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Coaches, teammates try to comfort Rays pitcher haunted by fatal crash. Arms make good early impression on new manager ST. PETERSBURG -- It's easy to point out what's wrong with the Tampa Bay pitching staff, how young and inexperienced many of the prospects are, how most of the veterans are suspect, how there is little leadership. Lightning Lightning to continue key stretch tonight With five of the next six at home, Tampa Bay has a chance to climb back into a playoff spot. Tonight: Lightning vs. Capitals WHEN/WHERE: 7; St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. John Romano Like old times, unfortunately, for Earnhardt Jr. at Daytona DAYTONA BEACH -- He did not need the lesson, thank you. Motorsports Soaking it all up Michael Waltrip wins rain-shortened event and becomes eighth driver to win multiple 500s. Fox starts its season with solid broadcast In every other sport, the announcing team has an entire season to work up to the championship, familiarizing itself with the ebb and flow for that dramatic conclusion. Not so for the Fox team of Mike Joy, Larry McReynolds and Darrell Waltrip, who Sunday tackled the biggest event of the year for NASCAR in their season-opening broadcast. Newman avoids injury, field avoids Big One DAYTONA BEACH -- The Daytona 500 is infamous for its perilous, multicar crashes. But on a day when heavy rains prompted two stoppages and cut the event nearly in half, just four cars were knocked out because of accidents, and no drivers were seriously injured. Harvick had plenty of speed, not enough time After starting at the back, he came forward quickly and was fourth when the race ended. How the race unfolded The 45th Daytona 500 started with two sets of teammates in the first two rows: Jeff Green was on the pole with Richard Childress Racing teammate Robby Gordon behind him, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. was on the outside of the front row with Dale Earnhardt Inc. teammate Michael Waltrip behind him. Rusty Wallace, who would have started eighth based on his result in Thursday's Twin 125s, started 38th because NASCAR found an illegal carburetor. What a drip: Weather dampens race Unfortunately, showers play the biggest role in race-day strategy. Golf What rust? Woods is back Tiger Woods easily handles Buick Invitational field after a two-month tour layoff for his 35th PGA Tour victory. Nicklaus definitely ready for Verizon NAPLES -- The golf was not what he would have liked, but Jack Nicklaus felt well enough after the final round Sunday to say he would play this week at the Verizon Classic. Fernandez ends title drought But Palm Harbor's Jay Overton ties for fourth in the ACE Group Classic, missing out on an exemption. Els dominates in fourth championship of year PERTH, Australia -- Ernie Els is off to a breathtaking start this year, even by his demanding standards: four titles in five tournaments, with a second-place finish in the other. In brief Badge of Silver runs away with Risen Star NEW ORLEANS -- Badge of Silver romped to a 10-length victory in the $150,000 Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds on Sunday in his first stakes race. Baseball Matsui hype foreign even to Yankees The Japanese star, due at Legends Field on Tuesday, so far seems to be handling the scrutiny fine. Millwood an easy pick for Phils' opener CLEARWATER -- It didn't take long for the Phillies to name their opening-day starter. Bosox beat Yankees to Cuban star FORT MYERS -- Score one for the Red Sox over the Yankees in the pursuit of Cuban pitchers. NHL Negotiations ongoing in Sunshine dispute Are Sunshine Network and Time Warner nearing an agreement? College basketball Shepard takes to line to help halt Bulls' skid TAMPA -- Aiya Shepard had 24 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals Sunday afternoon as South Florida broke an 11-game losing streak with a 52-49 win over Southern Mississippi. KU braves lunacy to climb in Big 12 LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Aaron Miles had a big game but knew he was headed for the doghouse.Iowa State coach Larry Eustachy got ejected for arguing a call that he didn't know had been changed. Storm His name is the same, game gaining acclaim TAMPA -- He was 2 years old when Freddie Solomon began his 11-year career with the Miami Dolphins in 1975. But that doesn't prevent people from confusing Storm offensive specialist Freddie Solomon with the former NFL receiving great who later played for the 49ers and recently was inducted into the University of Tampa Hall of Fame. Sailing Former Kiwis give Swiss team an edge Russell Coutts and Co. have their old New Zealand team in a bind in the America's Cup. Light winds produce rough weekend races ST. PETERSBURG -- The nation's premier keelboat sailing tour, the National Offshore One Design regatta series, opened its season during the three-day weekend. Running 10K winner blames slow time on work CLEARWATER -- Dianne Cayll Skiles had her own built-in excuse, one of the few that did not involve the weather. Woman repeats in Gulf Beaches Heat causes Lisa Valentine, men's champ Jimmy Villalobos to post marathon's slowest winning times. NBA Raptors edge past Magic TORONTO -- Vince Carter believes the Raptors can make the playoffs no matter how improbable the odds. Tennis Agassi easily claims Siebel for 56th title SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Andre Agassi won another title, the 56th of his career, by clobbering another overmatched opponent. Lately, Agassi knows anything less impressive would put a burden on his family. Preps District boys basketball previews Class 6A, District 5 District boys basketball tournaments Admission is $5. Tigers fielding complete team, ready to dominate Strength, speed, endurance -- Jesuit has the potential to run away with meets. Outdoors Daily fishing report Recent weather has been a welcome relief after the cold fronts and chilly conditions. Fishing two days at 45-55 feet convinced us we still need to fish at 80-100 feet to find keeper grouper. Small reds and gags were aggressive and feeding on dead sardines and live pinfish, but we were able to catch only a few keepers. Sea bass and hundreds of gray snapper are keeping fishermen busy. Downsizing tackle and using squid was the best combination to get fish to bite.
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