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Lots of talk, no action by Bucs On the first day of free agency, four top players remain unsigned. Rays Heart faster than progress It took Devil Rays pitcher Matt White seven years to reach the brink of the majors, and he's excited. Location's everything for Piniella's pitchers ST. PETERSBURG -- If it starts to sound repetitive, so be it. But if Devil Rays pitchers keep throwing strikes, manager Lou Piniella is going to keep praising them for it. Lightning It's fight (er, game) time in Ottawa Tonight's game is critical for the Lightning in terms of points, but there are some other issues involved. Tonight: Lightning at Senators WHEN/WHERE: 7; Corel Centre, Ottawa, Ontario. Tennis A competitive spirit untarnished by years At 46, Martina Navratilova isn't content with just playing, she strives for the win. Motorsports Expecting possible pitfalls on road to IRL title defense Infusion of stronger teams won't make Sam Hornish Jr.'s 3rd championship quest easy. Season on the bubble Colorful arena a discomforting sight for visitors The Salukis have an edge at SIU, where it doesn't take a great play to get fans on their feet. NFL Parcells and Glenn in surprise reunion IRVING, Texas -- Of all the former players Bill Parcells could have brought in to join him with the Cowboys, receiver Terry Glenn might have been one of the least likely. Boxing Jones is facing a tall task LAS VEGAS -- Bob Foster says he knows what it is like to be in Roy Jones' shoes. Wright hoping to get to De La Hoya Some might be tempted to say Winky Wright is playing a dangerous game these days. Baseball Millwood gets his work in CLEARWATER -- Rain stopped the Phillies' exhibition home opener at Jack Russell Stadium after three innings Friday, but that didn't prevent newcomer Kevin Millwood from getting his work in against the Yankees. Bonds in slugging form immediately MESA, Ariz. -- It took one swing for Barry Bonds to remind Dusty Baker what he'll be missing this season. Fighting for more than spot on roster Padres lefty Rob Ramsay had two operations for a brain tumor. His chemo is almost complete. NHL No-goal call aids Sabres this time BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Sabres heard "No goal!" four years too late. College basketball McDowell carries Spartans past Tritons LAKELAND -- Senior center Jessie McDowell scored 25, blocked six shots and had a career-high 18 rebounds to lead the Tampa women to a 67-55 win against Eckerd in the opening round of the Sunshine State Conference tournament Friday. It will be a fight to the finish in Big 12 The battle for the Big 12 championship is going down to the wire, with fifth-ranked Kansas State and No. 10 Texas tied for first in the league with two regular-season games remaining. NCAA's pod system may work this time Florida coach Billy Donovan understands and appreciates the reasoning behind the NCAA Tournament's "pod" system. In brief Darlings amend lawsuit TALLAHASSEE -- The parents of Devaughn Darling, the Florida State linebacker who died after a strenuous offseason workout in February 2001, filed an amended wrongful death lawsuit against FSU. Sailing This time, winds too light to race The America's Cup is postponed for a seventh time, with Race 5 now set for today. NBA Knicks win on Ewing's night NEW YORK -- Latrell Sprewell had his second career triple-double and scored New York's first 16 points of the two overtimes as the Knicks defeated Orlando 118-110 Friday night to end the Magic's four-game winning streak. Motorsports Labonte sets qualifying mark under Vegas lights LAS VEGAS -- Cool track conditions helped Bobby Labonte set a qualifying record at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where he waited out a long rain delay before winning the pole Friday night. Golf Woods ruthless in 7-and-6 win CARLSBAD, Calif. -- David Toms spent more time in the hospital with food poisoning than Tiger Woods spent on the golf course Friday. Preps Two Leopards advance to finals LAKELAND -- Hernando sophomore Addison Chipoletti did not want teammate Charley Combs to get lonely during tonight's Class A finals. So he made sure to reserve himself a spot with a 15-3 majority decision in Friday's 171-pound semifinals. CCC's comeback not quite enough CLASS A GIRLS: Two second-half goals send the Marauders into overtime against Bolles, but they lose in penalty kicks. Eagles wrap it up early in the semis LAKELAND -- Brandon won the Class 2A state wrestling championship, its 14th, with a state record 205 points. St. Thomas Aquinas bursts Durant bubble TAMPA -- It wasn't so bad that Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas took a one-goal lead over Durant in Friday night's semifinal at Pepin Stadium. It was every other circumstance surrounding the goal. Rain doesn't deter Seminole from win CLASS 3A BOYS: The Warhawks advance to the state title game, defeating Cape Coral Mariner 3-1. Late goal enough to propel Satellite TAMPA -- Satellite Beach Satellite earned the chance to defend its Class 3A state soccer title but the Scorpions waited until the last minute to do it. Record 6 Cougars advance to wrestling finals The team title is out of reach, but a little revenge against Brandon isn't. Girls basketball regional finals Winners advance to next week's state tournament at the Lakeland Center. Tonight's games begin at 7:30. Tornadoes' shadow looms over Seminole Even the best season in school history can't make the Warhawks a favorite against Clearwater.
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