Masters co-leader Rory McIlroy is ringleader of golf's new guard
By John Romano, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, April 7, 2011 AUGUSTA, Ga.The punks showed up after dark. Witnesses say there were three.They were young, of course. Obviously not from around here....
View ArticleBulls get very close to top seed
Times wires Thursday, April 7, 2011 CHICAGO — Derrick Rose had 30 points, eight assists and five rebounds as the Bulls closed in on the top seed in the East by beating the Celtics 97-81 on...
View ArticleMasters news and notes
Times wires Thursday, April 7, 2011 A new position for QuirosCo-leader Alvaro Quiros has a little less experience in marquee tournaments than Rory McIlroy, who has finished third three times in...
View ArticleBaseball: Berkeley's solid outing is worth repeating
David Rice, Times Correspondent Thursday, April 7, 2011 TAMPA — Berkeley Prep jumped out to a nine-run lead over Brooks-DeBartolo (7-11) in the first inning and never looked back Thursday as the...
View ArticleTrack: Northside takes it easy on way to Bay Conference wins
Chris Girandola, Times Correspondent Friday, April 8, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — It's not too often a track and field coaching staff will direct runners to run as slowly as they can yet still win the race,...
View ArticleTennis teams set for big stage
Friday, April 8, 2011 Two teams from the McMullen Tennis Center in Clearwater have qualified for the USTA Nationals. McMullen's 8.0 and 9.0 men's teams won the state tournament at the USTA Florida...
View ArticleJohn Brantley helps prepare new-look Florida Gators for spring football game
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 GAINESVILLE — Florida senior quarterback John Brantley has spent a month trying to learn a new offensive system, hold onto his starting job...
View ArticleFC Tampa Bay trying to land match with English Premier club Everton
Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 TAMPA — FC Tampa Bay is in preliminary discussions to host English Premier club Everton for an international friendly match this...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays' Manny Ramirez retires after drug "issue"
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 CHICAGO — The Rays knew there were risks when they signed Manny Ramirez, given the controversial reputation that preceded him. But they were...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Triple tail time
By Seth Leto, Times Correspondent Friday, April 8, 2011 What's hot: One often overlooked species of fish to target is the triple tail. These fish can be found just below the surface, close to floating...
View ArticleDr. Remote for 4-9-2011
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 Yankees at Red Sox: 1 p.m. on Ch. 13. Fox's Game of the Week is at Fenway Park with Joe Buck and Tim McCarver calling the action. This game is...
View ArticleRicky Hill's calming influence to guide FC Tampa Bay into opener
By Eduardo A. Encina, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 TAMPA — On the eve of his first regular-season game as FC Tampa Bay coach, Ricky Hill preached to his team about the value of staying...
View ArticleManny Ramirez nothing more to Tampa Bay Rays than a one-hit wonder
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Friday, April 8, 2011 That's it?Manny quit?Already?You knew it would end badly, because with Manny Ramirez, it always does. You knew there would be controversy,...
View ArticleAuto racing fun stuff
Times wires Friday, April 8, 2011 Experiment in progressIndyCar began having two-wide restarts on road courses last month in St. Petersburg, with temper-inducing results. The debate within the series...
View ArticleAuto racing news and notes
Times wires Friday, April 8, 2011 Edwards escapes, then enjoys winFORT WORTH, Texas — Carl Edwards escaped a crash that wiped out primary challenger Kyle Busch Friday night and won his second...
View ArticleBaseball: Ace Layner makes difference for Osceola vs. St. Petersburg
Bob Putnam, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — Osceola has done some impressive things the past two seasons, winning consecutive district titles and advancing to the region...
View ArticleDenny Hamlin again looks toward Texas for some Sprint Cup healing
Times wires Friday, April 8, 2011 A year ago, Denny Hamlin arrived at Texas Motor Speedway suffering physical pains caused by a surgically repaired knee. A victory in the Samsung Mobile 500 helped...
View ArticleJockey sues Tampa Bay Downs over ban
By Don Jensen, Times Correspondent Friday, April 8, 2011 OLDSMAR — Former riding champion Derek Bell has filed a civil lawsuit claiming Tampa Bay Downs, track vice president and general manager Peter...
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