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Iraq: Gruden, Lynch to e-mail GIs They will join other pros in reaching out at least once a week for the next several weeks to troops in the Iraqi war. Rays Rays waste chances, lot of time RED SOX 9, RAYS 8 (16): Tampa Bay keeps up, but Kevin Millar's homer breaks the tie. Just another game for tonight's starter ST. PETERSBURG -- The biggest challenge facing Devil Rays pitcher Jim Parque tonight -- well, other than facing the mighty Boston lineup -- could be staying awake. Ordonez uses magic wand Rey Ordonez, known for his magic in the field, came through with a big night at the plate. Gary Shelton: Tough man prepared to tackle tough task ST. PETERSBURG -- Hours before the game, and the room was almost empty. Already, Chris Bosio was talking tough. Lightning One shift TAMPA -- Left leg first. Anatomy of a shift (click to enlarge):  You will need the free Flash player to see the map. ABC's wishes might affect playoff start If the Lightning wins the Southeast and hosts Games 1 and 2 of the first round of the playoffs, the games likely will be April 10 and 12 at the St. Pete Times Forum. NHL names Khabibulin March's best There are many things on Nikolai Khabibulin's "to do" list. It's a good bet being named NHL player of the month is not one of them. NFL Seahawks work, ex-Gator watches KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Free-agent receiver Darrell Jackson watched Tuesday as the Seahawks opened passing camp without him. He insisted his absence from drills should not alarm fans. Baseball NL: Bagwell, Kent have blast as Astros win opener HOUSTON -- The Astros wanted more offense. Jeff Kent and Jeff Bagwell gave it to them immediately. Jeter out at least a month TORONTO -- Even the highest payroll in baseball could not prepare the Yankees for what they face now -- playing without leader Derek Jeter for at least a month. Yankees fill in the blank and step up to rout Jays TORONTO -- Jason Giambi and Andy Pettitte made sure the Yankees didn't miss Derek Jeter -- at least for one game. NHL Capitals shut out Panthers WASHINGTON -- Olaf Kolzig made 31 saves as Washington beat Florida 3-0 Tuesday to move within a point of the Lightning. In brief NASCAR admits error on Gordon pass of Kenseth CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR admitted it made a mistake at Texas Motor Speedway when Matt Kenseth was allowed to keep the race lead even though Jeff Gordon had passed him under a caution flag. "If we had to do that call over again, we would have done it differently," NASCAR president Mike Helton said Tuesday. College basketball Doherty resigns amid UNC woes CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Three years ago it seemed so right. North Carolina hired a young coach who had played college ball for Dean Smith and alongside Michael Jordan. It all ended so badly for Matt Doherty and the Tar Heels on Tuesday. Winningest college coach retires at Ill. Central EAST PEORIA, Ill. -- Lorene Ramsey of Illinois Central retired after winning more games than any women's basketball coach at any college level. UConn back in Final 4 with win over Purdue DAYTON, Ohio -- Connecticut was inconsistent all season. The Huskies were inconsistent against Purdue. That was still good enough to get back to the Final Four. Texas women join men in a Final 4 STANFORD, Calif. -- After a 16-year absence, Texas is headed back to the Final Four with a low-post duo that just might be good enough to win it all. St. John's, Hoyas reach NIT final NEW YORK -- Marcus Hatten made Bob Knight's return to the National Invitation Tournament an unpleasant one. Colleges UF cites war in canceling women's games overseas GAINESVILLE -- Florida athletic officials have canceled overseas trips for the women's basketball and volleyball teams because of the war in Iraq. Storm Storm is finally back in lead, but not as a seed The Storm's 68-39 dismantling of Arizona on Friday, coupled with losses by Georgia and Orlando over the weekend, left Tampa Bay in sole possession of first place in its division for the first time since the 12th week of the 2001 season. NBA Loss ties Wilkens for career futility record TORONTO -- Lenny Wilkens tied the league record for most career coaching losses, going down to defeat for the 1,106th time Tuesday night as Richard Hamilton scored 20 and Ben Wallace had 20 rebounds to lead the Pistons past the Raptors 92-85. Spurs' best night bests Magic by 13 SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Tim Duncan scored 20 to lead seven players in double figures and the Spurs had their most points of the season in a 118-105 victory over the Magic on Tuesday night. Tennis Top seed Dokic ousted in Classic SARASOTA -- Top-seeded and defending tournament champion Jelena Dokic was ousted by Paola Suarez in straight sets Tuesday in opening round of the Sarasota Clay Court Classic. Preps Pirates' rust evident in 9-1 loss to Vikings GULFPORT -- An afternoon or two away from the beach probably would not have made much difference after all. Error-filled inning helps PHU down Eagles PALM HARBOR -- There was the errant pickoff throw. The throw from rightfield that missed two cutoff men. The one-hopper throw home from third base. The misjudged fly ball in leftfield. The errant toss from the pitcher. Mustangs leave rivals in dust Mitchell teams edge Citrus for their second meet wins in a week. Bears break out in 7th Central scores six runs in final at-bat to defeat rival Hernando 9-7. Bloomingdale: A win is a win Playing in perhaps the state's toughest district, the Bulls don't take struggling Gaither for granted. King outlasts Hillsborough 6-5 TAMPA -- Steve Carmen's single scored Stephen Locke from third base, giving King a marathon 12-inning 6-5 victory over visiting Hillsborough on Tuesday night. Boys track extra On Friday, the 74th West Coast Invitational will be held at Lakewood. Field events start at 3 p.m. and the running finals are at 7. Admission is $4. Outdoors Daily fishing report Before the weekend cold front, 30-pound kings were a common catch within a quarter mile of St. Pete Beach. There also have been plenty of juvenile "schoolie" kings in the 15-pound range in the Egmont Channel, on the Betty Rose wreck and on all the Pinellas County artificial reefs. The action likely will return to full strength once the weather stabilizes and the water clears.
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