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Tuesday, May 4, 2004
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Lightning
Gary Shelton: Unknown architect No one ever calls him a genius. No one refers to him as an architect. No one fawns over his high-powered moves for high-salaried stars. Such praise is reserved, it seems, for the likes of Colorado's Pierre Lacroix.
Slapshots
Game 1 set for Saturday
Rays
Rays get homered on the road
RANGERS 9, DEVIL RAYS 0: Paul Abbott gives up eight runs, including three home runs, in the first inning in Texas.
Bierbrodt takes slow road back
ARLINGTON, Texas - Nick Bierbrodt was happy to see some of his former Devil Rays teammates on Monday. He'd be even happier to be pitching against them when they come back to Texas in August.
Bucs
[Special to the Times]
Children from Douala in Cameroon surround Roman Oben, who said he was most moved by a visit to an orphanage: "To live in a third-world country and face extreme poverty, and be in an orphanage and be handicapped? You're 0-for-3."
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Buc veteran's generosity hits home
Roman Oben donates money and his formidable presence to help children in his native Cameroon.
Baseball
AL: Indians' Victor spoils outing by Schilling
CLEVELAND - Victor Martinez followed the ball's trajectory, and even when it cleared the wall, Cleveland's catcher couldn't believe his eyes.
Griffey hurt again, leaves game with stiffness in right hamstring
HOUSTON - Ken Griffey left the Reds' game against the Astros on Monday night with stiffness in his right hamstring.
NL: Maddux trumps Cards' apprentice
ST. LOUIS - Greg Maddux put on a triple-threat performance: He helped beat the Cardinals with his arm, bat and legs.
Colleges
AD finalist boasts varied experience
TAMPA - If it seemed Jon Oliver was knowledgeable about every aspect of a college athletic department, that's because he has occupied virtually every position on the staff.
UT set for return to NCAA tourney
TAMPA - It may seem longer, but it has been only two years.
Golf
Bay area's brightest find their golf guru
Junior players flock to longtime golf enthusiast and instructor Matt Mitchell.
Singh surges: 29 on back nine
NEW ORLEANS - At the ninth hole, Vijay Singh thought he was out of the HP Classic. At the 18th, he knew the tournament was his for the taking.
In brief
Boxing manager guilty of fixing fights, bribery
LAS VEGAS - Manager Robert Mittleman pleaded guilty to fixing fights and trying to pay a federal prosecutor and judge $15,000 to have a case against one of his indicted boxers dismissed, authorities said.
Motorsports
Kyle Petty: Let's leave Talladega
Kyle Petty thinks NASCAR should not race again at Talladega Superspeedway after fans tossed debris onto the track when Jeff Gordon won there under caution April 25.
NBA
Pistons defense muzzles Nets
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Detroit's defense was so dominant it was almost offensive, at least to those who believe basketball should be about scoring.
Wolves' Garnett is MVP in near-unanimous vote
MINNEAPOLIS - The Kid is all grown up, and he has an NBA MVP award to prove it.
NFL
1 year it for MNF's Guerrero
NEW YORK - ABC named veteran reporter and play-by-play announcer Michele Tafoya as its Monday Night Football sideline reporter, replacing Lisa Guerrero after one season and saying it was a mistake to hire the former television actor for its showcase sports program.
Service hails an 'honorable man'
Friends, family and admirers honor Pat Tillman's sacrifice at a public ceremony in his hometown.
NHL
Flames eliminate Red Wings
CALGARY, Alberta - Calgary's Martin Gelinas scored on a rebound 19:13 into overtime to defeat Detroit 1-0 and send the Flames to the Western Conference final.
Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Hopefully, this is the last cold front of the season.
Preps
Slim county pickings in state playoffs
Only five Pinellas teams advanced, down from last season's eight.
Tennis
Roddick's reaction to fire not surprising
John Tobias had his ringer on vibrate.
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From the wire
Report: UK police officer loses Olympics documents
Jayhawks send Baylor to first loss of season
No. 1 Syracuse at 20-0 after 71-63 win over Pitt
Fisher's late 3 pushes Lakers past Mavericks 73-70
Westbrook's 3s lead Thunder past Celtics 97-88
Djokovic, Williams into Australian Open 2nd round
Tebow has earned starting status in 2012
Filly Havre de Grace wins Horse of the Year
Crosby to meet with specialist as symptoms linger
AP Top 25: Syracuse stays on top for 6th week
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