Devil Rays E-umpire thwarts Rays [Times photo: Michael Rondou] A balk call that the ump admits was a mistake sets up the winner in a 10-inning loss. Rekar takes a literal beating ST.PETERSBURG -- Two of the White Sox's first six hits of Bryan Rekar were just that: off Rekar. Mild fatigue can't spoil a solid Saunders effort DUNEDIN -- Rehabilitation start No. 3 was a success for Tony Saunders on Saturday, though for the first time he admitted to a bit of fatigue. Goal of player deals: reload, not revamp ST. PETERSBURG -- Chuck LaMar can see things.

Darrell Fry Don't worry,just be patient TAMPA -- Lean back in your chair and put up your feet. Light up a fine cigar, pour yourself a cool drink and, for goodness' sake, just chill. Bucs He always is a backup, never a back Rabih Abdullah, the Bucs' leading rusher in 21/2 preseasons, takes a back seat in the regular season. Lynch wants to finish career in Tampa Bay TAMPA -- John Lynch wants to finish his career where it began, in Tampa Bay. But that chance could pass if the Bucs are unable to sign their two-time Pro Bowl safety to a contract extension by the start of the regular season. Alstott's hamstring near 100% TAMPA -- Fullback Mike Alstott, who is expected to play a crucial, multifaceted role in the new offense, took part in sprint drills Saturday.He is scheduled to do some more running today and could be back to practice Monday.

Bucs chat
Dunn's place not at RB
If the Bucs want a running game, it's not going to be with Warrick Dunn. He proved last season and again this preseason he is not an NFL running back.

Olympics
Torres making most of her second splash
With two records, the Olympic veteran returns to swimming's elite.

Tennis
Serena reaches final and faces Davenport
Serena Williams, the defending champion and fifth seed, rallied for a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory against Martina Hingis, the world's top-ranked player, in Saturday's semifinals of theestyle.com Classic in Manhattan Beach, Calif.

NFL
Sharpe, Coates relish tight squeeze
Once there was an aspiring high school tight end looking for a college to attend. He visited Savannah State and was paired with a sharp-tongue receiver for his campus tour.

Around the NFC
BEARS: Rookie Paul Edinger has moved ahead of Jaret Holmes on the depth chart at kicker. Whether Edinger stays there is another issue. Because of its kicking woes last season, the team is hesitant about relying on the rookie. "If you're going to have a young punter, at least have an experienced field-goal kicker," special-teams coach Keith Armstrong told the Chicago Tribune.

Around the AFC
BILLS: Daryl Porter has been all over the field at training camp, playing free safety, strong safety, cornerback and on every special-teams unit. His goal was to win the free-safety job vacated by free agent Kurt Schulz, but that's been hard to do working at the other positions more often. "It helps that he can do all those things, and it hurts him a little bit because he can do it all," coach Wade Phillips told the Buffalo News. "It takes away from him playing free safety all the time, but it helps our team."

Baseball
Rookie's collapse a mystery
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Rangers pitcher Ryan Glynn was expected to be released from the hospital Saturday night, but doctors still were unclear why the rookie fainted in the dugout a day earlier.

Yanks slip past Baisley, Phils
TAMPA -- Donny Leon's two-run double off Land O'Lakes product Brad Baisley led the Yankees to a 3-2 win over the Clearwater Phillies on Saturday.

Rebuilding going swimmingly
They're not the dead fish you remember.

More Olympics
Teen star grows up in private
INDIANAPOLIS -- The teddy bear has been replaced by a tongue stud. The first-place finishes are distantmemories. Celebrity has given way to anonymity, and happiness is now Amanda Beard's favored quest.

Pichler tops diving title
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. -- David Pichler won the 10-meter platform title Saturday in the National Outdoor Diving Championships, beating Olympic teammate Mark Ruiz.

Muhammad races for more than roster spot
INDIANAPOLIS -- Sabir Muhammad would be a little happier if the focus was on the race as opposed to his race.

College football
Five questions
It's being called a "transition" year, but really there's no such thing. At least not officially.

Around the state
USF: A grand opening at Leavitt's

Big man, bigger questions
Joe Condron remains a potential star without a team since deciding to leave USF.

Golf
Perfection eludes even golf's best
Tiger Woods faces another major with one thing in mind: improving.

Canada's Kane shares du Maurier lead
AYLMER, Quebec -- Lorie Kane, wearing the red-and-white colors of her native Canada, shot 1-under 71 Saturday to pull into a tie with Annika Sorenstam at 6-under 210 after three rounds of the du Maurier Classic.

Perry has lead while Woods attracts fans
GRAND BLANC, Mich. -- Tiger Woods got the loudest cheers Saturday in the Buick Open. Chris Perry was more than willing to settle for the lead.

Mutiny
Win puts Mutiny in 1st place
Tampa Bay scores early and late in 2-1 triumph at San Jose.

Lightning
Lightning's Richards already a presence
LAKELAND -- Brad Richards wasn't sure what to expect when he sat down in the restaurant Saturday morning.

WNBA
Orlando brings drama, desire
The Miracle has a chance to oust Cleveland from the playoffs, but it must find a way to win on the road.

Comets win series opener 72-64
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Cynthia Cooper is doing her best to end her WNBA career with a fourth straight title.

Outdoors
Captain's corner
One of the most common questions from anglers: "Is fluorocarbon leader all it's cracked up to be?"

Sharks go shallow, with an appetite
Want to have fun? Grab your wire leader and let's go catch shark. It may not be glamorous, but a 4-foot blacktip will leap like a tarpon and scream drag like a freight train. And now is the best time to go because they're on the flats, in the passes and off the beaches. They're everywhere.

Golden Rule applies to boaters in distress
Last month, after a good day's fishing 20 miles west of Hudson, Nicholas Mangialardi and three friends prepared to go home.

Preps
Life in the (very) slow lane
Ex-Gibbs star Boof Bonser is adjusting to living out West and pitching limited innings.

Shopping spree to come later
One day, you're an 18-year-old kid who just graduated from high school. The next day, you're a millionaire.

'99 ASA runner-up starts well
CLEARWATER -- Appropriately, a team named Storm is having the most success at the ASA National Softball Championship.