Bradenton.com: Sports

Longoria snaps slump just in time

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:01 EDT

Evan Longoria is nothing if not confident.

Rays Extra: Dustin's big night

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:04 EDT

Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia had the first two-home run game of his career Saturday during Game 2 of the ALCS.

Bucs to honor Alstott at halftime Sunday night

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:23 EDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will Mike Alstott at halftime Sunday night when they host the Seattle Seahawks.

For Braden River, game was a confidence builder

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:37 EDT

By MIKE HENRY

ODA football team exceeded expectations

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:32 EDT

LAKEWOOD RANCH – It’s an admission high school football coaches are usually reluctant to make, especially with a pivotal district showdown looming on the immediate horizon.

Lakewood Ranch had some firsts against North Port

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:17 EDT

By MIKE HENRY

Long kickoff returned sealed Mooney’s fate

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:42 EDT

By MIKE HENRY

Bucs rout rival Panthers 27-3

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:38 EDT

It wasn't expected to be this easy, however, the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated NFC South Division foe Carolina Panthers 27-3 in front of 64,211 fans at Raymond James Stadium.

Rays release ALCS roster

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:07 EDT

Here is the roster for the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League Championship Series, which begins Friday night at Tropicana Field.

Southeast can't get ahead of itself

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:37 EDT

Southeast football coach Paul Maechtle is hopeful his team has the momentum it needs.

Falcons intend to stay above .500

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:37 EDT

Five games into the season, and Saint Stephen's football team is on pace for its first winning record.

BCS must bounce back from blowout

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:37 EDT

A loss like the one Bradenton Christian suffered at the hands of Bradenton Prep last Friday is the kind a team can learn from. The final score was 42-3.

Bradenton Prep faces perfect team

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:33 EDT

Joe Hammond had to laugh.

Ranch, North Port both looking for first win

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:37 EDT

LAKEWOOD RANCH - At 0-5, it's hard for the Lakewood Ranch High football team to generate much sympathy - or respect.

Braden River hosts Avon Park in pivotal game

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:52 EDT

BRADENTON - Despite having Monday's scheduled practice rained out, Braden River High head football coach Josh Hunter believes the Pirates are primed for a strong performance when they play host Friday to Class 3A-District 12 rival Avon Park.

ODA hopes for fast start against Tampa Cambridge

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:52 EDT

LAKEWOOD RANCH - Because of limited bleacher seating at Out-of-Door Academy's football field, head coach Brett Timmons suggests Thunder fans bring their lawn chairs to Saturday's 3:30 p.m. game against Tampa Cambridge.

Southeast High volleyball team hopes to raise cancer awareness

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:50 EDT

Marilynn Godfrey sat in the doctor's office twiddling her thumbs, tapping her feet on the floor. Sitting on the other side of the desk that chilly December morning three years ago was a doctor with news she never expected to hear.

Panthers win wild 46-36 game

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:53 EDT

In a game featuring two high-flying offenses, Bradenton Christian needed a late rally to win beat Santa Fe Catholic 46-36 in a wild contest in the first game held at the Panthers' on-campus field.

Out-of-Door Academy rolls to big win

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:50 EDT

It was only natural for Out-of-Door Academy football fans to heap praise on running back A.J. Strong, quarterback Tony Gurry and receiver Nick Hepp after Saturday's 42-0 victory against visiting Tampa Cambridge.

Local roundup: MCC wins volleyball tournament

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:50 EDT

Manatee Community College defeated host Lake-Sumter CC 25-16, 17-25, 25-22, 22-25, 15-8 in the championship game of the LSCC Classic on Saturday.

Rocco, B.J. go deep; Rays lead 8-1 in 8th

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:43 EDT

Rocco Baldelli hit his first home run of the postseason in the eighth inning Monday, and the ball would have followed B.J. Upton’s third-inning blast on to Lansdowne Street, only it hit the giant Sports Authority sign above the Green Monster in left field.

Tampa Bay Rays (4-2) at Boston Red Sox (4-2), 4:37 p.m.

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:36 EDT

Jon Lester tries to continue his tremendous postseason when the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays play Game 3 of the American League Championship Series this afternoon, as the best-of-seven set shifts to Fenway Park.

Facing the Green Monster

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:23 EDT

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Longoria snaps slump just in time

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:01 EDT

Evan Longoria is nothing if not confident.

