Calhoun takes criticism personally
Times wires Monday, March 28, 2011 HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun compares himself to an old car — once shiny, new and well-liked by everyone, he has had his share of dings to his...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Maddon's classic ride dry, Johnson's return to T-ball spot
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 Smart move of the dayThough manager Joe Maddon drove his 1972 Chevy Malibu convertible with the top down from Port Charlotte to Sarasota on...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays rainout scrambles Joe Maddon's pitching plan
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 TAMPA — Manager Joe Maddon said the decision to cancel Monday night's Rays-Yankees spring training game was right, considering how bad the storm...
View ArticleIs Tampa Bay Bucs' Aqib Talib worth the headaches?
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Monday, March 28, 2011 There is a point when even talent is not worth the trouble. There is a line where a team has been embarrassed enough. There is a time...
View ArticleFormer players sue NFL, seek to join union's fight
Times wires Monday, March 28, 2011 MINNEAPOLIS — Four former NFL players, including Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller, sued the NFL on Monday in hope of joining current players in their antitrust...
View ArticleSports in brief: No. 1 Wozniacki ousted in fourth round at Sony Ericsson Open
Times staff, wires Monday, March 28, 2011 TennisNo. 1 wozniacki ousted at sony ericsson OpenKEY BISCAYNE — With her dubious No. 1 ranking secure for at least three more weeks, Caroline Wozniacki's...
View ArticleBlackhawks topple Wings in OT
Times wires Monday, March 28, 2011 DETROIT — Marian Hossa scored on a power play 51 seconds into overtime, lifting the Blackhawks to a 3-2 win over the Red Wings on Monday night.Henrik Zetterberg was...
View ArticleEx-girlfriend: Bonds threatened harm
Times wires Monday, March 28, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO — Kimberly Bell, her voice cracking, talked about the final stretch of her nine-year relationship with Barry Bonds.The greatest hitter of his era...
View ArticleEfficient Drabek has Jays feeling pleased
Times wires Monday, March 28, 2011 DUNEDIN — Blue Jays manager John Farrell likes Kyle Drabek's ability to "reach back and get a strikeout when he needs it."Drabek struck out five and allowed five...
View ArticleMagic mad after loss to Knicks
Times wires Monday, March 28, 2011 NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony scored 39, his best effort since coming to New York, and the Knicks pulled out a 113-106 overtime victory over the Magic on Monday night...
View ArticleAfter 28 years, Irish win first vs. Vols
Times wires Monday, March 28, 2011 AACN2011NCAA Women's Tournament Round of 16Region semifinals and finalsSemifinalChampionshipSemifinalRegion semifinals and finalsPHILADELPHIA Region1. Connecticut...
View ArticleClearwater runner wins St. Pete Grand Prix 5K
Bryan Burns, Times Staff Writer Monday, March 28, 2011 a different sort of grand prix raceOne of the more unique events on the running calendar is the St. Pete Grand Prix 5K, which allows participants...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers' Aqib Talib questioned by Texas police in shooting case
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib is cooperating with Texas police investigating a domestic disturbance last week in which several...
View ArticleWarrants obtained for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Aqib Talib, mother
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Texas police have obtained warrants for the arrest of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib and his mother, Okolo, in connection with a...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Casey Kotchman, Felipe Lopez headed to Triple-A Durham
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said it is looking more and more like the bullpen will remain as it is, with Juan Cruz, Jake McGee and...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning can clinch first playoff spot in four years tonight
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 29, 2011 The Tampa Bay Lightning needs four points to clinch a playoff spot. The team can either gain the points on its own with two victories...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning can clinch first playoff spot in four years tonight
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 29, 2011 The Tampa Bay Lightning needs four points to clinch a playoff spot. The team can either gain the points on its own with two victories...
View ArticleJoe Maddon on Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria having an AK-47: It's his choice
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said he didn't have much to say about star 3B Evan Longoria having an AK-47 rifle - which was stolen...
View ArticleGrand Prix of St. Petersburg posts strong TV ratings
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 29, 2011 The Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Ch. 28 Sunday drew a healthy 1.4 overnight television rating, the highest rating for an IndyCar race...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Cesar Ramos lets his pitching do the talking
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 29, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — Rays lefty reliever Cesar Ramos often sits quietly in his corner of the clubhouse, watching television and keeping to...
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