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Bucs
Busy Bucs sign center, eye Bears QB
Jags' John Wade brings more bulk to O-line; Jim Miller could back up Brad Johnson; offer to Dexter Jackson upped.

Rays
Hamilton one of 24 Rays decide to cut
Many assigned to minors or released are veterans, giving youngsters more time.

Parris has another solid outing
LAKELAND -- Having to compete for a spot on the roster for the first time in four years, Steve Parris has had to do things a little differently this spring, knowing every pitch matters.

Lightning
Lightning's all talk, no trade
So far. Lack of playoff history, desire to keep roster intact hinder discussions.

Cashing in on Matsui-mania
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The Japanese media have converged on spring training to cover the New York Yankees new outfielder, Japanese superstar Hideki Matsui. And bay area residents are loving it.
Baseball
Yankees throw book at Wells: $100,000 fine

The Yankees threw the book back at David Wells.
No joke: Cone continues to shine

PORT ST. LUCIE -- David Cone stepped into the batter's box and saw Todd Hundley crouching behind the plate.

College basketball
Bulldogs suspend Harrick, end year

Georgia pulls out of postseason play when it uncovers academic fraud.

Too many, too few
Middle-of-the-pack teams from major conferences are jockeying for the last at-large NCAA bids.

Duo rallies Duke to record title
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- With their perfect Atlantic Coast Conference season on the line, Duke stars Alana Beard and Iciss Tillis stepped up to make history.

Division II tabs UT, Eckerd
The Eckerd men and Tampa women received at-large NCAA Division II tournament berths Monday. Eckerd plays at Rollins College as the No. 4 seed and UT is at Arkansas Tech in Russellville as the fifth seed.

UNC-Wilmington returns to NCAAs
RICHMOND, Va. -- Brett Blizzard bid the Colonial Athletic Association tournament farewell Monday night with another of the performances league coaches have come to know and dread.

Salukis can't make it easy
After getting crushed by Creighton 80-56 in MVC final, SIU must hope for at-large bid.

NFL
'Skins sign speedy WR, woo Coles

WASHINGTON -- The Redskins added one speedy receiver and stepped up their pursuit of another Monday, signing Patrick Johnson and completing an offer sheet for Laveranues Coles.

Duckworth, Lieberthal go home for checkups
KISSIMMEE -- The Phillies sent right-hander Brandon Duckworth and catcher Mike Lieberthal back to Philadelphia on Monday where they will be examined by team physician Michael Ciccotti today.

Television
Sunshine deal on horizon?

Can you connect the dots?

NHL
Capitals pad lead in Southeast

WASHINGTON -- Peter Bondra scored a power-play goal 21 seconds into overtime as the Capitals rallied to beat punchless Philadelphia 2-1 Monday night, extending their lead in the Southeast to three points over the Lightning.

In brief
JAMA: Ephedra needs restrictions

CHICAGO -- Prompted by concerns about ephedra's safety, the Journal of the American Medical Association's editors say dietary supplements need government regulation similar to scrutiny given over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

NBA
Timberwolves stifle Mavericks

DALLAS -- Kevin Garnett had 31 points and 18 rebounds, and Wally Szczerbiak scored eight straight during a tight stretch in the fourth quarter as the Timberwolves capped a rough road trip with an impressive 92-83 victory over the Mavericks Monday night.

Tennis
Sarasota clay event a big draw

The Sarasota Clay Court Classic has neither the tradition nor the purse to compare to many WTA Tour tournaments, but it will have the players.

Motorsports
Spencer thinks that dog Mongo can bite

Brace yourself.

Golf
Age no factor but daylight is as Hoch wins Doral playoff

He makes birdie on a putt he couldn't read Sunday night, and birdies third extra hole to defeat Jim Furyk.

Preps
'Perfect' jump sends Hicks to new high

Robinson senior Reshard Hicks amazes himself and fans with high jump of 7 feet Saturday.

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