Softball: Chamberlain moves to 10-0 but coach looks for improvement
Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 15, 2011 TAMPA — Following a pivotal district game in which his club was short on offense and mental focus, veteran Chamberlain coach Bob Diez was short...
View ArticleUCLA, Michigan State to wage matchup of big men in NCAA Tournament
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 15, 2011 TAMPA — The biggest matchup in Thursday's second round, quite literally, will be in the post during the final game between UCLA and Michigan...
View ArticleSoftball: Durant's Giovenco comes through in clutch
Steve Lee, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 15, 2011 PLANT CITY — Durant's Nikki Giovenco is developing a penchant for late-game heroics in key district games.Last week, she drove in the only run of...
View ArticleBaseball: Gaither gets complete effort as Jefferson suffers first loss
David Rice, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 15, 2011 TAMPA — Gaither handed Jefferson (9-1) its first loss of the season Tuesday night with the best hitting performance of the Cowboys' season in a...
View ArticleBaseball: Middleton jumps on chances to rally past Strawberry Crest
Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 15, 2011 TAMPA — After one time through the Class 4A-9 district schedule, Middleton coach Vernon Slater knows what kind of team he has this season...
View ArticleSoftball: PHU's Sabol turns in solid outing vs. Seminole
Chris Girandola, Times Correspondent Tuesday, March 15, 2011 SEMINOLE — It wasn't exactly the opponent Kerry Kachuk wanted in his first gig as replacement coach, but after Palm Harbor University...
View ArticleBaseball: Dunedin pounces on East Lake early as Clarkson tosses no-hitter
Basil Spyridakos, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 16, 2011 EAST LAKE — The sequel is rarely better than the original, and there is no exception with the much-anticipated rematch between the top...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers pull down player banners from Raymond James Stadium
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Quarterback Josh Freeman had a banner year, but his image has been removed from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. In fact, the team had...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Jeremy Hellickson feels 'great,' will make start Sunday
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Tampa Bay Rays RHP Jeremy Hellickson said he feels "great," one day after being bothered by a blister on his right ring finger during his...
View ArticleNCAA Basketball individual session tickets go on sale today
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 If you were hoping to get a chance to watch the Florida Gators play in the NCAA Tournament, but weren't interested in buying tickets...
View ArticleBass fishing Tampa Bay Rays pitchers Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann end up in...
By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Wednesday, March 16, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTEWade Davis doesn't waste time with a postgame shower and shave. Daylight is burning, and he's hot on the trail of a...
View ArticleMatteo Manassero, Peter Uihlein take different paths to Transitions Championship
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 PALM HARBOR — They have taken different paths to the first tee of today's Transitions Championship. Matteo Manassero, a 17-year-old...
View ArticleFlorida Gators preview
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 NCAA EXTRAGame 3 6:50 p.m.No. 2 Florida vs. No. 15 UC Santa BarbaraROSTERNo. Player Pos. GP Min Pts Reb0 Jaime Sernia F 25 20.4 8.0...
View ArticleFlorida Gators' Chandler Parsons stays course, becomes a star
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Wednesday, March 16, 2011 TAMPA — During the lost years, back when Chandler Parsons was busy being a disappointment, all of this seemed very far away.He didn't...
View ArticleOlder brothers raised UCSB's Orlando Johnson following the deaths of six...
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 TAMPA — Deaths have been so frequent in Orlando Johnson's life that each passing of a family member has served as something of a...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament games in Tampa unlikely to sell out
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 TAMPA — Despite a draw that includes fan favorites Florida and Kentucky, today's NCAA Tournament second-round games at the St. Pete Times...
View ArticleTransitions Championship marks Sergio Garcia's return to PGA Tour
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Upbeat GarciaPALM HARBOR — This week at the Transitions Championship, Sergio Garcia is making his first U.S. appearance since the PGA...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Musical talents revealed, father-son reunion, B.J. Upton in...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 New ad of the dayRays CF B.J. Upton and brother Justin of the Diamondbacks are among five athletes featured in the New Era caps' national...
View ArticleFlorida Gators seniors enter NCAA Tournament with a sense of urgency
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Florida coach Billy Donovan is always encouraging his players to "live in the moment," and nobody is following that advice more...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament game preview: West Virginia vs. Clemson
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 AC AAsked when he finally got to his hotel room after beating UAB in Ohio in an opening-round game late Tuesday night, Clemson senior...
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