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Free-agent 2B will give Rays more options ST. PETERSBURG -- The Devil Rays signed free-agent second baseman Marlon Anderson to a one-year contract Thursday, creating competition for Brent Abernathy. Manager Lou Piniella said he also plans to try him elsewhere. Lightning A happy All-Star, he thinks bigger Lightning's Martin St. Louis feels honored, but stays focused on teammates and playoffs. Tonight: Lightning vs. Penguins WHEN/WHERE: 7:30; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Instead of sitting, Keefe is sent down TAMPA -- Sheldon Keefe appears to be a casualty in the Lightning's attempt to get more size and speed into the lineup. Sports on the air Local ratings could reach new high The magic number for the Bucs this weekend is 50/75. NFL Some Raiders may be old, but so what? ALAMEDA, Calif. -- It's understandable if Oakland backup quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo views star receiver Jerry Rice as a father figure. Tuiasosopo's father, Manu, played with Rice when both were with San Francisco in the mid 1980s. Now Marques, who's 22, is teammates with Rice. Middleton still bitter about breakup with Bucs ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Guard Frank Middleton said he'd love to face his former Tampa Bay teammates, and his ex-Oakland coach, Jon Gruden, in the Super Bowl. Del Rio set to coach Jaguars The Jaguars hired Panthers defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio as their coach Thursday, the Associated Press reported. College football McPherson's plans take another twist Ex-FSU quarterback will withdraw from Murray State. Seminoles face tough schedule TALLAHASSEE -- For a team looking to rebound after its first five-loss season since 1981, next season's Florida State schedule that was released Thursday looks daunting. Baseball Owners approve All-Star tie-in to World Series SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Owners unanimously approved commissioner Bud Selig's proposal to have the league that wins the All-Star Game get homefield advantage in the World Series. NHL: Senators stifle Ducks, barely missing a shutout OTTAWA -- Martin Prusek came within 5:41 of recording the Senators' fourth consecutive shutout and Marian Hossa scored his 29th and 30th goals in a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Mighty Ducks on Thursday night. College basketball UT's play in SSC remains streaky TAMPA -- In the first game of an almost eight-week Sunshine State Conference schedule, the University of Tampa men's basketball team was dominated by Eckerd Jan. 8. Arizona averts USC's upset bid LOS ANGELES -- Freshman Hassan Adams scored 21, and No. 2 Arizona played superb defense down the stretch Thursday in rallying for an 81-72 victory against USC. Arkansas shuts down Florida in 39-point win FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Shameka Christon, Ruby Vaden and India Lewis scored 14 in No.10 Arkansas' 84-45 victory against Florida on Thursday. In brief Kwan edges out strong field in short program DALLAS -- Michelle Kwan, the most dominant skater of her generation, added another memorable performance to her career Thursday night when she beat a loaded field in the short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. NBA Jordan starts strong, lets kids finish Magic WASHINGTON -- Michael Jordan's 28 first-half points showed he can't win a game by himself. In fact, his teammates put together the decisive run while he was taking a rest. Tennis Injured Seles out in second round Venus Williams rallies in a wild second set to defeat Anca Barna. Golf Goosen, Perry share Sony lead HONOLULU -- Retief Goosen went from steady to spectacular with one shot, a 3-iron into 12 feet for eagle on the 18th hole that gave him 6-under 64 and a tie for the lead with Kenny Perry on Thursday in the Sony Open. Preps Slow and easy is better than being out cold TAMPA -- Before I get to the part about passing out on a gym floor and thinking I might die from a heart attack, let me explain a few things. Mitchell finishes off Zephyrhills TRINITY -- Two teams raced to the halfway point Thursday night, trading baskets and the lead in a non-district Sunshine Athletic Conference battle. TBT ends jinx at Armwood BRANDON -- Tampa Bay Tech, fueled by its suffocating defense, never trailed and remained perfect in Class 4A, District 9 with a convincing 51-28 victory at Armwood on Thursday. Brandon coach faces FHSAA investigation The governing body sends a letter of inquiry to the Eagles concerning recruiting violations against boys basketball coach Mark Hermann. Just in the nick of time SEMINOLE -- It was not the classic closing-seconds sequence, but a confused Seminole team got it right enough. With a game on the line, find Jen Hansen. Outdoors Keller event returns Saturday It has been a little more than a month since area anglers have been able to participate in a fishing tournament, but that changes Saturday with the 13th annual Johnny Keller Inshore Fishing tournament sponsored by the Old Salts Fishing Club. Target fish that best fit the climate To have a successful fishing trip target species that don't seem to mind the cold water. Trout, mango snapper and sheepshead are the easiest to catch when the water temperature hits the low 60s or colder. Grouper are available if you are patient. Fishing rods are more than just poles PINELLAS PARK -- I used to think about custom fishing rods the same way I thought about model cars.
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