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Jackson at front of D's resurgence Asked to be more of a run stuffer, free safety has emerged from shadow of his Pro Bowl teammates. Christy, Jurevicius expected to play TAMPA -- The Bucs continue to reap benefits from Sunday's bye with the return to practice of center Jeff Christy and receiver Joe Jurevicius. Lightning Play, nothing else, determines ice time TAMPA -- Coach John Tortorella does not play favorites or politics with his lineup. Wing Ruslan Fedotenko, an important and controversial acquisition during the summer by general manager Jay Feaster, lost playing time and for awhile was taken off Vinny Lecavalier's line.
JoePa legacy is taking a hit The standard is simple. It has been enforced a quarter shy of forever and there is no sense arguing its integrity or reach. Around Penn State football, there is but one way to measure conduct: Motorsports NASCAR season's been silly from start The NASCAR circuits wrap up this weekend, and it's been a wild ride. Martin's appeal to be heard Saturday The appeal of a NASCAR penalty that hurt Mark Martin's bid for his first Winston Cup championship will be heard Saturday. College football Florida defense gaining repute With Steve Spurrier's high-powered offense gone, fans begin to notice the Gators' other unit. Winning Zook's objective GAINESVILLE -- Coach Ron Zook knows that Florida fans weren't too happy with the Gators' four-point win over Vanderbilt last week -- or that so many games have been nailbiters. State practice reports SEC lead in catches a tale of 2 Gators UF extra points STAT ATTACK Miami (Ohio) suspends assistants for actions OXFORD, Ohio -- Two Miami (Ohio) assistant coaches were suspended Wednesday after one was charged with assaulting a fan and another acknowledged damaging a coaches' box at Marshall. NFL Sharpe says injury more serious than reported DENVER -- The injury to Shannon Sharpe's elbow might be worse than he thought, and the Broncos tight end isn't sure how many games he'll miss. Golf Augusta is right, poll says ... maybe The results are in. The public has spoken, and Augusta National's membership policies have been vindicated by a large number of Americans. Baseball Former Giants OF Alou returns as manager SAN FRANCISCO -- Felipe Alou never envisioned it would happen this way, finishing his baseball career where it started nearly a half-century ago. NBA Mavs remain perfect CLEVELAND -- Already off to a great start, the Mavericks showed they can finish well, too. NHL Atlanta has rare win streak ATLANTA -- Get this: The Thrashers aren't the worst team in the league anymore. Et cetera In brief Olympic baseball gains support Williams in second in career victories Ocala's Walter Ray Williams Jr. moved into second in wins on the PBA tour at the Greater Detroit Open on Sunday. Williams won his 35th career title, passing Mark Roth, and trails the late Earl Anthony, who had 41. Preps Seminole's Lincicome wins 2A crown Mitchell finishes 13th in 2A; Saddlebrook sixth in A. Time Warner Bowl Largo (6-4) at Riverview (6-4) Saddlebrook breezes to title Windy conditions are no match for the Spartans, led by individual medalist Martin Ureta. District swimming breakdown District meets determine state meet berths, with 40 swimmers in each event qualifying (top three in each event from 10 districts plus next 10 fastest at-large). In diving, the top four in each district advance provided they meet a qualifying score of 280 for 11 dives. Team scores at districts have no bearing on state berths. Admission is $4. Barons' glory could be brief Two of SPC's top swimmers are German exchange students and this is perhaps their one and only district meet. Cowboy adjusts to success Gaither freshman Amanda Quick has won four races this season. Wharton winds up fourth The Wildcats headed home a little too early from the Class 2A tournament. Warhawk takes 2A title Brittany Lincicome wins the individual crown; Plant finishes 14th as a team. Relaxed approach boosts Cougars Countryside improves by nine strokes to finish 12th in Class 2A. Outdoors Daily fishing report Blustery winds hampered offshore action the past few days. A small window of opportunity will open Friday and Saturday ahead of another weather system. Boaters need to be cautious during these times.
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