RAYS NOTES: Staying with Kaz

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:04 EDT

Despite Scott Kazmir's poor effort Saturday night in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said he would not hesitate to start Kazmir should the series reach Game 6.

Rays outlast Sox in ALCS marathon

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:08 EDT

Saturday became Sunday and Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon turned to bench coach Dave Martinez and said, "Dave, it's 12 o'clock."

Perez proves his worth on basepaths

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:13 EDT

By JOHN LEMBO

Rays even series -- thanks to Dan Wheeler

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:41 EDT

ST. PETERSBURG -- It was the fifth inning, around the time when Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon summoned his second relief pitcher of the inning. That’s when Trever Miller turned to Dan Wheeler and said, “You know you’re pitching three innings tonight.”

Rays strike in 11th, even series with Sox

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:26 EDT

ST. PETERSBURG – One word and Fernando Perez would have stayed put.

'Ray-hawk' kid meets his idols on the field

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:47 EDT

The stars were all out. David Ortiz and Carlos Peña.

Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Boston

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:47 EDT

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Fernando Perez raced home on B.J. Upton's sacrifice fly in the 11th inning, giving Tampa Bay a dramatic 9-8 win over the Boston Red Sox to cap a wild Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.

Bucs defense manhandles Panthers

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:08 EDT

The world seems like a perfect place after a dominating football performance. The smiles were wide around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' locker room after a 27-3 thumping of the NFC South foe Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Carolina

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:07 EDT

Jeff Garcia, starting in place of the injured Brian Griese, completed 15-of-20 passes for 173 yards and one touchdown as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pounded the Carolina Panthers, 27-3, to win a key NFC South matchup while exorcising some demons in the process.

Bucs, Panthers will battle for first in NFC South

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:50 EDT

Carolina vs. Tampa Bay. Just the thought makes the Panthers and Buccaneers seethe.

Bucs' Griese misses practice again, Garcia likely to start

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:42 EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese missed practice for the third straight day Friday due to a right elbow injury, making Jeff Garcia the likely starter in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

Fishing action still strong on local beaches

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:53 EDT

Early in the week, Jim Beardslee from Decatur, Ala., and Geno Linn from Bradenton tore up a bunch of schoolie kings to 15 pounds, jumbo Spanish mackerel and bonito fishing with white bait and ballyhoo less than a mile off the beaches of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island.

You're always welcome at Annie's Bait and Tackle

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:50 EDT

"Sailboat" Shirley showed up in her dinghy in the morning, afternoon, sometimes evening, looking for cigarettes, beer, coffee or lots of hot dogs.

FDOT looks to demolish part of Skyway piers

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:32 EDT

If nothing else, it's a tribute to the spirit of the Florida fisherman.

Hot spots fishing report

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:32 EDT

As water temperatures continue to cool, fish in general continue to move inland.

NFL Inactives (Monday, October 13, 2008)

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:36 EDT

The following is a list of inactive players for tonight's NFL game.

Cowboys' Romo has broken finger, may miss 4 weeks

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:36 EDT

The already slumping Dallas Cowboys now must survive a few games without two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tony Romo, who has a broken finger on his throwing hand.

Jenkins has bolstered Jets' run defense in big way

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:21 EDT

The statistic came as a big surprise to Eric Barton.

Cardinals star Albert Pujols has elbow surgery

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:46 EDT

Albert Pujols had elbow surgery Monday and the St. Louis Cardinals star is expected to be ready for spring training.

Players, coaches fined for Phillies-Dodgers flare-up

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:11 EDT

Major League Baseball fined four players and three coaches who were involved in a temper flare-up during the third inning of Sunday's Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Dodgers.

4 players, 3 coaches fined for NLCS fracas

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:01 EDT

Manny Ramirez and Dodgers teammate Hiroki Kuroda were among four players fined Monday by Major League Baseball for the Game 3 fracas between Los Angeles and the Philadelphia Phillies during the NL championship series.

Kim moves to No. 22 in world rankings

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:12 EDT

In-Kyung Kim's win at the Longs Drugs Challenge -- her first victory on the LPGA Tour -- was good for a 16-spot bump in the latest world rankings for women's golf.

This Week in Golf - October 16th through October 19th

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:52 EDT

Timberlake, who has appeared in commercials for the event, is set to participate in the Pro-Am to be held on Wednesday at the TPC Summerlin.

