Out of prison, golfer Jim Thorpe gets good reception on return to Champions Tour
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 14, 2011 LUTZ — As Jim Thorpe hit balls on the TPC Tampa Bay driving range Thursday, a few of his fellow Champions Tour players stopped by."Thorpey,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Marty St. Louis calls Zbynek Michalek's high stick a...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 14, 2011 Tampa Bay Lightning veteran Marty St. Louis says it's never fun to go to the dentist, no matter if it's on a game day or not.But, needless to...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning's Marty St. Louis calls Pittsburgh Penguin Zbynek...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 14, 2011 PITTSBURGH — Lightning veteran wing Marty St. Louis says it's never fun to go to the dentist, regardless of when the visit happens.But that...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning must undercut the growing legend of Pittsburgh Penguins'...
By Gary Shelton, Times Sports Columnist Thursday, April 14, 2011 PITTSBURGH — His legend grows larger by the minute. He is 15 feet tall now, and soon, he will be 20. His teeth are sharp, and his eyes...
View ArticleFlorida Gators are college fishing's bass masters
By Terry Tomalin, Times Outdoors Editor Thursday, April 14, 2011 Trivia question: How many national championships has the University of Florida won?If you are a football fan, you will say three: at...
View ArticleShhh! Tom Lehman enters Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am on hot streak
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 14, 2011 LUTZ — Tom Lehman has played in four Champions Tour events this season. He has won twice and finished second once. All 12 rounds have been...
View ArticleCaptains corner: Chum up some mackerel for a memorable outing
By Brent Gaskill, Times Correspondent Thursday, April 14, 2011 What's hot: Kingfish season is here, but it's always interrupted by windy conditions from passing late-season frontal systems. Clear,...
View ArticleOutdoors news and notes
By Rodney Page, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 14, 2011 Making newsFoundation to discuss Gulf beach testingThe Florida Suncoast chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit environmental...
View ArticleUp next auto races on major circuits
Times wires Thursday, April 14, 2011 Sprint CupWhat: Aaron's 499When/where: Today, practice (Speed, 2 p.m.); Saturday, qualifying (Speed, 11:30 a.m.); Sunday, race (Ch. 13, 1 p.m.); Talladega,...
View ArticleDr. Remote
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 14, 2011 Lightning Live: 6:30 p.m. on Sun Sports. Preview show for Game 2 of the Lightning-Pens series with reporting and analysis from Paul Kennedy,...
View ArticleJersey of the day
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 14, 2011 Jersey of the daySteelers safety Troy Polamalu had the hottest-selling jersey in the NFL last season, according to NFLShop.com. The sales...
View ArticleGame 1: Rockies 6, Mets 5
Times wires Thursday, April 14, 2011 Rockies 6, Mets 5Game 1NEW YORK — Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki hit back-to-back homers, and the Rockies won their fourth straight one-run game. With the...
View ArticleGinobili likely will sit out Game 1
Times wires Thursday, April 14, 2011 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is doubtful for Sunday's Game 1 against the Grizzlies with a sprained right elbow. Ginobili, 33, an All-Star who...
View ArticleArena Football League: Tampa Bay Storm at Philadelphia Soul preview capsule
By Brandon Wright, Times Correspondent Thursday, April 14, 2011 Tonight: Storm (1-3) at Philadelphia (1-3)When/where: 8 tonight; Wells Fargo Center, PhiladelphiaTV/radio: NFL Network; 1250-AMThe...
View ArticleNBA playoff contenders beware
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Thursday, April 14, 2011 St. Petersburg Times staff writer Tom Jones gives his Two Cents preview of the NBA playoffs, which begin Saturday.Eastern ConferenceTEAM TO...
View ArticleRockies 9, Mets 4, Game 2
Times wires Thursday, April 14, 2011 Rockies 9, Mets 4game 2NEW YORK — Troy Tulowitzki hit his major-league-leading seventh homer and the Rockies wrapped up a four-game series sweep. Tulowitzki...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Thursday, April 14, 2011 TennisNadal, federer make quarters on Monaco clayMONACO — Six-time defending champion Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer coasted into the quarterfinals of the Monte...
View ArticleIf a bogey is 1-over par, what's 12-over par?
Times wires Thursday, April 14, 2011 SAN ANTONIO — Kevin Na saw his first shot on the par-4 474-yard No. 9 on Thursday veer badly off course. His next wasn't any better. Or the next one. "I got done...
View ArticleBrewers 4, Pirates 1
Times wires Thursday, April 14, 2011 Brewers 4, Pirates 1PITTSBURGH — Randy Wolf had 10 strikeouts and allowed only three hits in 6 2/3 shutout innings as the Brewers won their fourth in a row. Wolf...
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