5 Chiefs Make 5A All-State Football Chamberlain senior quarterback Dontae Aycock, Wharton senior defensive back Jairus Jones, Alonso senior defensive lineman Demonte McAllister and Newsome senior offensive lineman Conor O'Neal each were named Friday to Florida's Class 5A All-State first team. ...more

January 30, 2009

What better way to spend a Friday afternoon than hanging with your new football coach, a champion boxer, a current NFL receiver and a former Super Bowl champion. ...more

January 30, 2009

TAMPA BAY CONNECTION With Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa this week, the Tribune takes a daily look at the memories of a past Super Bowl participant with roots in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

January 30, 2009

In his first public comments since being fired as Bucs coach, an upbeat Jon Gruden on Wednesday admitted he was surprised when he was dismissed on Jan. 16. But he added that "Chucky will be back and hopefully my teeth will be as sharp as ever." ...more

January 29, 2009

They were in Miami for the fifth Super Bowl, their first. The Dallas Cowboys were about to hit America's great new stage. And they were sick as dogs. ...more

January 28, 2009

Armwood senior linebacker Petey Smith has verbally committed to Alabama, Hawks coach Sean Callahan confirmed Tuesday. ...more

January 27, 2009

TAMPA – We stood around the booth early Tuesday where Darnell Dockett sat at Super Bowl media day, waiting for the right moment to ask about the tattoos that adorn his massive forearms. We waded through questions about the Arizona Cardinals' defense, about his days at Florida State, and all kinds of football stuff before someone finally asked, "Uh, what about the tattoos?" ...more

January 27, 2009

Fifth-grade pen pals from eight Tampa Bay area schools learned a lesson in diversity and enjoyed the company of several NFL football players Monday morning at Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School. ...more

January 27, 2009

Fifth-grade pen pals from eight Tampa Bay area schools learned a lesson in diversity and enjoyed the company of various NFL football players this morning at Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School. ...more

January 26, 2009

Peter Hernandez loves a challenge. The Land O' Lakes High junior started playing football at age 7 as a defensive tackle, but he soon shifted to the offensive line. ...more

January 25, 2009