Tampa Bay Rays' James Shields believes he can rebound from down 2010
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — The explanations for James Shields' rough 2010 season span from bad pitching to bad luck with some poor mechanics and pitch...
View ArticleFuel for Success program to honor fallen police officers at Grand Prix of St....
By Greg Auman and Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writers Thursday, March 24, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — From the ceremonial opening lap to a tribute decal on two-time winner Helio Castroneves' No. 3 car, the...
View ArticleBoard of Governors approves $35 million makeover of USF's Sun Dome
By Jodie Tillman, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Thursday, March 24, 2011 TALLAHASSEE — A $35 million makeover of USF's Sun Dome got the go-ahead Thursday from the Board of Governors.The approval,...
View ArticleScoring slump frustrates Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning coach Guy Boucher told Steven Stamkos to skip practice Thursday; stay away from the St. Pete Times Forum as...
View ArticleFishing 101: Nabbing sheepshead is no easy task
By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, March 24, 2011 Anchored up off a dock on a warm winter's morning, I knew there were fish hanging around the pilings.The night had been cool, the water...
View ArticleIndyCar, Nick Andries, Star Mazda
Bob Putnam, St. Petersburg Times Thursday, March 24, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Nick Andries was 5 when he first settled into the seat of a go cart and took several spins around Sunshine Speedway. He could...
View ArticleHopeful Nick Andries springs from local roots
Bob Putnam, St. Petersburg Times Thursday, March 24, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Nick Andries was 5 when he first settled into the seat of a go cart and took several spins around Sunshine Speedway. He could...
View ArticleJustin Wilson aiming one step higher at Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
By Jim Tomlin, Bob Putnam and Joey Knight, Times Staff Writers Thursday, March 24, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Justin Wilson lacks only a victory in the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg to hit every step...
View ArticleCaptains corner: Fishing the bottom near Sunshine Skyway Bridge produces...
By Rick Frazier, Times Correspondent Thursday, March 24, 2011 What's for dinner: Head to the south end of Tampa Bay, and try fishing around the Skyway Bridge. Recently, Daniel Hodge, Bob McCue, Floss...
View ArticleIndyCar's Simona de Silvestro finds home away from non-racing home
By Jim Tomlin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Simona de Silvestro has accomplished a lot at a young age. In her 2010 IndyCar rookie campaign, she was Indianapolis 500...
View ArticleFlorida Gators defeat BYU Cougars 83-74 in overtime in NCAA Tournament
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 NEW ORLEANS — When Florida and BYU met in the first round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament, it took two overtimes to determine a...
View ArticleOutdoors briefs: Eckerd Marine Yard Sale benefits search and rescue team
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 Making newsYard Sale keeps Volunteer Group on waterThe 25th annual Marine Yard Sale benefitting the Eckerd College Search and Rescue Team...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays reliever Kyle Farnsworth has another injury scare
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 KISSIMMEE — Reliever Kyle Farnsworth's weird week continued Thursday with an injury-shortened outing against the Astros.On Monday, the...
View ArticleDead deal of the day
Times wires Thursday, March 24, 2011 Dead deal of the dayA plan to start the 2011-12 NHL season in Russia with two games between the Caps and Rangers appears dead, Yahoo Sports says. The Russians are...
View ArticleShooting from the lip
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 St. Petersburg Times staff writer Tom Jones offers up his Two Cents on the world of sports.The Sports Emmy nominationsThe Sports Emmy...
View ArticleGame preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011
View ArticleIndyCar drivers excel at blocking out danger even after major accidents
By Joey Knight, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 When a collision with a Walt Disney World Speedway wall rendered him a quadriplegic 11 years ago, then-Indy Racing League driver Sam Schmidt...
View ArticleUp next races on major auto racing circuits
Times wires Thursday, March 24, 2011 Sprint CupWhat: Auto Club 400When/where: Today, practice (Speed, 3 p.m.), qualifying (Speed, 7 p.m.); Saturday, practice (Speed, 2:30 p.m.); Sunday, race (Ch. 13,...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Thursday, March 24, 2011 Dr. Remote | Check it out todayThe Fab Five: 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. If your team is out of the NCAA Tournament, you might want to watch a replay of this outstanding...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Johnny Damon walks four times; Elliot Johnson's stolen base...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 24, 2011 Quote of the day"Add that to the inauspicious awards. Let's see if I can make some records during the regular season. Those seem to hold a...
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