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September 25, 2002
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[AP photo]
Bucs receiver Keyshawn Johnson signals first down after catching a second-quarter pass in Monday's 26-14 win over the Rams. |
Expect war of words
Confrontations between Keyshawn and Gruden may become common this season.
Credit creativity for confused Rams
TAMPA -- Not only do the Bucs have a stellar defensive line, but they are discovering creative and effective ways of attacking with it.
Injuries force new-look Bucs OL
With Jenkins, Walker to miss a month, players shift and Hochstein signs.
John Romano
All Brooks needed was 1 more play
TAMPA -- You hesitated, Joe. That was your mistake.
Rays
On the lookout for arms
YANKS 6, RAYS 0: Tampa Bay gets a look at potential starters, as N.Y. enjoys a night of milestones.
LaMar, McRae talk about players
NEW YORK -- General manager Chuck LaMar and manager Hal McRae met Tuesday and will talk again today and Thursday, but a decision on whether McRae will retain his job won't be made until next week.
Lightning
Sarich adopts a simple plan
Lightning defenseman improving his game by learning from mistakes.
Fedotenko's goal ties division foe Hurricanes
ESTERO -- There is something nice about outplaying a division foe, especially when it went to last season's Stanley Cup final.
College football
Bulls face a rampaging Sooners 'D'
Bob Stoops coaches his Oklahoma defense to swarm, and it embraces the concept.
Quietly getting the job done
Linebacker Bam Hardmon has accepted more responsibility, but he's not one to brag.
Grossman takes the pain
GAINESVILLE -- The bruises reveal how often and how hard Rex Grossman was hit Saturday, but he said he hardly notices them.
State practice report
Lorenzen a very big challenge
1949 Heisman Trophy winner Leon Hart dies
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Leon Hart, who won the 1949 Heisman Trophy and helped Notre Dame win three national titles, died Tuesday at 73.
Golf
Fighting spirit key for Azinger
Bradenton golfer overcomes lymphoma, death of his friends to play his fourth Ryder Cup.
Woods' Ryder comments: a joke taken out of context
SUTTON COLDFIELD, England -- Never mind. Tiger says he was just kidding.
NFL
Steelers' Webster dead at 50
The troubled Hall of Famer, who likely had a heart attack, played 17 seasons.
Moss jailed for possible assault
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota receiver Randy Moss was arrested Tuesday after being accused of bumping a traffic-control agent with his car.
Baseball
Baseball notebook
As expected,Gonzalez out for Arizona
AL: Rangers keep Angels waiting
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Angels once again failed to clinch a playoff spot, losing their third in a row as Ivan Rodriguez homered to give the Rangers a 2-1 victory Tuesday night.
NL: Rockies' rookie silences Dodgers
LOS ANGELES -- Rookie Denny Stark outpitched Odalis Perez and the Rockies handed the Dodgers another damaging defeat in their wild-card chase, 1-0 Tuesday night.
NHL
Detroit outlasts Toronto
DETROIT -- Henrik Zetterberg, Nicklas Lidstrom and Jiri Fischer scored for the Red Wings, and the league champions held on for a 3-2 preseason victory over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
Fantasy football
QBs cause problems for players
Chances are, Kurt Warner, Jeff Garcia and Daunte Culpepper were the first quarterbacks taken in your draft.
Et cetera
In Brief
Stewart won't face charges
Preps
Tigers beat rain, trio of schools
In a match shortened to nine holes, Jesuit gets the better of Chamberlain, Wharton and Hillsborough.
Knights take care of Cobras in two games
River Ridge rallies from a 10-1 deficit in the second game to sweep Hudson 15-7, 16-14.
Fast start lifts Crystal River
CRYSTAL RIVER -- Crystal River coach Trudee Lightbody has been preaching to her team about starting strong. She couldn't have asked for more Tuesday as it blanked Hernando in the first game en route to a 15-0, 15-11 victory. A sluggish beginning was a factor when the Pirates (5-4) fell to the Leopards (7-2) in two close games two weeks ago. This time, Hernando had trouble getting ready to play.
Hurricane has one chance left
Saturday marks the final PCAC meet for PHU's Josh Curnutte, who has fallen just short in his past title bids.
Cambridge rallies twice past Bayshore
TAMPA -- One of four seniors for The Cambridge School, Meagan Van Ost knows all about the rivalry with the Bayshore Christian Faith Warriors.
Young teams renew an old rivalry
Berkeley Prep bests Tampa Prep in three games in a best-of-five match.
Northside provides glimpse of potential
The young Mustangs top Shorecrest in three games for a district victory.
Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Finding clear water inshore is challenging but not impossible. When you find it, you won't have to look far for fish.

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On The Wire
From the state sports wire
Jacksonville's Spicer placed on IR after leg surgery
FIU-Western Kentucky game postponed because of Jeanne
Brown anxious to face old team for first time
Dolphins' desperate defense readies for Roethlisberger
Former Sarasota lineman sheds tough-guy image with Michigan
Rothstein rejoins Heat as assistant
No. 16 Florida has history on its side against Kentucky
FSU and Clemson QBs both off to slow starts
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