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Vaughn still confident in his offensive abilities FORT LAUDERDALE -- If the Devil Rays are about to give up on Greg Vaughn, and it's possible a decision could come this weekend, the veteran outfielder/designated hitter said he isn't worried. Piniella settles on Rays rotation Steve Parris earns the final spot, leaving the staff, including the bullpen, almost set. Lightning Goalie has Lightning's back Playing behind Nikolai Khabibulin, John Grahame has earned valuable points.
TAMPA -- Freshmen endure the darnedest things. Gary Shelton: Despite losses, these two don't deserve to fade away TAMPA -- Winners get next. College basketball: Champs earn win at wire Drew Nicholas' desperation 3-pointer stuns UNC-Wilmington. Cole's apology gets warrant withdrawn BATON ROUGE, La. -- An arrest warrant for Tony Cole was withdrawn Friday after the former Georgia player apologized for missing a hearing on a misdemeanor assault charge. Win four at home, Vols are in semis KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Four straight home victories will put Tennessee in the Final Four. NCAA - Midwest: Utah wins despite poor shooting NASHVILLE -- Utah overcame its worst shooting performance of the season to win again in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. NCAA - East: Butler does it again BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- This time, Butler did more than just take a Southeastern Conference team down to the wire. NCAA - West: California guard in stitches after game-winner OKLAHOMA CITY -- California's Richard Midgley got a little souvenir to go with his game-winning shot: three stitches to close a small cut over his left temple. NCAA - South: Texas-sized inspiration spurs on Boilermakers BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- With the game tied at halftime, Gene Keady dangled a prize in front of his Purdue players. NIT: Hawkins' career day helps the Owls soar PHILADELPHIA -- David Hawkins scored a career-high 36 to lead Temple to a 75-62 win over Boston College in the first round of the NIT on Friday. Tampa subregional: Braves closer saves the day He isn't as tall as Tim Duncan or as fast as Bo Jackson. It's a family affair on UF's sideline Florida coach Billy Donovan's family is heavy on support, light on advice, unless footwear's the topic. Proud to be loud and in your face TAMPA -- They're not the best band in the country. They're not the biggest. They're not the most dangerous. Hoopla! As close as it gets Tigers carry on after upset Some said Auburn did not deserve an NCAA berth, but it moves to the next round. Stars stage remarkable show Marquis Daniels and Jameer Nelson trade clutch shots until the end. Auburn's Daniels shows he can play defense too TAMPA -- Everybody knows Auburn forward Marquis Daniels is a prolific scorer. But in Friday's 65-63 overtime win over Saint Joseph's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, he played big on both ends of the floor. Daniels thrives under pressure to carry Tigers TAMPA -- Marquis Daniels' expression never changed. Anthony doesn't disappoint TAMPA -- East Tennessee State sophomore guard and former Armwood player James Anthony wasn't just pumped up about starting in the NCAA Tournament as a homecoming trip. He wanted his whole team pumped. Williams is too much for ETSU to handle The freshman's post performance stuns Bucs. Wake escapes on team effort With star Josh Howard limited to 12 points, Deacons pick up slack and the win. Pep talk gives Deacons' Howard a needed edge TAMPA -- It seemed a subtle moment, but it perhaps turned the game for Wake Forest. Spartans overpower Buffs Michigan State looks like its old self in defeating Colorado 79-64. Colorado arrives late and makes early departure TAMPA -- Colorado's stay at the South Region tournament was short to begin with. A monster snowstorm forced the Buffaloes to stay home an extra day, and they didn't arrive until Thursday afternoon. Spartans big men play big Center Paul Davis and forward Erazem Lorbek play a major role in victory. Five-minute stretch gives control to Michigan State TAMPA -- Michigan State made the game's decisive move over a five-minute stretch just past the midway point of the first half in its 79-64 win over Colorado. MSU boosted the lead from three to 13 in that span, and the margin stayed in double digits. Nine-point run catapults UF into unreachable zone With Florida holding a tenuous six-point lead late in the first half of its win over Sam Houston State, the Bearkats went cold from the field, especially from close range, and it foiled their hopes for an upset. 