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Bucs
Quarles looking for a better deal
The linebacker may decide to shop around after all since talks hit snag.

Rays
Bierbrodt starts fresh
ST. PETERSBURG -- Nick Bierbrodt sees today's spring debut in Bradenton as a chance to get back to where he was last spring: competing for a spot in the Devil Rays rotation.

Baldelli's first hit a big one
ST. PETERSBURG -- Getting the first win of the spring, 2-1 over Detroit, was nice.

Pitcher's passion in check
Relief candidate John Frascatore returns from a year off with a better handle on his rage.

Lightning
Suddenly, it acts like road warrior
LIGHTNING 3, ISLANDERS 1: Tampa Bay wins its second straight tough test on the road.

Tonight: Lightning at Red Wings
WHEN/WHERE: 7:30; Joe Louis Arena, Detroit.

L.A. defenseman may be tough to get
UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- The Lightning's pursuit of Aaron Miller is getting a little tricky.

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[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
Adrian McPherson already faces four felonies and a misdemeanor in two other cases, including the forgery and cashing of a check.
John Romano
It's sad to see him gamble it all away
He gambled.

College football
Charge: McPherson gambled

Former Seminole Adrian McPherson allegedly placed bets on Florida State to win.

Allegations shock McPherson's ex-coaches
Southeast High's Paul Maechtle said he did not suspect anything.

NFL
Raiders keeping Rice and Brown

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Jerry Rice signed a six-year, $30-million contract extension that will give the Raiders more salary-cap room.

In brief
Roddick loses to an injury and Fish

DELRAY BEACH -- Andy Roddick's hopes of winning the tournament close to his hometown came to an abrupt end Tuesday when he twisted his left ankle during his first-round match against friend Mardy Fish of Tampa at the International Tennis Championships.

Baseball
Sturtze encouraged by debut

DUNEDIN -- Tanyon Sturtze, coming off a nightmare season in Tampa Bay, pitched well in his first game as a Blue Jay.

Rose talks moving forward
NEW YORK -- A top baseball official is likely to meet with Pete Rose's business manager, and possibly the banned career hits leader, before the end of spring training.

NHL
Senators win helps Lightning

OTTAWA -- Radek Bonk, Mike Fisher, Karel Rachunek and Wade Redden scored power-play goals as Ottawa took advantage of Toronto's lack of discipline in a 4-1 victory on Tuesday.

Storm
Saunders shakes off rust in return

David Saunders dwelled on the fumble, but there was more to the Storm receiver/linebacker's return for Sunday's 62-60 victory over Detroit than his fourth-quarter turnover.

College basketball
Night will be special for pair of USF seniors

Will McDonald and Reggie Kohn have fond memories as they prepare for their final home game.

Syracuse nips slumping Irish
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Billy Edelin had a season-high 26 points and Carmelo Anthony scored 14 of his 21 in the second half as No. 12 Syracuse beat No. 16 Notre Dame 92-88 Tuesday night, the Irish's third straight loss.

Perfection duplicated by Huskies
HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut cruised past West Virginia on Tuesday night, then threw a party at center court.

Gators stumble down the stretch
Two costly slipups by Florida help Georgia rally for 82-81 win.

FSU
Ironwoman plays and plays and ...

With about seven minutes left Sunday against Clemson, freshman point guard Holly Johnson looked to the bench and signaled she needed a breather.

UF
Peck looks for upsets at SEC tournament

GAINESVILLE -- Carolyn Peck escaped the worst seed of the SEC tournament by a coin toss.

NBA
Jordan hurt, Raptors rally

WASHINGTON -- The Wizards had their biggest lead when Michael Jordan left with back spasms in the second quarter. Without him, they couldn't handle the Raptors.

Preps
Jesuit jumps all over DeSoto

CLASS 3A: The Tigers put on a clinic, scoring enough points in the first half to win, then settling for a 55-31 victory.

Berkeley Prep falters in final minutes
CLASS 2A: The Buccaneers lead most of the way, but can't close out Father Lopez.

Wildcats refuse to back down
CLASS 3A: Tyrone Tomlin and David Simpson stand tall in the face of larger foes as Wesley Chapel gets past Lemon Bay 60-53 in OT.

Rams weather another rally
CLASS 4A: Ridgewood again makes its coach less comfortable in the fourth quarter but hangs on to beat Ocala Vanguard 68-57.

Drought near end dooms Cougars
CLASS 5A: Lake Howell score the final eight points to eliminate Durant, 45-38.

Jones defeats Citrus' best
CLASS 3A: The Hurricanes play well but can't match the athleticism and quickness of Orlando Jones in a 77-52 loss.

Tough schedule must pay off for Tornadoes
In order to prepare for Hollywood South Broward, Clearwater played the state's best teams early in the season.

Spartans jump on Kathleen early
Lakewood's press gives Devils trouble in 76-61 win.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report

Though snook season opened last month, now is the prime time for catching one of Florida's most coveted game fish.

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