Bucs
Almost instantly, Bucs shrug off loss in finale
TAMPA -- Some mornings after a tough loss, Bucs safety John Lynch liked to pull the covers over his head.
McNabb's antics raise no ire
TAMPA -- The embarrassment of the 21-3 loss to the Eagles in the playoffs last season isn't likely to go away, nor the image of Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb's exuberance on the sideline.
Lightning
Lightning players only halfway to the net
PHOENIX -- There is nothing like a little positive reinforcement.
Lightning midseason report card
It has been a half-season of extremes for the Lightning. The goaltending has been some of the league's best, and the goal-scoring has been almost the worst.
Tampa Bay makes trade for Panthers defenseman
The Lightning traded Monday for a player it hopes will provide the offensive spark it has been lacking from its defense.
Devil Rays
Rays aim to lock in their kids
ST. PETERSBURG -- Much of the focus the past year and a half has been on cutting costs and reducing payroll. Quietly, the Rays also have been talking about investing in their future.
College basketball
Robinson told to enjoy win
Not long after his team stunned top-ranked Duke, Florida State coach Steve Robinson's thoughts drifted to tonight's game at N.C. State.
Preps
Time runs out on Falcons
TAMPA -- It could have been long, lopsided and ugly.
Lakewood's Wise No. 1 in country
Dermillo Wise said he always had a long-term goal of becoming the best long-jumper in the world.
Keepers freeze out offenses
NEW PORT RICHEY -- On a frigid Monday night with temperatures that dipped into the 40s, two hot goalkeepers made sure nothing happened in a scoreless tie between visiting Land O'Lakes and Gulf.
Warhawks paste Boca Ciega 75-34
GULFPORT -- Jen Hansen needs no help filling it up. Two weeks ago in the Hooters Holiday Shootout, the Seminole junior scored her 1,000th career point.
Outdoors
Daily fishing report
In typical fashion, the relentless push of cold fronts from the north has stymied offshore fishing. If you can time your trip about two days after a front the weather will be pretty decent.
NFL playoffs
For Pittsburgh fans, drought's end not enough
It has been more than two decades since the Steelers won a Super Bowl. They rarely have come close and have failed to make the playoffs the past three seasons.
Ravens slip past Vikes into playoffs
BALTIMORE -- The formula that won a Super Bowl for the Ravens got the defending champs back into the playoffs.