James scores 14 as Florida State upsets Notre Dame, 71-57
By Andrew Carter, Orlando Sentinel Sunday, March 20, 2011 CHICAGO — There are times when a lower-seeded NCAA Tournament team needs a little magic to win the kind of game Florida State did here on...
View ArticleVCU keeps shedding 'bubble' label in rout
Times wires Sunday, March 20, 2011 CHICAGO — Oh yeah, VCU belongs in the NCAA Tournament. The real question now: Who can stop the Rams?Fresh, fast, furious and at times flawless, VCU didn't look a bit...
View ArticleLincicome falls short as Webb finds way
Times wires Sunday, March 20, 2011 PHOENIX — Seminole's Brittany Lincicome came close. But Karrie Webb came through again.Webb rallied to win the LPGA Founders Cup for her second straight victory,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays make donation, will further assist Japanese relief effort
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 21, 2011 The Tampa Bay Rays announced today they will make a $10,000 donation to Save the Children to benefit the Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in...
View ArticleAnkle injury not expected to keep Florida Gators' Kenny Boynton out of BYU game
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 21, 2011 Following 24 hours of careful observation by the Florida Gators training staff, sophomore guard Kenny Boynton is expected to be able to...
View ArticleMatt Joyce scratched from Tampa Bay Rays' lineup due to back tightness
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 21, 2011 Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Matt Joyce was scratched from the lineup for tonight's spring training game against the New York Yankees in...
View ArticleB.J. Upton happy Tampa Bay Rays had his back after comments from fan
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 21, 2011 Centerfielder B.J. Upton said it was "comforting" to see the Tampa Bay Rays have his back Sunday when manager Joe Maddon summoned security to...
View ArticleLeague: No grounds to stop lockout
Times wires Monday, March 21, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL asked a federal judge Monday to keep its lockout in place, claiming there are no legal grounds to stop it while accusing the players of trying...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Winds are right to bring in bait
By Jackie Otto, Times Correspondent Monday, March 21, 2011 What's hot: Strong winds have changed to breezes and made the water clear, bringing elusive baits we have been seeking. Larger threadfin...
View ArticleJury picked as Bonds trial finally kicks off
Times wires Monday, March 21, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds finally sat across the courtroom Monday from the 12 people who will judge whether the greatest home run hitter of all time lied about...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 21, 2011 30 Clubs in 30 Days: 11 p.m. on MLB Network. A preview of the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates.Sports Connection: 11 p.m. on BHSN (Ch. 47). A...
View ArticlePhils bring Castillo in as insurance for Utley
Times wires Monday, March 21, 2011 CLEARWATER — The Phillies gave themselves a backup plan at second base, signing three-time All-Star Luis Castillo to a minor-league contract Monday.Castillo will...
View ArticleGuy Boucher wants to cure Tampa Bay Lightning breakdowns
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 21, 2011 TAMPA — The Lightning this season has allowed a league-worst 13 shorthanded goals and has been outscored 78-52 in the third period.At...
View ArticleFired Pearl: Coaching Vols was the best
Times wires Monday, March 21, 2011 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee fired coach Bruce Pearl on Monday after a season in which he was charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators during...
View ArticleGators expect ailing Boynton to be ready by Thursday
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer; Times wires Monday, March 21, 2011 After 24 hours of careful observation by the Florida training staff, sophomore G Kenny Boynton is expected to play when the...
View ArticleSports in brief: Notre Dame suspends top receiver Michael Floyd indefinitely...
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer; Times wires Monday, March 21, 2011 CollegesIrish suspend wr after dui chargeSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame suspended star WR Michael Floyd indefinitely Monday, a day...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Good deed of the day, play of the day, bracket buster of the day
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 21, 2011 Good deed of the dayThe Rays announced Monday they will make a $10,000 donation to Save the Children to benefit the Japan Earthquake Tsunami...
View ArticleJoel Glazer sees bright future for Tampa Bay Bucs
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Monday, March 21, 2011 NEW ORLEANS — On the far side of the lockout, he can see success. Once the negotiations are done, he can see touchdowns and playoffs and...
View ArticleDuke rallies to avert stunner
Times wires Monday, March 21, 2011 DURHAM, N.C. — Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie has talked often about how a demanding schedule prepared her team for the NCAA Tournament. Perhaps that's why her...
View ArticlePens back long suspension of Cooke
Times wires Monday, March 21, 2011 DETROIT — Oft-penalized Penguin Matt Cooke received the stiffest sentence in his 12-season career when he was suspended Monday by the NHL for the rest of the regular...
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