Captain's Corner: Sardine search
By Dave Walker Times Correspondent Friday, March 4, 2011 What's hot: Spring has begun, and fishing has really heated up in Tampa Bay. Typically, this is the best time for shallow-water fishing in our...
View ArticleMen's basketball preview: USF Bulls at No. 15 St. John's Red Storm
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Friday, March 4, 2011 USF at No. 15 St. John'sWhen/where: 8; Carnesecca Arena, New YorkTV/radio: BHSN; 1250-AMRecords: USF 9-20, 3-13 Big East; St. John's 19-10,...
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: No. 14 Florida Gators at No. 21 Vanderbilt...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, March 4, 2011 No. 14 Florida at No. 21 VanderbiltWhen/where: 6; Memorial Gymnasium, NashvilleTV/radio: ESPN; 970-AMRecords: Florida 23-6, 12-3 SEC;...
View ArticleKyle and Kurt Busch ride into hometown 1-2 in points
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 LAS VEGAS — A seven-year age gap prevented Kurt and Kyle Busch from racing against each other for championships as they were growing up in Las Vegas.Now stars in...
View ArticleWind shifts leaders at Honda Classic
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 PALM BEACH GARDENS — Delighted to be 5 under at the midway point of the windy Honda Classic, Rory Sabbatini predicted the score would be enough to win the...
View ArticleGame preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, March 4, 2011
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 TennisU.S., chile split first two davis cup matchesSANTIAGO, Chile — Tampa resident John Isner played another long match Friday. This one, however, he lost.Isner, who...
View ArticleAfter leading his basketball team to perfect regular season, Michigan teen...
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 FENNVILLE, Mich. — One moment: a perfect shot to end a perfect season. The star player, 16, lifted up in celebration. Teenagers triumphant, crowds cheering, the...
View ArticleSoftball: Special spectator on hand as Schinella lifts Newsome over East Bay
Steve Lee, Times Correspondent Friday, March 4, 2011 LITHIA — The last time Bailey Schinella's father watched her pitch was tragic. Friday night was a happier occasion with the senior pitching host...
View ArticleAuto racing news and notes
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 Unfamiliar perch for quick KensethLAS VEGAS — Matt Kenseth was all too aware of his lousy qualifying record, and even with a fast car, he figured he'd screw up his...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Friday, March 4, 2011 Announcement of the day1B Chris Richard, 36, a longtime Triple-A Durham Bull and briefly a Ray, announced his retirement Friday at the Bulls' Fan...
View ArticleSilva takes blame for Cubs scuffle
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 MESA, Ariz. — Cubs pitcher Carlos Silva said he accepts the blame for his dugout confrontation with third baseman Aramis Ramirez, but he insisted he made an innocuous...
View ArticleUM depth chart has a big QB surprise
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 CORAL GABLES — First-year Miami coach Al Golden warned that the opening depth chart for spring football would have some "wake-up calls." And as the Hurricanes open...
View ArticleUM depth chart has QB surprise
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 CORAL GABLES — First-year Miami coach Al Golden warned that the opening depth chart for spring football would have some "wake-up calls." And as the Hurricanes open...
View ArticleInjury muddies Yanks' backup catching spot
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 TAMPA — Yankees backup C Francisco Cervelli will be in a protective boot for at least four weeks because of a broken left foot, and it's uncertain when he will be...
View ArticleOne more week for league, union
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 WASHINGTON — Timeout, NFL. And NFLPA.Buying time to try to close big gaps on big issues, the NFL and the players union agreed Friday to extend the deadline for...
View ArticleKovalchuk a winner again
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 NEWARK, N.J. — Ilya Kovalchuk scored on a power play with 24.9 seconds left in overtime and the Devils continued their remarkable playoff push with a 2-1 victory over...
View ArticleTrack: Seniors help Ridgewood top field
Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Friday, March 4, 2011 NEW PORT RICHEY — It's early in the season, but Ridgewood is starting to shape into midseason form.The Rams are counting on key contributors...
View ArticleOnce again, FSU is one and done at ACC
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Laura Broomfield had 15 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 19 North Carolina beat No. 14 Florida State 78-65 in the ACC quarterfinals Friday.North...
View ArticleGators keep it close before Vols pull away
Times wires Friday, March 4, 2011 NASHVILLE — Glory Johnson had 11 rebounds and a career-high 25 points and Shekinna Stricklen 20 points to help lead No. 4 Tennessee past Florida 92-75 in the SEC...
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