SUNDAY
Rix's passing key to FSU's victory
Florida State quarterback will never have to buy a beer in Tallahassee again. He won't even need a handicap sticker to find a good parking spot at the mall.
MONDAY
Tampa Bay almost sunk
Bucs' playoff scenario requires four consecutive losses by Cowboys and Seahawks or the entire Carolina roster to test positive for THG.
TUESDAY
CART puts off St. Petersburg race
Not to say a comeback is dicey, but tickets for the next Grand Prix of St. Petersburg are to be offered in a package deal with Parrots, Pelicans, ThunderDawgs and Wind Jammers.
WEDNESDAY
Bush welcomes NASCAR's best
President congratulates Winston Cup points champion Matt Kenseth but chides Ryan Newman and crew for finding ways to get such good fuel mileage this season, calling such tactics "bad for the economy."
THURSDAY
Rays, Yanks could open season in Tokyo
While Yankees general manager Brian Cashman goes scouting for the next Hideki Matsui, several Rays go scouting for jobs for next season.
FRIDAY
Bonds testifies in BALCO investigation
Angered by grand jury questioning, the Giants MVP, a sinewy 325-pounds thanks to his "all-natural" offseason workout regimen, turns green and smashes through the courthouse wall.
SATURDAY
Magic loses record 18th straight
Boy, firing Doc Rivers sure has made a difference in Mouseville. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you the new clown princes of basketball.
_ BRANT JAMES, JAMAL THALJI, ANTHONY PEREZ