Q&A with Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 Principal owner Stuart Sternberg will joke sometimes that he has nothing to do, but, trust us, he has a hand in all facets of the Rays...
View ArticleHot dates this season for Tampa Bay Rays
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 Five hot dates worth checking out Today: It's opening day, which means pomp and circumstance and lots of bunting. The governor will be...
View ArticleWays to save money at Tampa Bay Rays games
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 Baseball bargainsHere are a few ways you can save money while attending Rays games at Tropicana Field:• Bring your own food. The Rays are one...
View ArticleKickin' back with new Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Johnny Damon
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 New Rays leftfielder Johnny Damon, 37, brings his two World Series titles and clubhouse presence to his "home" team. But the Orlando resident...
View ArticlePoint after: Debating the Tampa Bay Rays' chances this season
Thursday, March 31, 2011 Sports columnists John Romano and Gary Shelton discuss this year's Tampa Bay Rays:JR: Trivia time, Gary. Can you remember the last Tampa Bay player other than Carl Crawford to...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays sell out season opener against Baltimore Orioles
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 The Tampa Bay Rays have announced that Friday's season opener is now sold out.Parking lots will open at 2 p.m. and stadium gates at 4 p.m....
View ArticleTampa Bay Storm's Michael Lindsey deals with tragedy
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Thursday, March 31, 2011 TAMPA — Michael Lindsey walked into his father's hospital room and took a seat. He looked over at his dad, who was rapidly losing weight...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' opening day schedule
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 Opening day schedule2 p.m.: Parking lots open for tailgating4 p.m.: Gates open, with players greeting fans at the first rotunda entrance for...
View ArticlePlayoffs seem like a long shot for 2011 Tampa Bay Rays
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, March 31, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTEFor more than a year, we have known this hour would eventually arrive. An opening day without Carl Crawford. A new season...
View ArticleTrailMix: Locals named to U.S. sailing team; fishing legends; lure of the month
By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, March 31, 2011 trailmix{outdoors-related bits and bites}Locals named to U.S. sailing teamLocal sailors will be well represented as the U.S. prepares...
View ArticleThere are plenty of targets
By Rob Gorta, Times Correspondent Thursday, March 31, 2011 Take your pick: It is the best time of the year for fishing in the bay area. Tarpon can be targeted off any of the bridges. The Gandy, Howard...
View ArticleFarewell of the day: Gil Clancy
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 Farewell of the dayLegendary boxing trainer and broadcaster Gil Clancy died Thursday. He was 88. As a trainer, he guided Emile Griffith to...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 Orioles at Rays: 7 p.m. on Sun Sports. The Rays open the 2011 season in which they will win, the Doctor predicts, 85 games.Friday Night...
View ArticleUp next: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays 2011 salaries
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 The $41 million clubRays salaries for 2011Johnny Damon $5,250,000B.J. Upton 4,825,000Ben Zobrist 4,500,000James Shields 4,250,000Kelly...
View ArticleFishing news and notes
Times staff Thursday, March 31, 2011 HarvestsShallow-water grouper begins again todayThe recreational harvest of shallow-water grouper in state and federal gulf waters off Florida, except in all...
View ArticlePlenty of reasons to watch the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field this season
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 31, 2011 Play ball! It's opening day for the Tampa Bay Rays. Sure, the Rays lost a few key parts. No more Carl Crawford. No more Carlos Peña. No more...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Thursday, March 31, 2011 TennisIt's a Rafa, Roger Semi at Key BiscaynEKEY BISCAYNE — Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have met 22 times on hardcourts, grass and clay. Now, for the first time...
View ArticleUp next races on major auto racing circuits
Times wires Thursday, March 31, 2011 Up next | Races on major circuitsSprint CupWhat: Goody's Fast Relief 500When/where: Today, practice (Speed, 12:30-2 p.m., 3:30); Saturday, qualifying (Speed,...
View ArticleQB Pennington tears ACL
Times wires Thursday, March 31, 2011 MIAMI — Hard-luck quarterback Chad Pennington tore an anterior cruciate ligament in a pickup basketball game and will have surgery next week.The quarterback will...
View Article
