Darrell Fry
Go for it, Fred; you deserve it
TAMPA -- You see the darndest things at the airport.
Lightning
Tough slate for Lightning
Tampa Bay faces a rugged start to the 2001-02 season, but could benefit as the schedule winds down.
Goalie Weekes re-signs
Lightning general manager Rick Dudley says it is "one of the most important signings" of the summer.
NHL
Jagr sent to Caps
The trade satisfies team and player: Washington craved a marquee name, and this one desired a new start.
Golf
Before Woods, dominance meant Miller
From 1973-76, Johnny Miller won 16 tournaments with aggressive and accurate play.
Overton's senior debut impressive
When he finally got to play in his first Senior PGA Tour event, Jay Overton didn't mess around. He tied for 12th Sunday at the Farmers Charity Classic in Michigan, shooting a final-round 71 to cash his first senior check of $27,650.
Bowling
ABC championship draws big; Wagner a double winner at WIBC
The ABC and WIBC Championship Tournaments ended last week at opposite ends of the country, winners' checks are being cut and the organizations are counting their blessings.
Shorts
Baseball briefs
Tax to help Marlins build stadium is in jeopardy
Sports briefs
Baseball coach Martin to remain with 'Noles
FSL briefs
Blue Jays' first pick starts out at Dunedin
Motorsports
Foes say Dale Jr. won fairly
While some may be demanding a congressional hearing into Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s restrictor plate and others want the rights to make a movie about his dominating victory in the Pepsi 400 on Saturday, those in the Winston Cup garage appear convinced the outcome was not predetermined by NASCAR.
Sports Etc.
Code remains in contention
Mallory Code is tied for fifth place after two rounds of the Rolex Tournament of Champions at Innisbrook Resort.
Around Hillsborough
GOLF: The 2001 Summer Golf Series will benefit patient services programs.
Around Pinellas
BASKETBALL: Dunedin's Sarita Merricks signed with St. Petersburg Junior College.
Daily fishing report
Going with the flow, that's what summer fishing is all about. Early starts are the norm. If possible, catch bait before sunrise and be at your favorite spot at daybreak, when some of the best fishing occurs. Top water plugs or soft-plastic jigs will also work.
