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Bucs prices spike after winning season But it could be worse: The team did not hike what they charge for tickets as much as some Super Bowl champions. Oben likely to stay Starting left tackle wants to remain with the Bucs and appears on track to sign a new deal. Rays
Confident OF says he's had "a couple bad years" then adds his track record is better than the GM's. Colome to take his time getting back into action ST. PETERSBURG -- Relief pitcher Jesus Colome, involved in a car accident last week in the Dominican Republic in which three women died, was expected to arrive here Friday afternoon. Lightning Lightning sluggish, then strong in rally LIGHTNING 2, THRASHERS 2: Tampa Bay overcomes a 2-0 deficit and improves its playoff standing. GM considers short-timers ATLANTA -- For rent! Tonight: Lightning vs. Bruins WHEN/WHERE: 7:30; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Feaster part of national team ATLANTA -- General manager Jay Feaster hopes he cannot travel to watch the World Championships to be held April 26-May 11 in Finland. That will mean the Lightning is in the playoffs. Motorsports: Winless veterans hopeful Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s long wait for a Daytona 500 victory is inspiration for foursome. Martin ties mark with win in IROC DAYTONA BEACH -- Mark Martin made a valiant return to the International Race of Champions series, winning Friday's season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Wallace, chief punished Rusty Wallace drops to No. 38 and crew chief Bill Wilburn is fined $10,000 for an illegal carburetor. Season on the bubble: Dynamic duo provides punch for Saluki lineup Jermaine Dearman, Kent Williams can be counted on for big plays. Baseball: Thome not waiting to get started CLEARWATER -- Jim Thome was in a hurry to put on his uniform and get to work. Cone smiling but knows he faces long odds in his return PORT ST. LUCIE -- David Cone climbed a bullpen mound in the rear of the Mets complex Friday morning, rocked back and threw to a catcher. After warming up, he threw 26 pitches, all fastballs, at less than full speed over five minutes. College basketball: A kinder, gentler Slay leads Vols Though he still thrives off opposing fans, the senior has Tennessee competitive in SEC. Praise has Irish eyeing Final 4 spot After each impressive win, Notre Dame coach Mike Brey has recognized that expectations from fans would heighten. But when his brethren add to the hype, well, come on, foul. UConn guard is arrested STORRS, Conn. -- Connecticut guard Ben Gordon, 19, was arrested Friday on charges he slapped a female student, who also was arrested for hitting him. UF's Mosby plagued by 'what ifs' GAINESVILLE -- She tries as hard as she can to keep her head clear, but sometimes the thoughts creep into Bernice Mosby's mind. College football: USF may add UCF to swell schedule TAMPA -- South Florida is in a bind, and Central Florida says it can extricate the Bulls -- and initiate a series between the emerging Division I-A programs separated by a two-hour drive. NFL: Cowboys DE Zellner faces drug charges FORSYTH, Ga. -- Cowboys defensive end Peppi Zellner was arrested and charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. NHL: Knuble mark: goals in first 27 seconds SUNRISE -- The Bruins' Mike Knuble set an NHL record for the fastest two goals in a game as Boston beat the Panthers 6-5 Friday night. NBA: Iverson, 76ers find way to beat Magic PHILADELPHIA -- The 76ers will take any win they can get against the Magic, even an ugly one. Golf: Tiger in the hunt after shooting 66 SAN DIEGO -- Tiger Woods' turnaround was just as drastic as the change in weather Friday, from a gloomy fog to spectacular sunshine. Koch looks at the bright side of his bogey finish NAPLES -- Gary Koch is playing in his second Champions Tour event, but it was no rookie mistake that led to bogey on the 18th hole Friday at TwinEagles, home of the ACE Group Classic. Fernandez's 66 leads the ACE Group Classic And he'll need more birdies, as the Champions Tour keeps getting tougher. Bruce Fleisher's 67 will attest to that. Sailing: Start not auspicious for Team New Zealand NZL-82 breaks down twice, giving Swiss 1-0 America's Cup lead. Running: Gulf Beaches Marathon has national appeal Mitzi Daugherty and Celeste Harjehausen were in the market for a place to run. In brief: Burning Roma back at Tampa Bay Downs OLDSMAR -- Burning Roma, a 5-year-old son of Rubiano owned by Clearwater's Harold Queen, will be a favorite today in the $100,000 Tampa Bay Breeders' Cup at Tampa Bay Downs. Preps: Warriors win third straight title CLASS A, DISTRICT 11: Runner-up St. Petersburg Catholic has record 11 region qualifiers. Freedom earns a region berth CLASS 3A, DISTRICT 9: The first-year Patriots rally past Tampa Catholic, while top seed Robinson crushes Osceola. Cougars outmuscle undermanned Indians CLASS 5A, DISTRICT 7: Durant uses constant rotation to tire East Bay's seven and win 54-27. Pirates coach to step down After 14 seasons at Boca Ciega, Randy Shuman will resign after playoffs. 'Canes weather rough 2nd half LECANTO -- The final score read 69-63, but few thought it would be that close after watching the first half Friday. Ninth-ranked Citrus (23-2) had to withstand a furious rally by Lecanto (12-10) to win on the road. Senior saves best for Gators' last DADE CITY -- Darryl Nelson saved a career-scoring high for his final regular-season game. Tigers gain edge for region CLASS A, DISTRICT 10: Jesuit advances 12 to the next round in winning district title. Green Devils senior hot against his former team ST. PETERSBURG -- It was a homecoming of sorts for Deon Troupe, the St. Petersburg senior who transferred from Northside Christian more than a year ago. Lancers coach unhappy with big win over Rams CLASS A, DISTRICT 10: A sloppy first quarter isn't pleasing even though Cambridge dominates Tampa Baptist 77-34. IRC trio too much for Bayshore Chr. TAMPA -- Indian Rocks Christian will face Cambridge in the district final after the Golden Eagles handled Bayshore Christian 67-35. Outdoors: Daily fishing report Underwater visibility is the key if you are spearfishing. If you can't see the fish, you can't shoot them. Visibility is fairly predictable on the east coast and in the Keys, but the Gulf of Mexico does not follow the same set of rules.
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