- Four straight losses to end the regular season have the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers missing out on the NFC's postseason parade, an idea that
seemed rather far-fetched entering the month of December. That startling and
epic cave-in is also a telling signal that a significant roster overhaul is on
the horizon over the coming months.
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed six
players to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training,
including catcher Michel Hernandez, pitcher Randy Choate and infielder Ray
Olmedo.
Hedo Turkoglu scored 22 points, doled out seven
assists and grabbed five rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to an 89-80
victory over the Washington Wizards.
Christian Ponder threw two touchdown passes
and the Florida State defense added two touchdowns as the Seminoles
crushed the Wisconsin Badgers, 42-13, at the Champs Sports Bowl.