Detroit reportedly released Rod Marinelli, whose Lions became the first team to finish 0-16; Cleveland parted ways with Romeo Crennel; and the New York Jets axed Eric Mangini, whose team lost four of its final games to miss the playoffs. ...more

December 29, 2008

The Buccaneers will look to improve in several areas this offseason, including the defensive line. ...more

December 29, 2008

The Lightning took Sunday off. No practice. Does that mean they're fat and happy after winning three in a row? ...more

December 29, 2008

The Colts never doubted Peyton Manning would revert to his old form. They just had to be patient enough to let him play out of those early-season struggles. ...more

December 26, 2008

Jimmy Black watched enough Florida State football games on television and in person to be optimistic about the program's future. ...more

December 25, 2008

SOUTH FLORIDA (7-5, 2-5 BIG EAST) VS. MEMPHIS (6-6, 4-4 C-USA) AT STAKE ...more

December 20, 2008

Now in its 15th season, the High School Invitational Soccer Tournament begins at the Ed Radice Sports Complex in northwest Tampa on Saturday with another strong field present. ...more

December 20, 2008

Pirates held to 23 rushing yards in Class 3A semifinals ...more

December 13, 2008

Robbie Gould and the Chicago Bears handed Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints another devastating loss at Soldier Field. ...more

December 12, 2008

One of Tampa Bay's prized free agent acquisitions is bolting for home. Lightning right wing Radim Vrbata, who was signed to a three-year contract worth $9 million on July 1, has asked the team to release him from his contract so he can return to his native Czech Republic, according to a team source. ...more

December 8, 2008