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Bucs offer Green chance to return The ex-Bucs receiver works out and likely will rejoin Tampa Bay. Rays Another late run wins it for Rays RAYS 10, ORIOLES 7: Rocco Baldelli's triple breaks the tie as Tampa Bay overcomes more starting pitching problems. Rays may gamble on Rocker Controversial reliever works out for the team, and he may sign a minor-league deal. Shoulder discomfort forces Parque to DL ST. PETERSBURG -- Jim Parque's poor performance in his first two starts apparently was not without cause -- tendinitis in his left shoulder. Lightning
Goalie Nikolai Khabibulin has grown in stature by helping the Lightning reach the playoffs. And his reputation as the Bulin Wall will grow if he beats the Caps for his first playoff series win. Slow pace of ticket sales concerns owner TAMPA -- The Lightning is confident tonight's opening playoff game against the Capitals will sell out. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, about 1,500 tickets remained for Game 1 at the St. Pete Times Forum and 3,300 for Saturday's Game 2. Gary Shelton There's no Watson to Tiger's Nicklaus AUGUSTA, Ga. -- One man. One tournament. What's so hard about that? Golf Will squishy conditions squash it? Rain threatens another Masters, and the grounds crew has been scrambling. Court denies Burk emergency request AUGUSTA, Ga. -- A federal appeals court rejected Martha Burk's emergency request to allow protesters outside the front gate of Augusta National Golf Club. Johnson says Augusta's position won't change soon The club chairman makes it clear that there are no plans to allow female members, even "if I drop dead right now." NFL Arbitrator in Jets case has tickets for 'Skins ASHBURN, Va. -- The arbitrator who awarded kick returner Chad Morton to Washington on Monday is a Redskins season-ticket holder. Baseball AL: Royals top winless Tigers, stay unbeaten DETROIT -- Dee Brown and the Royals kept up their winning ways Wednesday. No such luck for the Tigers. NL: Chicago's Prior wins duel CHICAGO -- Now this is Mark Prior's idea of fun. Byrd needs surgery on sore elbow PHILADELPHIA -- Atlanta pitcher Paul Byrd will have surgery this week to remove a bone spur from the back of his right elbow, and it is not known when he will return to the rotation. NHL No. 8 Islanders shock regular-season champ OTTAWA -- The Islanders proved coach Peter Laviolette right. NBA McGrady (37) helps Magic end 4-game skid ORLANDO -- The Magic moved a game closer to the playoffs Wednesday night. College basketball Villanova escapes sanctions PHILADELPHIA -- The NCAA will not sanction Villanova over allegations former star Tim Thomas accepted lavish gifts from a man who wanted to be his agent. No title, but a lot of love for Vols' anchors ATLANTA -- Unlike UConn, Tennessee will sustain heavy roster losses. What's scary is, no one is leaving Connecticut The national champion Huskies were the first to win without a senior on the team. Holy Cross' Willard latest USF candidate Next up: Ralph Willard. Motorsports Another crew chief exits early for Jarrett MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Brad Parrott was released as Dale Jarrett's crew chief Wednesday after seven races and one win. His brother, Todd, took a leave of absence as team manager. Horses Tension not a factor for Derby prospect Jennifer Pedersen's racing stable has one rule: "If you're not having fun, you're fired." In brief AD blames firing on Kansas coach LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Kansas fired athletic director Al Bohl on Wednesday, and he said basketball coach Roy Williams was behind it. Preps County association honors season's best Jesuit is honored as the county's best team and King senior Marquise McCullough is the player of the year. PHU's Hofer perfect The Hurricane strikes out 19 of 21 Seminole batters as part of her perfect game and 4-0 win. Top seniors put on flashy display Gulf point guard Joe Phillips scores 19 to lead his Red team past the White team 103-82. Long ball helps 'Canes continue Pirates' slump INVERNESS -- Citrus pitcher Luke Czerwinski had to think pretty hard to remember the last time he was on a baseball team that beat an opponent from Crystal River. Column: Soccer players say Semper Fi TAMPA -- On the same day a group of Iraqis toppled a statue of Saddam Hussein, Ryan Tate sat on a stool outside his father's pizza place on Davis Islands, resting his spiked blond hair on a soccer ball. To his left sat Plant soccer teammate Obed Flores. Outdoors Daily fishing report Water temperatures are rising, attracting large sharks to the area. Every day this week, a shark either has devoured a hooked kingfish or grabbed a bait from the downrigger. Most are spinner sharks (a cousin of the blacktip), averaging about 130 pounds. These huge fish put up quite a fight and spin out of the water when hooked. Clients have brought several to the boat after a lengthy tug-of-war. Spinners normally are found around commercial shrimp boats during April and May. It's a great place for them to hang out when unwanted fish is discarded in the evening.
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