NCAA Tournament game preview: Kentucky vs. Princeton
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 There may be no more startling contrast of teams in the NCAA Tournament than Kentucky-Princeton. A year ago, coach John Calipari's Kentucky...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Wednesday, March 16, 2011 30 Clubs in 30 Days: 5 p.m. on MLB Network. The spring training tour stops to preview the Detroit Tigers.World Series classic: 8 p.m. on ESPN Classic. A replay of...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Warmer water continues to bring larger baitfish into Tampa Bay
By Pat Damico, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Watch the birds: Warmer water continues to bring gigantic schools of larger baitfish into Tampa Bay and the passes along our coast. Spanish...
View ArticleElliot Johnson hopes versatility, hustle take him off bubble with Tampa Bay Rays
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 JUPITER — Just Elliot being Elliot.INF/OF Elliot Johnson put on an impressive display of his value to the Rays in Wednesday's 6-3 win...
View ArticleUncommon approach grinds out victory for Tampa Bay Storm
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 16, 2011 TAMPA — Who says Arena Football is all about the passing game?Tampa Bay managed to do something it hadn't done in more than two decades...
View ArticleDrabek works on emotion control
Times wires Wednesday, March 16, 2011 BRADENTON — Blue Jays RHP Kyle Drabek has the stuff to pitch in the majors. It's his demeanor that needs fine-tuning."One of the main things I'm working on in...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Wednesday, March 16, 2011 tennisserena: 'tough year' has been depressingLOS ANGELES — Serena Williams told USA Today she's "at the end of (her) rope" after several physical setbacks that...
View ArticleDefending American Le Mans Series driver's champ Patrick Long ready for 12...
By Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Patrick Long started the defense of his second straight American Le Mans Series GT2 driver's championship by going on test...
View ArticleUCLA/Michigan State capsules
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 UCLA and Michigan State compare favorably when it comes to basketball resumes, but the current makeup of these teams couldn't be much...
View ArticlePearl not certain to return to Volunteers
Times wires Wednesday, March 16, 2011 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton said he does not know if Bruce Pearl will be coach after this season ends.In an interview with...
View ArticleTransitions Championships tee times
Times wires Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Transitions Tee TimesFirst round: TodayCopperhead Course No. 1 tee7:45 a.m.: Rich Beem, Kevin Stadler, Alex Prugh7:55: D.J. Trahan, George McNeill, John...
View ArticleBraves minor-league manager loses his eye
Times wires Wednesday, March 16, 2011 KISSIMMEE — Braves minor-league manager Luis Salazar has lost an eye after he was struck in the face by a line drive while watching a spring training game.General...
View ArticleTransitions Championship tournament information
Times staff Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Tournament informationFed Ex Cup points: 500Defending champ: Jim FurykSchedule: Today-Friday — first and second rounds, morning and afternoon tee times....
View ArticleSome of NCAA's best coaches will be on sidelines in Tampa
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 The sidelines at the St. Pete Times Forum this week are full of star power. Florida's Billy Donovan has two NCAA titles on his resume....
View ArticleCareer game lifts Texas-S.A.
Times wires Wednesday, March 16, 2011 DAYTON, Ohio — Melvin Johnson III insists he's in a deep shooting slump.Oh, really?The smooth guard with "SWISH" scrawled on the side of each orange shoe had a...
View ArticleFormer Kentucky coach Gillispie, Texas Tech talk
Times wires Wednesday, March 16, 2011 LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech athletic director Kirby Hocutt interviewed former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie in Florida on Wednesday.Red Raiders...
View ArticleGame preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 .TONIGHTLightning at CanadiensWhen/where: 7:30; Bell Centre, MontrealTV/radio: Sun Sports; 970-AMKey stats: The Lightning is on a...
View ArticleAfter two seasons of struggles, Tampa Bay Lightning's Vinny Lecavalier has...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 MONTREAL — Polite as ever, Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier asked a reporter if he minded that he probably would not read the...
View ArticleBaseball: Springstead heeds coach's advice, rallies past Fivay
Andy Villamarzo, Times Correspondent Wednesday, March 16, 2011 WESLEY CHAPEL — Fivay has put a lot upon the right arm of its top pitcher, freshman Jarred Mattos, the past few days in the Pasco County...
View ArticleBilly Donovan leads Florida Gators' rebuilding with patience and perseverance
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 TAMPAFlorida coach Billy Donovan stepped down from his seat at the postgame interview table Saturday in Atlanta and headed toward his...
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