Demers rips Richer: 'He's wearing out his welcome'
TAMPA -- A poster hangs in the office of Lightning coach Jacques Demers. It's an action shot of forward Stephane Richer with a slogan that reads, "Get in the game or get off the ice."

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Demers rips Richer: 'He's wearing out his welcome'
TAMPA -- A poster hangs in the office of Lightning coach Jacques Demers. It's an action shot of forward Stephane Richer with a slogan that reads, "Get in the game or get off the ice."

A perfect ending to an imperfect season
CINCINNATI- The season was in the can. The coach was in the toilet.

Not in the cards
The Bucs blast the Bengals 35-0 to keep hope alive; the Giants cooperate by taking care of the Eagles. Then, with three seconds left against San Diego, a 52-yard Chris Jacke field goal puts Arizona in the playoffs and ends a disappointing season for Tampa Bay.

Jockey wins in paris debut
Before the Dec. 19 opening of Tampa Bay Downs, trainer Ken Decker and his 3-year-old colt, Chilka, were 0-for-1998. Decker had sent out 28 starters without saddling a winner, and Chilka's best finish in nine tries was fourth in his first career start, May 1 at Hialeah.

Russian women own 10th Holiday Classic
Turkey Trot winner captures men's crown at Clearwater race.

Russian women own 10th Holiday Classic
Turkey Trot winner captures men's crown at Clearwater race.

Defense good for nothing
With help from the bumbling Bengals, the Bucs record team's third shutout.

Modest Dunn picks up grand feat for Buccaneers
Tampa Bay gets him involved early and often as he becomes team's fifth 1,000-yard runner.

Playmaking LB Brooks is team MVP
CINCINNATI -- The Bucs still win with defense, and no player made more tackles than linebacker Derrick Brooks.

Playmaking LB Brooks is team MVP
CINCINNATI -- The Bucs still win with defense, and no player made more tackles than linebacker Derrick Brooks.

Defense good for nothing
With help from the bumbling Bengals, the Bucs record team's third shutout.

Bucs ride out the suspense
Players find themselves flying home for good as they watch and listen to the Cardinals' victory.

Lockerroom Quotebook
Bucs S John Lynch on what the win over the Bengals means:

Lions savor their 'Leap' year
Penn State linebacker LaVar Arrington defined his sophomore season with one spectacular play.

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