State wrestling: Brandon assumes its usual perch atop team standings
Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Saturday, February 19, 2011 LAKELAND — In search of its 22nd state title and 11th in a row, Brandon is having a run-of-the-mill February weekend at the Lakeland...
View ArticleState wrestling: Northside's early hopes tempered; Largo starts strong
Derek J. LaRiviere, Times Correspondent Saturday, February 19, 2011 LAKELAND — With three wrestlers in the semifinals, Northside Christian isn't out of the team championship race at the state...
View ArticleSoftball: 2B Miles key to Seminole comeback vs. Tarpon
Nathan Cowan, Times Correspondent Saturday, February 19, 2011 SEMINOLE — Seminole second baseman Missy Miles waited all night to get her chance.With Seminole playing from behind throughout Friday's...
View ArticleSports on TV/Radio
Times staff Saturday, February 19, 2011 TODAY Autos Sprint Cup: Daytona 500 practice, 10:30 a.m., Speed Nationwide: Drive4COPD 300, 1:15 p.m., ESPN2 Boxing Bantamweight: Donaire vs. Montiel, 9:45...
View ArticleThe poll
Times staff Saturday, February 19, 2011 The pollNow that the NFL season is over, what sport are you watching on TV? Total: 424 votesHockey: 33 percentCollege basketball: 21 percentPro basketball: 17...
View ArticleDr. Remote
Times staff Saturday, February 19, 2011 Outside the Lines: 9 a.m. on ESPN. Includes a feature on the Negro Leagues Grave Marker Project, which has been tracking down the final resting places for...
View ArticleSheepshead have become a hot target
By Brent Gaskill, Times Correspondent Saturday, February 19, 2011 Getting hotter: Sheepshead have been a reliable target throughout the winter, and the action will only improve from now into early...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg Times sports department honored by Associated Press Sports...
Times staff Saturday, February 19, 2011 The Associated Press Sports Editors honored St. Petersburg Times staffers individually and collectively in judging last week in Indianapolis.The Times,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays trying to stay ahead of curve as other teams borrow from them
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — There are certain things, besides signing players to $100 million-plus contracts, that other teams do that the Rays...
View ArticleThe most iconic cities
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 1. BostonTed Williams, Larry Bird, Bobby OrrThree of the most revered names in all of sports history. Williams is called the greatest...
View ArticleManny Being Manny: Career highlights of new Tampa Bay Rays DH Manny Ramirez
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTEThe Rays are hoping he'll be that Manny Ramirez, providing the impact bat in the middle of their lineup and a positive...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 Quote of the day"The clubhouse is a lot quieter."LHP David Price, on no longer having RHP Matt Garza, left, on the teamBen and Julianna's...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist working to get comfortable at first base, just in...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 PORT CHARLOTTE — First base isn't versatile Ben Zobrist's first choice for a position. But he reported to camp Saturday saying he is...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning Nuts & Bolts
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 5 questions | C Nate ThompsonWas it hard to be convinced to shave your head April 7 to raise money for cancer research? I talked to...
View ArticleHas Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman just had his 'Jay Feaster moment'?
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 Did Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman just have his Jay Feaster moment?Yzerman on Friday acquired veteran defenseman Eric...
View ArticleCollege basketball preview: No. 14 Florida Gators at LSU Tigers
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 TODAYNo. 14 Florida at LSUWhen/where: 1; Maravich Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, La.TV/radio: ES-PN; 620-AMRecords: Florida 20-5, 9-2...
View ArticleTigers unsure when Cabrera will arrive
Times wires Saturday, February 19, 2011 LAKELAND — First baseman Miguel Cabrera missed the Tigers' first day of a full-squad practice, and the team doesn't know when he will report."Miguel is not...
View ArticleDay 2 of mediation: six more hours of mystery
Times wires Saturday, February 19, 2011 WASHINGTON — Commissioner Roger Goodell, union executive director DeMaurice Smith and members of their negotiating teams participated in a second consecutive...
View ArticleAfter injuries, Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Jeff Faine plans return
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Saturday, February 19, 2011 TAMPA — C Jeff Faine has assurances he will be on the Bucs' roster next season. Staying on the field is another matter.Faine, who turns...
View ArticleJeff Gordon up to all standards except his own, and his protege's
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Saturday, February 19, 2011 DAYTONA BEACHHe is nearing his 40th birthday, and is clearly over the hill.He has won only one race in the past three years, and is...
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