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[Times photo illustration: Toni L Sandys]
In 2000, the Bucs once again were all defense and little offense. This year, Brad Johnson has been given the green light to move the team forward. Special Report |
Gary Shelton
All is comical inside the mind of Marcus Jones
TAMPA -- In the mind of Marcus Jones, heroes dwell.
Bucs/NFL
Cowboys must rebuild during Smith's rush to immortality
As a big record looms, Emmitt Smith is focused on moving his team forward.
So far, players are keeping perspective
TAMPA -- The Bucs are being touted as Super Bowl contenders but no one in the locker room is buying into the hype. Sunday's season opener, against a Dallas team in a rebuilding mode, won't be lost by the Bucs because of overconfidence.
Colleges
Out with the old offense,in with the old offense
South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt says the scheme is nothing new, even if you think it is.
The run has to be stopped
Stopping the run is Football Defense 101. In fact, it's the first thing on the syllabus and an unremitting topic throughout the semester.
Extra Points
Practice reports
Early losses will not worry volleyball team
TAMPA -- During most of his tenure as the University of Tampa volleyball coach, and certainly in recent years, Chris Catanach and the Spartans have become used to winning -- a lot.
Dupay's fate may come today
Florida athletics officials are expected to make an announcement today on the fate of point guard Teddy Dupay.
Spartan shorts
Bulls bits
Devil Rays / baseball
60th home run puts Bonds in elite group
The Giants slugger is fastest to reach 60 and has 21 games to beat Mark McGwire's 70.
You don't say
Several Rays have roots in the San Francisco Bay area, but Toby Hall undoubtedly will have the loudest cheering section tonight. Both Hall and his wife, Karra, are from Northern California, and he expects about 80 friends and relatives to come out. "Both sides of the family," he said.
McRae tells Grieve to take more swings
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Ben Grieve has been striking out at a record pace. As a remedy, manager Hal McRae wants him to be more aggressive.
Tonight's game: Rays at A's 10:15 p.m.
Rays up next: A'S
U.S. Open
Hewitt outlasts Roddick
U.S. teen Andy Roddick pushes Lleyton Hewitt in another late-night U.S. Open marathon, but loses his focus, and eventually, the match.
Potent women's foursome aims at a megawatt final
Today's semifinals provide intrigue, and the possibility of a new No. 1 player.
Epic match a boost for Sampras
NEW YORK -- The buzz about Wednesday night's quarterfinal between Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi had yet to subside Thursday. The four-set, four-tiebreaker marathon, won by Sampras 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-5), not only prompted several standing ovations by the usually jaded New York crowd, it established Sampras as the tournament's sudden favorite.
CBS blasts a winner with McEnroe, Carillo
NEW YORK -- Whoever reaches the U.S. Open women's singles final Saturday night -- the first women's Grand Slam title match to be broadcast in network prime time -- the match is sure to be entertaining. And not just because of the action on the court.
Et cetera
New Lightning site is just the ticket
The Tampa Bay Lightning unveiled a new look for its official site this week, and it's hard to find someone more excited about the changes than Chad Estis.
Lightning
Lightning backs off on bid to Lecavalier
Had the Lightning made a discussed policy change, Vinny Lecavalier could have participated in training camp without a new contract.
Preps
Prep football: Tonight's games
All games at 7:30 unless noted.
Home is where Hawk's heart is
Armwood's Charles Sallet hopes to one day support his mother and grandmother by playing in the NFL.
Experience pays off for Knights in win
Late rallies give River Ridge both games of the match as it defeats Mitchell 15-9, 15-8.
Around the county
Baseball
Californian makes his mark in Florida
Tim Cokely, who has won four state titles, bears no resemblance to the state's most successful coaches.
Class A power to test Marauders
North Florida Christian will provide what CCC coach John Davis is looking for: tough competition.
Mitchell celebrates first win
NEW PORT RICHEY -- With losses mounting, Mitchell coach Dennis Koslin wondered if he would ever get tossed into a pool in a traditional victory celebration.
