UCF advances to C-USA final
Times wires Friday, March 11, 2011 EL PASO, Texas — UCF is one win away from its second Conference USA tournament title in three years after defeating Memphis 81-63 on Friday.The Knights (21-10),...
View ArticleNittany Lions 36, Badgers 33 (final)
Times wires Friday, March 11, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — Talor Battle scored a team-high nine, including a 3-pointer and free throw late, as Penn State defeated No. 13 Wisconsin 36-33 in the Big Ten...
View ArticleTampa Bay Storm rushes past New Orleans VooDoo 46-40
By Les East, Special to the Times Friday, March 11, 2011 NEW ORLEANS — Dave Ewart's victory in his first game as Storm coach wasn't conventional by Arena Football League standards, but perhaps that's...
View ArticleNo. 12 Florida Gators defeat Tennessee Vols 85-74 in SEC tournament...
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, March 11, 2011 ATLANTA — Coaches will often tell you it's not easy to beat a team twice in one season. Three times? Obviously even harder.So when the SEC...
View ArticleBasketball: Barrage of 3-pointers sets tone for East win in All-Star Classic
Mike McCollum, Times Correspondent Friday, March 11, 2011 TAMPA — Jefferson High School played host to the 26th annual United Negro College Fund All-Star Basketball Classic on Friday night, showcasing...
View ArticleBasketball: Gibbs' Ford puts stamp on finish at Senior All-Star Game
Chris Girandola, Times Correspondent Saturday, March 12, 2011 LARGO — It was only fitting that Quincy Ford would steal the ball toward the end of the Pinellas County Senior All-Star Game and swoop in...
View ArticleEvan Longoria tops annual Tampa Bay Rays Power Index
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 2008 rankings1. B.J. Upton, CF2. Scott Kazmir, LHP3. Carl Crawford, LF4. Evan Longoria, 3B5. David Price, LHP6. Andrew Friedman, executive...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 The American Dream: 1 p.m. on Ch. 13. An interview with NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne about his victory at the Daytona 500.The Fab Five: 9 p.m....
View ArticleThe poll
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 The pollIf you could have one of these former Lightning players back on the team, who would you choose? Total: 904 votes45 percent: Brad...
View ArticleRedfish, speckled trout can be found in shallow water
By Neil Taylor, Times Correspondent Saturday, March 12, 2011 What's hot: The shallow-water fishing is excellent for a mix of redfish and speckled trout. There have been high winds over the past...
View ArticleWinning!
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 Charlie Sheen thinks he has it all sorted out. Melting down before our very eyes? Winning! Fired from his popular television show? Winning!...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays considering using Ben Zobrist as leadoff hitter
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 CLEARWATER — C John Jaso might not be at the top of the Rays lineup after all. Ben Zobrist batted leadoff Saturday for a third straight...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, already a star, plans to keep getting better
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Saturday, March 12, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — At 25, Wade Boggs still had 2,892 hits to go. At 25, George Brett still had 1,304 runs left to drive in. At 25, Mike...
View ArticleCopperhead Course turns evil when PGA Tour comes to town
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 Not designed for your leagueThe Copperhead Course at Innisbrook will play differently this week than during the rest of the year. The course...
View ArticleConsistency needed on goalie interference calls
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 The NHL has to get its referees on the same page when it comes to goaltender interference calls. Twice this season such calls were...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning Nuts & Bolts
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 5 questions | C Blair JonesWhat's your favorite TV show? A tie between White Collar and Modern Family.Favorite video game? I don't...
View ArticleAll-Pinellas County boys and girls soccer teams
By Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 BoysPlayer of the Year: M Jagger Martinez, Sr., CountrysideWhy we picked him: Martinez not only paced the Class 6A state semifinalist Cougars...
View ArticleRays notebook
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 Reunion of the day RHP Dirk Hayhurst said all the typical cliche things about how there won't be anything special today facing his former...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon encouraging hair growth
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 CLEARWATER — Things are about to get hairy with the Rays.As he does in staging a long-drive contest before practice, and inviting Bucs coach...
View ArticleAll-North Suncoast boys and girls soccer teams
By Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 12, 2011 Girls player of the year: M Jenny Karl, Sr., River RidgeWhy we picked her: Anytime Karl crossed midfield with the ball, opposing goalkeepers...
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