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Lou Piniella is realistic but demanding and wants to see steady improvement. Up next; Red Sox SCOUTING REPORT: The Red Sox are coming off their fifth straight winning season, and this team looks like a good bet to make it six. GM's hustle makes reserve's pick easy ST. PETERSBURG -- Terry Shumpert had to decide. Did he want to be an Angel or a Devil (Ray)? Lightning Coach gives Lecavalier major kudos TAMPA -- Lightning coach John Tortorella, reticent about singling out an individual for exceptional play, couldn't restrain himself when asked about center Vinny Lecavalier. Tonight: Lightning at Bruins WHEN/WHERE: 7; FleetCenter, Boston. Bury past, prepare for future That's the Lightning's task against a possible playoff foe in Boston, where Tampa Bay hasn't won since 1994. Baseball The old-timer Opening day means twice as much to Hall of Famer Monte Irvin, who vividly recalls breaking in first in the Negro Leagues, then with the NL's New York Giants 10 years later. The superstar Even as Derek Jeter's legend grows, the Yankees' All-Star shortstop faces opening day with the same concern: When will he get that first hit? The veteran This might be the last opening day for former Rays catcher John Flaherty. Then again, last year's might have been, too. The thrill's still there, but he'll be ready when the end comes. The rookie An opening-day assignment caps the meteoric rise of Rays centerfielder Rocco Baldelli, yet it seems most of the butterflies are in the stomachs of family and friends. The regular A steady and productive player for the Blue Jays, outfielder Shannon Stewart still regards every opening day as another chance to prove himself. Jays prod fans to boo Matsui TORONTO -- Hideki Matsui got a big-league razzing when he arrived in Toronto for his major-league debut. Rangers keep Angels' sticks quiet Texas hits three homers to hand the world champs their fourth straight opening day loss 6-3. Golf Game of Love dominates TPC field Davis Love shoots 64 to win by six shots in what one golfer calls "the best round of golf I've ever seen played." Allenby doesn't let bad weather get in his way PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- Playing in steady rain followed by gusty winds, Australia's Robert Allenby went out well ahead of the leaders, posted a low score, then hoped for the best. No Van de Velde for Frenchwoman Unlike her famous countryman, Patricia Meunier-Lebouc doesn't falter in a major, winning the Kraft Nabisco title. NHL Brodeur sets mark as Devils cruise EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- On a day when Patrik Elias scored four goals and Scott Gomez had five assists, the teammates yielded the spotlight to Martin Brodeur. In brief Hockey worlds called off GENEVA -- The women's world hockey championships in China were called off Sunday because of the mysterious disease that has killed at least 57 and sickened 1,600 worldwide. College basketball Tigers get best of Bayou State rival STANFORD, Calif. -- Temeka Johnson and Sue Gunter could see just fine without their glasses -- and their first trip to the Final Four is in sight. Skating Kwan goes with the flow There's no talk of retirement -- or a rigid, mapped-out future. Sailing Canadians win pre-Paralympic event ST. PETERSBURG -- Tampa Bay held its final major regatta for disabled sailors before it hosts the Athens Paralympic trials in November, with a three-day competition that ended Sunday. Arena football Orlando falls on last-second TD ORLANDO -- Greg Hopkins caught a 32-yard touchdown from Tony Graziani off the end zone nets with time expired to give the Los Angeles Avengers a 64-63 comeback victory over the Predators in an Arena Football League game Sunday. John Romano Longhorns keep adding snapshots SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Imagine it as a photo album. A collection of snapshots that tell the story of a family brought together by fate and happenstance. NCAA Tournament Syracuse zone levels OU Freshman Carmelo Anthony scores 20, and defense holds Sooners to 31 percent in 63-47 win. The final four Marquette Golden Eagles Youthful Orangemen nothing new ALBANY, N.Y. -- Much has been made of the youth movement that Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim has melded into a Final Four team. Longhorns prove they are best No.1 seed Texas, the only top team to advance, returns to Final Four after 56 seasons with a 85-76 win over Spartans. NBA Indiana clinches berth in playoffs INDIANAPOLIS -- The playoff spot Indiana seemed to take for granted earlier this season has been secured. Tennis Myskina leads Russian surge in women's game Anastasia Myskina is among six compatriots in the world's top 50, but she has her sights set on the top 10. Tireless Agassi cruises The 32-year-old easily dispatches Carlos Moya for sixth Nasdaq title. Motorsports No jinx on tap for thissophomore Last year's top rookie, Ryan Newman, takes a risk and catches a break to win at Texas. Motor kicks Elliott from first to last FORT WORTH, Texas -- For the first time this season, Bill Elliott led. Then he was the first driver out of Sunday's Samsung/Radio Shack 500. Outdoors Daily fishing report Spanish mackerel have been inundating Tampa Bay daily on the incoming tide. Large macks in the 4-pound to 6-pound class are common. These fish will rip drag.
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