As far as Eric Hinske knows, his greatest sin toward the people of this fine city was not living up to the hype from his Rookie of the Year season in 2002. ...more

May 7, 2008

Doesn't it seem like every time you turn on your TV set or open your newspaper, you see an advertisement for a new financial product? ...more

February 17, 2008

As far as Clinton Woods is concerned, he would rather fight than talk up his bouts. Traveling to hype a big fight is one thing, but the trash talk that typically ensues is another. ...more

February 15, 2008

It was less than 30 minutes into Thursday's news conference at the St. Pete Times Forum to hype the light heavyweight fight between Antonio Tarver and Clinton Woods that boxing promoter Gary Shaw showed his hand. ...more

February 8, 2008

The Super Bowl experience seemed to be greatly exaggerated for New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan and receiver Amani Toomer during the 2000 season when they advanced to play against Baltimore in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa. ...more

February 3, 2008

Ernest Lane of Trinity says Charley Reese overstates extent of nation's economic problems. ...more

January 29, 2008

For the third time this season and second in 11 days, the two most dominant girls soccer teams in Class 6A-District 7 will battle tonight. Not surprisingly, this final installment has the most at stake. ...more

January 29, 2008

When the Gators and the Wildcats take the court for another storied showdown tonight, University of Florida point guard Jai Lucas and Kentucky forward Patrick Patterson instantly will be transformed into heated rivals. ...more

January 19, 2008

Ernest Lane of Trinity says Charley Reese exaggerating problems of the nation's economy. ...more

January 8, 2008

I am writing in response to the letter entitled, "Just a Lot of Hype" (Letters, Dec. 20). ...more

January 4, 2008