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Quarles, lineman near deals with Bucs Refining language all that holds up re-signing linebacker, adding guard. Bucs LB focused on health of family Shelton Quarles is more concerned with taking care of his family than his contract status. Bonus helps teams work against cap Not all money is created equal when calculating a player's cap value, and restructuring can provide significant relief. Rays Piniella getting fed up The new Rays manager doesn't like what he sees, and he rips players who haven't lived up to his expectations. Huff getting the feel of third KISSIMMEE -- Aubrey Huff insisted he had no idea what manager Lou Piniella said in his pregame media session, and that it probably was good he hadn't. Lightning He shoots, he scores, he rejoices Vinny Prospal is having fun leading the Lightning in points and assists. But will Tampa Bay's fun end after this season? John Romano Two athletes, one nation, with liberty, justice for all You may recall Pat Tillman. An NFL player so deeply affected by the war on terrorism, he walked away from a $3.6-million contract last spring to enlist in the Army with his younger brother. College basketball 'Noles bottom out against Blue Devils DUKE 72, FSU 56: Blue Devils get revenge, and loss leaves Florida State last in ACC. Techsters unbeaten in conference again RUSTON, La. -- Louisiana Tech had a perfect ending to a perfect conference season. UF's Bonner questionable Florida may have to play the No. 2 team in the nation without its No. 1 player. USF's Toren loses appeal for eligibility The school says NCAA penalizes the Israeli athlete for coming from a different culture. Salukis aiming to leave little doubt they belong SIU wants to win the MVC tournament to assure a spot in the NCAA Tournament field. NFL Redskins stay busy, sign KR Morton WASHINGTON -- The Redskins made a five-year, $8-million offer Thursday to Jets kick returner Chad Morton, a restricted free agent. College football Bail is posted by McPherson Former Florida State quarterback Adrian McPherson turned himself in to the Leon County jail Thursday morning and was arrested on charges of felony grand theft and gambling on the Internet. Baseball Wells misses practice with a sprained ankle TAMPA -- Yankees pitcher David Wells had treatment for a sprained left ankle Thursday and did not take part in spring-training drills. Brewers try to ban all supplements MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers banned supplements from their clubhouse and discouraged players from using them, but it was unclear if the team can enforce its new rule. NHL Capitals blow two-goal lead, salvage tie WASHINGTON -- The Thrashers made the Capitals work harder than expected to get one less point than they wanted. In brief War fears postpone youth soccer tourney ZURICH, Switzerland -- Soccer's World Youth Championship, scheduled to start March 26 in the United Arab Emirates, has been postponed because of a possible war in Iraq. In a news release announcing the postponement, world governing body FIFA didn't say when or if the event would be held. Surfin' the Net Dedicated fans lifting players out of obscurity Spring training is the time of year when, more than ever, box scores are littered with names unknown to all but the most diehard of baseball fans. Typing a player's name into a search engine can offer quick background information, but it also can unearth a surprising number of fan pages, regularly updated and endlessly devoted to players famous and obscure. NBA Bulls win; reach new levels in wins, points CHICAGO -- Eddy Curry had 24 points and 10 rebounds Thursday night as the Bulls beat Golden State 119-105 and snapped the Warriors' six-game winning streak. Motorsports Speed is relative at Atlanta HAMPTON, Ga. -- When Atlanta Motor Speedway was redesigned in 1997, it gained a 37,000-seat main grandstand, 44 luxury suites and an expanded press box. Most important, the track became the fastest on the Winston Cup circuit. Golf 66 by Els puts him one back in Dubai DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Ernie Els shot 6-under-par 66 Thursday and was one stroke behind Alistair Forsyth after the first round of the $1.9-million Dubai Desert Classic. Give Hoch a hand for determination MIAMI -- The day didn't begin nearly as well as it ended for Scott Hoch. The 10-time PGA Tour winner, still going strong at 47, nearly had to withdraw from the Ford Championship at Doral on Thursday morning due to a hand injury. Tway will take any win, let alone another notable one Best remembered for his bunker shot to win the 1986 PGA Championship, he hasn't won since '95. Preps Experience pays off early TAMPA -- While most focused their energy on winter sports in February, Hillsborough County softball teams were quietly starting the season with little fanfare. County's best come together CLEARWATER -- Ten years is enough for Senior Soccer Challenge organizer Frank Ferguson. East Lake's Byers wins 500th game EAST LAKE -- There were no fireworks and no cake, but that was how East Lake coach Lee Byers wanted it. After winning his 500th career game as a head coach with a 9-2 victory over Ridgewood on Thursday, Byers had little to say about himself. Title puts end to Flood of pain Bad knees and a pair of defending champions can't keep Countryside's Mike Flood from his state title. Return to glory, and then some Countryside's season was the best in county history, but not quite the best in the state. Outdoors Daily fishing report In the winter I find bass in three phases: prespawn, spawn and postspawn. Performance drives Trevco 32 Built in St. Petersburg, this new boat is a serious machine for dedicated anglers.
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