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Rays
Rays likely to announce more coaches today
ST. PETERSBURG -- Talks regarding the three remaining vacancies on the Devil Rays' coaching staff continued Sunday as sides worked to finalize details and coordinate schedules.

Lightning
Boyle takes offense and Lightning loves it
The player doesn't fit the mold of an NHL defenseman: "I'm going to take more chances."

Motorsports
Nov. 11, 1962: NASCAR came to Tampa Bay
Forty years ago today, Golden Gate Speedway in Tampa hosted the predecessor of the Winston Cup. The cars didn't look anything like they do today and they weren't nearly as fast, but that was no problem when the engines, and the crowd, roared.
Solid Stewart closes in on title
Tony Stewart finishes eighth and has an 89-point lead with one race left. Matt Kenseth gets his fifth win.
Force wins 12th title in Southern California
POMONA, Calif. -- John Force beat teammate Tony Pedregon at the Southern California NHRA Finals at Pomona Raceway on Sunday to win his 12th Funny Car title and 10th in a row.
Wallace wants win to keep streak alive
AVONDALE, Ariz. -- If the power of positive thinking is a factor, Rusty Wallace will be in Victory Lane next week at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Defensive lineman Charles Grant caps New Orleans' victory with a fumble return for a touchdown on the game's final play.

NFL
New Orleans rally ties up NFC South
SAINTS 34, PANTHERS 24: A comeback pulls New Orleans into first with the Bucs.
Former friend a major foe to Denver
The Broncos know Oakland's new linebacker, Bill Romanowski, and his reputation all too well.
Plenty of points, none in OT
PITTSBURGH -- No Pittsburgh quarterback ever threw for more yards than Tommy Maddox did Sunday. And no Atlanta quarterback ever played a better fourth quarter than Michael Vick.
A first: Two QBs over 450
Marc Bulger of the Rams and Tommy Maddox of the Steelers became the first quarterbacks in history Sunday to throw for at least 450 yards on the same day.
Miami stalls, falls to Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Jets further scrambled the AFC East race Sunday night, handing the Dolphins their third straight loss, 13-10 on John Hall's 28-yard field goal with 2:17 left.
Look out, the Rams are back again
ST. LOUIS -- The Rams' wild season just got a little bit crazier.
Jags humble 'Skins in Spurrier's return to state
JACKSONVILLE -- Steve Spurrier looked into the perfect, cloudless sky before kickoff and deemed it a perfect day for pitching and catching.
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NBA
Clips hand Magic first home loss
ORLANDO -- The Los Angeles Clippers believe point guard Andre Miller is beginning to find his way.

Colleges
Focus at home, not conference
GAINESVILLE -- Four weeks ago, the Gators were on a two-game losing streak and had dropped out of the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time in 209 weeks.
UM back as No. 1 in nation
Miami returned to No. 1, and this time it's unanimous.
Shaky moments while awaiting referee's call
TAMPA -- It was an egregious infraction, but from the time the official threw the flag Saturday to the time he made the call was a nerve-wracking eternity for South Florida.
Little flash, but still a win for QB
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida State sophomore quarterback Adrian McPherson didn't have the best of statistics against Georgia Tech except in one area: turnovers.
UM meets challenge of critics
CORAL GABLES -- It's been en vogue lately to doubt the accomplishments of the Hurricanes.
Suspended Gator G/F quits basketball team
GAINESVILLE -- James White, the embattled Florida basketball guard/forward will transfer to another program, coach Billy Donovan said Sunday night.

NHL
Osgood keeps Islanders rolling
UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Chris Osgood is playing well, and so are the Islanders.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Rolando Luis thought he knew where a big kingfish would be. However, convincing his teammates of his plan was a challenge.

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Sports briefs
Venus retires; Serena in Championships final

Sorenstam wins 10th of year
OTSU, Japan -- Annika Sorenstam did not let a cold affect her bid to become the LPGA Tour's first 10-time winner in 34 years.

On The Wire
Report: UK police officer loses Olympics documents

Jayhawks send Baylor to first loss of season

No. 1 Syracuse at 20-0 after 71-63 win over Pitt

Fisher's late 3 pushes Lakers past Mavericks 73-70

Westbrook's 3s lead Thunder past Celtics 97-88

Djokovic, Williams into Australian Open 2nd round

Tebow has earned starting status in 2012

Filly Havre de Grace wins Horse of the Year

Crosby to meet with specialist as symptoms linger

AP Top 25: Syracuse stays on top for 6th week