It was said that nature abhors a vacuum and sports fans abhor a tie. Yet with the sole exception of baseball, where extra innings can continue ad infinitum, sports contests in the United States used to tolerate ending in a tie. Now, with the heavy influence of statisticians, odds makers and gamblers, sporting events such as football, basketball, hockey and soccer have all added provisions to the rules to eliminate the possibility of a contest ending in a tie; overtime periods some for fixed periods, some with "sudden death" conclusions, still others with "shootouts" as methods for providing a final resolution and no ties. ...more

November 7, 2009

Mention Kamran Joyer and many local sports fans would know the name. The Wesley Chapel senior was a three-star Rivals.com guard in football who signed with the University of South Florida. ...more

March 25, 2009

Some transitions are more difficult than others, and one of the most difficult is for young people making the move from middle school to high school. That's why the Highlands County School District's Freshman Foundation is such a good idea. We believe that ultimately it will succeed in helping students be more successful. ...more

February 4, 2009

Respect The Anthem When I was growing up we were taught that when the national anthem was being played, it was proper to wait until the song was finished before applauding. What has happened since then? I have yet to hear the sports crowds let the song finish before they start hooting and hollering. ...more

February 1, 2009

Deion Sanders wasn't thinking about the Vince Lombardi Trophy as the final minutes ticked down at Miami's Joe Robbie Stadium 14 years ago. ...more

January 30, 2009

Highlands County School Board members, as well as school Superintendent Wally Cox and his staff, have worked hard to find cuts in the district's budget. Diminished revenue puts the squeeze on everyone. A comment tossed out during a recent meeting, however, caught a lot of attention. It was mentioned that perhaps junior varsity sports should be cut. ...more

January 25, 2009

The Tampa Tribune recently ran several stories about the owners of the Tampa Bay Rowdies seeking a rezoning from Hillsborough County to build a 5,000-seat soccer stadium in Town 'N Country and its subsequent denial by the county commission. ...more

January 21, 2009

The highlights this time accompany what's known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played" - the 1958 NFL championship between the Colts and the Giants. ...more

December 29, 2008

Showgirls, Brandon's controversial bikini bar, has closed its doors. The Hi-Life Bar and Grill will soon take its place at 1602 E. Brandon Blvd. ...more

December 27, 2008

Showgirls, Brandon's controversial bikini bar, has closed its doors. ...more

December 26, 2008