Lightning/NHL
Lightning’s slide reaches nine
A late lead at Florida turns into a 3-2 loss on Bure's goal :59 into OT.

Scout: Canucks not looking, but would like to see Cloutier
SUNRISE -- Vancouver scout Shawn Dineen said regardless of reports to the contrary, the Canucks are not looking to trade for a goaltender -- yet. Dineen said the team is hoping Felix Potvin will work his way out of a seasonlong slump.

Slap shots
SHOW HIM THE MOVIE: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. paid the Coyotes a visit after Wednesday night's game with the Canucks. His entourage included seven friends. One had a video camera.

Vanbiesbrouck vents at reporter
Islanders goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck felt he was wronged, so he decide to make it right by taking it out on New York Post reporter Barry Baum.

Devil Rays
Beyond the pasture
HAMMOND, La. -- The first weekend in July, the Williams All-Stars were on the road for a game against the team from Tangipahoa.

Dengler rises through the ranks
ST. PETERSBURG -- Sandy Dengler doesn't feel any more special than any other hard-working employee who received a well-deserved promotion. But a slight restructuring of the Devil Rays' front office has elevated her to a position of elite company.

Letters
Shelton doesn’t get it, either
Gary Shelton (He just doesn't get it, Jan. 24) just doesn't get it. Ray Lewis is numb and dumb, so why badger the guy into saying something.

NBA
Magic makes wrong choice
ORLANDO -- Magic coach Doc Rivers called a timeout in the second half of Saturday's close game with Miami and delivered a Nostradamus-like prediction:

College basketball
College basketball around the state
Stetson leads from start to finish off UCF

Florida finally enjoys easy win
After 5 SEC decisions at the buzzer, Gators pull away from Gamecocks.

Today: USF women vs. Memphis
WHEN/WHERE: 2; the Corral, USF Sun Dome, Tampa.

Outdoors
Fly lines: much more than string
There are three major components to every fly-fishing outfit: the rod, reel and fly line.

Captain’s corner
Hot or not describes recent offshore fishing and weather. The weather has been a not, and the fishing has been both.

Tennis
WTA rankings getting wacky
Jennifer Capriati moves to No. 7, but her win in Australia shows how the top rankings mean little in women's tennis.

Et cetera
Highs and lows

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Sports briefs
U.S. tops ex-coach, China in soccer 2-1

Training partners take top two spots
SPRING LAKE -- Two-time defending Flatlanders Challenge champion Muchapiwa Mazano arrived Saturday morning with his new training partner, Mike Greiwe.

Preps
Tech goes inside to top Seminoles
ATLANTA -- Florida State's plan was to make Alvin Jones win the game for Georgia Tech.

Central wins first state championship
BELLEVIEW -- As more and more winners were announced, it became apparent who was going to win the state title. And like it had all season, Central had the most lifters honored.

Bucs looking to right ship
The Class A, District 7 tourney provides a chance for redemption after a poor regular season.

Warhawks want to write different ending
If Seminole coach Steve Kuplicki ever doubted his team's dedication, it was erased the morning he woke up and looked out his front door. During the preseason, some of his players took the time to spell out the team's goal for the 2000-01 season.

Brandon wins another Ippolito championship
BRANDON -- It was business as usual for Brandon at the Tony Ippolito Memorial on Saturday. The Eagles ran away from the 16-team field to win their ninth Ippolito in a row and 15th in 17 seasons. Brandon placed 10 wrestlers in the finals, with six winning. The Eagles earned 3061/2 points to outdistance second-place Bloomingdale's 211/2 points.

‘It’s our time,’ Marauders say
Clearwater Central Catholic coach Jim Harte isn't worried much about regular-season wins and losses.