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Rays mastering the comeback RAYS 4, BLUE JAYS 3: Rocco Baldelli drives in winner as Tampa Bay erases 3-0 deficit. Surgery to keep Grieve out a month ST. PETERSBURG -- Outfielder Ben Grieve is scheduled to have exploratory surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital today on his infected left thumb. He is likely to be out for at least a month. Baseball: SARS scare unnerves Jays Toronto players are being advised to avoid contact with fans and crowds when they head home today. Lightning
Just before Martin St. Louis goes to work in the morning, he kisses his wife Heather softly on the cheek. Then he kisses her belly. NHL: Slapshots Tampa Bay learned the importance of scoring the game's first goal during its first-round series against Washington, in which the team that scored first won five of six games. An early lead will be even more important against New Jersey, which plays smothering defense and rarely relinquishes a third-period lead. Lightning/Devils matchup THE BREAKDOWN: From the two regular-season games in Tampa, the inclination is to believe the series will be held at breakneck speed with wide-open skating and multiple scoring chances. On the contrary, expect close checking with emphasis on battles for the puck along the boards, stingy defense and outstanding goaltending. One fun guy who likes, ahem, his freedom He admits to living life to the fullest. Lightning defenseman Brad Lukowich shares with us his takes on being traded on his wedding day, his upcoming baby, eating worms, no underwear, the Easter Bunny and Mr. Personality. Gary Shelton: A litany of Lightning thoughts past, present If I were Bill Davidson, I'd call the Lightning to offer congratulations. Also, to ask where I might buy a ticket. John Romano: Gimme five, on ice TALK OF THE TOWN NFL Stretching the truth TAMPA -- If you are a general manager or coach preparing for the NFL draft, this is the week to bend the truth like an Iraqi information minister. Draft not as bleak for Miami DAVIE -- Barring a trade, the Dolphins will wait about seven hours until the 49th pick to make their first choice Saturday in the draft, so it's difficult to say who they'll select. St. Anthony's Triathlon 20 triathlons, 1 man in common Jack Helinger has watched St. Anthony's grow into world-class event. NBA McGrady finds little help as Magic falters PISTONS 89, MAGIC 77: T-Mac scores 46, but teammates total 31 as Detroit ties series 1-1. Balanced Sixers up 2-0 PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson did not have to do all the scoring this time. Baseball AL: Clemens cruises to No. 297 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Roger Clemens held Anaheim to five hits to earn his 297th win, and Alfonso Soriano led off the game with one of three New York homers as the Yankees beat the Angels 9-2 Wednesday night. NL: Maddux is back to normal ATLANTA -- This was vintage Greg Maddux: no runs, no walks and a quick game. Giles' return to be later than expected PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates won't have leftfielder Brian Giles back as soon as they hoped. NHL Positive attitude helped Wild rally ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A night after a loss to Colorado left the Wild down 3-1 in its first postseason, coach Jacques Lemaire and general manager Doug Risebrough gathered their players for a pep talk. College basketball McDonald gets shot at impressing scouts South Florida center Will McDonald has been invited to the Chicago predraft camp June 4-6 at the Moody Bible Institute. He is among 60 players chosen to attend the camp by NBA director of scouting Marty Blake, based on requests to Blake by each NBA team. Golf Family, captaincy, come first for Sutton PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- Hal Sutton resigned from the PGA Tour policy board on Wednesday because his Ryder Cup captaincy and attention to his game and family were cutting into his time. Courses pay for lower rates Plethora of bay area clubs, fewer golfers and summer prices don't add up to huge profits. When it comes down to putts, Austin sputters Most of us mortal golfers cannot hit a ball 300 yards. We could never get iron shots to make that sweet sound heard when a pro knocks one stiff. We can't chip with precision or pull off the flop shot. But at least we can putt. Motorsports Elder Andretti flips car in Indy test run INDIANAPOLIS -- Mario Andretti crashed during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 on Wednesday, sending his car sailing through the air and flipping end over end. Horses Derby has plenty of openings If only Sunday Break could have been born a year later. In brief Two UF football players arrested GAINESVILLE -- Florida football players Channing Crowder and Steven Harris made their first appearance in court Wednesday morning after being arrested on charges of aggravated battery against a 22-year-old UF student. Preps AHN's Davis just having some fun Mallory Davis doesn't see herself as an athlete, but most of her opponents probably would disagree. Positives are few for Tigers in defeat TAMPA -- Ugly was the word Clearwater Central Catholic coach Todd Vaughn used to describe Wednesday night's game against Jesuit. It's not pretty, but CCC gets win TAMPA -- Ugly was the word Clearwater Central Catholic coach Todd Vaughn used to describe Wednesday night's game against Jesuit. 600th sweet for PHU's Nichols Greg Nichols hits the milestone against PCAC rival Dunedin, the team he coached for 28 years. Outdoors Daily fishing report While fishing for many species has been excellent, the arrival of cobia on the flats and offshore wrecks makes it a good idea to add a few live crabs to your live well.
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