2 friends to be foes once more TAMPA -- Neither would talk specifically of the other before the outcome of their first-round games, but now it's official. It's a rare backyard treat for Magic scouts TAMPA -- College basketball is both business and pleasure for John Gabriel, and it took less than one game for the Orlando Magic's general manager, quietly tucked in a lower-level seat, to stop scouting and start hollering. NFL: Speedy returner Lewis rejoins new Jags coach JACKSONVILLE -- Pro Bowl return specialist Jermaine Lewis signed a three-year contract with the Jaguars, the sixth veteran free agent signed by the team since March 10. Baseball: Cubs closer to be out first month of season MESA, Ariz. -- Cubs closer Antonio Alfonseca will miss the first month of the season after injuring a hamstring. Clemens waits out rain, gets work in BRADENTON -- Roger Clemens ignored a one-hour delay during the third inning to pitch into the fifth Friday. NHL: Montreal apologizes for booing anthem MONTREAL -- The president of the Canadiens apologized Friday for fans who booed the U.S. national anthem before Thursday's game, a 6-3 victory against the Islanders. In brief: Ill Hewitt falls to qualifier in opener KEY BISCAYNE -- Top-ranked Lleyton Hewitt, left vulnerable by an upset stomach and wobbly groundstrokes, lost his opening match at the Nasdaq-100 Open to a 34-year-old qualifier who plans to retire at the end of the year. Parimutuels: Kennel cough strain sidelines Derby Lane dogs ST. PETERSBURG -- A limited number of greyhounds have raced at Derby Lane the past three days because the flu is running its course at the track. Internet: Local man gives UF fans home Darshak Patel was bored, looking for Gators sports news online and unhappy with what he was finding, so he took two of his greatest loves -- computer science and all things Gators -- and brought them together with a site of his own. Kickin' back with Josh Howard: Howard not shy about sharing his opinions Forward Josh Howard has done it all for Wake Forest, and now he says it all for us. Here he is on mosquitoes, neatness, his shyness, Valentine's Day, popcorn, the lottery and coming of age. UF's small center comes up big Behaving like the Energizer Bunny, David Lee sparks the team with a career-high 23 points. TV/Radio: War visual eclipses Wildcats CBS' plans to resume broadcasting the NCAA Tournament lasted less than an hour, as its news division kicked coverage of the hoops back to ESPN as bombs rained on Baghdad in the heaviest attacks of the war. NBA: McGrady has 39 in win over Cavs ORLANDO -- Cavaliers coach Keith Smart considers Tracy McGrady a special player who makes his Magic teammates better. Motorsports: Newman sets mark with second pole BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Ryan Newman won his second pole of the season and earned Jeff Gordon's admiration. Bumping road for rivals Rusty Wallace and Jeff Gordon like each other, until push comes to shove on track. Racing deals BLADE RUNNERS: In its annual observance of April Fool's Day, the U.S. Lawn Mower Racing Association is gearing up for its biggest season ever, including national TV coverage and the debut of the Monster Mower. Golf: Meunier-Lebouc joins stars in LPGA lead PHOENIX -- The top three women in the world found themselves just about where they expected to be Friday -- on top the leaderboard of the Safeway Ping tournament. Els beats rain to set up showdown with Tiger Ernie Els can rest this morning as others finish second round at Bay Hill. Players see sobering scene on TV ORLANDO -- Not long after players had retreated to the Bay Hill locker room Friday to wait out a lengthy rain delay, pictures from Iraq filled the television screen. While Baghdad was being attacked, players sat, stunned. Preps: Three seniors get to wear Golden Helmet Coaches honor Larry Edwards, Josh Balloon and Nathan Lewis, plus colleague Richard Wood. All-stars make fun top priority The East wins both United Negro College Fund games. Saladino surprise could be around corner again The county's biggest tournament has seen stunning runs the past two years by teams with losing records coming in. Bauer steps out of tennis fast lane The one-time junior prodigy now just has fun playing at Clearwater. Osceola gets opportunity to show off closer to home Georgiadis tourney is a break from Tampa-heavy district for the Warriors. Palmetto ends Dunedin streak The streak is over. Mitchell boys win in long run The Ridgewood girls also have a good night at the Mustang Invitational, easily winning over host Mitchell. Pirates keep on rolling Crystal River defeats Hurricanes for 24th straight regular-season victory in its district.
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