Devil Rays Rays lower broom [Times photo: Michael Rondou] Tampa Bay stays hot, getting hitting, pitching and a 6-3 victory to sweep the first-place Phillies. Martinez gets Wheeler's spot ST. PETERSBURG -- With shortstop Felix Martinez expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list today, the Rays optioned relief pitcher Dan Wheeler to Triple-A Durham after Thursday's win against the Phillies. Rays on deck You don't say Up next: At Marlins Today: 7:05 p.m. Guillen suspended 10 games, fined A little cork in Jose Guillen's bat ended up costing him a lot.

NBA Finals
Lakers already thinking about a dynasty
The defending champs are looking to make history tonight.

U.S. Open
Irwin surges to lead
The 56-year-old three-time U.S. Open winner is on top and Tiger Woods is far back after storms suspend play.

After rain, day two promises a softer course
TULSA, Okla. -- After three days of hot, humid conditions, the weather changed Thursday for the first round of the tournament at Southern Hills Country Club. Gone was the oppressive heat. But hovering all day was the threat of stormy weather.

A home for golf course architects
If the 642-yard fifth hole at the U.S. Open makes you wonder who could come up with such a Tiger-worthy challenge, the answer is, well, just about anyone these days.

Arena football
Arena's power picks up steam
After early turbulence, the league is looking strong and might be ready to step up again.

Colleges
Four Spartans sign pro contracts
TAMPA -- A little more than a week after the draft, two University of Tampa players who were taken and two who were not have signed professional contracts.