Sure, Election Day 2009 will scare moderate Democrats and make passage of Obamacare more difficult. Sure, it makes it easier for resurgent Republicans to raise money and recruit candidates for 2010. But the most important effect of last week's elections is historical. It demolishes the great realignment myth of 2008. ...more

November 8, 2009

Avon Park's Chquen Wilmot may have been running on a bad wheel, but that didn't slow her down on Thursday during the Sebring Relays track and field meet at Firemen's Field. ...more

March 14, 2009

Two games, two UConn losses, two big performances by Pitt's Sam Young. By now, Connecticut could be excused for not wanting to see the Panthers again, yet the Huskies can't wait for the next matchup. Or maybe the next two. ...more

March 8, 2009

For 311/2 games, no one could solve Springstead High and its stifling pressure defense. ...more

March 8, 2009

Nine months after the Lightning launched a "Seen Stamkos?" marketing campaign to herald his arrival, the 19-year-old rookie center is making his presence felt on a nightly basis. ...more

March 7, 2009

Springstead runs out to 17-point lead in the first half but gets out-scored 49-23 in the second half to lose state championship game to Cocoa, 75-60. ...more

March 7, 2009

Springstead advances to state championship game after handling the top-ranked team in the state, Pensacola, 61-49. ...more

March 5, 2009

They almost waited until it was too late, but the University of South Florida finally got that elusive fourth Big East victory. ...more

March 3, 2009

CHALLENGER JV, FOX CHAPEL VARSITY EACH WIN ...more

February 26, 2009

Tyrese Rice hit a key 3-pointer with 20.5 seconds to play and Joe Trapani scored 19 points to lead Boston College to a 72-67 upset of No. 23 Florida State on Tuesday night. ...more

February 25, 2009