Tampa Bay Lightning defeats Florida Panthers 4-2
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 TAMPA — The puck was on Vinny Lecavalier's stick, and the goalie was pulled. All the Lightning captain had to do for a hat trick was dink...
View ArticleBaseball: Armwood catcher Emmons hangs tough in win
Steve Lee, Times Correspondent Friday, April 8, 2011 SEFFNER — With the tying run at second base in the top of the seventh inning of a 1-0 game Friday, Durant's John Coglianese singled to rightfield...
View ArticleDan Johnson's three-run homer rallies Tampa Bay Rays in ninth, 9-7 over...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 CHICAGO — The Rays figured it was going to take something odd or unusual to change their luck and their string of six losses to start the...
View ArticleReaction to retirement of Manny Ramirez
Times wires Friday, April 8, 2011 What they're saying about Manny Ramirez"It's crazy, man. That was the last thing I was expecting. … It's sad to see a player with that much talent and an unbelievable...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays news and notes: Joe Maddon not quitting on AL East, Jeremy...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Friday, April 8, 2011 The dishRays at White SoxWhen/where: 4:10 today; U.S. Cellular Field, ChicagoTV/radio: FSN; 620-AM, 680-AM (Spanish)Probable pitchersRays: RH...
View ArticleBaseball: Riverview win cools off Newsome, complicates district race
Patti McDonald, Times Correspondent Friday, April 8, 2011 RIVERVIEW — Riverview played host to a hot Newsome team that has won eight of its past nine. And the race in Class 5A-8 got even tighter as...
View ArticleCubs 7, Brewers 4
Times wires Saturday, April 9, 2011 Cubs 7, Brewers 4MILWAUKEE — Jeff Baker had four hits and drove in four runs, including his first homer this season and Carlos Zambrano continued his recent string...
View ArticleBlue Jays 3, Angels 2
Times wires Saturday, April 9, 2011 Blue Jays 3, Angels 2ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jayson Nix's two-out homer in the eighth lifted the Blue Jays. That came after Adam Lind hit a tying two-run double in the...
View ArticleDiamondbacks 13, Reds 2
Times wires Saturday, April 9, 2011 Diamondbacks 13, Reds 2PHOENIX — Ian Kennedy struck out nine in eight innings and Arizona hit three homers late to turn the Diamondbacks' home opener into a rout....
View ArticleHas Tampa Bay Lightning had enough adversity to build strength for playoff run?
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 9, 2011 Has the Lightning overcome enough adversity this season to make a long playoff run? Craig MacTavish, an analyst for Canada's TSN...
View ArticleThe poll
Times staff Saturday, April 9, 2011 The pollHow will the Rays do in Evan Longoria's absence? 417 votes38 percentWell below .50023 percentSlightly below .50020 percentPlay .50013 percentSlightly above...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 9, 2011 Outside the Lines: 9 a.m. on ESPN. A look at the dangers of youth hockey, which allows full contact in the United States starting at age 11.60...
View ArticleKing mackerel are coming
By Steve Papen, Times Correspondent Saturday, April 9, 2011 What's hot: King mackerel are always the hot topic this time of year. Their annual migration is a mystery to some, a science to...
View ArticleUSF football has better offense in final scrimmage
By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 9, 2011 TAMPA — USF football wrapped up spring practice with a final scrimmage at the Bulls' soccer stadium, and the offense was much more productive...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning Nuts & Bolts
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 9, 2011 5 questions | LW Simon GagneWhat kind of dog do you have? A Burmese mountain dog.How big is he? He's 135 pounds. He's a bear. If I put...
View ArticleFlorida Gators unveil Heisman statues, play spring football game
By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 9, 2011 GAINESVILLE — It wasn't a work of art by any means, but honestly, what spring game is?The portion of Saturday's Orange and Blue game that...
View ArticleSports' best months
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 9, 2011 April is the best month of the year for sports fans. There's baseball, basketball, hockey, golf and even one of the most significant days of...
View ArticlePhillies 10, Braves 2
Times wires Saturday, April 9, 2011 Phillies 10, Braves 2ATLANTA — Carlos Ruiz's pinch-hit grand slam highlighted a five-run seventh. He also doubled in the eighth for a career-high five RBIs. Brian...
View ArticleThe real losers of Manny Ramirez's exit from the Tampa Bay Rays
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 9, 2011 CHICAGO — In theory, the big loser in the Manny Ramirez mess should be Manny Ramirez.His legacy is forever tainted, his shot at 600 home runs...
View ArticleTampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Josh Johnson has ties to new San...
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer Saturday, April 9, 2011 TAMPA — Josh Johnson says he grew up a fan of the 49ers and still spends offseasons near his home in the San Francisco Bay area.So ever since...
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