It was said that nature abhors a vacuum and sports fans abhor a tie. Yet with the sole exception of baseball, where extra innings can continue ad infinitum, sports contests in the United States used to tolerate ending in a tie. Now, with the heavy influence of statisticians, odds makers and gamblers, sporting events such as football, basketball, hockey and soccer have all added provisions to the rules to eliminate the possibility of a contest ending in a tie; overtime periods some for fixed periods, some with "sudden death" conclusions, still others with "shootouts" as methods for providing a final resolution and no ties. ...more

November 7, 2009

For 50 years, Tampa's Clem Brooks has been an official, working football, basketball, softball and baseball, mostly at the high-school level, dabbling in some college games and even helping in youth leagues. ...more

January 31, 2009

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December 30, 2008

Michelle Cuencas takes a vested interest in what her kids do, all 125 of them. ...more

December 15, 2008

The Florida Highway Patrol initially reported Juan P. Sanchez Jr. died after a crash Sunday morning when another driver violated the right-of-way. ...more

December 12, 2008

Juan P. Sanchez Jr. was headed home, at the wheel of the car he loved, a recent gift from his parents, when struck from behind by another vehicle. ...more

December 8, 2008

Who's The Real Enemy? In a war, we need to know the enemy. And to my understanding, we did not know the enemy during this past election. With those of color, I rejoice that a person of color got elected. However, I cannot go with his desire for abortions, here and around the world, at the expense of our tax dollars. ...more

November 16, 2008

Clem Brooks looks perfect in his uniform, and perfectly happy in it. The black-and-white striped shirt. The white pants. The shiny black shoes and belt. ...more

September 26, 2008

BOWLING Spring Hill's Eric Millican has endured four heart surgeries in his young life, but still fuels his competitive fire on the lanes. ...more

September 22, 2008

Last season, when he was a freshman, Ian Sourk started the soccer season as the backup goalkeeper for the Wiregrass Ranch varsity team. ...more

July 27, 2008