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Kelly turning heads in an expanded role The fifth-year Bucs CB has won admirers playing in a post-Donnie Abraham secondary. Rivalry reborn, this time for best mark TAMPA -- The buzzing noise you heard Friday came from One Buc Place, where the electricity of a game between the teams with the best records in the league (8-2) was in full charge. Lightning 'Ticker' waits to get second chance The Lightning gave goalie Kevin Hodson another shot at an NHL career. Now he just has to get into a game.
One last Rivers to cross for FSU 'Noles can reclaim ACC crown with win over N.C. State QB and Co. Close wins close in on Fiesta Bowl berth MIAMI -- Ten down, two to go. UGA students protest lack of tickets ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia students protested the lack of tickets allocated to them for the Southeastern Conference title game Dec. 7 at the Georgia Dome. A quadruple-threat Ohio State's Chris Gamble runs the ball, catches the ball, intercepts the ball and returns the ball. QB Gesser needs luck to win Heisman It is a year when there is no clear-cut Heisman Trophy candidate, so you would think Jason Gesser's performance would rate consideration. Most people don't know who he is. Vegas gives Bulls respect USF has been favored against Bowling Green and C-USA teams, including Houston today. Top 25 games No. 1 MIAMI (9-0) beat No. 17 PITTSBURGH (8-3) 28-21 on Thursday night. Classic involves clash for MEAC B-CC and FAMU can earn the conference title (and a playoff berth) with a victory today. College basketball Bulls cruise against Division II opponent USF 99, NOVA S'EASTERN 60: "There are no more rocking-chair games," Seth Greenberg says. Jayhawks breeze into third round LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Keith Langford played up to his coach's billing. Freshmen make Peck's debut easy GAINESVILLE -- Carolyn Peck's coaching debut at Florida went smoothly Friday in a 91-42 win over Lamar. Freshman Bernice Mosby of Hernando High scored a game-high 25 points in her college debut in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, leading six Gators in double figures. NHL Buffalo finally gets victory BUFFALO, N.Y. -- After going a month without a victory, James Patrick and the Sabres will take one any way they can. Baseball Williams, Walker veto D'backs-Rockies trade PHOENIX -- The tentative trade to send Larry Walker from the Rockies to the Diamondbacks for Matt Williams and three others fell through Friday. NFL WR Smith charged in fight CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Panthers receiver Steve Smith was jailed and charged with misdemeanor assault Friday after attacking a teammate this week. NBA Pacers roll on, over Magic INDIANAPOLIS -- Taking things one game at a time has worked so well for the Pacers that they are off to the best start in franchise history after nine consecutive victories. Shaq returns to big ovation, gets 17 in win LOS ANGELES -- Shaquille O'Neal made his season debut for the Lakers on Friday night, coming off the bench to a standing ovation midway through the first in a 86-73 win over the Bulls. Motorsports Top ten auto stories Tony Stewart's ups and downs, Ferrari's team orders and the Indy 500's controversial finish kept fans intrigued Et cetera Irishman gets spot in senior qualifying BROOKSVILLE -- Des Smyth thought he had a chance to qualify. He learned he had a chance to win because of a 16th-hole bogey by then-leader Seiji Ebihara in the final round of the Champions Tour Qualifying School on Friday at World Woods. In brief Conner's team angry about being selected Preps Terrapin diver wins his fourth state title Chris Colwill defeats his nearest competitor by 86.7 points to take home the Class A championship. Wudy just misses title Her second in the 100 breaststroke helps the Barons to sixth place. Near-misses for Nauta The Tampa Prep eighth-grader comes away with a second and third. Locals watch the best North Suncoast competitors get a learning experience as Jacksonville Bolles dominates. Zephyrhills' seniors realize achievements Despite the loss, the departing Bulldogs said they know they had a successful season. Defense stands tall in crunch A goal-line stand turns into a 97-yard drive for the winning touchdown. Mistakes end Warriors season MANATEE 28, SEMINOLE 21 (2OT): Despite dominating, a third straight trip to the region final is thwarted. No surprises in Marauders' loss PAHOKEE 35, CC CATHOLIC 14: Blue Devils running back Antone Smith rushes for 365 yards and four touchdowns. Braves avenge its playoff loss to the Hawks LAKE GIBSON 17, ARMWOOD 14: The Hawks gaffe late in the game ultimately costs them a spot in the region final. Chiefs have no answers for experience LAKELAND 29, CHAMBERLAIN 14: The powerful Dreadnaughts put an end to the remarkable run of the overachieving Chiefs. Wildcats bull ahead WHARTON 20, DURANT 14: Joe Hall's tough running in the fourth quarter leads to the winning touchdown. Tigers use ground game to advance JESUIT 41, ZEPHYRHILLS 14: Aaron Fryer's 252 rushing yards power the Tigers to yet another region final. Spartans can't slow Caldwell down The Jefferson quarterback runs for 214 yards and two second-half touchdowns to eliminate the Spartans. Eagles fly by Boca Ciega NAPLES 49, BOCA CIEGA 28: Naples dominates on offense and never looks back against the overmatched Pirates. Lineman has hand in victory JEFFERSON 31, LAKEWOOD 25: The last of three tipped passes by Jermaine Lemons secures the 4A victory. Judge denies Miami Edison football team's appeal MIAMI -- Miami Edison High School's postseason hopes ended Friday when a judge rejected the football team's attempt to get its playoff loss overturned in court. Fishing: Daily fishing report Thank the weather gods for the cool winds from the north. The bottom water temperature is dropping, and fish are moving to shallower water. During the past few weeks, descent concentrations of gags and hogs were found in 50- to 70-foot areas off Tarpon. Hopefully, they will start to move south. If the winds don't get too high, the cooler water will bring less turbidity (suspended particles in the water) and better visibility for divers.
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