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No waiting to test prospects TAMPA -- Starting Tuesday night at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, members of the Bucs personnel staff will begin the process of interviewing, timing, testing, poking and prodding the top college players eligible for this year's draft. Rays Piniella's big challenge is getting things sorted out There are few sure things heading into camp as Tampa Bay works toward improving. Gomes waited for his chance ST. PETERSBURG -- Out of work and looking for a chance to continue his career, Wayne Gomes pulled into the parking lot at the Ray Naimoli Complex at 5:30 a.m. on Friday and waited. Lightning
LIGHTNING 5, BRUINS 2: Dan Boyle scores twice and Nikolai Khabibulin bounces back. John Romano Martin thinks he's a success, even without title DAYTONA BEACH -- It is not too much we ask of Mark Martin. Hubert Mizell ESPN needs less entertainment, more conscience ESPN is the best thing that ever happened to American sports. Maybe also the worst. College basketball Volunteers smoke out the lackluster Gators TENNESSEE 66, FLORIDA 59: Using a defense called "Smokey," the Vols win 6th straight. USF avenges defeat 62-47 The win over Houston helps erase an earlier bitter loss to the Cougars. FSU survives 2nd-half falloff After taking a 15-point lead in the first half, the Seminoles need a defensive stand late to beat Georgia Tech 71-64. Wisconsin keeps IU reeling MADISON, Wis. -- Kirk Penney scored 22 to lead Wisconsin over struggling Indiana 71-59 Saturday. Seton Hall's aspirations lead to upset of No. 7 Pitt EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Instead of worrying about making the Big East tournament, Seton Hall is thinking about going to the NCAA Tournament after winning five in a row. No. 4 LSU needs 3 OTs for victory BATON ROUGE, La. -- LSU coach Sue Gunter saw a lot more of UC Santa-Barbara than she wanted. Salukis watch PEORIA, Ill. -- James Gillingham had 20 points and Phillip Gilbert added 17, including seven in overtime, as Bradley beat Southern Illinois on Saturday. Motorsports Is it a tall tale or truth? Sterling Marlin's escapades on the track sound like one of his stories. But they're not. Top teams bury the hatchet DAYTONA BEACH -- Everything is lovey-dovey again between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the drivers at Richard Childress Racing. Junior is 3-for-3 at SpeedWeeks DAYTONA BEACH -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. is making it look easy. NFL QB Couch's career as Brown may end soon The Browns are exploring their options at quarterback, which could mean Tim Couch has played his last game for Cleveland. Briefs Rant... Why not let agents pay schools that turn in players Trust N Luck moves to Derby contender HALLANDALE BEACH -- Trust N Luck is more than a local star now -- the colt is a Kentucky Derby contender. Running Warm weather a curse? Yes, at marathon today CLEARWATER -- Want an expert weather opinion? Forget the television meteorologists. Baseball Jeter turns tables on New York media ST. PETERSBURG -- Derek Jeter would seem to have enough trouble defending himself against odd accusations about his nighttime activities from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. Reds let troubled Nash go SARASOTA -- The Reds voided their minor-league contract with outfielder Greg "Toe" Nash on Saturday, ending his attempt to get back into baseball after serving prison time. NHL Slapshots Welcome mat Hoglund's last-minute goal lifts Leafs TORONTO -- Jonas Hoglund became the latest Maple Leafs player to score a big goal.He put Toronto ahead with 44 seconds remaining to beat the first-place Senators 2-1 on Saturday night. Sailing Alinghi grabs 2-0 lead The Swiss boat rallies on the final downwind leg to beat New Zealand. NBA Bulls snap losing skid, nip Nuggets CHICAGO -- Jalen Rose scored 27 and Tyson Chandler had a career-high 22 rebounds and 19 points as the Bulls beat the Denver Nuggets 88-69 on Saturday night. Golf Time to stop talking, start playing Gary Koch's 50th birthday present is a chance to play the Champions Tour instead of watching from a TV booth. Barr's hot streak continues with 65 and the lead NAPLES -- Dave Barr birdied the final four holes for his first Champions Tour victory Feb. 9 at the Royal Caribbean Classic at Key Biscayne. Overton has a shot at exemption Palm Harbor player trails Dave Barr by 1 at Ace Group Classic. Woods, Mickelson will find out who's 'inferior' SAN DIEGO -- A script that seems to be out of Hollywood came together in a span of 20 minutes Saturday afternoon at the Buick Invitational, when two players made birdie putts from the same line on the 18th green. Preps Tornadoes capitalize on Devils' cold touch CLEARWATER -- If you are still wondering if former St. Petersburg coach Jack Coit left a better team behind when he took over at Clearwater last year, don't. Pinellas Park runs away with crown CLASS 3A, DISTRICT 5: The Patriots grab their third straight wrestling championship. Robinson overwhelms young Freedom CLASS 3A, DISTRICT 9: The Knights shake off a sluggish start and cruise to the district title. Recount awards title to Gators SPRING HILL -- The "What's Florida with a recount?" jokes will not be very funny at Ridgewood High. Rams win fifth straight crown CLASS 4A, DISTRICT 8: Ridgewood's press helps the Rams hold off Land O'Lakes for a 52-40 win. Pride wounded, Wildcats whip Rams WESLEY CHAPEL -- Don't make the Wildcats angry. You wouldn't like them when they're angry. Timely 3-pointer gives Warhawks the title CLASS 5A, DISTRICT 10: Alli Fogle connects with 10 seconds left as Seminole rallies for a 49-46 victory over Boca Ciega. Wildcats' shooting woes help Lions win CLASS 5A, DISTRICT 8: Defense key to King's 47-40 victory over Wharton and district title. Okpaleke lifts TBT past Armwood CLASS 4A, DISTRICT 9: The Titans junior scores 24 points in a 59-43 victory against the Hawks. Shorecrest can't keep Panthers from title CLASS A, DISTRICT 11: Bradenton Christian grabs its eight crown in nine years with an 84-59 pasting of the Chargers. Lakewood puts up little fight against Southeast DUNEDIN -- Bradenton Southeast dominated every aspect of the game with a 62-32 thrashing of Lakewood in the Class 4A, District 11 championship. Cougars, Eagles set standard CLASS 2A, DISTRICT 9: Countryside defeats East Lake for another district title, but both teams send 14 to region tournament. Leesburg's D defends CLASS 4A, DISTRICT 7: Yellowjackets quiet critics, beat Central 57-46 for consecutive district titles. Eagles put away Gryphons late TAMPA -- Considering the force and success of Brandon this season, Sickles gave it a challenge before yielding. Entering the finals of the Class 2A, District 7 meet, Brandon led the Gryphons by only 37 points. Hornets beat Cougars for another title CLASS 5A, DISTRICT 7: Haines City rallies to win its second crown in a row. Dominant Tornadoes blow past Patriots CLASS 5A, DISTRICT 9: Clearwater secures ninth title in 10 years with 65-30 win over Pinellas Park. Outdoors Daily fishing report With weather too unpredictable offshore, bottom fishing the bay has been productive. Surf dreams lead to a must read Growing up on the beaches of Pinellas County, Chris Towery used to dream of the day he would take off and surf exotic lands. Letters: Your turn: Make a move Lightning Ever since I moved back to Tampa Bay, I have been a season ticket holder for the Lightning. I have been frustrated at times, and excited at times. For years, it did not matter what the Bolts record was because we knew they would be playing golf come April.
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