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Bucs' McFarland: 'I'm ready' to return to starting lineup Tampa Bay defensive tackle is eager to return from fractured forearm, face Vick-led Falcons. Brooks on NFL diversity committee TAMPA -- Bucs linebacker Derrick Brooks has been named to a six-player committee created by the NFL Players Association to look into issues of diversity in the league. Rays Team in Japan pursues Rays 1B Club willing to compensate Tampa Bay and pay Steve Cox more than he'd make here. Lightning
LEAFS 4, LIGHTNING 3 (OT): Tampa Bay leads 2-0 and 3-2 but again flags late and gets just one point. Quinn's calm is rewarded TORONTO -- Lightning director of player personnel Bill Barber admires the way Maple Leafs coach Pat Quinn handled his team's early season struggles. Gary Shelton: Bulls, let McPherson be someone else's risk Be careful, for his arm is a siren's song. College football Gators coming to Outback Florida is staying close to home for the holidays and will face Michigan in the New Year's Day game at Raymond James Stadium. Player's conduct concerns Zook GAINESVILLE -- Florida coach Ron Zook said Tuesday that he doesn't believe offensive lineman Mo Mitchell intentionally tried to injure Florida State players in Saturday's game in Tallahassee, but the sophomore could be disciplined for actions that led to costly penalties. NFL Peppers out for final four games CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Star rookie defensive end Julius Peppers of the Panthers was suspended Tuesday for the final four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Raiders put on air show to down Jets Tim Brown, Jerry Rice and Rich Gannon lead pass-happy Oakland. Fantasy football Hey, Vick owners, what you gonna do? Hmmm ... Michael Vick? NBA Role reversal sparks Wizards WASHINGTON -- In their latest episode of trading spaces, Michael Jordan and Bryon Russell helped the Wizards end their six-game losing streak. College basketball Coverdale the difference for Hoosiers INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana needed a third chance to finally beat Maryland. Saluki watch CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Jermaine Dearman scored 19 to lead the Salukis, who led 49-22 at halftime on 19-of-34 shooting. Gators go cold in 68-66 loss Unlikely West Virginia freshman sinks UF with a last-minute 3-pointer. Freshmen come up big for Gators GAINESVILLE -- Led by freshman Sara Lowe's 18 points, the Gators beat the Hurricanes 76-67 Tuesday night at the O'Connell Center. NHL/Hockey Sliding Flames fire popular coach Gilbert DENVER -- Greg Gilbert was a popular coach, the kind who inspired players to work harder and had a great relationship with the front office. He just didn't win enough. Parrots fly away after 16 games With little attendance and mounting losses, team goes to North Carolina. Baseball Cubs close in on deal to get Karros The Dodgers reached a tentative agreement with the Cubs on Tuesday to trade first baseman Eric Karros and second baseman Mark Grudzielanek to Chicago for catcher Todd Hundley. Et cetera In brief Texas A&M gets Nebraska's AD Preps Cougars shut out Mustangs DURANT -- With dominant speed and ball control, short-handed Durant knocked off district foe Manatee Lakewood Ranch 4-0 in a fast-paced game Tuesday night. 3-pointers help Largo hold off SPC Mike O'Donnell hits six 3-pointers on his way to 32 points and a 78-75 win over the Barons. Strength in middle lifts Dixie Center Shamika Forbes scores 15 as the Rebels open their season with a 52-38 win over Gibbs. Leopards do whatever it takes An offensive switch helps Hernando bury Springstead 66-47. Big run rescues Citrus INVERNESS -- Citrus was plagued by turnovers, didn't move well on offense at times and struggled from the field in its opener Tuesday against archrival Lecanto. Rams eke out tough victory TRINITY -- To be honest, this is not the way Ridgewood coach Gary Anders wanted to start his season. Outdoors: Daily fishing report The shallow water grouper bite is on. Gags can be found holding on ledges and rock piles in as little as 15 feet. This is great news for most, but it can get a bit crowded in close, especially on weekends. If the seas are calm and you don't like a crowd, point the bow west and head deep.
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