Rupe seems to have edge for the No. 5 starter spot [Times photo: Michael Rondou] Nick Bierbrodt's wildness has produced an opportunity that several pitchers are eager to capitalize on.

Wilson makes early departure
DAVENPORT -- It was a precautionary move, but Paul Wilson's sixth outing of the spring ended prematurely as he walked off the field Sunday at Baseball City Stadium with trainer Jamie Reed by his side.

Lightning
Late dominance ends in a flash
BRUINS 4, LIGHTNING 3 (OT): Tampa Bay takes the East's top team to the limit, but Boston's Bill Guerin has the winner.

Team's recent form inspires St. Louis to push for return
TAMPA -- He participated in Sunday's morning skate. He is going on this week's three-game trip through Canada.

Final Four: No. 1's prepare for battle

• Kansas 104, Oregon 86: The top-seeded Jayhawks dominate the Ducks inside to reach first Final Four since '93.
• Maryland 90, UConn 82: The Terps pull away in the final minutes to reach their second straight Final Four.
• John Romano
  Kansas' Williams scores one for fidelity
  MADISON, Wis. -- They say loyalty only goes so far. In this case, it takes three tiny steps up a ladder.
• Tickets for Tampa games on sale
  TAMPA -- It's not too early to begin thinking about the men's NCAA Tournament coming to the Ice Palace in 2003.
• Two Williamses looking for a first
  Coaches Roy and Gary face off in Final Four this weekend for a shot at their first national titles.
• Dance review
  Indiana's dethroning of Duke in a gritty, grinding 17-point comeback Thursday was the top news of the weekend but just one of an abundance of NCAA Tournament story lines.