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One Enchanted Evening
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|March 26th, 1999|Categories: Basketball, Men's Final Four, Sports|Tags: Larry Bird, Magic Johnson|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published March 26, 1999. Where was Magic? On a snowy evening in early January, with minus-2 degree temperatures outside, the double-decker Harley Hotel, 10 [...]
Kruger has new home at Illinois
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|March 11th, 1997|Categories: Basketball, Sports, University of Florida, University of Illinois|Tags: Jeremy Foley, Lon Kruger|
Former Florida coach Lon Kruger now thrives at Illinois, where his NCAA Tournament-bound team enjoys booming fan interest. By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published March 11, 1997. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. [...]
In God He Trusts
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|August 11th, 1996|Categories: Sports, Tampa Bay Bucs|Tags: Tony Dungy|
There's no separating the Christian faith of Tony Dungy the man from Tony Dungy the football coach. Â By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Aug. 11, 1996 TAMPA - [...]
Rogers has perfect day to cherish
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|July 30th, 1994|Categories: Baseball, Sports, Texas Rangers|Tags: Kenny Rogers|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published July 30, 1994. Ten hours after completing his perfect game -- no runs, no hits, no errors, then no sleep -- Kenny Rogers [...]
TALL TALE
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|June 7th, 1994|Categories: Basketball, Sports|Tags: Jerome James|
Recruiters are stunned Jerome James of Tampa has never played organized basketball. By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published June 7, 1994. TAMPA -- His late-afternoon snack -- five hamburgers, [...]
Feeling at home
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|October 15th, 1993|Categories: Sports, Tennis|Tags: Pete Sampras|
Pete Sampras, the world's top-ranked tennis player, is a full-fledged Tampa guy when he's not on the road. By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Oct. 15, 1993. TAMPA - [...]
Courier rules over Paris
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|May 23rd, 1993|Categories: French Open, Sports, Tennis|Tags: Jim Courier|
Few can match the gritty determination of the French Open's two-time defending champion. By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published May 23, 1993. TAMPA - He is the worker - [...]
All Dressed Up With Someplace To Go
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|March 8th, 1992|Categories: Basketball, Sports, USF|Tags: Bobby Paschal, Radenko Dobras|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published March 8, 1992. TAMPA -- Nearly four years ago, it began with a 20-hour journey. Belgrade, Yugoslavia, to New York. A layover, then [...]
Hero status eludes Bills’ place-kicker
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|January 28th, 1991|Categories: Buffalo Bills, Football, National Football League, New York Giants, Sports, Super Bowl|Tags: Scott Norwood|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Staff Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Jan. 28, 1991. TAMPA -- There were no excuses, no scapegoats. The snap was perfect. The hold was perfect. Scott Norwood hit the [...]
La Russa Was Destined To Lead — And Succeed
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|October 2nd, 1990|Categories: Baseball, Cuscaden Park, Jefferson High School, Oakland Athletics, World Series|Tags: Tony LaRussa|
Growing up in Tampa, Tony La Russa and Lou Piniella were Pony League and American Legion teammates. Now La Russa's Oakland A's and Piniella's Cincinnati Reds are shooting for the World Series. Their youthful days [...]
A Match For All Time
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|July 1st, 1990|Categories: Tennis, Wimbledon|Tags: Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe|
Ten years ago, two of the greatest rivals in sport played arguably the greatest match in tennis history. Inexplicably, it was the beginning of the end of an era for Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe. [...]
New Kid On The Block
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|March 4th, 1990|Categories: Tennis|Tags: Jennifer Capriati|
Will 13-year-old Jennifer Capriati, a corporate millionaire even before her pro debut, play up to her world-beater potential? By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published March 4, 1990. TAMPA — [...]
Auburn Erases Alabama’s Dreams
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|December 3rd, 1989|Categories: Auburn University, Football, Sports, University of Alabama|Tags: Bill Curry, Pat Dye|
Tigers’ 30-20 victory against No. 2 Tide adds luster to Fame Bowl By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Dec. 3, 1989. AUBURN, Ala. — It was a dose of [...]
Quake postpones Series; Status of Game 3 in doubt
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|October 18th, 1989|Categories: Baseball, Oakland Athletics, San Francisco Earthquake, San Francisco Giants, Sports, World Series|Tags: Fay Vincent|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Oct. 18, 1989. SAN FRANCISCO — The status of the World Series remained in doubt on Tuesday night after a massive earthquake hit [...]
Learning To Live In A Different World
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|December 3rd, 1988|Categories: Basketball, Sports, University of Florida|Tags: Dwayne Schintzius, Norm Sloan|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Dec. 3, 1988. GAINESVILLE — He lives in a world where the rules are different. Even when performing routine tasks, like riding an [...]
Hollywood finish for L.A.
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|October 16th, 1988|Categories: Baseball, Sports, World Series|Tags: Kirk Gibson|
Gibson HR stuns Athletics, 5-4 By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Oct. 16, 1988. LOS ANGELES — Kirk Gibson could barely walk. But he could hit. Could he ever. [...]
Kosar’s not pretty, but he’s pretty effective
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|January 4th, 1987|Categories: Cleveland Browns, Football, Sports|Tags: Bernie Kosar|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Jan. 4, 1987. CLEVELAND — Bernie Kosar has a five-year, $5-million contract with the Cleveland Browns. He’s worth every penny. Just ask Browns [...]
Boston’s Buckner playing in constant pain
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|October 11th, 1986|Categories: American League Playoffs, Baseball, Boston Red Sox|Tags: Bill Buckner|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published Oct. 11, 1986. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner is held together by cortisone shots, scotch tape and desire. [...]
Mack moves on after year of greatness
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|June 7th, 1985|Categories: Basketball, Brandon High School, Sports|Tags: Toney Mack|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published June 7, 1985. Tonight, Toney Mack will walk across a stage to shake the hand of Brandon High School Principal Orlan Briant. Mack [...]
Martinez uses work ethic to achieve success
By joeyjohnstoncommunications|April 16th, 1985|Categories: Baseball, Jefferson High School, New York Yankees, Sports|Tags: Pop Cuesta, Tino Martinez|
By JOEY JOHNSTON Tribune Sports Writer (c) Tampa Bay Times. Originally published April 16, 1985. The chase continues. It will probably never end. Tino Martinez is pursuing excellence — as a baseball player and person. [...]
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