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Bucs make move Dwight Smith will get a chance to switch from cornerback and replace Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson at free safety. Rays
The Yankees clobber Joe Kennedy for his third consecutive poor outing. Piniella believes Rays still can obtain player ST. PETERSBURG -- Manager Lou Piniella said the Devil Rays should have the chance to add at least one player before Saturday's roster deadline. Lightning Lightning ready for next test The team won't be satisfied until it clinches division to gain an advantage in the playoffs. Gary Shelton: Feaster might not gloat, but he could There are moments, sweet, delicious, giddy moments, when all logic and reason take leave of Jay Feaster, a logical and reasonable man. College basketball Little eyes keep Wade in line Marquette's Dwyane Wade gives his all in each game, making sure his son, and the rest of his family, watch with pride. Underdogs seen as equalizers Minnesota coach Pam Borton had a tough time believing it. In fact, she needed to see the result staring her in the face. Badgers expect constant pressure MINNEAPOLIS -- No need for the Wisconsin Badgers to board a plane. They just jumped on the bus for a four-hour trip to the Metrodome, a cramped but relaxing ride featuring non-stop chatter. Foreign flavor to Sweet 16 EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State freshman Erazem Lorbek had more trouble adjusting to sarcasm and hip-hop lingo than to jumpshots and defense. Tritons' Elite Eight stay is short-lived LAKELAND -- Eckerd College coach Tom Ryan can finally wash his suit. NIT: Georgetown cements status as road warrior CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- At this pace, Georgetown won't mind another road trip. NFL Smith to start for Arizona PHOENIX -- The league's career rushing leader believes he still has some yards left in those 33-year-old legs. The Cardinals sure hope so. OT stays same; playoff vote delayed PHOENIX -- Sudden death will continue in overtime, but a proposal to expand the playoffs could have another life. Baseball Alvarez gets close to making Dodgers VERO BEACH -- Right-hander Giovanni Carrara, a stalwart in the Dodgers' bullpen the past two years, was placed on waivers by the team Wednesday for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release. Phillies, Blue Jays nearly brawl CLEARWATER -- Phillies manager Larry Bowa was ejected in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against Toronto after yelling at Blue Jays starter Roy Halladay, causing both benches to empty. NHL Oilers lock up last spot in West EDMONTON, Alberta -- Mike York scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Oilers held on for a 4-3 victory over the Coyotes on Wednesday night, clinching the final playoff berth in the West. NBA Coach is sidelined by cancer treatment HOUSTON -- Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich knew what he had to do for himself and the team: He is taking an indefinite leave to treat his bladder cancer. Golf Duval's crash lands roughly World's former No.1 player has missed four cuts in five stroke-play events this season with no signs of progress. Sorenstam shooting at history RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Annika Sorenstam can make history at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. Players Championship becomes unofficial fifth major PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- The Players Championship typically has the best field in golf, is played at a now-famous venue and is generally considered to be among the top tournaments on the PGA Tour. Some refer to it as the fifth major championship. Motorsports NASCAR looking at effects of ephedra NASCAR is hiring an expert on the use and effects of dietary supplements that contain the stimulant ephedra. Skating Kwan leads her group in qualifying for worlds WASHINGTON -- Michelle Kwan could have done this in her sleep. Horses Senor Swinger the latest Derby hopeful in Baffert's barn Bob Baffert thrives not only in training thoroughbred race horses, but in acquiring talented new ones for his owners. A year ago he facilitated a purchase of eventual Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner War Emblem for Prince Ahmed bin Salman. The $900,000 fee became a steal. Tennis Capriati recovers to avert an upset KEY BISCAYNE -- Flirting with defeat, Jennifer Capriati buried an easy overhead into the net, then stomped back to the baseline, where she smacked her forehead with the sweet spot in her racket strings: one, two, three, four times. In brief James' team wins All-American game CLEVELAND -- LeBron James continues to surpass expectations. Preps Middleton not out of surprises TAMPA -- Lightly-regarded Middleton continued its improbable run through the tournament Wednesday, upsetting Hillsborough 4-2. Ailing Gandy toughs it out for Plant TAMPA -- When David Gandy woke up Wednesday morning, he didn't want to get out of bed. A 101-degree temperature coarsed through his body, and he just felt sick. Fundamentals carry Bulls TAMPA -- Superb pitching and timely hitting allowed Bloomingdale to advance past the quarterfinals with a 9-2 win over Armwood on Wednesday. Plate baffles Brandon TAMPA -- Gaither's Ryan Plate is a sophomore, all elbows and knees connected by long, thin bones. Dunedin, PHU fall short DUNEDIN -- Dunedin and Palm Harbor University will meet in a rematch of last year's championship game at the Dunedin Easter Tournament. Canes, Pirates master new format BUSHNELL -- With the state qualification format having changed this season, many in the area were left to question how things would pan out. Outdoors: Daily fishing report Spring fishing on the Gulf of Mexico is as good as it gets. The migration north of kingfish, black tuna, cobia and sailfish is solid and will last into May. Kingfishing along Egmont Markers 1 and 2 and inshore shipwrecks is excellent. Slow-trolling live bait Tuesday morning, Craig Lahr produced 12 weighing 10-12 pounds.
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