Chargers TE Antonio Gates vs. Patriots SS Rodney Harrison Even with a painful toe injury, Gates represents a difficult assignment for Harrison, one of the hardest hitters in the game. Harrison has a nose for the football and arrives in an ill mood, but at age 35, he doesn't have the wheels to keep up with Gates. Indy TE Dallas Clark burned the Chargers last week for six catches for 95 yards, including a 25-yard scoring reception. If Gates isn't severely hampered, Harrison will need substantial help. ...more

January 20, 2008

Vinny Lecavalier has done it before, and without a doubt he will perform such a feat again. ...more

January 6, 2008

When you see Danielle Amato at school, at practice or warming up prior to a match, she likely will have a smile on her face. Among the reasons her teammates selected Amato as captain of Ridgewood High's soccer team were her friendly demeanor and positive attitude. ...more

December 2, 2007

Meet, Rufus...Ru for short. This week I was fortunate to be invited to an English farm where Ru lives with his family Chris & Colin Gibbins. Ru is a 2 year old Kelpie working dog. It was a wonderful experience to meet him in his own environment and I was anxious to see exactly what he could do with a herd. ...more

November 24, 2007

Peer pressure. We've all experienced it. We all know how powerful it can be. Let's face it - most of us don't want to stand out from the crowd. Yet, those of us who are parents are constantly admonishing our teenagers to do just that. "Resist the temptation to be like everyone else. Don't follow the crowd. Stand up for what is right!" ...more

November 23, 2007

back-to-back district titles, a Sunshine Athletic Conference championship and an 18-1-1 record a season ago - you might never know that the River Ridge girls soccer team battles many of the same problems its opponents do. ...more

October 30, 2007

TAMPA - The tattoo on the right side of Cato June's chest, the one that has BIG TIMEstenciled across the bottom in big, block letters, recalls a time when the Bucs outside linebacker was in high school in Washington, D.C. ...more

October 4, 2007