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Safety John Lynch has been around longer than any Bucs player, so it stands to reason he can recall the most season openers. Kick returner Barlow added to the roster TAMPA -- Coach Jon Gruden's ever-revolving roster continued turning Wednesday as the Bucs signed Reggie Barlow to add experience and depth at receiver and for returns. Gary Shelton Offense right plan for Bucs, if it comes Give me the points. Rays 'One of them years' drags on for Sturtze ANGELS 4, RAYS 2: Starter ties team record with 15th loss but feels he's pitching okay. McRae to handle Kennedy gingerly ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays are not going to take any chances with Joe Kennedy, limiting to him about 100 pitches today, but the left-hander insists his arm feels just fine after he skipped a start because of fatigue. College football UM fills holes, then opens them The Hurricanes running game took a big hit after last season, but they've recovered nicely. Colon almost a 'Cane GAINESVILLE -- Had Jonathon Colon chosen to accept the hand fate seemed determined to deal him, he might be wearing orange and green instead of orange and blue Saturday. Gators plan on ground attack Running back Earnest Graham will be key as Florida tries to minimize pressure on high-octane passing game. Around the nation Georgia RB downplays dad's past Roddick has 'special' chance Standing in the way of America's future is its past. College football notebook Berlin's new name: mum Tennis Capriati gets sent home early After serving for the match in the second set, the No. 3 seed talks about having "choked" against Mauresmo. NFL Around the AFC BENGALS: Linebacker Canute Curtis agreed to a two-year contract extension. Curtis, signed as a free agent from West Virginia in 1998, started the last four games at outside linebacker last season after Steve Foley strained his back. He had been mainly a special teams player. Foley dislocated his shoulder in the final preseason game and is out for the season, giving Curtis a chance to start. He is in the final year of a three-year deal, so the extension will run through 2004. Around the NFC COWBOYS: Left tackle Flozell Adams has started 53 consecutive games, the longest streak on the club. He expects the streak to remain intact. Adams, who has a sprained knee, said he will start Sunday against Houston. "I have no doubts that I'll be out there," Adams said. Season gets unique start EAST RUTHERFORD, N.Y. -- This is no ordinary season opener for the NFL. Baseball NL: Johnson wins No. 20 to stop D'backs skid PHOENIX -- When things are going badly, it's nice to give the ball to one of the best pitchers in the game. Record streak is all A's After blowing an 11-0 lead, Scott Hatteberg's homer in the bottom of the ninth wins it for Oakland. AL: Yanks dig deep hole for Bosox NEW YORK -- For the Yankees, September is time to refine postseason plans. Boston ace Martinez likely to skip another start NEW YORK -- Pedro Martinez probably will miss a second straight start in the Boston rotation. Bowling Seattle pro wins Dream Bowl in Japan Although it came a month early and was contested in another country, the PBA opened its season this week in Yokohama, Japan. Motorsports Newman leads rookies Without much fanfare, Ryan Newman has caught and passed Jimmie Johnson in the race for NASCAR Winston Cup rookie of the year. Basketball Argentina pulls off upset, beats U.S. INDIANAPOLIS -- The basketball universe changed forever Wednesday. The most powerful nation in the history of the sport lost a game. Preps Eagles' togetherness (and talent) the key EAST LAKE -- Seminole had the wretched misfortune of playing its opening match Tuesday against East Lake, the same team that ended the Warhawks' season a year ago with a two-game victory in the Class 5A region quarterfinals. Warhawks still have plenty to learn SEMINOLE -- Seminole coach Fran Cosich knows the fortunes of her team will turn on her four sophomores: Jacki Fabrizio, Cynthia Cellamare, Ashley Martin and Amanda McGowen. Plant, Durant clear favorites The Panthers and Cougars are ranked in the top 50 in the nation and return their starting cores. Grant expands junior program Academy Prep will provide children with equipment, pro instruction and playing time. Shorts In brief PGA pros support Augusta Golf Injury hounds Montgomerie It just wouldn't be the same without him. Colin Montgomerie is hurting, an aching back the culprit. The injury is severe enough that Europe's most irascible player might skip the Ryder Cup this month. Even the most ardent of flag-waving Americans wouldn't want to see that. Outdoors Daily fishing report Snook season is finally here. After four months of protection, they are fair game again.
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