May 17, 2000
Pudge snuffs another rally

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Ivan Rodriguez's three-run double sends Rays to 4th straight loss.
Olympics squad entices Boggs
ST. PETERSBURG -- Wade Boggs has been an All-Star, a batting champion and a World Series winner and is likely to be a Hall of Famer.
Shift aimed at sparking Castilla
ARLINGTON, Tex. -- The Devil Rays want to see the old Vinny Castilla at the plate. So they tried something new Tuesday.
2nd stint at Orlando revives Hall
If catcher Toby Hall ever makes it to the big leagues, he'll likely look back on his days in Orlando as the reason. Since re-joining the Double-A Rays with a month left in the 1999 season, Hall has hit well over .300 and regained some confidence. |
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State baseball tournament
Prep record keepers are going batty
The era of the home run is exemplified by a few teams at the state tourney in Tampa.
Outdoors
Captain's corner
The Skyway Bridge has become a popular spot to target silver king, and on weekends it appears to be the only place anyone is fishing.
Parimutuels
Triple threat
What makes Triple Crown races so special -- the grueling schedule -- can also take a toll on the horses.
Bucs
Bucs track Gruber's progress
TAMPA -- After the first of 14 "voluntary" summer workouts Tuesday, Bucs coach Tony Dungy gave the strongest indication yet veteran tackle Paul Gruber may return for a 13th season ... if he's healthy. |
Arena football
Collapse leaves Storm short of needed surge
In just seconds, the season went from being all the way turned around to being set back on its head.
Colleges
Coach's departure a secret at meet
TAMPA -- It must have been one of the longest weekends in his life. And likely one he won't forget.
Gators hoping for fields far away
GAINESVILLE -- Consistency.
Pitching is key for the Bulls
USF opens play tonight against UNCC, which defeated the Bulls twice last month.
Soccer
Iron man Ralston questionable for Saturday
Midfielder Steve Ralston, Major League Soccer's answer to Cal Ripken, did not practice Monday or Tuesday but hasn't been ruled out of Saturday's match at New York/New Jersey.
Preps
Same teams, new Class A result
ARLINGTON COUNTRY DAY 10, BRITO 1: The rematch of last year's title game is sweet revenge for the Jacksonville school.
Lions present coach one for other thumb
WESTMINSTER 4, TRINITY CHR. 1: Rich Hofman wins 10th state title with pitching, defense.
FHSAA tosses Berkshire out
TAMPA -- For the first time since 1940, the state's governing body for high school athletics has expelled a school.