Gary Shelton
Why anything? This is the Lightning, after all
No one asked for Steve Ludzik's head. Now that we have it, we aren't quite sure what we should do with it.
NFL playoffs
Ravens talk well, play well
It hasn't been pretty, but given their nine-game winning streak it'd be hard to bet against them.
New day, new quotes for Raiders billboard
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Ravens owner Art Modell said he was disappointed in the outspoken comments his team made before the divisional playoff game against Tennessee. He ain't heard nothing yet.
Vikings put kibosh on weather questions
MINNEAPOLIS -- They may be from the frigid northwest, but even the Minnesota Vikings aren't absolved of questions about playing in the cold.
Forget respect,
They can't seem to get credit, but Giants are one of last teams standing.
Lions might pursue Bucs' Edwards as coach
TAMPA -- Bucs defensive backs coach Herman Edwards could be on a list of coaching candidates for the Detroit Lions after Matt Millen is announced as team president today.
NFC: What they're saying
When the celebrating stopped Sunday, the Giants were faced with a sobering thought: To earn (a Super Bowl trip) they've got to shut down the scariest offense in the NFL this side of the Rams.
AFC: What they're saying
Cut through the emotions in the Baltimore Ravens playoff win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and some interesting numbers come forward.
NFL digest
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- A year later, the "Music City Miracle" still is wreaking havoc on the Buffalo Bills.
Lightning/NHL
Weekes out a week; Lecavalier also hurt
The goalie is out with a strained groin, the captain day-to-day with a strained neck and cut nose.
Wilson: Ludzik, Dudley differed over prospects
TORONTO -- Did differing opinions between Lightning general manager Rick Dudley and coach Steve Ludzik concerning ice time for some younger players become an issue in Ludzik's firing?
Around the NHL
WASHINGTON -- Mario Lemieux had to settle for best supporting role in the road debut of his comeback show. The star was Martin Straka.
Women in sports broadcasting
Looking good ... too good?
For many of the women in sports broadcasting, sex appeal has become an obstacle in their mission to gain respect for their skills.
Comfort level grows for a Tampa pioneer
Fox's Chris Field says proving her credibility was her toughest battle.
Preps
Coaching demands long hours, low pay
Despite working at least 40 extra hours a week for roughly $2.76 an hour, Countryside football coach Joe Ionata won't give up what he loves to do.
Coaches must battle more than opposition
Apathetic players and angry parents are just a few of the reasons why more and more prep coaches are giving up their whistles.
College basketball
Attorney files suit vs. USF for records
TAMPA -- The attorney for eight former University of South Florida women's basketball players who have filed racial discrimination lawsuits against the university has filed a new suit, alleging the university won't turn over public records pertaining to the case.
College basketball roundup
Seton Hall responds with win
Sports etc.
Sports digest
Gonzalez nears 1-year contract with Indians
NBA
Celtics’ focus turns toward murky future
BOSTON -- With Rick Pitino's departure official, who's going to coach the Celtics? Well, for now, the answer is easy: Jim O'Brien.
Tampa Bay High School recruiting digest
As a junior in the fall of 1999, Mike Lynche was a 6-foot-2, 220-pound fullback for a Gibbs team that passed the ball almost exclusively.
NBA digest
BOSTON -- New Celtics coach Jim O'Brien didn't stomp up and down the sideline. He barely used the full-court press. He didn't yell at his players every second of the game.
College football
College football briefs
Capel, 2 others leave UF for pros
Outdoors
Captain’s Corner
You will awake today to find extremely low tides. Full moon tidal movements often exceed a normal flow. After midnight the tide will be falling today through the mid-morning. Expect the shallow water to affect how fish feed throughout the day. If overnight air temperatures are below 40 degrees, shallow water fishing will be a real challenge.
