Sports

Rays stay in a good groove
RAYS 3, MARINERS 2: Jason Smith's first homer backs solid pitching in Tampa Bay's fourth win in a row.

Immature in age only
Tuesday's shutout has powerhouse Mariners marveling at 22-year-old Joe Kennedy's maturity.

Double-A Ray tosses no-hitter
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. -- Orlando Rays right-hander Gerardo Garcia pitched a no-hitter Wednesday night in a 2-0 victory over the Tennessee Smokies of the Double-A Southern League.

Grieve sitting out to let thumb heal
SEATTLE -- There is a small hole in the webbing of Ben Grieve's left thumb and a large drop in his performance.

Bucs
Bucs officially set to camp at Disney
One-year deal gives the team exclusive rights to a resort during training time.

Wharton's Wood ponders new job
The former Buccaneers linebacker wants to coach at the college or pro level.

Gary Shelton
Mike Tyson, master manipulator? ... Uh, no
Silly me. I fell for it.

Motorsports
Childress team adjusts to life without a legend
The absence of Dale Earnhardt is being felt as things turn sour for the three-car team.

Colleges
Brown sparks 'Noles twice
FSU 10, DUKE 7: Jerrod Brown singles with the bases loaded in the 7th and 8th innings.

UF hands Georgia sixth straight baseball loss
HOOVER, Ala. -- Ben Harrison hit a three-run homer and Jimmy Ramshaw pitched a complete game for Florida, which beat Georgia 7-2 in the first round of the SEC baseball tournament on Wednesday.

Stuart just keeps getting better
FSU's co-captain improved on last year's offensive numbers that didn't need improving.

Clemson beats Ga. Tech easily
ST. PETERSBURG -- Clemson had little reason to feel good about itself heading into Wednesday's game against Georgia Tech in the opening round of the Atlantic Coast Conference baseball tournament.

NHL
Wings turn the tables in OT
WINGS 2, AVS 1: Detroit takes 2-1 series lead, reversing outcome from Game 2's extra period.

Horse racing
Magna Entertainment pushing Ocala facility
OLDSMAR -- Magna Entertainment's stealthy plan to possibly open a new facility in Ocala apparently has made further progress with the purchase of property near Interstate 75.

Preps
Late score secures title for Cougars
ST. PETERSBURG -- Jenn Stryjewski should be called Joe Cool, and not just because she takes snaps in sunglasses.

County's PAL baseball team is back
Pinellas County had a county-record four teams play in the state baseball tournament last week.

Jesuit's DeHeart eyes chance at pro career
The two-time state champion will attend the University of Illinois in the fall, but might leave early to improve his world ranking.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
It is not a secret that the waters near the Sunshine Skyway hold tarpon. What is not mentioned, however, is that the bridge is one of the most difficult places to actually land a tarpon.

Golf
A chance to feel like a pro
The Michelob Light Amateur Golf Tour gives avid players a chance to experience a high level of competition.

Price proves there is life after age 40
A few months ago, the idea of a Major Champions Tour was floated, providing another place to play for past major-championship winners who were at least 37. Now, there are rumblings about changing the minimum age for the Senior PGA Tour, from 50 to perhaps 48 or even 45.

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