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Rays' Fred McGriff watches his 400th major-league home run go over the centerfield fence at Shea Stadium in the sixth inning.
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June 3, 2000
Devil Rays
Milestone can't save day
Fred McGriff's 400th career home run gives the Devil Rays a lead, but it doesn't last long in 5-3 loss to the Mets.
Vaughn gets time to sit, wanted or not
It wasn't that Rays manager Larry Rothschild didn't believe Greg Vaughn. Well, not really, anyway. It was just that Rothschild decided he'd rather be safe Friday night than sorry for the rest of the month.
College baseball
Varnes, Seminoles shut down Miami
Florida State opens best-of-three super region baseball series with 9-2 victory.
Baseball
Trio figures highly in teams' draft plans
It's tough to tell which area player will go highest in the amateur baseball draft that starts Monday.
Legends or bye-bye for HS tournament
The Yanks seem likely to battle Disney and Sarasota, but not the Rays, to keep the baseball tournament in the bay area.
Bucs
Burgers and Bucs a summer combo for linebacker Davis
Buccaneers linebacker Don Davis still remembers the first time they met, the day he and reality were formally introduced. Davis never forgets a face.
Cunningham plans to contact Bucs
The long anticipated release of Vikings quarterback Randall Cunningham became official on Friday, but Bucs fans will have to wait a little longer to find out whether Tampa Bay will add Cunningham to its roster.
Outdoors
Captain's corner
On a trip this past week, our group didn't want to bottom fish. With the kings almost a thing of the past, there wouldn't be much to live bait, and pot-luck trolling would be our only option.
Lightning
G Hodson traded to Montreal
The Lightning made two trades Friday, gaining two seventh-round draft choices, but losing a familiar face.
Stanley Cup
Stars are back home, where their mark is 9-1
But the Devils are 7-2 on the road in the playoffs, so who's going to take the 2-1 series lead?
WNBA
AJ's bold prediction holds up
Adrienne Johnson stood before a small group of reporters during last month's media day and proclaimed that not only would the Orlando Miracle be a better team, but she would be a much better player this season.
Storm
Wins turn up heat on state feud
The Florida Bobcats aim to sweep the Storm and intensify a rivalry.
Mutiny
Mutiny GM wants quick improvement
Coach Tim Hankinson is being evaluated as the team goes into Dallas and is winless on the road.
Motorsports
Like driver, like son
Combining enthusiasm with his father's experience, David L. Pletcher races beyond local short tracks.
