Sports

Kennedy accepts his suspension
ST. PETERSBURG -- Joe Kennedy won't appeal after all.

Bucs
King to Jags report dismissed
TAMPA -- With training camp only 16 days away, Bucs reserve quarterback Shaun King still must deal with speculation about his future.

Darrell Fry
The real Iverson has stood up once again
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Allen Iverson.

Motorsports
No quit yet in Martin
Last season's slump had many counting Mark Martin out. Now he's 2nd in Winston Cup points.

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Arena football
Many factors contribute to Storm losses
Injuries and turnovers are among the reasons why Tampa Bay is 4-8. Yet it still can make the Arena Football League playoffs.

Preps
Early home runs carry Northeast
Northeast advanced to sectional play next weekend at Interbay after capturing the District 5 All-Stars Major baseball championship late Thursday night. Playing in its fourth game of the tournament, Northeast defeated Southwest 7-4 for the second time in three games to claim the title.

Kitchen wins national award
Former Countryside coach Scott Kitchen has been named Student Sports National Coach of the Year.

Four teams in running for three playoff spots
With few games left in the American Legion B season, teams are making a mad dash to the finish line. Three spots from the Northern Division are up for grabs in the eight-team regional tournament, which begins Wednesday at Lakewood Ranch.

Crucial games must wait in 3 divisions
Friday's rain halted play in District 6, forcing all the baseball games to be canceled. Three games were on tap, one each in the Major, Junior and Senior divisions.

Brandon coach accepts job at Florida Southern
BRANDON -- Following a successful one-year stint, Brandon coach Mike Bell is leaving to accept an assistant's position at Florida Southern.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
When storms keep you from venturing far from shore, try scouting for lobster holes. The sportsman spiny lobster season is July 24-25, giving recreational catchers a head start before the commercial season opens Aug.6.

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