Baseball: Land O'Lakes 8, Hernando 7
Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 LAND O'LAKES — For a young, talented Land O'Lakes squad, Tuesday's game against Hernando was a lesson in perseverance.The Gators found themselves...
View ArticleAldridge, Trail Blazers keep Heat in a freefall
Times wires Tuesday, March 8, 2011 MIAMI — LaMarcus Aldridge proved LeBron James right.The Heat could have done without that confirmation.Shortly after James called Aldridge one of the top All-Star...
View ArticleBaseball: Wesley Chapel 5, Ridgewood 1
Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 8, 2011 NEW PORT RICHEY — Wesley Chapel's Matt Wynne had a little bit of motivation going into his start versus Ridgewood Tuesday night.Wynne's...
View ArticleUSF Bulls stun Villanova Wildcats with 70-69 win at Big East tournament
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 NEW YORK — All season long, USF coach Stan Heath has told point guard Anthony Crater he needed to shoot more, to score more, to be more...
View ArticleSoftball: Durant 1, Riverview 0
Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 PLANT CITY — Go ahead and press a for-real stamp on their stirrups. From offensive speed to defensive sturdiness to a veteran ace in the circle,...
View ArticleBaseball: Plant City 5, Bloomingdale 1
Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 8, 2011 PLANT CITY — The Plant City baseball team's hot start has even surprised Raiders coach Mark Persails.A team that returned just one starter,...
View ArticleBaseball: Dunedin 1, Seminole 0
Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 9, 2011 DUNEDIN — In the first four innings, Dunedin drew walks and had a few timely hits against Seminole.But the Falcons couldn't score.They left...
View ArticleBaseball: Clearwater 6, Tarpon Springs 3
Basil Spyridakos, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Clearwater jumped to a quick lead Tuesday night, scoring four runs in the first inning and holding onto that lead throughout the contest,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria's car stolen in Arizona
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria confirmed an Arizona Republic report that he had a classic Camaro, valued at $75,000, stolen from...
View ArticleAt 99, Roland Bailey is slower but still golfing at Pasadena Country Club
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 9, 2011 GULFPORTIt is Friday morning, and Roland Bailey has a tee time. There's nothing new about that. Bailey has had a tee time at Pasadena...
View ArticleJohnny Damon's career could be riding on this year with Tampa Bay Rays
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Wednesday, March 9, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — This year, he will be good. Or next year, he will be gone. Say this much for Johnny Damon. He knows the stakes. His...
View ArticleBloomingdale High senior is into band, sports, academics — and drag racing
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 9, 2011 VALRICOKelsey Lay hopped onto a bicycle when she was a little girl and began pedaling around the neighborhood. The problem?Not fast...
View ArticleChampion fisherman developed a love for the activity after leg was amputated
By Ernest Hooper, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 9, 2011 RUSKIN — As Capt. Joel Brandenburg began explaining the rules for the inaugural Mary and Martha House Hook-N-Sink Fishing Tournament, he...
View ArticleHigh Point Ladies Golf League stays busy
By Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 9, 2011 The past three weeks have been busy for the High Point Ladies Golf League.On Feb. 21, the women played three flights on both the 18-...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Red Sox at Rays: 1 p.m. on Sun Sports. A good day to play hooky and watch Rays baseball.Lakers at Heat: 7 p.m. on TNT. The Heat is 0-4 since LeBron James' "going...
View ArticleTiger Woods' practice facility
Times staff Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Tampa Bay Golf TourTampabay.com/golf is a guide to public courses in the bay area. More than 70 regulation and executive courses are listed, broken down by county...
View ArticleGolf news and notes
Times wires Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Transitions fieldThe deadline for players to commit to next week's Transitions Championship in Palm Harbor is Friday. Three of the latest commitments are Stewart...
View ArticleSpanish, king mackerel begin to emerge
By Dave Zalewski, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 9, 2011 What's hot: Spanish mackerel have arrived in force. And their larger cousins, king mackerel, will not be far behind. The key to catching...
View ArticleNHRA Gatornationals at a glance
Times staff Wednesday, March 9, 2011 NHRA GatornationalsWhen: Today-SundayWhere: Gainesville Raceway, 11211 N County Road 225What: Four pro classes, several other classesSchedule: Today — Sportsman...
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: SEC tournament
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 9, 2011 .fast factsSEC tournamentWhen/where: Today-Sunday; Georgia Dome, AtlantaThe favorites: Florida has the best record in the SEC and has...
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