Tampa Bay Lightning teammates say stress of former ownership took toll on...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 Vinny Lecavalier was diplomatic last week when he spoke of reasons for the two-year slump from which he is emerging. And certainly...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning Nuts and Bolts
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 5 questions | C Dominic MooreWhat pet did you have growing up? We had a parakeet named GodzillaHow big was he? About, you know, 4...
View ArticleRoster status will help determine composition of Tampa Bay Rays' opening day...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 FORT MYERS — In theory, the Rays are going to have some extremely difficult decisions to make over the next 10 days in cutting their roster...
View ArticleWarmer weather means bait returns to inshore flats
By Seth Leto, Times Correspondent Saturday, March 19, 2011 What's hot: The first day of spring means the worst of Old Man Winter is behind us. Water temperatures have climbed back into the lower 70s...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 Tampa Bay Sports Central With JP Peterson: 11:30 a.m. on Ch. 44. Includes a revealing interview with Rays manager Joe Maddon, who not only...
View ArticleQ and A with Will Power, winner of 2010 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 It has been a busy year since Will Power won the 2010 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg: He has gotten married, moved into a house in...
View ArticleThe poll
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 The pollWhich AL East player will have the biggest impact for his new team? Total: 394 votesRaysManny Ramirez 39 percentRed soxCarl Crawford...
View ArticleTake measure of the Florida Gators' journey
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Saturday, March 19, 2011 TAMPA For some, the memory of a basketball team may be measured in the amount of floor Chandler Parsons covered. He came from 15 feet...
View ArticleSoftball: Strawberry Crest beats Mitchell 9-4 in Zephyrhills tourney final
By Kerry Klecic, Times Correspondent Saturday, March 19, 2011 ZEPHYRHILLS — It didn't matter that Strawberry Crest ace Brianna Alonso didn't have her best stuff Saturday.The Chargers' batters had...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon sporting new glasses
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 Rays manager Joe Maddon has a new look.Maddon switched Friday from his iconic thick-framed black glasses to a slightly thinner, more modern...
View ArticleForum officials please with Saturday's spike in NCAA Tournament attendance
By Stephen F. Holder and Antonya English, Times Staff Writers Saturday, March 19, 2011 TAMPA — The St. Pete Times Forum was a lively atmosphere on Saturday, and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission had...
View ArticleQ&A with NBC lead golf analyst Johnny Miller
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 Johnny Miller was one of the PGA's best golfers in the 1970s and '80s, with 25 tour victories, including two majors. His final-round 63 to win...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes: Joel Peralta deceptively quick (sort of);...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 Speed note of the dayRHP Joel Peralta looked pretty impressive Friday night, beating speedy former Ray Carl Crawford to first for an out....
View ArticleGiants closer iffy for opening day
Times wires Saturday, March 19, 2011 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Giants closer Brian Wilson will be sidelined with a strained ribcage muscle, an injury that could keep the big-bearded major-league saves...
View ArticleChamberlain nearing return
Times wires Saturday, March 19, 2011 TAMPA — Yankees RH reliever Joba Chamberlain appears ready to pitch again.He had a 31-pitch bullpen session Saturday after being sidelined last week by left-side...
View ArticleTransitions Championship facts
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Saturday, March 19, 2011 TRANSITIONS CHAMPIONSHIPFinal round today. On TV: 1, Golf Channel; 3, Ch. 8
View ArticleHonda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg facts
Times staff Saturday, March 19, 2011 Honda Grand Prix of St. PetersburgWhat: Indy Car season opener plus races in other series (Indy Lights, Star Mazda, USF2000 and World Challenge)When/where:...
View ArticleVillanova coach is not about to panic
Times wires Saturday, March 19, 2011 AACN2011CLEVELAND — Long runs in the NCAA Tournament have become commonplace for Villanova. So back-to-back flameouts on the first weekend have heightened...
View ArticleIn NCAA Tournament, Florida State women run into Samford team with similar...
Times staff Saturday, March 19, 2011 The Florida State women's basketball team heads into its seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament facing a Samford program making its debut in the 64-team field.But in...
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