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Sure it wasn't pretty, but couple an ugly win with losses by the Saints and the Falcons and the Bucs, who clinch a playoff berth, are in a beautiful position atop the NFC South. John Romano's Gimme five! Bucs game balls Bucs/Lions quotebooks Sound bites Photo gallery 10News video: (56k | High-Speed) Bucs playoff scenarios Here's what Bucs need in their last two games: Pressure transforms O-line Bucs work through penalties, snap-count problems to help team score 10 in the fourth quarter. One big play makes up for a downer day DETROIT -- While the Lions offense seemed to be enjoying unexpected success against the league's No. 1 defense Sunday, everyone on the Tampa Bay sideline expected that at some point, someone would make a play. McFarland lost in second week back DT, who missed four games with elbow fracture, is out for year with broken foot. Pittman and crew show consistency Bucs running backs score twice, combine for more than 100 yards a second straight week. Gary Shelton: Just to be safe, stay away from the road DETROIT -- This was not supposed to be their game. This was not supposed to be their day. Rays Rays make deal for SS Ordonez Slick-fielding shortstop acquired from Mets for Russ Johnson and a player to be named. Four-team trade finally gets Durazo to Oakland NASHVILLE -- All it took to break the ice at the winter meetings Sunday afternoon was a four-team trade that had been in the works, in some form, for years. Lightning Lecavalier proves even wrong moves can work TAMPA -- A lot goes through a player's mind in the milliseconds before a shot. Extra time sometimes complicates the issue. NFL Kearse primed for playoff push The Titans defensive end could be back to chase Tom Brady tonight. Dolphins slow Raider attack, seize AFC lead MIAMI -- As Ricky Williams played a supporting role Sunday, plenty of Dolphins had a big day -- even Dan Marino. Green Bay keeps pace with best SAN FRANCISCO -- Brett Favre fought through biting wind and whipping rain one last time to shake Steve Mariucci's hand in the middle of Candlestick Park. Seattle slips past Atlanta ATLANTA -- Michael Vick came through, then Shaun Alexander did him one better to win the game for Seattle. Vikings stun Saints on final play NEW ORLEANS -- Daunte Culpepper was joyous. Even when he made a mistake he made good. Steelers pounce on Panther woes PITTSBURGH -- Only a week after their season seemed in jeopardy, the Steelers find themselves in first place, and in control. Jaguars nip NFL's worst CINCINNATI -- So, how would the league's worst team blow this one? More goal-line follies? A left-handed pass from a right-handed quarterback, perhaps? Maybe a fumble or interception? NFL Round-up Bills 20, Chargers 13 Harrison sets season mark for catches CLEVELAND -- Despite a teeth-chattering wind whipping in off Lake Erie, Indianapolis receiver Marvin Harrison came out for pregame warmups in short sleeves. NHL Gaborik showing star qualities Opponents don't give Minnesota's Marian Gaborik much room to operate, but he still finds a way to score. College basketball Austin Peay's poor shooting benefits Vandy NASHVILLE -- Jenni Benningfield scored a season-high 20 and Vanderbilt led by as many as 35 as the ninth-ranked Commodores beat Austin Peay 84-50 Sunday. Seminoles turn back challenging Panthers Florida State holds Birmingham Southern to eight in the final 11:23. No.1 Wildcats barely survive TUCSON, Ariz. -- Jason Gardner found his jump shot, and his touch from the free-throw line, in the nick of time Sunday and No.1 Arizona survived 73-70 over No.8 Texas. In brief Distance right for winners Cindy Pomeroy and Eddie Hensley win the Gulf Beaches Halfathon. Sports in brief Floridian wins third straight PBA title Golf Americans' lone mistake gives Japan World Cup PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico -- Americans Phil Mickelson and David Toms played mistake-free golf three rounds and 17 holes of the World Cup. Outdoors Daily fishing report Unfavorable weather has made inshore fishing challenging. Finding clean water and areas that hold bait have been the key to success. The barrier keys around lower Tampa Bay have good numbers of trout and a few reds. Snook can be found in deeper water in residential canals. Rattling crank baits worked close to the structure after dark should produce plenty of catch-and-release action.
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