Gary Shelton
Almonte's age joins line of lies
When the truth has been sacrificed, you are left to believe whatever you wish. Feel free, then, to label Danny Almonte however you wish.
Bucs/NFL
After titles, Cowboys' fortunes are plunging
Dallas, which opens Sunday against Tampa Bay, has not sustained the level of success it had in the 1990s.
Claybrooks added to practice squad
TAMPA -- The Bucs signed rookie defensive tackle DeVone Claybrooks to the practice squad Tuesday, adding depth at a position weakened by injuries.
NFL briefs
Dallas to sign Leaf today
Devil Rays/baseball
Rays delay No. 100 for M's
After blowing a 1-0 lead, Tampa Bay ties it in the ninth, then scores six in the 10th for an 8-3 win, its 50th of the season.
Huff learns lesson: Just relax, baby
SEATTLE -- Aubrey Huff said he learned something during his 12-day exile to the minors that should greatly help his performance in the big leagues.
Should-have-beens frustrate McRae
SEATTLE -- As frustrating and disappointing as it was to lose Monday's game 3-2 in the 11th inning, manager Hal McRae seemed more concerned with how the Rays failed to win it in the 10th.
Blaze enters playoffs off a strong finish
If this weekend was a California League playoff precursor, the Bakersfield Blaze should feel pretty good.
College football
Family losses don't stop 'Noles safety
Abdual Howard has developed into one of FSU's top defenders as he tries to deal with the deaths of his parents.
Bowdens are patient with basic mistakes
TALLAHASSEE -- With Florida State relying on new receivers to shuttle in plays to new quarterbacks, one might expect some breakdown in communications.
Extra points
SCOUTING REPORT: Alabama-Birmingham started Division I-A in 1996, but the FSU coaches want to make sure their players don't treat the Blazers like neophytes. They conspicuously hung a photocopy of the recap of last season's UAB-LSU game on the door to the locker room.
Practice reports
Grossman earns SEC honor
Outdoors
Daily fishing report
Strong tides are the key to catching fish in warm water. Fast currents pull cool water out of deep channels and spread it across shallow flats. As temperatures drop, fish move out of holes and channels bordering flats to feed on the edges, but they don't stay long.
Mutiny
Sunday may be the last chance to see anything this bad
Sunday is your last chance to see the Mutiny at home this season. Don't miss this opportunity to say you were in the stands to see Scott Cannon, Jair, Gus Kartes, John Maessner, Albert Munoz, Craig Demmin and Joe Addo. It likely is your last chance.
Preps
The days of giving up are over for Wharton
The Wildcats, who have won no more than two games in each of the school's first four seasons, have high expectations after Friday's upset of Robinson.
Royal Knights play poorly but still win
A week after defeating rival Hudson, the team doesn't "click" in a 15-6, 15-4 victory over Tarpon Springs.
Checking in
Businessman and former Tampa Bay Storm owner Bob Gries is making his first foray into coaching this year at Gaither. Each Wednesday, he will share his views on the season from his unique perspective. Gries and Gaither won their first game Friday 30-6 over Tampa Bay Tech.
Leopards sweep Eagles
SPRING HILL -- Tuesday's Hernando-Springstead match was a lot like the men's tennis you'll see at the U.S. Open this week: plenty of points won and lost on serves.
Royal Knights aren't 'pretty' but still win
A week after defeating rival Hudson, the team doesn't "click" in a 15-6, 15-4 victory over Tarpon Springs.
Seven Rivers cannot overcome Pine Castle
LECANTO -- Seven Rivers Christian found out Tuesday it can hang with defending Class A runner-up Orlando Pine Castle.
Wildcats earn win after slow start
DADE CITY -- Wesley Chapel seems to use the first game of most matches as a warmup. Coach Julie Krull said she doesn't like it, but she's getting used to it -- as long as the Wildcats win.
Eagles rally, edge Cougars
CLEARWATER -- The last time East Lake played a regular-season match at Countryside, it lost the lead, the match and the chance to represent the North Division in the Pinellas County Athletic Conference championship.
Pinellas football: midweek report
Game of the Week
Hillsborough football: midweek report
Quote of the week
Pinellas football notebook
Former Tornado, Buc gives coaching a shot
