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Rays

[Times photo: Michael Rondou]
Rays starting pitcher Tanyon Sturtze with the broken bat of Carlos Guillen that narrowly missed him when the bat broke and flew out to the mound in the 2nd inning

Disputed call helps keep bats quiet
M'S 5, RAYS 2: Chance to tie ends on controversial strikes as Seattle splits.

Rays extra
TONIGHT: RAYS VS. ATHLETICS

After false start, Alvarez to return
ST. PETERSBURG -- Wilson Alvarez is set to make his Rays return -- again.

Lightning
Hodson returns as Lightning G
The Lightning hopes Kevin Hodson will be its backup goalie.

Gary Shelton
Soccer? Just great! Pass me the remote
There is an easy way to get me to watch the World Cup.

Baseball
Steroid talk now a public issue
Ex-MVP Ken Caminiti's disclosure has kick-started commentary from all corners.

Golf
Venturi retires after 32 years calling golf
The 1964 U.S. Open champ could relate to the players, and make viewers understand.

WNBA
Miracle ushers in new era tonight
With Dee Brown in his first season as coach, the pace will quicken.

Colleges
Tough schedule could help Bulls
USF hopes playing in a good conference and facing other state teams has prepared it for the regional at Florida State.

Colleges roundup
Sex was consensual, ex-Irish player says

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Packs of small blacktip sharks have converged on the shallow grass flats and are hitting shad, sardines and everything else in their way.

Preps
Around the county
Signings

Wins can't save Plant coach's job
The school dismisses Augie Quintero in order to staff coaching positions with on-campus teachers.

Around Hillsborough
Meeting

Offenses sputter for Rebels, Devils
ST. PETERSBURG -- After Dixie Hollins and St. Petersburg fought to a draw for 2 1/2 quarters Wednesday night, the Rebels' junior varsity put on a quick offensive display.

Bowling
Player disqualified for misrepresenting average
Dennis Yee was disqualified from the ABC Championships Tournament at Billings, Mont., last week for misrepresenting his average.

Soccer
Stars on the horizon?
There are plenty of players who can become big names around the world with strong performances at this World Cup.

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