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Will this be the year John Lynch finally makes the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Rick Stroud breaks down the former Bucs safety's chances in his sixth straight year as a finalist.
Plus, Los Angeles Rams defensive end and ex-Lakewood High School star Dante Fowler, Jr., sounds off on his former team — the Jacksonville Jaguars — as he prepares to play in the Super Bowl.
Also, pitcher Brent Honeywell says the Rays would have won more games last season had he not needed Tommy John surgery.
And, the Lightning returns to action tonight in Pittsburgh after 10 days off.
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