Gary Shelton
Dungy's next hire just might be his last
Choose wisely, Tony.
Super Bowl
Mirror images
The vaunted defense is led by Pro Bowl players at tackle, linebacker and safety, and is combined with an anemic offense. Sound familiar? Nope, it's not the Bucs. It's the Baltimore Ravens.
To serve all mankind, and win a Super Bowl
If Jessie Armstead and Micheal Barrow can lead the Giants to a world title, they just might be superheroes.
FB Ritchie returns for the Raiders
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The good news for the Raiders in Wednesday's rain-soaked workout was that fullback Jon Ritchie returned to action and should be able to play against the Ravens on Sunday after missing three games.
N.Y. looks to LT for motivation
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, Giants coach Jim Fassel is trying to line up Lawrence Taylor for a motivational speech.
College basketball
Gators able to silence Bulldogs
Despite taunting by students, Florida's Brett Nelson hits a last-second shot to beat Miss. State.
Bulls win on road
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Altron Jackson scored 21 points to lead South Florida to a 78-71 Conference USA victory against Charlotte on Wednesday night.
Golf
A better Woods? He thinks so
The world's best golfer starts the new season today saying he can improve on his record year.
Shorts
Baseball briefs
Left-hander Wallace joins Rays' pen battle
Sports briefs
Holyfield defense vs. Ruiz set
NFL briefs
Vermeil would cost K.C. 2 picks, cash
College football briefs
Coaches ask NCAA for fifth year of eligibility
Women's college basketball around the state
Florida State wins easily against Terps
Bucs
Jets interested in Tampa Bay's Angelo as GM
TAMPA -- The Jets' list of possible replacements for Bill Parcells begins with Bucs director of player personnel Jerry Angelo.
Chiefs' Raye set to interview for Bucs job
TAMPA -- The Bucs' search for their future offensive coordinator will begin with a name from the past.
College football
Bulls suspend player after arrest
USF defensive end John Brown awaits state's decision on theft charges.
Horse racing
Aga Khan criticizes money-driven breeding
The Aga Khan Karim does not need a captive audience, but he had one Tuesday at the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Awards dinner in London.
Preps
Cowboy trio named state's best
Three Gaither seniors, running back Lydell Ross, offensive lineman Cesar Paz and defensive lineman Kenny Huebner, were named to the Class 6A All-State first team.
Briscoe-less Bulldogs no match for Cobras
HUDSON -- Hudson took advantage of a depleted Zephyrhills lineup Wednesday, downing the Bulldogs 2-0.
Bears beat Leopards on late goal
After Central dominates throughout, Amber Hutchinson scores with 14 minutes left to lift it past Hernando.
Manatee crushes Countryside
CLEARWATER -- Bradenton Manatee coach Andrew Gugliemini said he was worried about how his team would fare under the dome light at Countryside.
Tornadoes hope to not lose guard
Clearwater will file an appeal today after the Florida High School Activities Association declared freshman guard Karley Counts ineligible for the rest of the season due to an alleged recruiting violation, county athletic director Bob Hosack said Wednesday.
Eagle senior seeks elusive title
BRANDON -- David Emch is tired of coming close.
Sick Spongers edge Warriors
SEMINOLE -- This season, Tarpon Springs has won big, it has won close, it has won ugly, and now it has won sick.
Outdoors
Captain's corner
Many fish have been adversely affected by the cold water. One exception is bluefish; they seem to prefer it.
