Gary Shelton
If only I were a Buc, I would be...
If I were Malcolm Glazer, paying this kind of payroll, I'd think I had some change coming. Maybe I would be thinking about money, and maybe I wouldn't.
Devil Rays
Boggs quits as Rays hitting coach
After one season back on the field, the former All-Star hitter cites family concerns in his letter of resignation sent to Hal McRae.
Rothschild takes job as Cubs pitching coach
CHICAGO -- Former Rays manager Larry Rothschild was hired Thursday as Cubs pitching coach.
College football
USF's Blackwell positively hates negative impact
TAMPA -- He definitely doesn't need any help on this one, but he gets it anyway.
Hurricanes beat up on W. Virginia
MIAMI -- The bottom line, as it always is, was found on the scoreboard.
Practice reports
Grossman honored by Camp
MAC board votes unanimously to admit Knights
The vote, as Central Florida athletic director Steve Sloan knew it would be, was unanimous.
Bucs
Fox's Aikman says Bucs, Dungy need to open up offense
For Tony Dungy to say he is satisfied with the Bucs' offensive philosophy, Troy Aikman said during a Fox broadcast two weeks ago, is to say Dungy also is satisfied with a unit that is ranked in the bottom third in the NFL.
World Series
Hating the Yankees is hardly new
"Welcome! This is a webring for fans of the MLB that are sick and tired of watching the highest payroll in baseball buy themselves another ring. Join if you want to become a fellow Yankee-hater."
Baseballs get American touch
Special balls with a red, white and blue Stars and Stripes bunting pattern included as part of the World Series logo will be used.
Tennis
U.S. team pulls out of Fed Cup title defense
Saying it was worried about the "safety and lives" of its players, the defending champion United States pulled out of next month's Fed Cup final in Madrid.
NBA
Hill tweaks injured ankle
ORLANDO -- Grant Hill sprained his surgically repaired left ankle in the Magic's preseason finale against Atlanta on Thursday night.
College basketball
School gives UF a break
In a kind gesture, the South Florida men's basketball team likely will move the start of its Dec. 8 game against Florida from 9 p.m. to the afternoon.
USF's Jackson, Waldon earn preseason honors
TAMPA -- South Florida forwards Altron Jackson and B.B. Waldon have been named by the league's coaches to the preseason All-Conference USA team.
NFL
Vikings have found recipe for success
All Minnesota coach Dennis Green needed was a little time. Time to add some beef, sprinkle in some flavoring and allow the pot time to stew.
Golf
Ogilvy ties Singh with 64 at Buick Challenge
PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- Geoff Ogilvy wasn't expecting much in the Buick Challenge.
Preps
Victory gives Pirates a lot to shout about
BROOKSVILLE -- It starts with a shout, then a clap, followed by a stomp and another clap.
Central rallies for title
LECANTO -- Maybe it just came too easy and too early for Lecanto. Or perhaps the old adage holds true. Defense does win championships.
Winning crown wasn't Wildcats' only objective
DADE CITY -- Wesley Chapel wanted more than its second consecutive district title Thursday. The Wildcats sought something they missed in three previous meetings with a pesky Pasco team: a two-game sweep.
Hudson picks up hardware
The Cobras prove they're still dangerous by winning the district title.
Streak, postseason on the line
TAMPA -- A football will be kicked in the air at 7:30 tonight at Chamberlain Field, where an anticipated 5,000 fans will watch Hillsborough and Chamberlain knock each other silly for 48 minutes.
Lions wait 41 years for first district title
TAMPA -- After years of ruling the public schools, Plant and Durant can welcome the county's newest dark horse.
Spongers keep playoff hopes alive with win
CLEARWATER -- Eliminated from the district playoff race and probably needing a little help to make the postseason with an at-large bid, there's just one thing left for Tarpon Springs to do:
Spartans have their cake and eat it, too
ST. PETERSBURG -- The banners hang along the rafters of the Lakewood gymnasium, symbols of the volleyball team's dynasty.
