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LIGHTNING 4, COYOTES 2: Nikolai Khabibulin, in his 15th start in 16 games, turns away 34 of 36 shots. Andreychuk recognized for record TAMPA -- Dave Andreychuk usually doesn't do between-period interviews. He usually doesn't come back on the ice when he is named one of a game's three stars. Lightning scratches Kubina TAMPA -- Pavel Kubina could not recall the last time he was a healthy scratch. John Romano Searching for strut of champs TAMPA -- They are new at this, so give them time. After all, it's not easy being this young and learning to be that arrogant. Bucs Bucs enter rematch better prepared Weeks after close call, Tampa Bay hosts Carolina rested, healthy, coming off productive bye. Well-timed bye helps Bucs heal TAMPA -- After a three-day weekend, the Bucs returned to the practice field Monday buoyed by a few nuggets of good news. Rays Rays fill staff with Bosio, two others ST. PETERSBURG -- Chris and Suzanne Bosio already had found a new neighborhood, met with the principal at their daughter's new school and reserved the moving vans. Baseball Bonds gets one for the thumb Another record-breaking season earns Giants superstar a fifth NL MVP in a unanimous vote. Preps focus 'Football is the joy of his life' Munir Muwwakkil can't hear the words, but he can appreciate them. NFL Record nights for Gannon, Rice propel Raiders to rout DENVER -- The Oakland Raiders turned Monday Night Football's anniversary celebration into a record-setting show for their old folks. Bulger in, Faulk iffy for Rams ST. LOUIS -- Marc Bulger will get one more start before Kurt Warner returns from a broken pinkie for the Rams, who likely have lost running back Marshall Faulk for their next game. Offending remark inspires 49ers D The 49ers shut down the Chiefs' high-powered offense like no team has this season, holding the league's highest-scoring unit to 13 points. And Chiefs quarterback Trent Green might be partly responsible. Around the NFC BEARS: Defensive back Reggie Austin has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is out for the season. ... Quarterback Chris Chandler, who started in place of the sore-armed Jim Miller, sprained his neck and left in the second quarter. Around the AFC BENGALS: Defensive lineman Oliver Gibson is expected to miss the rest of the season after having surgery on a torn left Achilles' tendon. ... Brandon Bennett's kickoff return for a touchdown was the first by Cincinnati since 1999. Motorsports Crew aids Kenseth's win again AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Matt Kenseth won his fifth Winston Cup race of the season at Phoenix International Raceway, and the reaction was much the same as the previous four. NBA Boston uses barrage of 3s to beat Jazz BOSTON -- Paul Pierce scored 35 and the Celtics used 3-pointers to overcome a halftime deficit and beat the Jazz 112-95 Monday night. Golf Augusta policies will remain same Despite pressure, chairman Hootie Johnson says club will not admit woman member before Masters. PGA Village course will demand accuracy The more talented teams likely are to benefit from challenging layout. College football Around the state UF's Jacobs, Troupe questionable Miami second in BCS Miami is No. 1 in two polls, but Ohio State is atop the latest Bowl Championship Series standings. B-CC's fate depends on QB's health At Bethune-Cookman, the quarterback does not get much credit when things go right and gets too much blame when things don't. College basketball Arizona ranked No. 1 in preseason poll; Florida 7th With five returning starters, Arizona was No. 1 in the Associated Press preseason poll Monday for the third time in six years. Preps Swimmers preparing to do battle TAMPA -- County swimmers and divers are ready for the postseason. Confident Cougars are ready CLEARWATER -- Don't ask Countryside coach Greg Byrant to distinguish between the golfers on his team. Eagles' serves give opponents headaches East Lake's service game has helped it reach the state semifinals. Sports briefs FSU hosts women's soccer NHL Bruins' balance keeps hot spell going BOSTON -- The Bruins are the hottest team in hockey thanks to balanced scoring and a resurgent power play. Outdoors Daily fishing report The use of a "release anchor" is an important tool for light-tackle fishing. Keeping a float or a buoy tied to the end of an anchor line enables the boat operator to untie the anchor and chase down a big fish when there is not enough time to pull the anchor.
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