September 24, 2000
Devil Rays
Rays find stranger method for losing
A collision in the outfield allows Toronto to rally from a 6-0 deficit.
Vaughn goes home after family illness
TORONTO -- Greg Vaughn left the team because of a family member's illness and likely won't play again until Tuesday at the earliest.
McGriff matches HR feat
TORONTO -- It's a small mention, tucked in the back somewhere, but Fred McGriff earned another notation in baseball's record books Saturday.
Games begin to count soon
Barely a week from now, it gets serious.
Baseball briefs
Ex-Tiger killed in accident
Hubert Mizell
Look for Spurrier in center of storm
GAINESVILLE -- Steve Spurrier chose to strangle a Kentucky corpse. Thirteen seconds remained. Florida possessed the football, already assured of a lopsided win, ahead of the Wildcats by 21 points.
Mizell's Mailbag
LaMar responsible for Rays' demise I've gone to 20 to 25 Devil Rays games a season, although I really can't afford what it costs. I can cut back on the beers.
Motorsports
Dashing, daring, driven
Among many attributes, Michael Schumacher is considered the best race car driver in the world.
Pole-sitters fret over slippery start on bricks
INDIANAPOLIS -- The surface that helped make the Indianapolis Motor Speedway famous became a point of worry among Formula One drivers after qualifying Saturday for the U.S. Grand Prix.
Auto racing briefs
Kenseth easily wins Busch race
Letters
Gymnasts shaming U.S.
I am disgusted with the performance of the United States gymnastics teams in Sydney and embarrassed that these so-called athletes were chosen to represent a nation that stands for opportunity, excellence and commitment. The women's gymnastic team is the epitome of laziness, sloppiness and disrespect. The men's team certainly ranks a close second, with one or two exceptions.
Lightning
Weekes unlikely in net Tuesday against Florida
BRANDON -- Kevin Weekes said Saturday he still is having trouble bending to do simple things like tying his shoes. As a result, the Lightning goaltender likely will miss his start Tuesday against the Panthers.
NHL briefs
Brashear welcomes foul calls
Outdoors
Captain's corner
Last week, fishing was hampered by Hurricane Gordon. The water was muddy as far out as 140 feet deep. After severe weather, it takes a while for the mud and silt to settle.
How, when, where to use artificial baits
Floater or sinker? Grub or curly tail? Gold or silver? No wonder we're undecided. There are so many types of artificial bait, it's hard to decide what works best for a particular situation. Then you have to decide what size. It can be mind-boggling.
Preps
Rams use knowledge to cruise to victories
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Ridgewood's Lizzy Leigh and Jim Vitale took advantage of a familiar course Saturday, blowing away the field at the Ridgewood Invitational.
Outsider routs field at Bishop
BRANDON -- Even before the start of the girls race at the Don Bishop Invitational at Brandon High, Carling Cookerly was mentally way ahead of her competition.
Shorecrest surprises opposition and itself
Shorecrest coach Kathy Sessions stands in wonderment at the her team's turnaround.
Northeast, PHU win PCAC titles
LARGO -- Last year, coach Bill Burrows could only scratch his head after the PCAC Swimming/Diving Championships. Saturday night, he was more than happy to get it a little wet.
Former Pasco star inspiring Cowboys
Anyone who was at Florida Field in Gainesville on a certain December night eight years ago will tell you Darren Hambrick is a spirited player.
Tampa Bay top 10
The Times' rankings of the top football teams in Hillsborough, Hernando, Citrus, Pasco and Pinellas counties, with records, last week's results and this week's opponent:
NBA
Ewing is shocked, resigned
Patrick Ewing knew all along it was time to start over. Yet, when the trade actually came down, he was jolted, as if he had taken a hard hit under the boards.
