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Bucs receivers must discourage man coverage to counter Eagles blitz. Philly trip not worth risk, Bucs fans say Eagles fans' reputation for being nasty to the opposition has Bucs fans staying home, hoping for a Super Bowl trip. Gary Shelton: Devil is in the details Imagine the devil and Warren Sapp. Some of you may have to strain harder than others to make the connection. Side line: Getting a bit too into the game The phone was ringing off the hook Monday at Daniel Flagg's home in Burlington County, N.J. Friends wanted to know if he really did manage to sneak onto the Eagles bench in the middle of Saturday's game. Gruden's verve vivid in Philly PHILADELPHIA -- It wasn't long ago that Bucs coach Jon Gruden busied himself trying to help the Eagles win. Keyshawn takes beefs with media to Rome TAMPA -- Every little advantage will help the Bucs this week, so it's no surprise receiver Keyshawn Johnson went after some "jungle karma" on his day off by calling in from Orlando for an interview on the nationally syndicated Jim Rome Show, heard locally on WDAE-AM 620. Lightning Ottawa broke, but it owns Tampa Bay SENS 7, LIGHTNING 0: Tampa Bay drops to 0-10-1 in past 11 vs. bankrupt team. Feaster: No three-way deal OTTAWA -- If the trade for backup goalie John Grahame was the first step in a larger deal, Lightning general manager Jay Feaster said it was news to him. College basketball Desperate defense gives Bulls new life USF 74, SO. MISS 65: With its best defender out, coach Seth Greenburg uses a zone defense for the whole game, and it pays off for South Florida tremendously. Summitt reaches win 800 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Pat Summitt became the first female coach to win 800 career games when No. 5 Tennessee beat No. 25 DePaul 76-57 Tuesday night. Seminoles never break even FSU makes a series of runs at Georgia Tech but the Yellow Jackets and Marvin Lewis prove too much 81-74. NFL Titans can say they have gone extra step ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Much is made (and said and written) about the experience the Raiders players have in big games, including the AFC Championship Game two years ago. Lewis takes on Bengals' challenge CINCINNATI -- The architect of one of the NFL's greatest defenses will try to resurrect its worst team. College football Ex-FSU QB goes I-AA rout Former Florida State quarterback Adrian McPherson, who is facing criminal charges as well as an investigation into rumors of gambling, has enrolled at Murray State. NHL Owner meets deadline to buy Senators, arena OTTAWA -- Senators majority owner Rod Bryden and a co-investor met a Tuesday deadline to submit an offer to buy the bankrupt team and its arena. Youth sports 2 Little Leagues shut down Thunderdome and Pinellas Park American cite a lack of support. Colleges Drejer set for awaited debut GAINESVILLE -- Last week, Christian Drejer hit a 17-foot jumper in practice and his Florida teammates applauded. Guard Sutton turns life around to play again Angela Sutton is not just back in the starting lineup for the Florida State women's basketball team. She is back in life after two years on a self-destructive path. Bulls say NCAA dragging feet Here we go again. An athlete's eligibility is at stake and the NCAA yawns. In brief Former CART driver Fittipaldi posts fastest lap in testing DAYTONA BEACH -- Christian Fittipaldi returned to Daytona International Speedway for the second of NASCAR's testing sessions and posted the fastest lap of the day. NBA Duncan leads way to OT win SAN ANTONIO -- Tim Duncan had eight of his season-high 38 points in overtime and finished with 16 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Spurs to a 108-100 victory Tuesday night over the Phoenix Suns. Tennis Near-perfect Agassi routs South Korean MELBOURNE, Australia -- Three-time champion Andre Agassi breezed to a second-round victory over Lee Hyung-taik in the Australian Open today, losing one game. Preps Wharton's Edwards commits to UNC, sort of TAMPA -- Wharton linebacker and running back Larry Edwards, who helped lead the Wildcats to the Class 5A state final, has orally commited to the University of North Carolina even though he plans to visit more schools. This teacher has talent While introducing her new teammates to the game, Gaither's Ashley Kemp found time to capture a district title. Sharks no match for Bulls RIVERVIEW -- For more than 20 minutes of the first half Tuesday, Riverview's defense, led by senior Cydney Schultz, held the relentless Bloomingdale offense without a goal. But with three goals in the final 12 minutes of the half, the Bulls quickly took control for a 5-1 district win. Spartans right ship, dump Vikings 51-39 ST. PETERSBURG -- Lakewood came into Tuesday's game against Northeast with something it has not had in a long time -- a losing streak. Three-quarter effort no good WESLEY CHAPEL -- An Pasco squad showed up for Tuesday night's Class 3A, District 10 rematch with Wesley Chapel, a better team than the one that lost an early-season matchup with the Wildcats by 27 points. Outdoors Daily fishing report Things are tough right now for inshore fisherman. Water temperatures are as low as they get, and most fish have left shallow water or are huddled in deep holes in a state of near hibernation.
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