Daytona 500 Daytona crash kills Earnhardt [AP photo] In the last turn of the last lap of the Daytona 500, the racing legend known as the Intimidator dies instantly when he slams into the wall at 180 mph. He was 49. • Photos: Remembering ‘The Intimidator’ Darrell Fry With love or fear, we watched because of him He was sitting there, legs outstretched and arms folded. It was less than 30 minutes before the Daytona 500 Sunday, and Dale Earnhardt was being interviewed during Fox's pre-race show, his trademark sunglasses covering eyes that you know blazed with anticipation. Black Sunday Fans are shocked by the death of Dale Earnhardt, whom so many of them came to Daytona to cheer. Earnhardt vigil A candlelight vigil for Dale Earnhardt will be held tonight at the boat ramp on the St. Petersburg side of Gandy Bridge, WTVT-Ch. 13 reported Sunday night. An informal group of Earnhardt's fans will gather beginning at 6. Quotes on Earnhardt Waltrip’s 0-for streak over But after he waited 464 Winston Cup races for a victory, Michael Waltrip's celebration is cut short. Safety at the forefront again It's unknown if HANS would have saved Dale Earnhardt but CART and Formula One have mandated the devices. Dodge contends fast DAYTONA BEACH -- Ward Burton took the question people have been pondering for two years and answered it Sunday with an exclamation point during the Daytona 500. Fox watch Readers comment on Fox's performance in its Daytona 500 broadcast: D.W. is steady in debut DAYTONA BEACH -- Alternately charming and informative in his first turn as a Fox analyst, Darrell Waltrip only got better when the Daytona 500 turned personal.

College basketball
Gator guards shoot down Vols
Brett Nelson, Teddy Dupay combine for 47 points in UF's 88-82 win, its first at UT since 1997.

Women's college basketball briefs
UF falls again at home

Golf
After 18 years, Gilder becomes a big name 1 more time
Officially winless since '83, he outplays the famous to win the Verizon Classic.

Hole of the day
HOLE OF THE DAY: No. 13, 345 yards, par 4

Qualifier Johnson gets into lead, but missed birdies start downfall
LUTZ -- Now Doug Johnson dives back into the qualifying pool.

Sizzle turns to fizzle in finale
Expectations were high for a duel between third-round leader Hale Irwin and Jack Nicklaus. Both players collapsed.

Golf briefs
A little negativity doesn't keep Durant from scoring mark

Lightning
Lightning turns sluggish, comes up empty again 3-2
Third-period malaise turns another potential win into another frustrating loss.

Analyst sees bright future for Tampa Bay
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Pierre McGuire likes the Lightning -- really.

Et cetera
Sports briefs
Blind runner breaks indoor 5,000 record

Magic ties mark with 9th in row
McGrady scores 32 in leading Orlando to a 96-88 win against Knicks.

Jacob Message: out of the money
Jacob Message made his debut at Tampa Bay Downs Jan. 25 and turned in one of the most impressive performances of the meeting.

Baseball
Hitters honored, but focus is on Ted
Legend's daughter collects tributes as Williams continues recovery from surgery.

Devil Rays
Grieve ready to hit the ground hitting
Tampa Bay's major acquisition of the off-season reports early, amid excitement and expectation.

Lopez is ready for stress-free spring training
ST. PETERSBURG -- Things are going to be different this spring for Albie Lopez.

Outdoors
For some, it’s a breeze
After three breezy days on Tampa Bay, the Sailing World St. Petersburg National Offshore One-design Regatta ended Sunday with five class champions defending their titles. Six new champions were crowned.