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USF beats Rutgers in Big East baseball tournament
Jimmy Herget pitched seven strong innings late Wednesday night as the University of South Florida baseball team opened Big East tournament play with a 5-2 victory over Rutgers.
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Seminoles lose ACC tournament opener
A.J. Murray and Mott Hyde hit consecutive homers in the top of the ninth inning to help reigning champion Georgia Tech beat Florida State in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
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Colleges: Gators forward Yeguete has surgery
Florida forward Will Yeguete, who will be a senior next season, had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will spend the next four months in rehab.
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UT pitcher Cox named third-team Academic All-American
The University of Tampa’s Kayla Cox was named to the Capital One Academic All-America Division II softball third team.
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Jesuit falls short in extra frame at state semifinals
Jesuit’s seniors’ hopes of finally bringing a state title to the trophy room behind the third-base dugout of Hyer Family Park again fell short. For the fourth straight season, the second in a row in the Class 5A state semifinal, the Tigers...
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Bulls Beat: Ramsay makes most of USF baseball chance
When University of South Florida junior center fielder James Ramsay trots to his position during this week's Big East Conference baseball tournament at Clearwater, he will give thanks. When Ramsay digs in at the plate, he will be grateful.
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Another save blown; Rays lose 4-3 to Jays
It all set up nicely for Tampa Bay, which took a one-run lead in the top of the ninth. But in a scene that is happening all too frequently, closer Fernando Rodney couldn't finish the job.
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Bucs not rushing Clayborn's return from injury
Eight months after a season-ending right knee injury, projected starter Adrian Clayborn is happy just to back on the field.
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Cobb replaces Odorizzi as starter against Yankees
TORONTO The Tampa Bay Rays will take advantage of Thursday’s off day and juggle the rotation for this weekend’s series at home with the Yankees.
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Rays notes: Hellickson gets stronger as game moves along
If the Rays could take away any positives from Wednesday’s 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Blue Jays, it would be the pitching of RHP Jeremy Hellickson.
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King falls in 6A state baseball semifinals
Minutes after the King High baseball team fell Wednesday in the Class 6A state semifinals, 2-0 to Lynn Haven Mosley, you could see Coach Jim Macaluso was emotional.
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USF Bulls add basketball assistant with NBA experience
The remaking of the University of South Florida men's basketball staff began Wednesday with the hiring of assistant coach Mike Wells, who spent the past two years at George Mason but also worked for 17 years in the NBA.
05/22/13
St. Pete residents ready for boom of Indy 500
Two sons of France, now proud to call themselves Floridians, will be racing Sunday among the regular people, Martin Fennelly writes.
05/22/13
Rays' Maddon backs off criticism of Escobar
The Tampa Bay manager had been critical of Yunel Escobar’s home run celebration Monday, but apparently has reconsidered.
05/22/13
Rays top Jays, lock up winning road trip
Alex Cobb is solid and Fernando Rodney nails down a five-out save as the Rays endure more tense late moments but hold on for a 4-3 victory.
05/22/13