[Times photo: Jamie Francis] Vinny Castilla's sliding stab at a foul pop goes for naught; it was ruled a dead ball because it hit a crosswalk.

June 11, 2000

Gary Shelton
The search continues for the real Castilla
ST. PETERSBURG -- Staggering around the field, Vinny Castilla looked lost.

Devil Rays
Hits come eventually but still add up to loss
Marlins' Reid Cornelius takes no-hitter into seventh as Rays fall 5-1.

• Gooden back to Yankees
  The ex-Rays pitcher returns to N.Y. where he had many highlights.
• With Guzman up, someone is down
  ST. PETERSBURG -- Juan Guzman is close to returning, which means someone soon may be departing the Devil Rays rotation.
• Rays tales
  HAKUNA MATATA: Rick White closed back-to-back games for the Rays last week, his first saves in nearly six seasons.
• Vaughn, maybe White? Who's the All-Star?
  Larry Rothschild and trainer Jamie Reed will be in Atlanta for next month's All-Star Game. The question now is which Devil Rays player will join them?

Baseball
No. 1 in AL West a tight race
ST. PETERSBURG -- Welcome to the suburb that is the American League West. A neighborhood where the middle class rules.

Golf
Payne's Place: in the heart
Memories of the late Payne Stewart are the focus at the U.S. Open, one of his greatest triumphs.

Outdoors
Area has several tarpon hot spots
If you are looking for some gill-rattling, line-screaming action, wait no longer. It is tarpon time and there are plenty of piers and bridges to whet your appetite.

Offshore trips bring memorable sights
Head offshore this time of year and you never know what you will see.

Captain's corner
If you are looking for a way to beat the heat, you may want to try night tarpon fishing. We did Thursday and ended up jumping four and caught and released three of them. The biggest we guessed to be 120 pounds.

NHL
N.J. wing watches and waits
DALLAS -- Randy McKay stood rigid in the Devils locker room Saturday, arms folded, answers short.

Bucs
Complex or not, offense working
TAMPA -- Perhaps measuring the complexities of Les Steckel's offense is a matter of perspective.

Olympics
Baird falls behind 4-2 in Soling final at trials
SAN FRANCISCO -- St. Petersburg skipper Ed Baird had a rough day Saturday, losing four match races in the final of the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 27-foot Soling keelboat class.

Existing dome seen as a big plus for bid
ST. PETERSBURG -- The gesture was magnanimous up to a point. And that would be the point where money took over.

Sailing
36 sailboats raise money for charity
Sailing for the Epilepsy Services Foundation charity, a record number of boats competed in six divisions on a perfect sailing day on Tampa Bay.

NBA finals
Back home again in Indiana
The Pacers are counting on a change of venue to reverse their fortunes.

• L.A. ready for Kobe's absence
  INDIANAPOLIS -- Some say Shaquille O'Neal has been carrying the Lakers all season. On Saturday, Kobe Bryant's sprained left ankle prompted him to assume that role quite literally.

Preps
Big talent, small ego is right combination
Seminole High pitcher T. J. Large will represent the United States at the Goodwill Series in Japan.

Cruz signs with Pirates
Pasco shortstop Alex Cruz will remain a Pirate, only this time he'll be getting paid.