NCAA Tournament East region analysis
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Sunday, March 13, 2011 Upset specialKeep an eye on this likely second-round shocker: Xavier over Syracuse. If the Musketeers get by Marquette in the first round,...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament West Region analysis
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Sunday, March 13, 2011 Upset specialThe chic pick to become bracket busters are the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, who are given a good chance to upset the Texas...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament brings many storylines to Tampa
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Sunday, March 13, 2011 So, we may meet againIf the Gators get past UC-Santa Barbara, Florida will get an NCAA rematch in the third round. The Gators beat UCLA in the...
View ArticleWhat is truTV?
Times staff Monday, March 14, 2011 In case you're wondering: Yes, truTV is realAll NCAA Tournament first-round games and several throughout the tournament will be televised on truTV.TruTV is a cable...
View ArticleFree public practices Wednesday for NCAA Tournament teams
Times staff Monday, March 14, 2011 Practice scheduleEach team playing in the NCAA Tournament in Tampa will hold an open practice free to the public Wednesday. The schedule:Noon-12:40 p.m.:...
View ArticleStudy: USF Bulls men's basketball ninth in Big East in profit
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 There's an interesting read at Forbes.com on the economics of Big East basketball, and it's curious to see how the USF Bulls fit in.Using...
View ArticleFlorida Gators' Billy Donovan defends former Arkansas coach John Pelphrey
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan staunchly defended his friend and former UF assistant coach John Pelphrey on Monday after Pelphrey was...
View ArticlePalm Harbor's John Huston will replace Alvaro Quiros in Transitions...
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 PALM HARBOR - Palm Harbor's John Huston, the 2000 tournament champion, has been added to the Transitions Championship field. Huston earned a...
View ArticleWas 2009 or 2010 the real aberration for Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist?
John Romano, Times Columnist Monday, March 14, 2011 DUNEDIN — You can believe in the glory, or you can put your faith in the fall.You can trust that the season with an MVP gloss was the reality, and...
View ArticleKentucky Wildcats jell into strong team entering NCAA Tournament
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 At the beginning of the season, they were a collection of prized recruits bonded only by high expectations, yet all special in their own...
View ArticleFlorida Gators' Billy Donovan, Chandler Parsons honored by Associated Press
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan and senior forward Chandler Parsons were named SEC Coach and Player of the Year by the Associated Press...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays claim pitcher Cesar Cabral off waivers from Toronto Blue Jays
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 After a two days in limbo, LHP Cesar Cabral is back with the Tampa Bay Rays.The Rays claimed Cabral off waivers Monday from the Toronto Blue...
View ArticleTampa schedule, ticket information for NCAA Tournament
Times Staff Monday, March 14, 2011 Thursday's games at the St. Pete Times Forum12:15 p.m.: No. 5 West Virginia vs. No. 12 UAB/Clemson2:45 p.m.: No. 4 Kentucky vs. No. 13 Princeton*6:50 p.m.: No. 2...
View ArticleTight finish at Armadillo Run 5K in Oldsmar
Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 tight finish at armadillo run 5kA trio of Pinellas County youngsters battled for the finish line at the 29th annual Armadillo Run 5K in Oldsmar...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 30 Clubs in 30 Days: 8 p.m. on MLB Network. The network's spring training preview tour stops for a look at the 2011 Houston Astros.Who's No. 1?:...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Tactical alerts
By Steve Papen, Times Correspondent Monday, March 14, 2011 Primary targets: With all shallow-water grouper closed along with red snapper, we have had to switch gears to find targets offshore. Changing...
View ArticleTwo pitchers dinged up for Yankees
Times wires Monday, March 14, 2011 TAMPA — Yankees RHPs Joba Chamberlain and Sergio Mitre will be sidelined for a few days because of muscle soreness on the left side of their upper bodies.Manager Joe...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: The King's neighbor, Thoughtful Tweeter
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 The King's neighborINF Joe Inglett, who lives in Akron, Ohio, in the offseason, said his house is down the street from one owned by LeBron...
View ArticleRangers' Feliz now targeting rotation
Times wires Monday, March 14, 2011 SURPRISE, Ariz. — Neftali Feliz wants to start for the Rangers after all, and he took a step in that direction Monday with four strong innings in a 5-4 win over the...
View ArticleJeff Niemann gets in regular work as rest of Tampa Bay Rays get day off
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — With Monday serving as the Rays' lone off day of the spring, RHP Jeff Niemann got the short end of the stick.Niemann made a...
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