One of the 50 greatest players in NBA history, Hakeem Olajuwon, was born in the same city. Two other former NBA first-round picks, Michael Olowokandi and Yinka Dare, were born in his native country. ...more

January 16, 2008

A smile came easily for Mitchell wrestling coach John Stanjeski early Saturday evening. ...more

January 7, 2008

Iraq's interior ministry spokesman said Saturday that 75 percent of al-Qaida in Iraq's terrorist network had been destroyed this year. ...more

December 30, 2007

Floridians are feeling wealthier because incomes in the state are finally nearing the national average. But at the same time, Florida badly trails the nation in number of bachelor's degrees awarded and other educational achievements. ...more

December 5, 2007

The first big test of security gains linked to the U.S. troop buildup in Iraq is at hand. ...more

November 13, 2007

Something of an unknown in years past, Robinson High School's cross country team is taking strides to make a name for itself - with help from a tenacious volunteer coach. ...more

November 7, 2007

For a women's basketball program that seems to take bigger strides with each new season, it's no surprise Florida State and Coach Sue Semrau are not content with last season's Sweet 16 finish. ...more

November 5, 2007

Closely mirroring last year's findings, a coalition of minority advocacy groups concluded this week that the four major television networks had made some progress in increasing ethnic diversity in front of and behind the camera but still fell short in demonstrating an overall commitment to cultural diversity in their prime time lineups. ...more

November 2, 2007

Shurla Lewandowski was overcome with emotion as she watched her little girl racing to victory in the mile run. ...more

October 12, 2007

The list of things the Devil Rays haven't accomplished in a decade of play remains longer than anyone involved with the franchise cares to think about. ...more

September 24, 2007