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December 12, 2002
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[Times photo: Toni L. Sandys]
Keyshawn Johnson leads the Bucs in receptions and yards, but he has averaged only three catches over the past three games and had two for 25 yards Sunday against Atlanta.
Future questioned
As he fades from offense, Keyshawn Johnson says he'll reassess future after season.

Red-hot Brad earns NFC honor
TAMPA -- Bucs quarterback Brad Johnson said it's a product of good play on the offensive line, solid route running by his receivers, hard running by the running backs and good play calling by the coaches.

Lynch is doubtful for Lions
Sore neck likely to sideline veteran safety, who would be replaced by John Howell.

Lightning
Khabibulin blames himself for skid
The Lightning goalie is frustrated by "inconsistent" play, and vows to get better.

Injured Taylor: bench Wild goalie
MONTREAL -- Lightning center Tim Taylor said the stick he took across the left eye from Manny Fernandez Tuesday was intentional, and the Wild goalie should be suspended by the NHL.

Tonight: Lightning at Canadiens
WHEN/WHERE: 7:30; Molson Centre, Montreal.

John Romano: With no reason to, Leavitt picks loyalty
Once again, it appears, Jim Leavitt could catch us by surprise.

College football
Leavitt expected to stay on at USF

A news conference with top officials is set for 11 a.m. today.

Heisman is all up for grabs
Selection of a winner this weekend may be one of the most intriguing ever.

Florida Atlantic loses 2003 game with Kentucky
BOCA RATON -- Florida Atlantic's 2003 game with Kentucky was indefinitely postponed Wednesday because of potential bowl implications involving the Wildcats.

College basketball
Season on the Bubble: Center gets last laugh with bigger role at SIU

Sylvester Willis setting career highs in each game as he fill the shoes of his All-MVC predecessor.

Gregory jump-starts Gators
ORLANDO -- Tishona Gregory scored 15 and Bernice Mosby added 14 and nine rebounds as Florida beat Central Florida 72-48 Wednesday night.

KU wins tug of war
TULSA, Okla. -- Kansas got back to basics to get back to its winning ways.

College volleyball
Wise choice brings UF years of success

Florida has become a perennial contender under coach Mary Wise.

NFL
Bad knee finishes Miller

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Jim Miller's season of pain is finally over.

NBA
Magic releases struggling Grant

ORLANDO -- The Magic on Wednesday released 15-year NBA veteran Horace Grant, who had struggled to recover from offseason arthroscopic knee surgery.

NHL
Sakic gets 500th goal in loss

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Brendan Morrison and Daniel Sedin scored power-play goals as the Canucks overcame Joe Sakic's 500th career goal for a 3-1 victory over the Avalanche on Wednesday night.

Bowling
Duke's 20th win is closest one ever

Since the PBA was formed in 1958, there never has been a closer match than Clermont's Norm Duke against David Traber of Woodstock, Ill., in the Cambridge Credit Classic on Dec. 1 at Syosset, N.Y.

Golf
Mickelson plans to stay aggressive at World Cup

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico -- Phil Mickelson is scrapping Plan B and will rip his way through the World Cup.

Baseball
Time turns Selig around on Rose

NEW YORK -- There were standing ovations at World Series games and chants of "Pete! Pete!" at Cooperstown.

Et cetera
In brief

TBD finalizing ESPN deal

Preps
It's not Caldwell's nature to do anything but shine

Even though he's sometimes shy and always polite, the Jefferson quarterback can't help but sparkle in the spotlight.

Citrus boys avenge early loss to Pirates
CRYSTAL RIVER -- In the teams' Nov. 20 meeting, Crystal River easily defeated Citrus 3-1.

It's no secret what Ely likes to do: run
Tigers running back Tyrone Moss has 918 yards and 10 touchdowns in four playoff games.

Brandon coach calls it quits
BRANDON -- Saying it was "simply time to move on," Ernest Hayes resigned Wednesday as Brandon's football coach after six seasons. Hayes, whose team finished this season 5-5 and was 24-36 overall, is leaving his options open for the moment.

Mitchell whips Pasco 8-1
TRINITY -- Pasco coach Keith Sumner reminded his team that Mitchell had never beaten the Pirates in four previous meetings.

Panthers, 'Canes earn wins
All along, Lecanto coach Chris Nichols has been proud of his squad's effort in practice.

Part-time QB leads South in 23-3 romp
LARGO -- B.J. Hall had been aching to play quarterback all season. But Dixie Hollins needed him at wide receiver, and Hall, who had four starts in the pocket, was often trying to catch a pass instead of throwing it.

Outdoors: Daily Fishing Report
Forecasts call for an unusual amount of rain for the next few months. The last time we had El Nino conditions, there was record precipitation in the bay area. While excessive rainfall can hamper many types of fishing, there are some situations in which it is helpful.

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