Sports

Sturtze itching to put 1 in win column
NEW YORK -- Tanyon Sturtze is well aware of the zero.

Rays extra
TONIGHT: RAYS AT ORIOLES

John Romano
Junior is victim of his legend
The greatest ballplayer of his generation has done the most extraordinary thing. He went out and got himself ordinary.

Storm
NFL or Storm, Samuels family shares in glory
Lawrence Samuels gets support from brother Chris, a Redskins tackle.

NFL
Csonka's life after football? Just perfect
Ex-Dolphin, in area for autograph show, loves the outdoors.

SportsRadio
Voices of the past
Before TV, the rich sounds of baseball danced across airwaves into our cultural imagination. Stirring action to life were the announcers, familiar as old friends.

Baseball
His fans can't say so long to Canseco
Jose . . . Say it ain't so . . . Please reconsider . . . I have grown up watching you play baseball . . . You are the only reason why I am a baseball fan. Please come back! You are almost there. I am sure you can get those 38 home runs this year. Well, good luck in everything you do Jose. Thanks for the memories!!

Sports TV/Radio
Keeping Costas is key for NBC's strategy
NBC does not have the NHL, NFL, Major League Baseball and, after the playoffs end, the NBA, so it will rely on horse racing, golf and the Olympics to lure viewers.

Preps
This time, surprise not pleasant for Rams
BISHOP KENNY 13, RIDGEWOOD 0: A five-run first inning is too much for the Rams to overcome.

Potter, Brothers earn spots in U.S. sectional
CITRUS SPRINGS -- Ted Potter never had been through it before. Jimmie Brothers had been there, done that, but he was fretting just as much.

Tampa edges Rollins 1-0 in region opener
TAMPA -- The Spartans had seen this scenario before and knew exactly how to handle it. Leading by one in the seventh inning and a big hitter coming to the plate, Tampa coach Joe Urso pulled his starting pitcher and brought in his ace reliever.

End came too quickly for seniors
TAMPA -- The dream died hard Thursday night. And it died fast.

Bulls, Chiefs took long, winding roads to state
TAMPA -- The Bloomingdale Bulls are a cozy bunch, spending more time couped up on a bus together than playing their last three region playoff games.

Eagles know better than to overlook Chiefs
If a second county team is to end the state tournament on a winning note, it's up to East Lake.

Today's games

Despite loss, Bartow coach stands by promise
TAMPA -- Bartow coach Mike Ferguson is a man of his word.

On The Wire
Arizona Regains No. 1 Ranking in AP Poll
Garnett Eclipsed by Jordan Farewell
Report: Creditors O.K. Bid for Senators
Green Surprises Earnhardt at Daytona
UConn Remains Unanimous in Women's Poll

Americans Lose in 1st Round of Davis Cup

World Cup soccer

South Korea Thanks Soccer Teams

Brazil Celebration Turns Ugly

World's Worst Claims Soccer Honors