesday, March 1, 2011 TAMPA — Derek Jeter says too much is being made about the change of his front-foot stride.The Yankees captain no longer is striding with his left foot. He made a...
View ArticleKey to high school basketball success? Strong guard play
By Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 TAMPAThe connective tissue linking Hillsborough County's three state tournament qualifiers didn't sustain a tear under recent duress. To the...
View ArticleCasey Kotchman trying to resurrect career with Tampa Bay Rays
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — There's little in Casey Kotchman's performance over the past 21/2 seasons to suggest he could resurface as a productive...
View ArticleSimms to fight on in marijuana court case
Times wires Tuesday, March 1, 2011 NEW YORK — Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms will fight to clear himself after being charged with driving while high on marijuana, one of his lawyers said...
View ArticleSoftball: Northside Christian 4, St. Petersburg Catholic 3
By Nathan Cowan, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 1, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — On most occasions to start softball games, the umpires meet with each team's captains to discuss the rules.Tuesday,...
View ArticleBaseball: Bishop McLaughlin 5, Springstead 1
By Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 1, 2011 SPRING HILL — In five years, Bishop McLaughlin has enjoyed its share of success with two district titles and multiple state playoff...
View ArticleSecond-half surge gives Florida Gators 78-51 win over Alabama Crimson Tide,...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 GAINESVILLE — As he walked off the O'Connell Center floor Tuesday night with arms raised above his head in celebration, the bad times...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Marty St. Louis on point streak that has him No. 3 in NHL
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 1, 2011 NEWARK, N.J. — Marty St. Louis thought for a moment before describing as "swagger" that little extra something in his game.On second...
View ArticleSoftball: Sunlake 15, Hernando 10
By Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 1, 2011 LAND O'LAKES — The two team huddles that occurred after Sunlake's wild 15-10 victory over Hernando couldn't have been more different.On...
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