Sports

[Times photo: Michael Rondou]
Brent Abernathy raises an arm and gets a pat from third-base coach Tom Foley after driving in the winner in the 12th inning.

Rays pull together for another gutsy win
RAYS 6, MARLINS 5 (12): Tampa Bay rallies from four runs down to win season series with intrastate rival.

Winn's rise takes him to All-Star Game
ST. PETERSBURG -- First he was thought of as a young prospect with a chance to develop into a speedy slap hitter. A few years later, he was viewed as a decent fourth outfielder. As recently as this spring, he was considered a part-time player.

Harper wins shot at more crucial role
ST. PETERSBURG -- One thing about Hal McRae: He's not too stubborn to change his mind.

Lightning
Feaster: Price must be right
The Lightning GM won't bite on pricy unrestricted free agents and may wait months before making offers.

Gary Shelton
U.S. men's tennis: RIP, fellas
Once, they roamed the earth, thick and plentiful.

World Cup
Party in full samba style for jubilant Brazilians
On streets and beaches, in homes and late-opening churches, millions revel in their nation's triumph.

Kahn's brilliant tournament upended in a flash
YOKOHAMA, Japan -- As the ball slipped through the surest hands in the world, the World Cup went with it.

Golf
Pooley uses a little extra, again, for major
Don Pooley qualified for U.S. Senior Open by winning a playoff and he does the same to win the tournament, beating Tom Watson on fifth extra hole.

Baseball
You make the call
For the first time, fans will fill the 30th and final roster spots for the National League and American League All-Star teams.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
It's often been said of using artificial bait that it's wise to match the size and color to the live bait that is available.

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