Bucs
Bucs getting a full portion of Rice
The free-agent acquisition leads the defensive line in tackles, and is pleasing coaches with his efforts.
Bucs sign extra kicker
TAMPA -- The plan to have a backup kicker in place for Saturday's game against Baltimore became a reality late Thursday for the Bucs when they signed veteran kicker Doug Brien to a one-year contract.
College football
Bowden still in awe of late Bear Bryant
He can't believe he's in his league, but the numbers say otherwise.
Florida's defense seeks redemption
GAINESVILLE -- Week after week during the regular season, the players stood on a podium or outside the locker room after a convincing victory and complained about the same issue.
Bellisari to get snaps, but maybe not at QB
TAMPA -- Ohio State coach Jim Tressel ended some of the speculation surrounding his team since its arrival for the Outback Bowl, announcing quarterback Steve Bellisari will see time against South Carolina on New Year's Day.
Gamecocks adjust to possible loss of MVP
TAMPA -- South Carolina's MVP and top wide receiver, Brian Scott, was off his crutches and doing some light jogging during Thursday's practice at the University of Tampa.
Miami memories
Their names are Ahman Green, Mike Rozier and Tommie Frazier, Craig Erickson, Bernie Kosar and Ken Calhoun. And Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne, Howard Schnellenberger, Jimmy Johnson and Dennis Erickson. They played for or coached Nebraska or Miami, and they wear national championship rings.
Dorsey right at home in new California park
PASADENA, Calif. -- It was just like being home for Miami quarterback Ken Dorsey as Rose Bowl festivities got under way Thursday.
College basketball
Tenacity helps Kohn lead USF
Injury never has stopped the gritty point guard, not even a stress fracture.
Today: No. 3 Florida vs. Stetson
WHEN/WHERE: 1; Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville.
Seminoles bounce back vs. Hokies
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida State coach Steve Robinson was concerned entering Thursday's game against Virginia Tech about how his team would respond after a 77-72 home loss to American on Dec. 22.
Preps
Wharton runs over Bulldogs
SEFFNER -- In its 62-28 victory over Zephyrhills in the first round of the Beef O' Brady's Tournament on Thursday, Wharton almost had a complete performance.
Bay area stars sit; teams fall
ST. PETERSBURG -- "It's like playing without Michael (Jordan) on the court," Tallahassee Rickards coach Dwayne Brown said. "It hurts when your best player can't be on the court with the rest of the team."
Rams follow plan to 61-48 victory
TAMPA -- Ridgewood coach Gary Zimmerman has a plan whenever his Rams play. Shoot the 3-pointer until the defense opens up, then drive to the hoop for easy layups. If nothing opens, keep shooting from long range.
Ridgewood thrashes Williston
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Ridgewood recorded the most lopsided victory of its tournament Thursday and is one win away from being a finalist for the third time in four seasons.
Cougars rally but fall to Jaguars at Keeler
TAMPA -- It was one of those games that frustrates a coach to no end. A team fights and fights to get back into the game after a poor quarter only to find itself unable to break through. Whether it is missed shots, turnovers or mental mistakes, it seems as if there's no way to get over the hump. Durant ran into that problem Thursday against Academy of the Holy Names at the Craig Keeler Memorial Tournament.
Foul trouble downs Tampa Prep
ST. PETERSBURG -- Tampa Prep coach Joe Fenlon points to the turnovers.
Hooters extra
Today's Best
An exciting opening round
TAMPA -- The Chamberlain Holiday Tournament bucked a trend this year.
Spartans beat buzzer, Pace
ST. PETERSBURG -- Marcus Morrison saved the game for Lakewood and maybe the tournament for the organizers of the Hooters Holiday Shootout.
