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Yankee mystique nothing new to Lou Piniella, a former fan favorite here, understands the jitters young players feel at hallowed ballpark. Rain gives respite to weary bullpen NEW YORK -- The Devil Rays got Friday night off because of steady rain, and the rest will do them good, especially in the bullpen. Lightning Lightning erases memory The team will try to move on and forget about Thursday's performance. Baseball: Thigpen critically hurt Fall at Times Forum causes internal bleeding, though doctor expects saves record holder to keep his organs. NHL: Slapshots It is extremely difficult to fault Vinny Lecavalier for anything associated with Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Capitals. Cup experience keeps Lukowich motivated Lightning defenseman wants to spend another day with the Stanley Cup. Lang turns out to be tough loss The Lightning was interested in acquiring the player who broke the team's heart in Game 1.
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Someday, he may have a million tales to tell. Someday, he may have to sift through his trophies and his memories to find them. Golden Bear never has had worse day AUGUSTA, Ga. -- This is not what Jack Nicklaus had in mind when he signed up to play in his 43rd Masters: an 85, his worst round as a professional. NFL: Butler, 56, put together Bills Super Bowl teams SAN DIEGO -- John Butler, who helped build Buffalo's Super Bowl teams of the 1990s before becoming general manager of the Chargers, died of cancer Friday. He was 56. Baseball: Hall chief denies political bias NEW YORK -- The Hall of Fame president insisted Friday he was not politically motivated when he canceled a Bull Durham celebration because of antiwar criticism by co-stars Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, and he said he had only one regret. NL: Kent rallies Astros past Cards ace HOUSTON -- Jeff Kent was able to help the Astros only because the bullpen came through. AL: Stellar pitching keeps Royals on a roll CLEVELAND -- Manager Tony Pena is in no rush to find a cure for his flu-ridden Royals. Expos right at home A 10-0 rout of the Mets opens Montreal's 22 home games in Puerto Rico. NHL: Flyers take the initiative to tie series with Leafs PHILADELPHIA -- The Flyers dominated the Maple Leafs for the second straight game. This time, they did it on the scoreboard, too. Colleges: Minnesota brings a new look to final "People would ask, 'How good are you?"' Lucia said Friday. "And I said, 'I don't know."' 'Noles on right path after two-season slide Offense has made great strides during spring, and FSU hopes the defense follows suit. UF starter the X factor this spring Coach Ron Zook has more pressing issues than naming Gators No.1 quarterback. Banks must fill big shoes as Bulls' new quarterback Sophomore's friendship with Marquel Blackwell has helped ease the pressure on him. Prosser passes on Pitt, signs 10-year Wake deal WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Skip Prosser turned down overtures to coach Pittsburgh, signing a 10-year contract Friday to stay with Wake Forest. Arena: Storm survives by surging in overtime Tampa Bay wins its eighth straight after tying it late and scoring on first possession of extra period. In brief: Frankel doubles Derby chances with Empire Maker, Peace Rules NEW YORK -- Bobby Frankel admits he is jealous, yearning to win his first Kentucky Derby -- or any of the Triple Crown races. Triathlon: Full Fort De Soto field opens season The Tampa Bay Triathlon Series kicks off today with the 17th annual Escape from Fort De Soto Triathlon. NBA: Bucks win to clinch playoff berth TORONTO -- The Bucks are in the playoffs, but not because of an impressive performance. Magic earns postseason bid by beating Pacers by three INDIANAPOLIS -- Tracy McGrady has already established himself as one of the most athletic and prolific scorers in the league. His next mission is to get Orlando out of the first round of the playoffs. Motorsports: J. Gordongets past Newman MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Jeff Gordon finally beat Ryan Newman. Harvick is back in control Kevin Harvick seems to have learned his lesson after being held out last season at Martinsville. Preps: Jesuit defeats TC a third time TAMPA -- The first two times it was anybody's game until the final out, as Jesuit came away with one-run victories over its toughest rival, Tampa Catholic. Trio leads way for Jesuit at All-Catholic Meet TAMPA -- Should Jesuit make any noise at the state meet, it will be because of the trio of Andy Biladeau, Eric Balotta and Beau Burroughs. If Friday's All-Catholic Meet was any indication, the Tigers are ready. PHU pulls another ace ST. PETERSBURG -- After a week of postponed games and shortened practices due to rain, Northeast was plenty rusty. Senft sparks comeback; Springstead streak at 4 SPRING HILL -- Kurt Senft still had a rectangular swatch of home plate clay on his right cheek Friday as he summed up a fairly pleasing week. Eagles close in on GCAC title BROOKSVILLE -- Springstead catcher Caitlin DeCristofaro was woozy from a home-plate collision with Central's Samantha Downing, but even she could see the obvious. Errors are the difference NEW PORT RICHEY -- The county's top pitchers matched each other with two-hitters, but River Ridge capitalized on two errors for an unearned run in the first inning of Friday's 1-0 win over host Ridgewood. Lecanto loses lead, matchup to Citrus INVERNESS -- Citrus made it two in a row against county teams this week, edging Lecanto 6-5 on Friday, two days after knocking off Crystal River.
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