Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play Chicago Bears Oct. 23 in London
By Stephen F. Holder, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 It's official.The NFL has confirmed one of its worst-kept secrets: The Bucs will indeed meet the Bears at London's Wembley Stadium, with...
View ArticleMarathon mark shattered, only not officially
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 BOSTON — Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai ran the fastest 26.2 miles in history to win the Boston Marathon on Monday. Then his claim to a world record was swallowed up by the...
View ArticleCaptain's Corner: Time of day, light conditions can dictate kingfish lure...
By Larry Blue, Times Correspondent Monday, April 18, 2011 Luring kings: Recently, I was asked which lures should be used for king mackerel, and whether color selection matters. Many hard-bodied lures...
View ArticleDr. Remote: Best bets for sports on TV, April 19
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 E:60: 7 p.m. on ESPN. The network's news magazine show includes a Buster Olney feature on former Rays leftfielder Carl Crawford with the focus...
View ArticleRed Sox 9, Blue Jays 1
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 BOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka wanted to impress his old pitching coach.Did he ever.Matsuzaka pitched seven one-hit innings after one of the worst outings of his career,...
View ArticleYoung Reds starter accused of shoplifting
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 CINCINNATI — Reds RHP Mike Leake was arrested on a shoplifting charge at a downtown department store Monday, accused of trying to steal six shirts with a total value...
View ArticleReport: No solo blame in Notre Dame death
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame said Monday that football staff used out-of-date weather information the day a student videographer fell to his death because of high...
View ArticleAL co-player of the week Johnny Damon hoping to return to Tampa Bay Rays by...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — LF/DH Johnny Damon would have felt better about winning American League co-player of the week honors if his injured left ring...
View ArticleSports in brief
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 Pro FootballMore retired players sue union over royaltiesLOS ANGELES — Five retired players are suing the NFL Players Association in federal court, claiming the...
View ArticleTwins 5, Orioles 3
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 Twins 5, Orioles 3BALTIMORE — Francisco Liriano took a two-hitter into the seventh, and the Twins handed the Orioles their eighth straight loss. Drew Butera had a...
View ArticlePirates 9, Reds 3
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 Pirates 9, Reds 3CINCINNATI — Andrew McCutchen doubled in two runs as part of the Pirates' biggest offensive showing this season. Pittsburgh scored three in the...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning loses 3-2 to Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of series
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 TAMPA — Is it possible Lightning players were too pumped up before Monday night's playoff game with the Penguins? They certainly gave...
View ArticleHeat starters dominate for 2-0 lead
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 MIAMI — LeBron James outscored the 76ers' starting five in the first half by himself.So did Chris Bosh.So did Dwyane Wade.And that tells the tale of Monday night....
View ArticleDavid Price, defense shine as Tampa Bay Rays win sixth in seven games, 5-0...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG — There was a lot for the Rays to talk about after Monday's 5-0 win over the White Sox. The eight sterling innings from blazing...
View ArticleFlyers continue upswing with Boucher in goal
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 BUFFALO, N.Y. — With his mask on, and for a brief moment without it, goalie Brian Boucher provided the Flyers the steadying presence they were looking for to gain an...
View ArticleCubs 1, Padres 0, 10 innings
Times wires Monday, April 18, 2011 Cubs 1, Padres 010 inningsCHICAGO — Pinch-hitter Tyler Colvin doubled home Geovany Soto with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cubs. Soto reached on a...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Malone shakes off being shaken up
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 TAMPA — It is going to take an awful lot to keep Lightning veteran LW Ryan Malone out of a playoff hockey game.This is, after all, the same...
View ArticleLightning crowds bring 'insanity' that draws young, old and even the unborn
By Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 TAMPA — As the sun went down, they invaded — suited up in wigs and war paint, hoisting flags and screaming.Loud."It's pretty much insanity,"...
View ArticleTampa Bay Lightning-Pittsburgh Penguins series turns physical
By Tom Jones, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 TAMPA — Lightning forward Simon Gagne stuck out his right elbow and leaned out with his body. Then he shoved his elbow out even farther.That was...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays: Sean Rodriguez follows mom's advice, Evan Longoria part of...
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 18, 2011 Rays vs. White SoxWhen/where: 6:40 tonight; Tropicana Field, St. PetersburgTV/radio: Sun Sports, Bay News 9 Español; 620-AM, 680-AM...
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