[Times photo: Jonathan Newton] The Devil Rays' slugger foursome has yet to put it together as a unit and it's causing some tension at the plate. Story Moyer's rehab taking its time The Devil Rays, who have not beaten a left-handed starter this season, won't face Mariners southpaw Jamie Moyer in this series. But the ace of Seattle's pitching staff could return to the rotation a week from today when Seattle opens a three-game series at Tropicana Field. Doc to try new approach SEATTLE -- Nearly 200 victories into his big-league career, Doc Gooden continues to evolve.

Gary Shelton And now, a kinder, gentler Bob Knight The way it might be: Arena football Storm survives its errors to topple New Jersey 40-26 James Bowden finishes with 283 total yards. Parimutuels Now, life for Baffert has become real quiet But the trainer hopes Captain Steve changes that. Fusaichi Pegasus is focused -- on the cars BALTIMORE -- Fusaichi Pegasus took a first look around Pimlico Race Course early Thursday morning, and as usual, the frisky colt decided what was on his tour, and how long it would last.

NBA
Analyst sees East going the distance
Steve Jones, NBC's NBA analyst, will be in Dallas tonight even though the Mavericks did not make the playoffs.

Colleges

• Bulls' hitters bounce back, down Louisville
  USF gets 17 hits in a 10-6 win. Daniel Boyd is 4-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored.
• Tulane falls to Southern Mississippi
  ST. PETERSBURG -- Tulane entered the Conference USA baseball tournament as the No. 2 seed and the defending champion.
• Bulls' home game with UF changed
  In the name of good relations with ESPN, South Florida agreed to postpone a sure sellout basketball home game with the University of Florida this season until Dec. 8, 2001, athletic director Paul Griffin said Thursday.

State baseball finals

• Mustang hurler gives new meaning to big
  At 6 feet 4, 270 pounds, Kevin Deaton leads Merritt Island into today's state semifinal.
• Bucs lineman has been there
  The sight of 6-foot-4, 270-pound Kevin Deaton taking the mound for Merritt Island today might be a little intimidating for Gonzalez Tate.
• Eustis nips Verot to claim 3A title
  EUSTIS 3, BISHOP VEROT 2: The Panthers score twice in the fifth to defeat the Vikings.
• Plasencia does it all for Tigers
  TAMPA -- Jacksonville Bishop Kenny's first hitter of the game lofted a ball toward rightfield, and Jesuit's Danny Plasencia had one thing -- only one thing in the entire world -- on his mind.
• Jesuit pulls a shocker, wins state title
  JESUIT 4, BISHOP KENNY 1: Pitching sparks implausible win against the No. 2 team in the nation.
• Plasencia contributes with his bat and glove
  The Tiger rightfielder opens the game with a defensive gem and later provides the big hit.
• Some dreams do come true: Eustis wins 3A title
  EUSTIS 3, BISHOP VEROT 2: The Panthers score twice in the fifth -- exactly like Matt Armstrong said -- to defeat the Vikings.