Roller-coaster day ends well for Laird
Times wires Sunday, March 27, 2011 ORLANDO — All that stood between Martin Laird and victory at Bay Hill were two putts from inside 90 feet on the 18th hole, which didn't seem that long considering...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament: So … maybe VCU will leave happily ever after
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Sunday, March 27, 2011 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Once upon a time …Years from now, that is how the story of the 2011 NCAA Tournament will begin. For isn't that how...
View ArticleHuskies foil Hoyas' startling upset bid
Times wires Sunday, March 27, 2011 PHILADELPHIA — Georgetown knows all about Maya Moore and Connecticut's rich postseason history, and the Hoyas were determined to rock the bracket with one of the...
View ArticleButler fans throw Final Four party
Times wires Sunday, March 27, 2011 INDIANAPOLIS — Butler prefers old-school basketball and old-style celebrations to all the preseason nonsense.That's why the Bulldogs wait until late March to hold...
View ArticleThe best and worst from a weekend of televised sports
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Sunday, March 27, 2011 St. Petersburg Times staff writer Tom Jones look back at the best and worst from a weekend of televised sports.Best coverageEven if you're not a...
View ArticleWildcats outwork Heels
Times wires Sunday, March 27, 2011 AACN2011NEWARK, N.J. — With a hard-earned 76-69 victory over North Carolina finally assured inside the final minute Sunday, Kentucky sealed an improbable run to the...
View ArticleCleveland Gladiators hand Tampa Bay Storm worst loss in franchise history, 66-26
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Sunday, March 27, 2011 TAMPA — If last week was bad, this one was historically bad.A week after getting doubled up 72-36 at Utah, the Storm didn't fare any...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers' Aqib Talib 'person of interest' in Texas incident with...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib is a 'person of interest,' in a March 21 domestic dispute in Garland, Texas, involving his sister...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers' Aqib Talib 'person of interest' after shots fired in...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 TAMPAPolice in Texas describe Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib as "a person of interest" in their investigation of a domestic disturbance last week...
View ArticleTeen repeats for national title
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 For the second straight year, St. Petersburg's Danielle Collins won the USTA 18s National Spring Championship in Mobile, Ala. Collins, the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays return Rule 5 pick Cesar Cabral to Boston Red Sox
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 The Tampa Bay Rays have returned Rule 5 pick LHP Cesar Cabral to the Red Sox.Cabral looked impressive at times in camp, but was inconsistent...
View ArticleFC Tampa Bay signs three players
Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 TAMPA — With a little less than two weeks remaining until FC Tampa Bay's regular-season opener, the 2011 roster is steadily taking...
View ArticleTonight's Tampa Bay Rays-New York Yankees game cancelled
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 Tonight's spring training game between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa has been cancelled due to...
View ArticleMonday's Tampa Bay Rays-New York Yankees game cancelled
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 Tonight's spring training game between the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa has been cancelled due to...
View ArticleManny Ramirez benefits Tampa Bay Rays in both obvious and residual ways
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — After a solid spring in which he impressed with his attitude, hustle and work ethic — not to mention his power, bat speed and...
View ArticleManny Ramirez benefits Tampa Bay Rays in obvious and residual ways
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — After a solid spring in which he impressed with his attitude, hustle and work ethic — not to mention his power, bat speed and...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning working to help players stay fresh
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 TAMPA — Remarkable, isn't it, what a couple of days off will do.Just ask Lightning wing Marty St. Louis, who did not skate Wednesday and...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 MLB Tonight: 6 p.m. on MLB Network. This show will break down the American League, including predictions for the 2011 season.EA Sports Golf...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Hit hard-bottom areas to target red grouper
By Steve Papen, Times Correspondent Monday, March 28, 2011 Offshore targets: Shallow-water grouper will be open in federal waters Friday. So we will target red grouper and scamp grouper in depths of...
View ArticleGeorgia Tech hires Dayton's Gregory as coach
Times wires Monday, March 28, 2011 ATLANTA — Georgia Tech hired Dayton coach Brian Gregory on Monday to rebuild its program, which fell on hard times after reaching the national championship game in...
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