The first half of the Lightning season had enough drama, intrigue, ups and frequent downs to fill a season-long script of a daytime soap opera. ...more

January 12, 2009

KEY MATCHUP Eagles RB Brian Westbrook vs. the Giants defense ...more

January 11, 2009

In pursuit of a victory that will recast college football's pecking order of glamour programs, cement a coaching reputation, and, quite probably, lead to excessive celebration, the No. 1 Florida Gators and No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners collide tonight in the BCS Championship Game. ...more

January 8, 2009

In a matchup of two of the top boys basketball teams in Hillsborough County, King held on to defeat Bloomingdale, 62-58, in a Class 5A-District 8 game Wednesday night. ...more

January 8, 2009

It's all uphill from here. Florida polished off its nonconference schedule Tuesday night with a 95-69 thumping of Longwood in the O'Connell Center. ...more

January 7, 2009

With 4:29 remaining, Connecticut's Lorin Dixon was leveled by a screen set by a University of South Florida player. When she returned to the bench, Huskies coach Geno Auriemma held up two fingers, like an old fight doctor checking on a punch-drunk boxer. ...more

January 7, 2009

Three Sooners players who should play a major role in the BCS title game: ...more

January 5, 2009

A matchup of two All-American running backs could well come down to the quarterbacks in the Capital One Bowl. ...more

January 1, 2009

Bucs WR Antonio Bryant vs. Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha Bryant is the Bucs' best catcher but Asomugha might be the best young cornerback in the league. According to the Raiders, he has yet to give up a touchdown pass this year and has allowed opposing receivers to catch only eight balls for 133 yards. He has very good size but he might be hurting a bit after taking a hit to the neck last week. This matchup may be worth the price of admission, but the likelihood is the Bucs will have to find someone else to get the ball to if Asomugha is on Bryant all day. ...more

December 28, 2008

Some people look at the NFL's convoluted playoff possibilities and cringe. ...more

December 24, 2008