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Christy might be first cap casualty Agent says it may be tough for Bucs to keep their starting center. Dungy: Bucs' win 'was bittersweet' INDIANAPOLIS -- The week leading up to Super Bowl XXXVII, Tony Dungy was at home in Tampa watching the city erupt with excitement over a Bucs team he helped build. Rays Fabregas knows place on team, if he gets one Veteran catcher can bring experience to the Rays, if they want him. Colome's outing is 'tremendous' ST. PETERSBURG -- The brightest spot of the day Thursday might have been the bright smile on the face of Jesus Colome. Lightning Vinny poses for SI RALEIGH, N.C. -- Vinny Lecavalier doesn't remember how long the photo shoot lasted, but said it seemed like it took "all day." Lightning's success in details Doing the little things on defense is the reason for the team's recent hot streak.
It's a job, like any other. Golf From mediocre to meteoric Given a second chance, former unknowns are grabbing the spotlight, and the titles, on the Champions Tour. NFL Jets cut ties with ex-Bucs HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Former Bucs safety Damien Robinson was released by the Jets on Thursday, ending his troubled two-season stay with the team. Baseball Phils get visit from Alstott CLEARWATER -- The most popular hitter at the Carpenter Complex on Thursday wasn't Pat Burrell or Jim Thome. That distinction belonged to Buccaneers running back Mike Alstott, who was invited by Burrell and the Phillies to take part in batting practice. Angelos calls for a ban on ephedrine FORT LAUDERDALE -- Orioles owner Peter Angelos called on Major League Baseball to ban ephedrine, a stimulant that may have contributed to the death of pitcher Steve Bechler. NHL Roberts helps lift Leafs over Capitals WASHINGTON -- The Maple Leafs aren't waiting for the playoffs to prove they can win on the road. College basketball Wake Forest protects spot at top ATLANTA -- Josh Howard knew all too well how long it had been since Wake Forest won at Georgia Tech. Duke routs Heels; ACC streak at 37 DURHAM, N.C. -- Iciss Tillis scored 21 and Alana Beard added 19 as No. 2 Duke ran its ACC winning streak to 37 straight with a 97-63 victory over No. 6 North Carolina on Thursday night. In brief Capriati rolls into semifinals at Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Jennifer Capriati suddenly has a winning streak. After losing her first two matches of 2003, she has won two straight, reaching the semifinals of the Dubai Open by beating Conchita Martinez 6-2, 6-3 Thursday. TV/Radio Barkley not buying into Bryant hype Kobe Bryant is lighting up NBA scoreboards these days, but TNT's Charles Barkley, bless his heart, is one of the few television announcers not ready to anoint him the greatest ever. NBA Payton, Allen in major trade In a blockbuster five-player deal Thursday at the NBA trading deadline, Ray Allen was sent from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Seattle SuperSonics for Gary Payton and Desmond Mason. Motorsports New tracks could take race from Rockingham ROCKINGHAM, N.C. -- What was a whisper in NASCAR circles is now a shout: North Carolina Speedway is in danger of losing one of its Winston Cup races. Golf Funk's putter prowessearns clubhouse lead LOS ANGELES -- Fred Funk knows he doesn't have the same skills as Tiger Woods, though he wasn't about to trade scores Thursday in the Nissan Open. TPC is reason Jack's playing LUTZ -- Jack is back, and there's a big reason why: the TPC of Tampa Bay. Preps Slow start leads to Bulls loss WEST PALM BEACH -- Getting a spark from one of its smallest players, Palm Beach Lakes pulled away from Bloomingdale in the first half and cruised to a 49-30 quarterfinal victory. Stalwart defense carries Knights CLASS 3A: Robinson builds a 17-point lead at the half and is never really threatened by Bartow. Hooks rescues St. Pete Catholic CLASS 2A: Senior scores 21 as Barons avert late collapse in 63-49 win. Hustle carries Durant to win CLASS 5A: The smaller Cougars beat King on the boards in a 50-31 win. Cambridge follows its lessons in blowout CLASS A: Lancers press on defense, get balanced scoring in 88-37 win over Celebration. Lakewood lets chances slip away with season CLASS 4A: Missed shots, turnovers doom Spartans in 42-34 loss to Naples Barron Collier. Gattusos lead Eagles past Sonrise CLASS A: Mo scores 25 and Gabby 17 as Indian Rocks Christian advances to the region semifinals. Marauders get a needed breather CLASS 2A: CCC manhandles Tampa Prep 44-25 and now heads out on tough stretch. Tornadoes make it look easy CLASS 5A: Boca Ciega is just another bump in the road as Clearwater cruises to a 32-point win. Pasco wastes no time putting away Patriots CLASS 3A: After a 65-30 win over a first-year school, the Pirates will face a tougher test in the semifinals Tuesday. Experience down stretch lifts Rams CLASS 4A: Ridgewood scores the final six points of the game to eliminate Central and move on. Tampa Bay Tech ends it quickly CLASS 4A: Titans are never challenged in an 80-35 win over Lake Gibson. Villanova lands Fabrizio SEMINOLE -- Of all the things Seminole's Joey Fabrizio experienced during his recruiting process, the waiting seemed to be the hardest part. Outdoors Krazy about kayaks ST. PETERSBURG -- There was a time when Russell Farrow would pull his sea kayak up on the beach and people would stop and stare. This time of year is better than you'd think Who says you shouldn't go fishing until spring? Speckled trout, sheepshead, flounder and even snook are there for the taking.
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