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Tampa Bay into a tie for the league's best record and tightening the NFC South. Special teams too noticeable NEW ORLEANS -- Usually when little attention is paid to special teams, it means the job is getting done. Rice starts things off right Defensive end Simeon Rice sets an NFL record in the first quarter, but Bucs defense gives up some big plays late. McCardell the main man vs. Saints He has 11 receptions (more than the Saints total), including one TD and numerous important catches late. • Click for photo gallery • Bucs game balls • Quotebooks • Sound bites Gary Shelton: Pressure falls on quarterback NEW ORLEANS -- His shoulders are narrow, and it is easy to wonder how he can bear the load. His feet are slow, and it is possible to question how long he can lead the parade. John Romano: Gimme FIVE TALK OF THE TOWN Lightning Bure spurt spurs new challenge NEW YORK -- It did not take Pavel Bure long to respond after Rangers coach Bryan Trottier chastised the superstar in print. Lightning gives it away on late flurry RANGERS 4, LIGHTNING 3: Rangers score twice within 18 seconds in third period for a 4-3 win that keeps Tampa Bay in second place. College football Seminoles start to get behind Rix TALLAHASSEE -- Once the shock wore off, Florida State players insisted they wouldn't dwell on the dismissal and arrest of popular quarterback Adrian McPherson. Gators' foul play has Zook steamed TALLAHASSEE -- Of all the things that went wrong for Florida in its 31-14 loss to Florida State on Saturday night, the one that disturbed coach Ron Zook most was penalties. Nothing yet assured in BCS bowl picture You can almost hear the howling from the West Coast, the cries for USC. Hurricanes one hour away from a Fiesta CORAL GABLES -- Sixty minutes. And, no, there'll be no appearance by Andy Rooney. Clemson heads to Tangerine; Liberty, GMAC set CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson accepted a bid Sunday to play in the Tangerine Bowl, and Mountain West Conference champion Colorado State will play TCU in the Liberty Bowl. College basketball Florida starts slow but earns victory LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Dalila Eshe, Tamia Williams and Tara Taylor scored 13, and Kelly Stevenson's blocked shot preserved Florida's 72-69 victory against Long Beach State on Sunday. Hoosiers keep winning BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Bracey Wright scored 21, Jeff Newton had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Tom Coverdale scored 17 as No.19 Indiana followed its victory at the Maui Invitational with an 84-58 victory against North Texas on Sunday. NFL Third-string QB does just enough to spark Eagles PHILADELPHIA -- Backed by a dominant defense, the Eagles proved they can win with their No. 3 quarterback. Vick carries Falcons to win again MINNEAPOLIS -- With legs that fast, it's a wonder Michael Vick ever thinks about passing. Panthers' spirits grow after beating Browns CLEVELAND -- The Panthers were smiling, laughing and hugging. A season soured by suspensions, an arrest and an ugly fight was finally fun again. Bettis passes Riggins: 10th in rushing JACKSONVILLE -- Playing the second half with a broken nose, Pittsburgh's Jerome Bettis gained 86 yards on 20 carries to reach 11,459 yards for his career and pass John Riggins for 10th on the career list. Buffalo braves conditions and Williams' 228 yards ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Drew Bledsoe overcame the elements and the Bills overcame Ricky Williams' best rushing performance. Steelers kick Jags farther down ladder JACKSONVILLE -- The Steelers are set at kicker for their playoff push. The quarterback position is a much more interesting story. San Diego sits atop wild West SAN DIEGO -- LaDainian Tomlinson broke a 76-yard run. He spun this way and that. He carried a linebacker into the end zone on his back. NFL Game Day: Week 12 Chiefs 49, Cardinals 0 Quarterbacks try to ignore showdown New York's Chad Pennington and Oakland's Rich Gannon have the top two ratings in the AFC, but they know they can't pay attention to the other. NHL Sharks fire Sutter as part of shakeup SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The Sharks fired coach Darryl Sutter and assistants Lorne Molleken and Rich Preston in a dramatic shakeup of the slumping team. More sports Gators get No. 5 seed in volleyball GAINESVILLE -- The Florida women's volleyball team (30-2) is the No. 5 seed in the East bracket of the NCAA Tournament and a first-round host. Sports briefs 20-year-old rallies Russia to Cup win Davis' absence hinders Hornets BOSTON -- New Orleans is not used to playing without Baron Davis, and it showed. O'Meara snaps skid, wins Skins INDIO, Calif. -- Every now and then, Mark O'Meara still can get the best of Tiger Woods. Outdoors Daily fishing report This is one of the best times to fish for cobia. If they are not around channel markers, check in front of the power plant.
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