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[Times photos: Toni Sandys]
Keyshawn Johnson
Give him ham or turkey at the table, and Charlie Brown on TV, but don't give him fruitcake at all, please.
Derrick Brooks
The linebacker has his mind on family, the nation's servicemen and servicewomen, and the true meaning of Christmas.
John Lynch
Santa Claus has earned his respect and trust for the job he's done all these years.
Brad Johnson
A poor shooting effort by Larry Bird beats a knit sweater any day. |
Hubert Mizell
Where, oh, where, did manners go?
Dan Issel was stupid, disgusting, out of control and merits a major penalty.
Gary Shelton
No offense, but there is no offense in town
TAMPA -- Let's see. The directions say to go north on I-275. I did that.
Terry Tomalin
Don't buy into gun paranoia
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Bucs
On the edge
TAMPA -- Better win if you don't want a change of address.
Penalties are slowing Saints
New Orleans is in pursuit of the final NFC wild card and has a head-to-head matchup today against the Bucs, but the Saints may be their own worst enemy. They are killing themselves with penalties.
A blues tune for this Christmas
Sung, more or less, to the tune of the 12 Days of Christmas, with apologies:
Bucs sideline
The first word
Bucs Chat: Coaching called into question by the fans
After watching the Bears game, I'm sure Tony Dungy and company should be relieved immediately and an interim coach designated for the rest of the season. The Bucs don't seem to have any faith in their coaches. Fire them and move on.
Colleges
BCS: It's all or (almost) nothing
Not that long ago, the Orange, Sugar, Rose and Fiesta bowls were essentially equals at the top of major college football's postseason hierarchy.
For fans, a dream scenario
In our never-ending quest to fulfill the will of the people, the St. Petersburg Times has executed a coup.
Wayward UF still gets win
GAINESVILLE -- It's probably a good thing Florida will have a five-day holiday break. If Saturday's game against New Orleans is any indication, it needs it.
FSU dealt home defeat
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida State's Delvon Arrington walked off the court in disgust immediately after the Seminoles' game against American on Saturday.
'Canes maintain perfect opening
MIAMI -- John Salmons had 15 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds to lead Miami to its 11th consecutive win to start the season, a 64-56 victory over Charlotte on Saturday.
Outdoors
Daily fishing report
It was bound to happen. High winds and plummeting water temperatures from the recent series of cold fronts has most likely ended one of the greatest fall kingfish runs in memory.
Tampa's Greiwe cruises to 10K title
CLEARWATER -- Two former Tampa high school standouts battled for 3.1 miles of the Holiday Classic 10K Saturday, at which point Plant graduate Mike Greiwe pulled away from Leto alum Jim Sellers for a convincing win in 32 minutes, 14 seconds.
Letters
Spurrier not petty about transfers
The recent article concerning Florida quarterback Brock Berlin's decision to transfer was devastating to me as a lifelong Gator fan.
Devil Rays
2002 Rays schedule is heavy on the East
ST. PETERSBURG -- Two days after baseball officials authorized the release of 2002 schedules, the Rays unveiled theirs Saturday with one catch.
Hart taking Texas-sized risks
John Hart is considered a smart man, one of the most impressive and successful general managers in the game. But lately many people have been questioning his sanity.
Lightning/NHL
Modin left off Swedish team
TAMPA -- Lightning forward Fredrik Modin's holiday break got off to a disappointing start Saturday when he was left off the Swedish Olympic team.
Roy closing in on his 500th career victory
Colorado's Patrick Roy is about to accomplish an NHL first -- his 500th victory.
Olympics
Age not a problem for young or old
SALT LAKE CITY -- What the heck is playing on thestereo?
Olympics: Rings and things
DID SHE GET HER CHRISTMAS BONUS?: If you had trouble finding that box of Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Honey Frosted Bite Size on the grocery store shelf, perhaps it already is on its way to becoming a collector's item.
United States hockey finalizes men's roster
After adding six players to complete the U.S. roster Saturday, men's hockey coach Herb Brooks called the process "painful."
Preps
Defending champs happy with fifth-place showing
TAMPA -- With the game tied 1-1 and a minute left to play, Gaither coach Eric Sims was figuring out which five players would line up for penalty kicks.
Bogie dominates Wolfson, 58-39
CLEARWATER -- Boca Ciega used strong rebounding and a stingy defense Saturday to upset Jacksonville Wolfson 58-39 and capture the Time Warner Invitational title.
Panthers edge Dragons again
Plant beats Jefferson in another game decided by two points or fewer.
Around the County
Signing
It's all about attitude
An midseason win against the state's top-ranked Class 6A team gave Tampa Prep and senior Amber Langston the confidence to win it all.
