Here's a news flash: Odds are Tiger Woods will win the British Open. ...more

July 15, 2009

Nearly 40 years ago, in 1971, there were two books that consumed much of my summer reading. Hardcover printings that had been at the top of The New York Times Bestseller List from winter to spring became paperbacks and, perhaps by mere chance, helped prepare me for the segue from rural, farm life to urban, city living. ...more

April 1, 2009

Tampa Bay RW Steve Downie was handed a 20-game suspension by the American Hockey League on Thursday after the league reviewed his actions in Saturday's AHL game against Norfolk. ...more

March 6, 2009

The Tampa Bay Lightning struck a flurry of deals just before the NHL trade deadline, most notably reaching an agreement to send veteran forward Mark Recchi to the Boston Bruins in a multi-player trade. ...more

March 4, 2009

In Jason Isringhausen's mind, it was no big deal - just another bullpen session tacked onto the list of hundreds he has thrown in his life. ...more

February 23, 2009

To move forward, the Bucs had to say goodbye to Jeff Garcia. It may cost them in the short term, but it's the only way to build something that can last for more than one season. ...more

February 17, 2009

By the time the next edition of In The Loop hits the streets, America will have a new president. Barack Hussein Obama will be sworn in as the 44th commander in chief Jan. 20. ...more

January 14, 2009

Right wing Evgeny Artyukhin has been the subject of many conversations inside the offices of the Lightning coaching staff. ...more

December 30, 2008

Veteran C Chris Gratton cleared waivers on Tuesday and was assigned to Tampa Bay's American Hockey League affiliate. Whether he'll report this week is unknown. ...more

December 10, 2008

The Sebring City Council approved an escrow agreement Tuesday with Highlands Utilities Corp., setting aside $300,000 of the purchase price after the seller was not able to complete two issues prior to the closing on Nov. 20. ...more

December 6, 2008