5A-12 district basketball: Northeast upsets Bogie's postseason plans, moves...
Chris Girandola, Times Correspondent Thursday, February 10, 2011 LARGO — Northeast pulled off a stunning 65-59 victory Wednesday over Boca Ciega in the Class 5A-12 district semifinals that abruptly...
View ArticleSports on TV/Radio
Times staff Thursday, February 10, 2011 TODAY College basketball Florida State at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m., ESPN2; 1040-AM Penn State at Michigan State, 7 p.m., Big Ten Connecticut at St. John's, 7 p.m.,...
View ArticleUSF Bulls to open new softball stadium on Feb. 24
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 10, 2011 Turns out, USF Bulls fans will have to wait a little bit longer to check out the new softball complex.The Bulls women's softball team's...
View ArticleAs many as four Tampa Bay Lightning players could be out for Saturday's game
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 10, 2011 The Tampa Bay Lightning is going to be severely shorthanded when it faces the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday at the St. Pete Times...
View ArticleNFL players, owners disagree on 18-game season; Will it happen? Should it?
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 10, 2011 After a regular season featuring 17 weeks of thrills and a postseason capped by an entertaining Super Bowl with a record-breaking...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning learning to manage emotional, in-game situations
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 10, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning players were supposed to have Wednesday off, but coach Guy Boucher had other ideas.After Tuesday's implosion, in...
View ArticlePay attention to marine weather advisories
By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, February 10, 2011 Some people say that predicting the weather is voodoo science at best.I disagree.There is one surefire way to guarantee wind, rain...
View ArticleCaptains corner: Monitor structure for congregating sheepshead
By Doug Hemmer, Times Correspondent Thursday, February 10, 2011 What's hot: Now is a good time to scout different areas for large numbers of sheepshead. They are moving into the gulf to spawn. Check...
View ArticleOutdoors news and notes
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 10, 2011 Making newsFWC on lookout for illegal sale of Game OnlineThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a reminder that...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Thursday, February 10, 2011 Studio 42 With Bob Costas: 8 p.m. on MLB Network. A conversation with legend Willie Mays.Friday Night Fights: 9 p.m. on ESPN2. From Montreal, the main event is...
View ArticleCity of the day
Times staff Thursday, February 10, 2011 City of the dayQuebec City on Thursday announced plans for a new arena in hopes of attracting a new NHL team. Government officials expect the arena to be...
View ArticleShooting from the lip
By Tom Jones, Times Staff WriterShooting from the lip Thursday, February 10, 2011 Coverage of the dayIf you have watched Versus' NHL coverage this week, you've seen some new things that, actually,...
View ArticleDrivers wonder how repaved track will affect Daytona 500
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 10, 2011 DAYTONA BEACH — One thing NASCAR drivers could agree upon during Thursday's annual media day is when it comes to this year's Daytona...
View ArticleNASCAR Speedweeks weekend schedule
Times staff Thursday, February 10, 2011 . fast factsDaytona Speedweeks weekend scheduleToday2 p.m.: ARCA qualifying (two laps)5-5:45: Sprint Cup Bud Shootout practice6:30-7:30: Sprint Cup Bud Shootout...
View ArticleLabor talks fall apart; no more scheduled
Times wires Thursday, February 10, 2011 WASHINGTON — Negotiations to prevent a lockout took a grim turn Thursday with the cancellation of the second day of a bargaining session."We wish we were...
View ArticleTampa Bay wing Ryan Malone has severe stomach injury
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, February 10, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning wing Ryan Malone has a stomach injury severe enough (perhaps a tear, coach Guy Boucher said) that the team...
View ArticleNo. 7 leads Nos. 1, 2, 3 in Dubai tourney
Times wires Thursday, February 10, 2011 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy, ranked No. 7 in the world, upstaged Nos. 1, 2 and 3 with a 7-under 65 Thursday that gave him the first-round lead at...
View Article3A region basketball: Tampa Catholic 85, Avon Park 44
Don Jensen, Times Correspondent Thursday, February 10, 2011 TAMPA — On a scale of 10, Tampa Catholic coach Nancy Kroll was asked to grade the Crusaders' first-quarter performance Thursday...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Thursday, February 10, 2011 BaseballMVP Hamilton and Rangers renew for twoARLINGTON, Texas — American League MVP Josh Hamilton agreed to a two-year, $24 million contract with the Rangers...
View ArticleDavid Reutimann enters Daytona 500 as a NASCAR Sprint Cup late bloomer
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, February 10, 2011 DAYTONA BEACHFor young NASCAR drivers, the future seems to go on forever. They have time, they have talent, and best of all, they...
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