TIMES CHAT Jack Sheppard, the Times' assistant managing editor for sports, answered questions during a special chat today. Read the transcript Bucs, NFL Three offensive assistants ready to join Dungy in Indy [AP photo] But Colts coach likely won't be allowed to raid Bucs defensive staff. Dungy's new mission is an old one: rebuild defense The Colts are counting on coach to revive D as he did with Vikes and Bucs. Patriots claim they've earned their good fortune Lucky, sure, but New England says it's a product of hard work.

Like he can't afford to buy a car?
Randy Winn has helped the Rays win some games by hitting home runs. Friday night, he hit a halfcourt shot at a Los Angeles Clippers game and won a new car.

Golf
Tryon won't let age stand in his way
The 17-year-old from Orlando tees off today in his first PGA Tour event as a pro.

Lightning, NHL
St. Louis breaks leg in defeat
PENGUINS 5, LIGHTNING 1: Tampa Bay's leading scorer likely is lost for the rest of the season.

Lemieux finds his groove
PITTSBURGH -- Mario Lemieux said he did not feel particularly well during Wednesday's warmups. He wasn't even hitting on all cylinders during the first period.

Tennis
Hingis overcomes Seles
The third seed advances to her sixth straight Australian Open final.

Motorsports
Earnhardt memorial planned
DAYTONA BEACH -- A memorial to racing legend Dale Earnhardt at the track where he died in a last-lap crash will be unveiled next month.

Etc.

• Ex-Gator testifies against agent
  GAINESVILLE -- Jaguars running back Fred Taylor testified Wednesday he was swindled out of most of his $5-million NFL signing bonus by an agent who "robbed everybody blind."
• SPC's Davis a Parade All-American
  The list of accolades for St. Petersburg Catholic quarterback Chris Davis, which already includes being the Times All-Suncoast Player of the Year and at the top of most lists ranking the state's recruits, just got a bit longer.
• Tampa Bay Downs cuts purses in reaction to boycott
  The track is missing out on simulcasts from seven venues.
• USF dumps Tulane
  With Cincinnati on the horizon, the Bulls end skid vs. sloppy Green Wave.
• Magic's Hill is a father
  ORLANDO -- Grant Hill usually bounces basketballs, but now he can bounce his baby daughter on his knee. The Magic star and his wife, Grammy-nominated singer Tamia, are celebrating the birth of Myla Grace Hill, born at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday, weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces.
• Part-time amateur rolls to ABC Masters
  Amateur Brett Wolfe used a urethane ball to win the ABC Masters Tournament at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev., on Sunday.

Preps

• Spongers, Grayer part ways
  Tarpon's principal says the first-year coach resigned for personal reasons. Grayer says he was asked to quit.
• Bears remain atop GCAC
  Central's 2-1 win against Crystal River keeps it tied with Springstead for the conference lead.
• Second half belongs to Pirates
  Pasco closes out the regular season with a 2-1 rally past Mitchell.
• Pasco outlasts Mitchell
  A miscue by the Mustangs' defense gives Pasco the victory.
• Third-quarter run lifts Plant to win
  TAMPA -- The 54-40 score was deceptive.
• Panthers, Bulls will play for title
  TAMPA -- There will be no rematch for the Western Conference title this year.
• Durant and Gaither blank semifinal foes
  The Cougars and Cowboys will play tonight for the conference championship.
• College signings
  Baseball