From opening day it appeared as if the Tampa Bay Rays were, in fact, suffering from a "hangover" after their incredible 2008 season. The team has a blase feel and lacks passion. Additionally, the front office made questionable player moves during the off-season that did not improve the roster. ...more

September 22, 2009

The Hillsborough County high school football schedule is released. ...more

February 20, 2009

Here in barren Anbar province, the tribes that were once the main source of support for killing American soldiers are running in provincial elections that, in the best case, could fulfill American promises to create stability in Iraq by the ballot box. ...more

January 25, 2009

Armwood High School vs. Plant. East Hillsborough vs. South Tampa. Even though some involved with the football programs don't call it a rivalry, try telling that to the fans. ...more

December 5, 2008

Armwood High School vs. Plant. East Hillsborough vs. South Tampa. Even though some involved with the football programs don't call it a rivalry, try telling that to the fans. ...more

December 4, 2008

The Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors voted unanimously Monday to accept the operations committee's "hybrid plan" for football classifications. ...more

November 25, 2008

Forget the playoffs. Forget wins and losses. Forget the hype. Avon Park vs. Sebring is all about pride. ...more

November 7, 2008

Dear President-Elect Barack Obama: Congratulations on your success. Well done! You have won an impressive victory - but with that victory comes the responsibility to guide a troubled America in a world riven by conflict, confusion and hate. Upon taking office, you will face the daunting task of restoring America's credibility as an effective and exemplary world leader. ...more

November 7, 2008

It was preseason - a week before the Florida Gators would begin practice - and Coach Urban Meyer was doing obligatory promotional duties for television broadcast partner Sun Sports. ...more

September 14, 2008

SEBRING — Cesar Martinez didn't let an error in the outfield linger over his team very long during Monday's practice — as quickly as the play was made, Martinez employed the youngster to run off his mistake. ...more

June 26, 2008