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Bucs quarterback Brad Johnson, named as a Pro Bowl replacement after Brett Favre and Michael Vick pulled out, practices for the NFC. Rice: Raider failures decided Super Bowl HONOLULU -- Jerry Rice has a list of NFL receiving records that would stretch from Oahu to Oakland. Quarles added to Pro Bowl The Bucs LB, in Hawaii already, replaces Atlanta's Keith Brooking. Lightning Breaking down barriers Lightning rookie Alexander Svitov slowly overcomes culture shock and hones on-ice skills for a spot in YoungStars Game. Arena Football: Storm display Arena novelty: solid defense STORM 60, COBRAS 20: Tampa Bay picks off five passes to cruise in its opener. Preps: High school star James is ineligible LeBron James' promising NBA career won't be affected. NFL: Mitchell leaves Redskins WASHINGTON -- Bobby Mitchell retired Friday after 41 seasons with the Redskins as a player, scout and front-office executive, saying he was "deeply hurt" by the manner in which late owner Jack Kent Cooke passed him over for the team's general manager job in 1988 and by coach Steve Spurrier's decision to issue his uniform number to another player this season. NHL: Senators net new interest TORONTO -- A Canadian billionaire is interested in buying the Senators. NBA: Spurs sink Magic with late shot ORLANDO -- Tim Duncan was too much for the Magic's big men. College football: Early arrival joins Miami's QB derby Kyle Wright left high school ahead of other seniors to compete with Derrick Crudup, Brock Berlin and Marc Guillon. College basketball: SEC suspends LSU forward for elbowing Gators' Nelson BATON ROUGE, La. -- LSU forward Jaime Lloreda was suspended Friday for one game by the SEC after elbowing Florida's Brett Nelson on the head. USF looks for revenge and a run Bulls see Charlotte, which beat them last season, as a springboard to a strong finish. Saturday Showdown will show who is best TAMPA -- It's being billed as the "Saturday Showdown" and when it's all over, there will only be one unbeaten team in women's Division I basketball. Change has Louisville on win streak If Louisville has returned to national prominence, as its record and lofty ranking indicate, coach Rick Pitino will know what was the turning point: his decision to move star shooting guard Reece Gaines to point. In brief: Comiskey Park goes corporate CHICAGO -- For 93 years, the White Sox played their home games at Comiskey Park. Now their ballpark is changing names, a switch that will have a corporate ring to it. Autos: New twist for top of the classes Daytona Prototypes, which replace the costly Sports Racer Prototypes, signals a change in Grand Am's priorities. Andretti done after Indy INDIANAPOLIS -- Former CART champion Michael Andretti will retire as a driver after the Indianapolis 500 in May to concentrate on being a car owner. Lepage one of several in race from NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH -- For NASCAR veteran Kevin Lepage, it felt good to drive the second-fastest car in the Rolex 24 starting grid. But then he is happy to be behind the wheel of any race car these days. Boxing: Another 'last' shot to be world champ After numerous chances, David Santos seeks first major title in tonight's IBF bout. Golf: Herron's 61 ties with Ames for Hope lead LA QUINTA, Calif. -- Tim Herron, putter in hand, was in the zone . Preps: Mitchell freshman comes up big Lauren Schenk scores the game's only goal in the Mustangs' first win over Land O'Lakes. Pirates get back on track against Panthers LECANTO -- Coming off consecutive losses, Crystal River would not be happy with anything other than a victory Friday night. The Pirates got it in a 34-25 win at Lecanto. Gators hang on at buzzer LAND O'LAKES -- It was the most important game Land O'Lakes had played in nearly two years and the Gators did not falter. Seminole rebounds to hold off Packers LARGO -- Coach Dave Swanson witnessed a first for his 2002-03 Seminole team Friday: how it performed after a loss. Devils outlast 'Canes St. Petersburg wins a battle of two tired teams, successfully defending its title with a 1-0 win. Northeast wins by forfeit Seminole used an ineligible player in the tourney, giving the Vikings the title. Devils pulloff upset at the line ST. PETERSBURG -- In the end, it came down to better foul-shooting in overtime. Tornadoes shoot past Packers CLEARWATER -- If Largo coach Phil Price had known that after one quarter Clearwater leading scorer Nick Miller would have two points, that second-leading scorer Jacob Loucks would have none and that point guard Luke Postorino would miss more shots than he made, Price would have been one happy coach. Lancers hold on for win TAMPA -- All the ingredients were in place for an upset Friday night. Brandon doesn't miss a beat in win SEFFNER -- Brandon turned a loss into a gain Friday night. Jesuit takes care of TC TAMPA -- Things have changed in the three weeks since rivals Jesuit and Tampa Catholic last met. Eagles coast in Ippolito tourney BRANDON -- With 1031/2 points after two winners' rounds, Brandon took a solid lead after the first day of matches of the 19th annual Tony Ippolito Memorial Tournament on Friday. Outdoors: Daily fishing report Good news for shallow-water spearfishermen. The water is clearing up, and the fish are waiting on the bottom. Thursday in 60-70 feet just off St. Petersburg, we had 25 feet of visibility.
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