Sports

Rob Johnson might get his turn
Rob Johnson could be next in line to start if Brad Johnson is not ready.

Bucs can't recover after turning it over
TAMPA -- Not surprisingly, the common thread through the Bucs' four losses this season has been turnovers. In two defeats to the Saints, one at Philadelphia and another Monday night against the Steelers, the Bucs have turned the ball over nine times.

John Romano: The joy is in the sharing
TAMPA -- She is 8 years old and eager to please.

Lightning
Hamrlik: Lightning's missing link?
Islanders defenseman Roman Hamrlik, who was supposed to be out until mid January with a separated left shoulder, has made a remarkable recovery and could be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Hurricanes.

Top story
Charitable players receive more than they give
Goodwill, tax benefits and marketing opportunities spring from altruism.

2002: The Year in Review
Foul Balls
We've all heard it. Most of probably have said it. "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game." Athletic competition can bring out the best in us: grace, passion, agility, power, speed. It also can bring out the worst: greed, violence, rage, cheating and, well, just plain foolishness. Buffoons and malcontents carve out their own special niche every year. This year was no exception. We not-so-proudly present this year's by-no-means-complete collection.

NFL
Bears QB Chandler shows no ill effects
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Bears aren't about to mess with Chris Chandler's head.

College football
Michigan completes its early workouts
ST. PETERSBURG -- Mission accomplished for Michigan, which went to Tampa on Tuesday after three days and six practices at Boca Ciega High School.

In brief
Defector Contreras agrees with Yankees
The Yankees' need to cut payroll ends at the U.S. border.

NHL
Eye injury leaves questions for Coyotes' Wilson
PHOENIX -- When the Coyotes' Landon Wilson looks out of his left eye, he still can't see much of anything.

College basketball
Indiana coach may be suspended 6 games for outburst
The Big Ten might suspend Indiana coach Mike Davis up to six games for charging onto the court in the waning moments of Saturday's game against Kentucky in Louisville.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Looking for red drum? Now's the time to start fishing those deep holes that redfish love to wallow in during low tide.

On The Wire
Mauer near-unanimous pick as American League MVP

Texans, Titans tied 14-14 at halftime

Kansas still No. 1 in AP poll; Syracuse No. 10

Florida's Meyer: Notre Dame not a coaching option

Germans restore 1936 high jump record

Whisenhunt optimistic Warner may play this week

NFL, union approve about half team neurologists

Packers, Redskins hardest hit by injuries

San Diego State cracks Top 25; UConn still No. 1

Predators win 6th straight, 3-1 over Red Wings