Tampa Bay

They were a playoff-caliber team last season—for the last 12 games, that is. This year's goal: Go all-out for a full 16

RANGERS OUTFIELDER

$37,500 Amount that Patriots nosetackle Vince Wilfork has been fined by the NFL for on-field incidents this season; he was hit with his fourth sanction, $5,000, for unnecessary roughness during the AFC Championship Game.

The NFL Where have all the fullbacks gone? • Tampa Bay—stealth playoff contender • Dr. Z's Forecast: AFC South showdown

College Football Already in hot water, Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione does himself no favors with a newsletter to a select group of boosters • Bulls or Gators—which is the best team in Florida?