John Romano
Rays' staff gives reason for optimism
ST. PETERSBURG -- The record remains unsightly. The level of prestige hovers somewhere between dark and dreary.
Bucs
Minnesota woes start on offense
No Robert Smith, new linemen and bickering receivers have contributed to the Vikings' 0-2 record.
Dungy focuses on special teams
TAMPA -- In the opening week victory over the Cowboys, the Bucs struggled on special teams.
College football
Miami has no pity for Pitt
The No. 1 team in the country has little trouble with the Panthers 43-21.
Hicks is making way back
South Florida wide receiver Elgin Hicks quietly returned to the team this week.
Practice reports
UF's Brown set to play
Lightning
'Threat' irks Lecavalier's agent
TAMPA -- Now it is Kent Hughes' turn to speak out.
Short wing utilizes size to his advantage
A year after his 18 goals, the Lightning has higher expectations for 5-foot-9 Martin St. Louis.
Sports TV/Radio
Sanders gets more exposure
Have no fear, says Prime Time: Deion is here.
Et cetera
Chucking MJ's new Nike shoes
Before Michael Jordan sets foot on an NBA court, before he even has his welcome-back news conference Monday, the unavoidable swoosh is already showing its quick first step.
Colleges
Cross country teams expect strong finish
TAMPA -- The South Florida men's and women's cross country squads have had questions to answer through the early part of the season.
Preps
Wide just isn't the right word to describe this receiver
Loaded with talent, Spring Hill's Huey Whittaker (6-5, 232) may redefine his position.
Pepin, Riverhills can't appeal FHSAA ruling
TAMPA -- A week after ruling that Riverhills Christian could suffer serious penalties for using 10 players who attend the charter school Pepin Academy, the Florida High School Activities Association denied both schools' bid for an appeal.
Tonight's games
All games at 7:30 unless noted.
Don't underestimate Indians
With a wishbone offense and the county's fourth-best defense, East Bay never feels like an underdog, including tonight against undefeated Riverview.
Seminole boys, girls dominate
EAST LAKE -- Ho-hum. Another typical, staid afternoon at Chesnut Park.
