Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon travels all summer long to American League cities, and offered his take on where he loves and dreads going for a ride. ...more

April 1, 2009

Two science teachers who have spent the past five years under NASA's tutelage are about to graduate with high-flying honors. ...more

March 9, 2009

Happy hour is getting happier, and that's making restaurants sadder. As the recession drags on, drinkers such as Luis Romero of Anaheim, Calif., are gravitating to happy hour - that late-afternoon period when bars and restaurants sell discounted drinks and food to attract customers during what otherwise would be a slow time. ...more

January 17, 2009

ANAHEIM, Calif. - One day after Rick Tocchet called for more determination to win the close ones, the Lightning managed to do just that. ...more

January 10, 2009

Blake Griffin had 18 points, including the go-ahead free throws in overtime, and matched a career high with 21 rebounds to help No. 11 Oklahoma rally past No. 10 Purdue 87-82 on Friday in the final of the NIT Season Tip-Off. ...more

November 29, 2008

Greivis Vasquez and Dave Neal each scored 17 points, and unranked Maryland hustled its way to an 80-62 upset of No. 5 Michigan State on Thursday at the Old Spice Classic. ...more

November 28, 2008

Two sisters will represent West Pasco at a national pageant after winning top honors at the state level. ...more

September 6, 2008

Closer Troy Percival learned from Rays orthopedist Koco Eaton on Monday that he can forgo arthroscopic surgery for the loose cartilage in his right knee if he can tolerate the pain. ...more

August 19, 2008

A new church is rising on an 18-acre tract on the south side of Van Dyke Road, just east of Gunn Highway. ...more

August 13, 2008

LOS ANGELES — As if rising gas and food prices weren't enough, a ticket to the Magic Kingdom will soon cost a few bucks more. ...more

August 2, 2008