TAMPA Ken Eriksen, who guided the University of South Florida to the first Big East regular-season title in any sport in school history, was named Big East Softball Coach of the Year and freshman pitcher Capri Catalano was named the league's rookie of the year. ...more

May 8, 2008

SEBRING — After suffering through a tough season last year, the Publix team has shown to be a much different club in this year's Dixie Boys Baseball League. With third baseman Jared Cannon and shortstop Shon Abeln leading the way with three RBI each, Publix overcame an early deficit to beat Alan Jay 14-4 in Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) action on Friday night at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

May 3, 2008

A draft letter asking the Justice Department to investigate whether Roger Clemens made false statements to Congress has been written by House staffers, The New York Times reported on its Web site Monday, citing three unidentified lawyers familiar with the matter. ...more

February 26, 2008

Roger Clemens' lawyer was told a photograph exists that shows the pitcher at a party hosted by Jose Canseco, an issue that was disputed in Congress this month. ...more

February 24, 2008

Last season, the Brandon High softball team went 1-13 in district play and finished the year 2-20 overall. Within the first two weeks of this season, however, the Eagles have doubled their win total and are currently 5-3 overall and 2-1 in Class 5A-District 8 play. ...more

February 21, 2008

SEBRING — Kaitlin Ostrander made sure her high school debut on the softball diamond was a memorable one. The Sebring freshman overcame nerves and wet conditions and allowed just one hit to go along with seven strikeouts and shortstop Amanda Grimaldo slammed a solo home run as the Blue Streak softball team blanked Lake Placid 10-0 in six innings on Monday night. Ostrander, a hard-throwing left-hander, handcuffed the Green Dragons on an assortment of pitches and displayed great control, allowing two walks in a game that was played in a constant rain. ...more

February 19, 2008

AVON PARK — Ashton Shirey has started the softball season on fire. The Avon Park senior hurler tossed a complete-game three hitter and also banged out two hits with one RBI to lead the Red Devils to a 7-0 victory over Palmetto in a Class 4A-District 10 game on Friday night. Shirey, who has an assortment of pitches, utilized her change-up and curveball to strikeout six, and the hard-throwing right-hander allowed only one walk. ...more

February 17, 2008