When RB Michael Bennett was traded from Kansas City to Tampa Bay on Oct. 16, following Michael Pittman's ankle injury, his speed was supposed to energize a desolate backfield. ...more

November 30, 2007

Bucs coach Jon Gruden discusses Jeff Garcia's back injury, Sunday's win over Washington, and other topics. ...more

November 26, 2007

All day long the offense kept getting it wrong. And every time it did, the defense was there to keep order - just like so many times in the past. Maybe you were thinking you had seen it all before. If so, you certainly weren't the only one. ...more

November 26, 2007

The whine of Aaron Howard's power sander breaks the silence among the mossy oaks surrounding his secluded forest workshop by the Myakka River. ...more

November 24, 2007

David Carr sat out practice with a concussion, but Vinny Testaverde was back on the field Wednesday, leaving the soon-to-be 44-year-old quarterback the latest front-runner to start for the Carolina Panthers. ...more

November 8, 2007

Ryan Craig has been laboring coming off the ice, sweat profusely dripping off the bridge of his nose as he walks in full gear toward the Lightning locker room. ...more

October 25, 2007

TAMPA With a 70 percent chance of rain expected Saturday at Connecticut, the University of South Florida got a preview of what to expect going through a rainy Wednesday practice. ...more

October 24, 2007

LAKELAND - At almost 8 years old, Rex is about through. He has had a remarkable run, though, been through a lot. He had his share of busts and sniffed out enough lost kids. But, with a nagging back injury, he just didn't have the umph to get over that 6-foot obstacle. Rex, with no regrets, is in his last competition with others less than half his age. Rex is a police dog, and he came to Lakeland this week for the U.S. Police Canine Association's National Police Dog Trials. Dogs and handlers from law enforcement agencies across the nation are vying for the title of, well, top dog. ...more

October 22, 2007

TAMPA - A house fire early today in South Tampa has claimed the lives of at least two cats, and five more are missing, Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Bill Wade said. One firefighter suffered a minor back injury. ...more

October 19, 2007

Got an injured starter? Join the club. Heading into the final stretch of the regular season, most teams are dealing with injuries of some sort, and most are at critical starting positions. ...more

October 18, 2007