Bucs The Leaf experiment ends [Times photo: James Borchuck] Ryan Leaf, demoted to the No. 4 quarterback and hampered by a wrist injury, is cut by the Bucs. Three brought back for practice squad TAMPA -- The Bucs re-signed three players Monday, and added them to the practice squad.

Rays to be frugal with their callups
SEATTLE -- The Rays today will add Aubrey Huff and Jason Standridge to the roster, but apparently no one else.

Fast rise surprises Sandberg most of all
Third baseman has reached majors from Double A in four months and has a chance to start for the Rays next season.

Baseball
Cards' Smith no-hits Padres
The 21-year-old left-hander becomes the second pitcher to no-hit San Diego this season in 4-0 win.

Quietly, another legend takes his farewell tour
Career Padre Tony Gwynn hasn't drawn the attention of Cal Ripken, but his feats may be as remarkable.

College football
Later, Gators: 'Canes nab No. 1
Larry Coker has more than just his first coaching victory at Miami. He has the No. 1 team in the nation.

Sloppy UCF proves coach right
Give Mike Kruczek this much: He knows what he is talking about.

College football around the state
Golden Knights see angry Orange

Practice reports
USF suspends freshman who was charged with weapon possession

U.S. Open tennis
Sampras fends off age and Rafter
The slumping 30-year-old continues to storm through the U.S. Open with a four-set win over the Australian, who may retire after this year.

Rafter unsure if rest will be permanent
NEW YORK -- Monday's match won't rank among Patrick Rafter's fondest memories of the U.S. Open. But the two-time champion was able to appreciate at least parts of his loss to Pete Sampras, which may be his final appearance at the U.S. Tennis Center.

Motorsports
Red flag jumbles order, irks several
DARLINGTON S.C. -- Several Winston Cup drivers saw red after NASCAR officials red-flagged the Southern 500 seven laps from the finish Sunday at Darlington Raceway.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
The attention given to planning and preparing for a fishing trip often can be seen in the result. Evaluate several pieces of information before formulating a plan. Be flexible; the unexpected can often be the opportunity of the day.

Preps
Wesley Chapel wins opener
Defense was the name of the game in Wesley Chapel's 35-14 win over Lake Placid on Friday night, as safety Tyrone Tomlin returned an interception 99 yards for a touchdown and nose guard Jason Boyd recorded six sacks.

Mueller, Terriers look to improve
Amy Mueller makes Hillsborough High a key challenger for top honors in the area and in the state.