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A record deal for Rice Bucs make Simeon Rice highest-paid defensive player with $41M package, freeing cap room to sign Shelton Quarles. Rays Rays' utilityman wants to play ... anywhere on field Second base? No problem. Outfield? That's fine, too, for Damian Rolls. Networks can't show Piniella tape, Rays say ST. PETERSBURG -- The Devil Rays are upset with ESPN and WFLA-TV Ch. 8 for airing footage of manager Lou Piniella the team says was obtained unethically and without authorization. Brazelton rolls in debut ST. PETERSBURG -- Dewon Brazelton wasn't very happy watching. Lightning
LIGHTNING 4, AVS 3: A full house cheers a four-goal comeback vs. the league's hottest team. Taylor recalls ill will for Avs TAMPA -- Remember the vicious rivalry between the Avalanche and the Red Wings; the one that began with Colorado's Claude Lemieux pasting Kris Draper into the boards during the 1996 playoffs and included wild, goalie-inclusive brawls the next two seasons? College basketball No.3 UF has plenty to play for Florida expects a different atmosphere as it seeks revenge against Kentucky. Team's RPI is just one of number of factors As folks try to forecast which 34 teams will receive at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament, they quote -- yes, guilty as charged -- the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) as if it were the Gospel. Tigers are game, but Vols survive the scare NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Auburn turned out to be just as feisty as Tennessee had feared. UCF surprises top seed Mercer ATLANTA -- Reserve Marcus McGee scored all 13 of his points in the second half as Central Florida upset top-seeded Mercer 79-59 Friday night in the semifinals of the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament. Motorsports He hitched a ride to NASCAR success Athleticism helped Tampa's Chris Anderson be a top crew member. M. Schumacher earns pole in Australia MELBOURNE, Australia -- Michael Schumacher began his attempt to win a fourth consecutive Australian Grand Prix by taking the pole today for the season-opening Formula One race. Newman, Elliott top qualifying HAMPTON, Ga. -- NASCAR's new speed demon and its old speed merchant will share the front row for Sunday's Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. NFL Giants cut Sehorn, absorb $8M EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jason Sehorn was released by the Giants on Friday after the veteran cornerback refused to accept a pay cut of more than $3-million for next season. College football Charges against Gators dropped Mo Mitchell and two teammates denied they damaged cars. Baseball Thome faces former team today CLEARWATER -- Indians fans get a chance to welcome back former slugger Jim Thome today when he comes to Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven with the Phillies. In brief NBA players can expect tough rules NBA players on the U.S. Olympic team shouldn't expect a 4 a.m. knock on the door for random drug tests, but they must be careful about ingesting banned substances -- even those in soft drinks. Sailing Floridians prevail in Midwinter ST. PETERSBURG -- Paul Abdullah and crew Peter Bream and Andy Lawrence of Jacksonville sailed conservatively the last two races to preserve their lead and win at the Thistle Midwinters East on Tampa Bay. NHL Rangers trounce Flyers, close in on East playoff spot NEW YORK -- The Rangers are chasing points in a desperate run for a spot in the playoffs every night. Arena Ex-Storm players primed for 'statement' matchup A trio of Buffalo receivers hopes to leave Tampa Bay with regrets for trading them. NBA Knicks get best of Magic again ORLANDO -- The Magic defeats every team it comes across recently -- except the Knicks. Golf Mistake drops Els into tie for first DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Ernie Els took a chance on the 18th hole, and it cost him sole possession of the lead midway through the Dubai Desert Classic. Levet trying to tackle two tours this season MIAMI -- Thomas Levet is best known for having lost in a four-man aggregate playoff to Ernie Els at last year's British Open. Steady swing pays for Hoch He isn't one of the tour's long hitters but he finds ways to contend. Preps Sharks hang on for 3-1 victory RIVERVIEW -- Riverview left Sarasota Riverview's field Tuesday after a 2-1 loss determined to not let other games come down to the wire. Tigers anticipate success Jesuit, full of nervous energy and confidence, is ready for Wesley Chapel. Baseball Extra Don't look now, but Robinson seems ready to put decades of futility behind it. Farragut's fight still for respect Twenty-one straight wins, 30-point average margin of victory have the Blue Jackets brimming with confidence. These Spartans are tough to outlast Graduation, poor grades and poor attitudes left Lakewood in a bind, but don't tell those who are playing. Outdoors Daily fishing report Really nice weather has even the most devoted employees using sick days at will. It is nearly impossible to spend these beautiful days indoors. Winter seems to have lost its grip on our area, and the fishing is backing it up.
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