TEAMS TO WATCH GULF: If you were a fly on the wall in the Gulf wrestling room, here's a Cliffs Notes version of what you likely heard: Here's your goal and what is expected of you - Sunshine Athletic Conference, district and region titles. There's a target on your chest; and if you fall short, it's your fault. Why so cut-and-dried? The Buccaneers are stacked. The squad returns five state qualifiers - three of whom placed, including state runner-up at 152 pounds Ladarious Jackson. Travis DeWalt also is known to be greedy with the tournament trophies, and he expects the best. ...more

November 22, 2009

With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed McKay's 1976-77 Bucs (seven TDs) — regarded as one of the sorriest squads in NFL history — for the fewest points in a 15-game span since 1950. The Bucs lost 26 games before their first-ever victory. ...more

November 19, 2009

LAKELAND Before his team's Class 3A state semifinal match against Jacksonville Bolles on Wednesday, Berkeley Prep head volleyball coach Randy Dagostino said his players told him they wanted to play a perfect match. ...more

November 18, 2009

Nothing seemed to phase the Berkeley Prep volleyball team in Saturday's Class 3A-Region 3 final at Bishop Verot. ...more

November 15, 2009

Less than 24 hours before kickoff, the Miami Dolphins' outspoken linebacker was ruled out of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay because of a coach's decision. ...more

November 14, 2009

Estero ran away with both the girls and boys team titles at the Class 2A-Region 3 meet at Lake Park. ...more

November 14, 2009

Each time Josh Freeman straps those pads around his thick neck, he carries the weight of a franchise across his shoulders. ...more

November 13, 2009

The soccer season has begun, with many of the area's top girls teams changing classes and districts. Here is a brief look at one of the Northwest area's top teams, Berkeley Prep, and the breakdown of the rest of the area's district assignments. ...more

November 11, 2009

TOP TEAMS 1. Newsome (3-0) - The Wolves graduated a lot of talent from last season's team, but plenty returns. Newsome won the Wharton Invitational by defeating Plant in the final on penalty kicks. ...more

November 10, 2009

Had 26 goals last season as she helped lead the Indians to the 6A region final. The senior has three goals through two games this season. ...more

November 10, 2009