[Times photo: Carrie Pratt]
	Bucs defensive end Dewayne White struts after scooping up a loose ball and running it in from 34 yards for the clinching TD in the fourth quarter.

South champs
By Rick Stroud
The Bucs go from worst to first in the division to set up a first-round game with the Redskins.
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Without Ramsay, Lightning will lack friendly face on the bench
By Tom Jones
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Watching the Lightning bench during a game is almost as entertaining as watching the game itself.
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JoePa vs. Bobby: Clash of the legends
By Brian Landman
Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden share similar on-field success. Off the field, they couldn't be more different.
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Texas QB feels he has more to prove
By Bob Harig
Only beating USC for the national title will pacify Vince Young and the Longhorns.
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Which way, Gators?
By Antonya English
Can Chris Leak - or anyone - run the spread offense in the SEC? How about the defense and running game? Florida can clear up a lot of questions with a victory today.
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Briefs
Hingis is a straight-set winner in return to court

College basketball
Senior star shakes off flu to keep Purdue streaking
Tonight: USF women at FIU

College football
Today's bowl games
JoePa vs. Bobby: Clash of the legends
Texas QB feels he has more to prove
Which way, Gators?
Mother's battles motivate DE
Texas assistant puts own streak on line
Weis reaping rewards for Irish turnaround
Julmiste vows USF offense will improve
After Bucs game, a scramble to ready stadium
Three key matchups

Colleges
Clarett is a suspect in robbery

NBA
Late spurt puts Heat in control

NFL
How it shapes up
Try, try, try again for 'Skins
Alexander owns mark; Favre back to winning
Browns quiet tumult, end two teams' bad seasons
Interceptions, return lead Jets to soothing victory
Jaguars hold back stars, still romp into playoffs
Niners end on high note, Texans end at bottom
Return to field rewarding for Dungy, Colts
Bears have little care as subs lose to Vikings
Fins win; Pats still get kicks
Giants wrap up East, Barber leads the way
Hopes dashed early, Cowboys look listless
Redskins book ticket to RJS
Vermeil retires with win, but no playoffs
Ax falls in a hurry for two coaches
Bettis drives Steelers to playoffs
Can't win for losing? Don't tell the Texans
Panthers seal bid, Falcons flop

NHL
Impressive callups are losses' silver lining
Panthers down Sabres to start trip on a good note

Outdoors
Daily fishing report