NBA Blazers tied in West [AP photo] Portland routs Los Angeles on the road 106-77 to even the conference final series at 1. NHL Devils don't slink away Facing elimination, New Jersey outplays the stagnant Flyers for 4-1 win. Outdoors Captain's Corner The offshore fishing in May has been spectacular. Limits and near-limits of grouper and snapper are the norm. Our catches have included red and gag grouper, scamp, mangrove snapper and American red snapper.

Gary Shelton Sold to an American Finally, I have figured out what I want for Father's Day. Devil Rays McGriff unfazed by looming milestone Slugger is two shy of 400 homers but insists it has no special meaning. Club preparing to make a stand ST. PETERSBURG -- If the Devil Rays are going to make a move to salvage the season, the next 10 days could be critical. Yanks after Canseco George Steinbrenner calls a team meeting, reportedly to discuss acquiring the Devil Rays slugger. Fasano faltering even as backup Numbers don't lie, and Sal Fasano's numbers are a .163 batting average, zero home runs and two RBI.

Motorsports
Women on different Indy paths
For the first time at the Indianapolis 500, two women are on the starting grid.

Tennis
Honesty serves Courier
Jim Courier never has been one to back down from a challenge, especially on the court. So when he decided to retire from the pro tour this spring and offers arrived for television analyst jobs, he couldn't resist.

Bucs
Odom reverses his field
TAMPA -- It might have been hard to spot right tackle Jason Odom going through drills with the offensive line at the start of the second week of voluntary workouts at One Buc Place Monday.

Stecker's trek may end at NFL
The Bucs' developmental squad player is the leading rusher in NFL Europe.

Preps
Saddlebrook is ranked state's best in Class A
The Spartans top the overall standings while North Suncoast schools Citrus, Land O'Lakes, Seven Rivers Christian and Lecanto place in the top 10 in boys and girls classifications.

Spongers top Rebels for flag football title
ST. PETERSBURG -- Tarpon Springs junior Marnisha Hardy is the Class 3A, District 9 champion in the 100-meter sprint.