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Coordinator behind the league's No. 1 defense gets a substantial raise to stay with Tampa Bay. On the Net: Bucs' Jackson can thank online voters for MVP Sure, 88-million viewers watched the Bucs in Sunday's Super Bowl victory, but safety Dexter Jackson can thank 4,754 fans for giving him the MVP trophy and the $75,000 Cadillac that goes with it. Champs get warm welcome HONOLULU -- Heavy is the helmet that wears the crown, but the Bucs received a proper coronation at the Pro Bowl on Thursday. Lightning St. Louis' three begets two LIGHTNING 3, HURRICANES 1: The All-Star's hat trick allows Tampa Bay to remain three behind Washington in the Southeast. Sick Khabibulin sits out again TAMPA -- Goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin's stuffed-up nose spared coach John Tortorella a difficult decision. But there's always next week. NFL Mariucci interviews with Lions DETROIT -- Former 49ers coach Steve Mariucci interviewed for the Lions head coach vacancy Thursday. College football For recruiting season, Gators are in top form Off the field, at least, UF coach Ron Zook can claim one of the nation's best performances. Arena football Storm hoping veterans can lead journey back to the top Offseason additions and returning starters give team experience. Title IX Tinkering to Title IX aimed at preserving men's teams Commission approves only minor proposals that alter how athletes count toward compliance. On the air NBC, AFL hope for mutual boost From the ashes of its last football venture -- if you try, you can still smell the spectacular crash of the XFL burning -- NBC has its fingers crossed that the Arena Football League will fly high as it begins its coverage of the indoor league Sunday. In brief Prep basketball star faces more scrutiny CLEVELAND -- A few days after LeBron James was cleared of wrongdoing for accepting a sports utility vehicle as a gift, Ohio high school officials are reviewing a report he received free clothing. NHL Rangers GM takes over as coach NEW YORK -- It was hard to tell what was more surprising at the Rangers' practice: Glen Sather's guarantee they would make the playoffs or that he was best suited to lead them there. College basketball Gators no match for South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Cristina Ciocan scored 18 and hit three of No. 16 South Carolina's season-high nine 3-pointers in a 78-64 victory over Florida on Thursday night. Cardinal upsets No. 1 Wildcats TUCSON, Ariz. -- McKale Center is an awful place for visiting teams, except for Stanford. Salukis watch CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Kent Williams scored 22, including four 3-pointers, and Jermaine Dearman added 20 Wednesday night as Southern Illinois rallied from a 10-point deficit for its 22nd straight win at home, the third-longest streak in program history. Colleges 'Taj Mahal' not ready for FSU ST. PETERSBURG -- It would have been easy for Florida State baseball coach Mike Martin to focus solely on the mounds of dirt and the cranes that for months have encircled a gutted Dick Howser Stadium. NBA Nowitzki key to late rally in Mavs win DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki did his part to show that the Mavericks are tougher than some think. Motorsports Bell runs fastest lap in qualifying DAYTONA BEACH -- A new era in sports car racing began on Thursday in qualifying for this weekend's Rolex 24 At Daytona. Golf Haas' 61 propels him into Hope lead LA QUINTA, Calif. -- Jay Haas shot 61, the second 11-under-par round of the day, to take a one-shot lead as scores went low Thursday on a sunny, windless day at the Bob Hope Classic. Preps Bull asks, 'Got spinach?' Bloomingdale senior-turned-health nut Jean LeBrun is one of the county's leading scorers. Armwood secures No. 2 seed SEFFNER -- The offense was outstanding, the defense dominating and the final result convincing. Ippolito highlights individuals The annual tournament at Brandon features many state champions and top contenders. McMillen sets county scoring mark When it came down to it, when the moment was at hand and the Pinellas County boys basketball all-time scoring record was within range, Gabe McMillen did what he does best. Vikings have tougher time ST. PETERSBURG -- The last time Northeast played Osceola, the Warriors were missing a few academically ineligible players. And though the Warriors lost that game, Osceola coach Tom Rachford knew things would be closer the next time around. Blue Jackets throttle Mustangs for 20th victory ST. PETERSBURG -- Admiral Farragut turned away each of Northside Christian's comeback attempts in the fourth quarter Thursday night, earning its 20th win with an 82-67 victory. Devils need 4 OTs to nip Lakewood ST. PETERSBURG -- While some teams take the PCAC tournament lightly and think the week would be better spent resting before district tournaments, St. Petersburg and Lakewood don't fall into that category. Citrus' Steelfox scores 1,000th point INVERNESS -- Citrus' Katie Steelfox went over the 1,000-point mark for her career Thursday as the Hurricanes beat Dunnellon 64-39 at home. The senior point guard, who needed 12 points to reach the milestone, tallied 16 for the game. Albury helps Warriors avenge loss to Pirates CRYSTAL RIVER -- With a familiar face back in its lineup, Seven Rivers Christian got out to a fast start en route to a 45-35 road win against Crystal River. Wildcats clinch top district seed Wesley Chapel's 21-4 run after Mulberry coach is ejected puts away win. Outdoors A new home for an old friend TIERRA VERDE -- Skimming across the grass flats in his bay boat, Peter Clark just has to look over his shoulder to see how things are going back at the office. A warmer weekend beckons January will go down as the third coldest on record. This is easy to believe. Water temperatures still are in the low 50s. Because of heavy rains in December, Tampa Bay is the color of iced tea. Snook season almost here Snook season opens Saturday and runs until April 30 when the prized gamefish again will be off limits until Sept. 1. During the open period, it will be legal to catch and keep snook not less than 26 inches and not more than 34 inches. The limit is one per person per day.
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