Sports

Vaughn returns to power
BALTIMORE -- The noticeable difference was the new-found tranquility that emerged overnight.

Rays extra
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

Harper reaches goal in second spot start
BALTIMORE -- Travis Harper's goal Sunday was simple.

John Romano
Flaherty earns chance with another team
Now that he is back in the lineup, one can only hope for the best.

Colleges
Wake Forest's biggest save? Keeping its closer
From being drafted by Rays to dealing with a career-threatening condition, Dave Bush has come through it all to remain one of the nation's top relievers.

ACC baseball tournament
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday-Sunday; Florida Power Park, St. Petersburg.

NHL
Unlikely winner for Carolina
HURRICANES 2, LEAFS 1 (OT): Defenseman Niclas Wallin, not a regular until an injury struck, gets the winner.

NBA
New Jersey stifles highly touted defense
NETS 104, CELTICS 97: Jason Kidd's triple double and Paul Pierce's foul trouble give N.J. early East lead.

Outdoors
Rain doesn't deter Mad Dog entrants
Locals fare well at the 17th annual competition at Madeira Beach.

Daily fishing report
Finding a day calm enough to run offshore last week was tough. On the couple of days we got out the fishing was pretty good. If heading offshore, keep an eye open for anchored shrimp boats as the tuna bite is still hot. Cut up frozen sardines to draw the tuna. Then drift a couple of live baits back in the chum line.

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