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Gators feeling blue
[Times photo: Jim Damaske]
CREIGHTON 83, UF 82 (2OT): Defensive and mental breakdowns end Gators' season at hands of underdog Bluejays. |
John Romano
They say they hurt. They better
CHICAGO -- The legacy no longer is theirs to control. Instead, it is up to history to decide how these Gators shall be remembered.
College basketball
Missouri's Rush lucky to have both his lips intact
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- As Missouri standout guard Kareem Rush rushed off the court in the waning seconds of Thursday's win against Miami, he feared he was going to lose a chunk of his lower lip.
Cowboy nears happy ending to rocky trail
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- For Wyoming senior forward Josh Davis, the NCAA Tournament has a serendipitous quality.
A winner all around
Senior guard Brandi McCain has proven herself on the court, but she will take much more than just basketball success from her experiences at UF.
Golf
Woods in familiar spot, shoots 65 at Bay Hill
The two-time defending champ's lead reminiscent of the start of win streak last year.
McCarron on a roll despite time off
ORLANDO -- After nearly winning back-to-back tournaments last month, Scott McCarron decided to take some time off. So he went skiing, didn't touch a club ... and came back to shoot 69-67.
Baseball
There's more to Buckner than '86 blunder
Former first baseman is proud of 22-year career that includes a batting title, two World Series appearances.
Area camps
Soriano's surge continues in win
Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Every now and then something new is developed that catches fish instead of just catching the angler's eye. One is a light-tackle shallow-water gadget called the "stoopid rig."
Motorsports
Hot surface doesn't prevent several record runs
GAINESVILLE -- Despite poor conditions, track records were set in two pro categories Friday during Gatornationals qualifying at Gainesville Raceway.
Top driver gets restart at fatherhood
John Force missed a normal family life to dominate the NHRA, but now he gets to see a daughter grow as a racer.
Preps
Bulls ace grateful for better defense
TAMPA -- Even though Bloomingdale didn't advance past the district tournament last year, junior pitcher Stacey Bronson turned in a banner season, including a 0.54 ERA and 304 strikeouts. Her numbers were some of the best in the state, but the inexperienced team behind her hit little and erred a lot.
Broken leg silences Knights' celebration
TAMPA -- Robinson had just captured one of its biggest victories in years, 7-5 over defending state champion Tampa Catholic. Yet amid the celebration, disaster struck.
Eagles keep rolling along
CLEARWATER -- Tyler Huegel does not enjoy this sort of run support every time out, but nights like Friday might not seem so unusual anymore.
Winning wasn't purpose of charity All-Star game
TAMPA -- The annual United Negro College Fund All-Star games have always been about results, just not wins and losses. The eighth installment Friday at Jefferson was no different.
Pirates whip Rams 7-3 for share of SAC lead
DADE CITY -- Pasco put on a hitting clinic for visiting Ridgewood Friday, pounding out 12 hits and using a five-run third inning to stun the Rams early.
Leopards win with big inning
BROOKSVILLE -- Call him a vulture, an opportunist or just plain lucky.
Metz baffles 'Canes again
INVERNESS -- This just in: Crystal River pitcher Jimmy Metz is human.
Packers pick up boys title
PINELLAS PARK -- Wanted: Competition for the Largo boys at relay meets.