Ballesteros fighting brain tumor

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:31 EDT

Five-time major champion Seve Ballesteros confirmed Sunday that he has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.

NBA reducing US staff by 9 percent due to economy

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:12 EDT

The NBA is eliminating about 80 jobs in the United States, the first major American sports league to announce layoffs because of the worldwide economic turmoil.

Suspension reveals rift in Warriors front office

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:02 EDT

When an organization suspends its centerpiece, you can bet there will be some fallout.

Sixers pick up options on Young and Smith

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:56 EDT

The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Monday that the club has exercised the third-year options on the contracts of forwards Jason Smith and Thaddeus Young.

McBride captures MLS Player of Week with double against Crew

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:12 EDT

Chicago Fire forward Brian McBride was voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Week for Week 29 of the 2008 season on Monday.

Four from MLS added to U.S. roster for T&T match

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:16 EDT

United States men's national team coach Bob Bradley named his 18-player roster that will travel to Trinidad in advance of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying game against Trinidad & Tobago on Wednesday in Port of Spain.

Recap: San Jose vs. Chivas USA

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:31 EDT

The San Jose Earthquakes' chances of earning a spot in the 2008 Major League Soccer Cup playoffs suffered a crushing blow with a 1-0 defeat vs. Chivas USA at Buck Shaw Stadium on Saturday night.

Rangers prospect dies during game in Russia

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:27 EDT

Alexei Cherepanov, a 19-year-old first-round draft pick of the New York Rangers, died Monday during a Continental Hockey League game in Russia. Former Rangers captain Jaromir Jagr played a shift with Cherepanov and was talking to his young Avangard Omsk teammate on the bench shortly after they left the ice, when Cherepanov suddenly collapsed, said a Rangers spokesman who talked to Jagr.

Blues defeat Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in shootout

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:16 EDT

With a 3-0 lead after the first period, the Toronto Maple appeared to have control of the game. Then came a bad bounce that led to a goal and a careless boarding penalty by repeat offender Ryan Hollweg, and the St. Louis Blues were suddenly back in it.

Bettman on NHL: 'We're still in growth mode'

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:06 EDT

The NHL is "still in growth mode" despite the economic downturn, commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday, noting that ticket sales have increased this season.

Daniel gets try restoring Heisman image vs. Texas

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:46 EDT

Chase Daniel surrendered the Heisman spotlight with three interceptions in an upset loss to Oklahoma State. Now Missouri's quarterback will get a quick opportunity for redemption - and a homecoming against the top-ranked school that didn't push hard to recruit him.

Tommy Bowden out as Clemson coach after 9 1/2 seasons

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:37 EDT

Tommy Bowden decided he'd done all he could do for Clemson football, telling his athletic director Monday he'd step aside for the future of the program.

Michigan's season rougher than Rodriguez expected

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:16 EDT

Rich Rodriguez acknowledged his first season on the sideline at Michigan has been rougher than he expected.

Fish, Robredo win Madrid Masters openers

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:01 EDT

American Mardy Fish and Spanish favorite Tommy Robredo were among Monday's unseeded winners at the $2.78 million Madrid Masters -- the eighth of nine ATP Masters Series events this year.

Hantuchova, Mauresmo drop Zurich openers

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:41 EDT

Struggling Slovak Daniela Hantuchova and fading Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo were a pair of first-round losers Monday at the $600,000 Zurich Open.

Nalbandian downs Soderling in Stockholm final

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:06 EDT

Top-seeded David Nalbandian of Argentina capped a dominating run with a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 win over crowd favorite Robin Soderling for the Stockholm Open title on Sunday.

Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:11 EDT

The long blonde hair hanging over the back of a racing suit covered with sponsor logos makes it apparent that Kristin Bumbera is not your average racer.

A rejuvenated Burton halfway through Chase

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:01 EDT

Jeff Burton began the 2008 "Chase for the Sprint Cup" as the seventh seed, but after winning last Saturday's Bank of America 500 at the Lowe's Motor Speedway, the 41-year-old driver moved up to second in the championship standings. He is 69 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson with five races remaining in the season.

Alonso picks up second-straight F1 win

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:36 EDT

Renault's Fernando Alonso recorded his second- consecutive victory by taking the Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway on Sunday, while World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton ended up with a 12th- place finish after colliding with rival Felipe Massa on the second lap.