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Late-round pick to player in Pro Bowl? It's possible Second-day selection can motivate a man and, with hard work, lead to successful career. Rays Loss leads to change in Rays rotation ORIOLES 4, RAYS 1: Nick Bierbrodt heads to bullpen after fourth poor outing. Infection may sidelineGrieve for a long time BALTIMORE -- Ben Grieve is headed to the disabled list because of an infection on his left hand and could need surgery that would lead to an extended absence. Lightning Gary Shelton: Khabibulin stands test of overtime WASHINGTON -- Even when it was over, even when history had been made and a little franchise had done something big, he stood guard. On to round two Fans glory in their team's spotlight as the Tampa Bay Lightning advances beyond the first round of the playoffs for the first time. Joy of Six After trailing 0-2 in series, the Lightning wins four straight, the capper coming on Martin St. Louis' triple OT-winner in Game 6. Nikolai Khabibulin's 60 saves and Dave Andreychuk's tying goal help set up a matchup with New Jersey. History repeats for Caps WASHINGTON -- They've been here before. Coach already preparing for Devils And what John Tortorella will see is a great defense backed by star goalie Martin Brodeur. Sound bites Thoughts and observations from Sunday's Lightning broadcast: NHL: Slapshots No need for magnificent 7 Photo Gallery
WASHINGTON -- Even when it was over, even when history had been made and a little franchise had done something big, he stood guard. Arena Tampa Bay loses lead, game, chance to clinch CRUSH 49, STORM 45: Second-half collapse ends eight-game win streak. NFL Miami contingent likely 1st-rounders The University of Miami, which has had a huge impact on the NFL draft in recent years, will be felt again this year. Running Runyan keeps eye on prize TV: ESPN2 will televise the Boston Marathon from 11:55 a.m. to 3 p.m. Group goals in Boston Forerunners Club bypasses individual glory for shot at team record. In brief Dementieva picks up first WTA Tour title AMELIA ISLAND -- No.10 seed Elena Dementieva won her first WTA Tour title, defeating Lindsay Davenport 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 at the Bausch & Lomb Championships Sunday. Baseball NL: McGriff and Dodgers end hitting slump LOS ANGELES -- Fred McGriff, who took extra batting average trying to improve his .177 average, went 4-for-4 and the Dodgers dropped the Giants to 8-1 on the road with a 16-4 victory on Sunday night. AL: No. 700 cheers Torreafter Contreras flap MINNEAPOLIS -- Joe Torre's day ended better than it started. Sosa seems all right after scary beaning PITTSBURGH -- Cubs star Sammy Sosa had only a couple of small cuts Sunday despite what he called his scariest moment, being slammed in the side of the head by a pitch. NHL Vancouver sends series back home ST. LOUIS -- The first-round playoff series between the Blues and Canucks has quickly gone from lopsided to a toss-up. NBA Iverson opens with 55 PHILADELPHIA -- Of all the prolific offensive performances in the openers of this year's playoffs, Allen Iverson's was the best. Motorsports After mourning, Schumacher wins IMOLA, Italy -- Michael Schumacher knew this day would have meant so much to his mother: Ferrari fans lining the track as he won a Formula One race. Golf Gilder wins at Milton with record 17 under MILTON -- Bob Gilder won the Emerald Coast Classic with a tournament record 17-under-par 193 and a record-tying four-stroke margin Sunday. It's another Love story at Heritage HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. -- There must be something special about that Harbour Town lighthouse for Davis Love.
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