Entering Transitions Championship, John Daly says success just a couple of...
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 PALM HARBOR — John Daly believes he's a swing or two away from being competitive again. But those swings have been the difference between...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos says playoffs more important than goals
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 TORONTO — Steven Stamkos, with a league-best 43 goals, six more than anyone else entering Monday, might be the only NHL player to reach...
View ArticleCharlie Weis happy with new Florida Gators job
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 GAINESVILLE — Charlie Weis carries one of his multiple Super Bowl rings in his pocket because it comes in handy when he wants to make a...
View ArticleRonde Barber says Tampa Bay Bucs have lockout leaders
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 PALM HARBOR — Bucs cornerback Ronde Barber will enter his 15th season, the most experienced player on the youngest team in the league. But he...
View ArticleFlorida State Seminoles get No. 3 seed in women's NCAA Tournament
Times wires Monday, March 14, 2011 The Florida State women's basketball team will play in its seventh straight NCAA Tournament on Sunday.And the Seminoles won't have to travel far for their first...
View ArticleWomen's NCAA Tournament Philadelphia region glance
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 The favoriteWe're going to go with Connecticut, which has won the past two national championships and has the motivation of the unsightly loss...
View ArticleFoes excited to kick things off
Times wires Monday, March 14, 2011 DAYTON, Ohio — In the past few days, the NCAA's opening acts enjoyed a key to a city, roomy charter flights, more national attention than ever and a deluge of calls...
View ArticleWomen's NCAA Tournament Spokane Region glance
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 The favoriteOf course, it's top seed Stanford, which has won 23 in a row, among them the only loss Connecticut has taken over the past three...
View ArticlePelphrey firing baffles Donovan
Times staff, wires Monday, March 14, 2011 Florida coach Billy Donovan staunchly defended his friend and former UF assistant coach John Pelphrey on Monday, a day after Pelphrey was fired as head coach...
View ArticleSports in brief: Nadal, Wozniacki have it easy at Indian Wells
Times wires Monday, March 14, 2011 Tennisnadal, wozniacki have it easyINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal breezed past American qualifier Ryan Sweeting 6-3, 6-1 in a third-round match as...
View ArticleWomen's NCAA Tournament Dayton Region glance
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 The favoriteTennessee. After several years of subpar performances in the NCAA Tournament, the Vols are back on top as a No. 1 seed and...
View ArticleChanges planned to address head injury concerns
Times wires Monday, March 14, 2011 As concussion-stricken Sidney Crosby took his first strides on the ice in Pittsburgh in more than two months, NHL general managers on Monday took tentative strides...
View ArticleWomen's NCAA Tournament Dallas Region glance
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 The favoriteBaylor. The Big 12 tournament champions have dominated all season, led by center and sophomore phenom Brittney Griner — who...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning routs Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 14, 2011 TORONTO — Lightning wing Mattias Ritola had gobs of blue shaving cream in his hair. Center Nate Thompson wore a hat with Viking...
View ArticleTropicana Field catwalk ground rules changed back to pre-playoff rules
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 15, 2011 At the request of Major League Baseball, the 2011 regular season ground rules pertaining to the catwalks at Tropicana Field will revert back...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy heads to Uganda, Rwanda on charity missions
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2010 first-round pick Gerald McCoy and a number of prominent NFL players are beginning a mission trip today to two war-torn African countries with the...
View ArticleDesmond Jennings, Chris Archer, Robinson Chirinos among Tampa Bay Rays'...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 15, 2011 The Tampa Bay Rays officially announced the full list of cuts today, which included OF Desmond Jennings, RHP Chris Archer, SS Tim Beckham and C...
View ArticleSeveral Florida Gators to miss or see limited action in spring practice
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 15, 2011 The Florida Gators will begin spring football practice on March 16 without several players who are recovering from injuries, and several...
View ArticleDavid Price officially named Tampa Bay Rays' opening day starter
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 15, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — The fact that left-hander David Price was officially named the Rays' opening day starter Tuesday surprised no one.After all,...
View ArticlePrinceton Tigers hope to recapture upset magic at NCAA Tournament
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 15, 2011 TAMPA — Princeton basketball coach Sydney Johnson, when talking about the Tigers' second-round matchup Thursday at the St. Pete Times Forum...
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