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The Bucs QB likely will get his first start in two years tonight. Southern comfort Bucs win the NFC South thanks to the Bengals upsetting the Saints, but tonight's game remains critical in the fight for homefield through the playoffs. • High profile: Darian Barnes • Chucky's chalk talk Kickin' back: Roman Oben Left tackle Roman Oben is one of the more thoughtful members of the Bucs, so here he is on a series of Christmas items ranging from the three wise men, to Jesus, to Santa Claus, to the holiday season in his native Cameroon to Rudolph: A tough one to remember It was one of the most demoralizing losses the Bucs suffered last season, and it was inflicted from both sides of the ball. In a 17-10 beating at the hands of the Steelers on Oct. 21, 2001, the Bucs gave up 344 yards of total offense, including 220 yards on the ground, and were hammered by the Steelers pass rush for 10 sacks. John Romano: QB's story continues or ends tonight TAMPA -- This is where our story began. Lightning Taylor leads the way in captain's absence Tim Taylor is voice of experience as Dave Andreychuk recovers. Captain might be back tonight WASHINGTON -- Don't be surprised to see Dave Andreychuk in the lineup tonight. Tonight: Lightning at Capitals WHEN/WHERE: 7; MCI Center, Washington. College basketball Tar Heels use late run to put 'Noles away NORTH CAROLINA 69, FSU 48: UNC scores 39, including 21 by its bench, in the second half. Ducks defeat Gophers EUGENE, Ore. -- Fifth-ranked Oregon took advantage of its opportunities even though it wasn't at its best. Clemson remains perfect ANDERSON, S.C. -- Edward Scott had all of his 20 points in the second half as Clemson continued its best start in seven seasons with a 58-51 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday. Huskies down Hawks for 48th straight victory HARTFORD, Conn. -- Diana Taurasi and freshman Barbara Turner scored 17 each to lead No.3 Connecticut past St. Joseph's 82-48 Sunday for its 48th straight win. Season on the bubble Salukis watch CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Darren Brooks scored 21 and had seven rebounds to lead the Salukis. NFL Panthers redeemed at home CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Booed off their field a year ago, the Panthers made winning back their fans a priority in their rebuilding process. Titans clinch; Jags still reeling JACKSONVILLE -- One moment, the Titans made the playoffs. The next, they won the division. Saints teetering after loss CINCINNATI -- Every so often, another Saint muttered under his breath, breaking the silence but not the melancholy in the locker room. Falcons close in on the postseason ATLANTA -- The Falcons did all they could to clinch a playoff spot. Raiders clinch AFC West as QB sets mark OAKLAND, Calif. -- Rich Gannon couldn't have been happier Bill Romanowski was going after the other quarterback on Sunday. NFL game day: week 16 Chiefs 24, Chargers 22 Jets stay alive in AFC East race FOXBORO, Mass. -- Chad Pennington saved the Jets' season again. Cowboys owner: no decision yet IRVING, Texas -- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insisted Sunday that he has not decided whether to fire coach Dave Campo, the Dallas Morning News reported. College football Cardinals look at UCF coach, others LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich said he could have a new coach in place by the end of this week. In brief Oracle sweeps series with OneWorld in Cup San Francisco's Oracle advanced to the America's Cup challenger final in Auckland, New Zealand, beating Seattle's OneWorld Challenge by 1 minute, 4 seconds to sweep their best-of-seven semifinal repechage. NHL O'Neill's goal lifts Carolina to 1-0 win RALEIGH, N.C. -- Maybe the last two games will help jump-start Jeff O'Neill's season. NBA No spat with ref this time for Heat NEW YORK -- Mike James' offensive outburst sparked the Heat. Coach Pat Riley's recent outburst helped him bite his tongue. Outdoors Daily fishing report The grouper bite has been a little slow the past couple of days because of the recent full moon and cloudy water. If the wind dies down for a couple of days and the water clears, the grouper should start biting again. Take along a variety of live and frozen bait, because even though the water temperatures have dropped into the lower 60s the water near the bottom is warmer and the fish are active.
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