Devil Rays Rays keep missing the target [Times photo: Bill Serne] Ten walks, four wild pitches and an early 7-0 deficit add up to another dispiriting loss, 10-4 to the Angels. From the mountain top to the cellar in 8 years Welcome John McHale. For those of you not familiar with the gent entrusted to turning around our beloved Rays, let's recap his recent career path. McHale promises responsibility, professionalism and fun In a brief speech Tuesday, new Devil Rays chief operating officer John McHale Jr. shared his thoughts on how a major-league team fits into the community and outlined the beliefs he said will become guiding principles for the Rays. Here are his words: McHale can save Rays, if they let him ST. PETERSBURG -- The thousands of words spoken at last week's announcement of John McHale Jr.'s hiring as chief operating officer left few doubts about his experience, his credentials, his appetite for challenges, his ability to handle the task of saving the Rays. Rays tales Williams turns move in lineup into hits ST. PETERSBURG -- He was moved from leadoff to No. 2 in the batting order a couple of weeks ago. The past two days, he has hit sixth and seventh.

Jarrett endures through injury
CONCORD, N.C. -- Dale Jarrett pulled out of the final Winston Cup practice after he felt a "pop" in his right side Saturday.

Jeff Green wins in bumpy ride
CONCORD, N.C. -- They say experience is the key to running well at Lowe's Motor Speedway. A little friendship doesn't hurt either.

Stewart has one shot at Indy glory
INDIANAPOLIS -- He returned to the Indianapolis 500 this year for a chance at victory in a childhood dream race.

Drivers diverge on safety
Indy competitors have kept an eye on issues in NASCAR and their series.

Marathon day in store for Stewart
CONCORD, N.C. -- To those who argue that Tony Stewart hurts his chances in the Coca-Cola 600 by also racing at Indianapolis, all he has to do is point at the results.

Stanley Cup
Avs open with a flourish
Joe Sakic scores twice and Colorado out-everythings the Devils in winning Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final 5-0.

Avs' mentality: It's our last stand
DENVER -- The Avalanche better keep its focus on the present because the futures of some of its biggest stars are uncertain.

Baseball
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Following A's formula, Padres win
The Pirates have not had a winning season since dismantling the Barry Bonds/Bobby Bonilla-led teams from the early 1990s. The Marlins still are recovering from their salary dump after 1997.

Golf
Watching Webb win was Sorenstam's motivation
Annika Sorenstam admits Karrie Webb's success was driving force in her re-emergence.

Storm
In this case, practice is overrated
The Storm's Rod Williams leads the league in sacks. He dominates in other ways, too. And because of his other job, he rarely makes practice.

Et cetera
Highs and lows

Mutiny
Mutiny hits the bottom
A 4-0 home loss to Miami gives Tampa Bay MLS' fewest points.

Outdoors
Captain's corner
Fishing was incredible on a recent trip to a wreck in 85 feet. As soon as the boat was anchored, a herd of amberjack gobbled up every blue runner we put over the side. Dangling a blue runner from the end of a rod sent the AJ's crashing to the surface, fighting over the bait.

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