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Coach: Rout is just a start TAMPA -- Though the bye week should help a number of players get healthy, it could slow some of the momentum the Bucs built with their 38-24 victory over the Vikings on Sunday. Rays Rays still in talks with coaching candidates ST. PETERSBURG -- Talks between the Rays and potential members of manager Lou Piniella's coaching staff continued Thursday. Lightning Players hope healing starts in homestand After three road losses, Lightning focuses on playing like it did during the first seven games of the season. Svitov sent to AHL team TAMPA -- Lightning rookie center Alexander Svitov was assigned to AHL Springfield. He will play three games there and return to Tampa Bay on Tuesday. General manager Jay Feaster said he wants Svitov to get the playing time he has not gotten with the Lightning. Gary Shelton Leavitt must be in USF's future At a time such as this, it is easy to think of tomorrow. College football Bulls making bid for bowl Start nurturing that savings account, South Florida fans: The Bulls are positioning themselves for a bowl bid. USF extra points SCOUTING REPORT Tucker takes his pick Eight games into his final college season, Maurice Tucker finally gets an interception. Bearcats surge past Cardinals LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The jubilant Cincinnati Bearcats spilled onto the field at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium as the final seconds ticked off their 24-14 win over Louisville on Thursday night. College basketball Bay area bids for Final 4s Officials hope changes impress committee and bring men's and women's tournaments to area. NFL Offense is the story at NFL's midpoint Scoring is way up halfway through a season in which some surprising teams and players rank among the NFL's best. Knee injury might end season for Cards receiver Boston TEMPE, Ariz. -- Cardinals Pro Bowl receiver David Boston has a partially torn tendon in his right knee and probably will have season-ending knee surgery. Sports on the air ABC hopes for end to MNF's blowouts ABC's Monday Night Football airs its 500th episode Monday and is crossing its fingers it goes better than the previous nine broadcasts this season. Motorsports Evernham-Ultra split costs Atwood his ride CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Ray Evernham ended his one-year association with Ultra Motorsports on Thursday, effectively costing driver Casey Atwood a permanent Winston Cup ride. Boxing Jones moves up to possible shot at Lewis The light heavyweight champ fights John Ruiz on March 1, which could later earn him a chance for the heavyweight title. NBA Celtics win in OT vs. ailing L.A. BOSTON -- Kobe Bryant heard the "Beat L.A." chants bouncing around the FleetCenter and knew he was involved in something special. Baseball Multitalented Zito wins first Cy A's pitcher, also a musician and aspiring actor, edges Pedro Martinez by 18 points. Colleges Volleyball team holds onto first TAMPA -- With its 14-match winning streak intact, including a key region win against North Florida, the University of Tampa volleyball team is in the driver's seat in the Sunshine State Conference race as well as in the NCAA Division II South Region. NHL Shutout deflates Flyers PHILADELPHIA -- Jamie Langenbrunner scored with 7:43 left and the Devils snapped the Flyers' six-game winning streak with a 1-0 victory on Thursday night in the first meeting of the season between the Atlantic Division rivals. Preps CCC uses its plan to perfection The Marauders wall off Lake Wales to grab the team championship. Mustangs keep Cobras at arm's length in win MITCHELL 21, HUDSON 14: The Mustangs likely grab an at-large playoff spot despite a 4-6 record. Field can't challenge Marauder TAMPA -- Technically, the district meet at Al Lopez Park was a 5-kilometer race. In actuality, it was over long before that. Pasco starts slow, ends with playoffs PASCO 46, RIDGEWOOD 34: The Pirates fall behind 14-0 before clinching a postseason berth. Bulldogs put Knights away in second half ZEPHYRHILLS 29, RIVER RIDGE 3: A 22-point outburst carries the 3A-7 champion to a victory in its regular-season finale. Devils advance without Allen Sarasota Riverview wins as St. Petersburg moves on despite losing its top runner. Bulls pull it out in the end Coe Fedorenko wins, but meet comes down to Bloomingdale's last runner. Masterson, Mitchell breeze The sophomore breaks the course record while the Mustangs grab the team title. River Ridge, Mitchell advance Land O'Lakes' Dani Shimer will also run in the region meet. Tonight's games: Hillsborough Jefferson (8-1) at Hillsborough (7-2) Tonight's games: Pinellas Lakewood (7-2) at Gibbs (3-6) Warhawks close gap Seminole finishes a close second to Largo in a competition that is becoming more intense. Old Bud will be missed by me and many others TAMPA -- Bud Hodgens stood in his crinkled straw hat, wearing cheap sunglasses, his reading glasses tucked in the collar of his Robinson High T-shirt, a whistle around his neck, a clipboard under his arm -- while leaning on a crutch. Outdoors
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