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Sapp sits out, but should play Sunday TAMPA -- Defensive tackle Warren Sapp sat out practice Thursday, suffering from spasms in his lower back, but he is considered probable for Sunday's game. Gary Shelton Pittman: what you see isn't what you get He sees what you see. Rays Rays talking deals The general managers meetings ended in Tucson, Ariz., but the Devil Rays aren't through talking. Lightning He adds more than muscle Enforcer Andre Roy also is a crooner, clown and scorer for Lightning. Lightning picks up coaches' options TAMPA -- With the Lightning off to its best start and enjoying what general manager Jay Feaster called a period of "stability," the team eliminated an issue festering since last season. NFL Panthers lose leash A new coach and a new coordinator have put together a defensive scheme that lets Carolina players be aggressive. Titans' Kearse might play for first time since opener NASHVILLE -- Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse took it easy on his left foot Thursday, but said he hopes he can practice today and possibly play Sunday for the first time since the season opener. Colleges A different road puts Jones on USF defense Former basketball star was recruited by Miami as tight end, but Bulls' interest led him to Tampa. USF extra points SCOUTING REPORT: BOWLING GREEN State practice reports FSU center Mirambeau may be out Leavitt's salary priority TAMPA -- During his formative years, South Florida quarterback Marquel Blackwell's grandmother, Valeria Williams, would tell him, "The hill always seems too high, but you've got to keep taking that next step." Methodist College charges 7 with hazing FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- A Methodist College player has been charged with sodomizing a teammate with a pen, and six others were charged with misdemeanor hazing. Motorsports Rookie is driven by dad, literally From motorcycle racing to current NASCAR success, Jimmie Johnson has had father's backing. Green edges rookie for Busch pole HOMESTEAD -- Winston Cup regular Jeff Green edged Busch series rookie Brian Vickers to win the pole Thursday for the Ford 300. A final fill-up for gas man HOMESTEAD -- After 17 years with Richard Childress Racing, well-known gas man Danny "Chocolate" Myers will hoist his final 85-pound canister of fuel in Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. NHL Peca returns, is injured again in Isles' loss BOSTON -- Glen Murray had a goal and an assist as the Bruins beat the Islanders 4-1 Thursday night in a game in which New York lost captain Michael Peca to a knee injury in his first meaningful action of the season. Preps Tonight's games: Hillsborough East Bay (8-2) at Chamberlain (9-1) Tonight's games: Pinellas Football region quarterfinals begin tonight with 13 county teams competing in 12 games. Staff writer John Schwarb discussed the matchups with a number of area coaches. All games start at 7:30 and admission is $6. Bucs disappoint King's Academy LAKELAND -- King's Academy hopped on its yellow school bus with a player's name painted blue in each window and traveled three hours from West Palm Beach to reach Lakeland on Wednesday night. Panthers overcome injury to top player LAKELAND -- The weirdness started when Plant's Sarah Kirkwood, arguably the state's best hitter, sprained her ankle midway through the second game of Thursday's state semifinal. Signings bolster Bulls baseball, softball teams TAMPA -- The South Florida baseball team signed third baseman Joey Angelberger of Dunedin and pitchers Tyler Clippard of Mitchell and Nick Manganaro of Oakland Park Northeast on Thursday. Tide off to good start with win vs. Sooners NEW YORK -- Mo Williams scored 25 points and No. 8 Alabama beat No. 3 Oklahoma 68-62 Thursday night in the season's first matchup of Top 10 teams. Falcons not content to just make playoffs Don't get coach Mark Everett and his Dunedin Falcons wrong. They are happy to be in the state playoffs. School makes stand, suspends 16 players The 10-0 Illinois team's state title hopes end as reserve players lose 63-0. Volleyball extra Class 5A State Tournament Stingy second half lifts Packers to win RIVERVIEW -- Largo fell behind by nine to Riverview in the first half before turning up its defense in the second to post a 26-23 victory in the Time Warner Bowl on Thursday. The Packers scored twice in the third quarter and again in the fourth. They shut out the Sharks in the second half until 43 seconds left. "Our kids have worked hard all year long, and they did especially well against a big line," Largo coach Rick Rodriguez said. Wharton's playoff dreams a reality Years of struggling and poor seasons culminate tonight when the 9-1 Wildcats face Melbourne. No revenge necessary More than a decade of success has followed Jesuit's 1992 loss to Pasco in the Class 3A title game. Raiders' Bobo resigns PLANT CITY -- Two seasons after taking over as Plant City's football coach, school officials confirmed Thursday that Cornelius Bobo has announced his resignation, saying he wanted to pursue his master's degree and a possible career in school administration. Eagle shines in best friend's role As East Lake made its run through the state tournament last season, Chelsea Lazar kept her eyes fixed on each match, knowing someday she would find the vulnerable spots in the opponent's defense. Baseball Hampton considers a trade to Marlins TUCSON, Ariz. -- Mike Hampton will rethink blocking a proposed six-player deal that would send him from Colorado to the Marlins, the pitcher's agent said. Sports on the Net These days, many sites are just glad to be here For Web sites, birthdays are something to be celebrated, as lasting even one year in the mayfly world of the Internet is often an accomplishment. Sports on the air NASCAR drama helps NBC NBC had big airwaves to fill after Fox's NASCAR coverage this year and has done so ably, and as a bonus gets the NASCAR equivalent of the seventh game of a baseball, basketball or hockey championship series on the last Sunday of the season. NBA McGrady, Magic top Clippers LOS ANGELES -- NBA scoring leader Tracy McGrady had 35 as the Magic took charge in the third quarter of a 101-80 victory over the Clippers on Thursday night. Golf Crenshaw, mentor enshrined tonight ST. AUGUSTINE -- Ben Crenshaw has been linked with trusty teacher Harvey Penick for as long as he has played golf. His induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame will be no different. Outdoors Fit for a king "It's good to be the king." –Mel Brooks Coming up Looking for a boat? How about a sailboat? Thursday through Nov. 24 you can look at both on St. Petersburg's waterfront. Daily fishing report Dirty water becomes big factor Etc. In brief Hewitt on top of world as Agassi loses again at Shanghai
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