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Jim Furyk inched closer to his first PGA Tour title in three years when he moved three strokes clear in Saturday's third round of the Tampa Bay Championship.

Leading third round scores from the Tampa Bay Championship in Florida on Saturday (par-71; U.S. unless stated) 202 Jim Furyk 67 68 67 205 K.J. Choi (South Korea) 69 69 67

TAMPA, Fla., March 21 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin celebrated his return from a suspension with a goal, lifting the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay.

For the second time in his career, Bucs safety Jermaine Phillips will be sidelined possibly for the rest of the season with a forearm fracture.

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro sustained what the team called a nerve contusion in his left leg during a home-plate collision.

TAMPA Lightning C Steven Stamkos' jersey looks a bit different these days.

TAMPA The controversial stripper mobile returned to the streets this weekend, cruising Tampa's party zones with dancers spinning around a pole in fishnet stockings, high heels and thongs.

TAMPA -- While fans will be focused on Alex Ovechkin's return from a two-game suspension, the players and coaches on the Washington Capitals' bench will have their eyes on another star forward: Steven Stamkos.

Everyone seems to agree the window of opportunity is closing for the Tampa Bay Rays with three of their key players - left fielder Carl Crawford, first baseman Carlos Pena and closer Rafael Soriano - free agents and likely unsignable after the season...