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Bucs
Walker gets serious
[Times photo: Cherie Diez]
The Bucs' top draft pick starts by asking his coach about playbooks and opponents, not nightclubs.
Gary Shelton
This is it, Clyde: Don't mess up
It is the most annoying thing. No matter how much you pay for your new toys, they still come with the same label.
Ahanotu's release almost led to no Walker
TAMPA -- Did you know that the Bucs' decision to release defensive end Chidi Ahanotu on Friday nearly cost them the chance to draft Kenyatta Walker, the left tackle they coveted? |
Devil Rays/baseball
Alvarez excels in mound return
ST. PETERSBURG -- Wilson Alvarez arrived at the Raymond Naimoli Complex on Monday not knowing what he was going to find. Not that it mattered.
McRae's second shot a long time coming
No one can explain why Rays' new manager had to wait so long after a solid stint in K.C.
Jose hopes Atlantic League is a layover
Canseco, playing for Newark with twin Ozzie, still wants to get to 500 home runs.
NFL
Around the NFL
The agent for Ricky Williams is exploring ways for the New Orleans Saints running back to be traded to the Dolphins, the Miami Herald reported Monday.
Storm
Sore thumb bothers Kaleo
John Kaleo sat in his locker stall after the Storm's victory Saturday night, but he hardly wore the look of a victorious quarterback.
Outdoors
Captain's Corner
Spring allows a variety of options. All the local wrecks are abundant with gamefish.
Et cetera
Around the NHL
NEW YORK -- Ratings are up for the playoffs' quarterfinal round in the United States and Canada, Nielsen Media Research reported Monday.
Around the NBA
Faced with continuing criticism over published comments he made about Jews, including a harsh rebuke Monday from commissioner David Stern, Charlie Ward of the Knicks issued an apology Monday, saying again that he did not intend to offend anyone with his remarks.
Motorsports
Jury out on idea of falling back
Tony Stewart balked at the suggestion.
Preps
Lost but not forgotten
The athletic history of pre-integration black schools is missing from state record books
Title hopes of Tigers diminish
JACKSONVILLE -- Jesuit entered the Class 2A team tournament hoping to avoid a sixth consecutive second-place finish.
Lucin steps into semis
JACKSONVILLE -- A year away from the state tournament did not hurt Cristina Lucin, as the Wesley Chapel junior advanced Monday to the semifinal round for the second time in three seasons.
Falcon wants a pair of titles
JACKSONVILLE -- Erin Heeder plays in national tournaments most weekends, so there isn't much about high school tennis that excites her.
Gladiators are first to start girl
On Feb. 19 against Bradenton Lakewood Ranch, Gibbs' Molly McKesson became the first female to play varsity baseball in Pinellas County, and Monday against Pinellas Park, McKesson became the first to start a game, pitching four innings in a 5-2 loss to Pinellas Park.
