Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Raheem Morris remains 'positive' in face of NFL labor...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris is focused on the upcoming NFL draft but still keeping an eye on labor talks.Morris said Tuesday he...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher defends shootout choices
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 For anyone still questioning why Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher has not used his star players much on shootouts lately, we offer...
View ArticleFacing first big adversity, Tampa Bay Lightning fights negativity
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 TAMPA — The spin during the Lightning's team meeting Tuesday at the St. Pete Times Forum went like this:Had someone told players before...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Tactical move of the day; Long drive of the day; Tribute of...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Tactical move of the dayKnowing how much RHP James Shields hates to come out of games, manager Joe Maddon was on to something by sending Bucs...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Tuesday, March 8, 2011 High schoolsHundreds honor Mich. player who was 'larger than life'HOLLAND, Mich. — Classmates, coaches and former opponents were among the mourners who filled a...
View ArticleTroubled former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Arron Sears has Thursday hearing on...
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 TAMPA — Arron Sears once played before tens of thousands of adoring fans, a euphoric feeling few ever enjoy. Now, this one-time Bucs...
View ArticleHuskies stroll to long-awaited victory
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 NEW YORK — All the talk at Madison Square Garden is whether ninth-seeded Connecticut can pull off a five-day, five-game run through the Big...
View ArticlePhils remain silent on Utley's knee
Times wires Tuesday, March 8, 2011 CLEARWATER — If the Phillies have any information on Chase Utley's ailing right knee, they're keeping it to themselves.The All-Star second baseman, who hasn't played...
View ArticleBrewers' Greinke to miss start of season
Times wires Tuesday, March 8, 2011 PHOENIX — Brewers right-hander Zack Greinke is likely to begin the season on the disabled list because of a fractured right rib he sustained while playing pickup...
View ArticleUnion hires bank to help with league financial data
Times wires Tuesday, March 8, 2011 WASHINGTON — The players association has retained an investment bank to help it decide whether the league's offer to reveal more financial information will be enough...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays, Carl Crawford eager to get first meeting out of the way
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — The Rays will get their first look at former teammate Carl Crawford as a Red Sox as he is on the travel roster for Thursday's...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Inside NASCAR: 9 p.m. on Showtime. Looking back at last weekend's Sprint Cup race in Las Vegas and ahead to this weekend's race in Bristol, Tenn.SEC Tournament...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Redfish schools plentiful in flats
Rob Gorta, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 8, 2011 What's hot: Redfish schools have invaded the flats around Pinellas Point. On a low tide in the morning, I look for a school on an outer sandbar....
View ArticleSoftball: Shorecrest 4, Northside Christian 3
Chris Girandola, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 8, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Jessica Anderson wanted one last chance at the plate on Tuesday in Northside Christian's rematch against Shorecrest, which...
View ArticleNever a doubt: UConn captures Big East title
Times wires Tuesday, March 8, 2011 HARTFORD, Conn. — Maya Moore's final Big East championship was the most gratifying of her outstanding career.Moore, who has never lost in the conference tournament,...
View ArticleHeels' Henson earns ACC defensive honor
Times wires Tuesday, March 8, 2011 GREENSBORO, N.C. — In helping guide North Carolina to an ACC regular-season title, former Sickles standout John Henson was named the conference's defensive player of...
View ArticlePerspective is strength of Tampa Bay Rays hopeful Sam Fuld
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Tuesday, March 8, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — Here's what the scouting report will tell you: Sam Fuld is somewhat limited. He's shorter than his officially listed...
View ArticleGame preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 . TonightLightning vs. BlackhawksWhen/where: 7:30; St. Pete Times Forum, TampaTV/radio: Versus; 620-AMKey stats: The Lightning has lost...
View ArticleSoftball: Wiregrass Ranch 9, Zephyrhills 4
Steve Lee, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 8, 2011 ZEPHYRHILLS — A new trend began Tuesday night for Wiregrass Ranch against Zephyrhills.The Bulls defeated the host Bulldogs 9-4 in a Class 4A,...
View ArticleTressel to sit, must pay fine for violation
Times wires Tuesday, March 8, 2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State suspended football coach Jim Tressel for two games and fined him $250,000 on Tuesday for violating NCAA rules by not notifying the school...
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