Those Terrible Towels were drooping Sunday night, and so was the NFL's No. 1 defense before Ben Roethlisberger and Santonio Holmes provided Pittsburgh with a Super lift. ...more

February 2, 2009

Pittsburgh staked a powerful claim Sunday as the most dominant franchise of the Super Bowl era, beating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 as a pro-Steeler crowd roared in approval at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

February 1, 2009

In-game Super Bowl XLIII analysis by Tampa Tribune NFL writers Anwar Richardson and Roy Cummings: ...more

February 1, 2009

The Pittsburgh-area reporter hadn't even begun to ask his question at this morning's news conference when Steelers coach Mike Tomlin cut him off. "Hines is great," Tomlin said, prompting laughter from the audience. Yes, the status of Hines Ward's right knee remains the hottest topic leading to Sunday's Sunday Bowl, but Tomlin is increasingly adamant that there's no reason for concern regarding his gritty receiver. ...more

January 30, 2009

State budget cuts could take away a $2.5 million state grant for Habitat for Humanity of Highlands County's 100-townhouse Ridgeview project. ...more

January 30, 2009

Stan Van Gundy blamed only one person. Himself. After Orlando slipped from the top perch in the overall NBA standings with a 90-80 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, the Magic coach didn't want to hear any excuses. No talk of four-day layoffs, no griping about calls, nothing. ...more

January 23, 2009

Have you seen the light? A portable, LED sign has been flashing a message to local drivers, "Drought Conditions, Please Conserve Water." New Port Richey officials wanted to do their part toward conservation during a drought that has lasted more than three years, said Sherman Applegate, city public works director. ...more

January 10, 2009

Grass doesn't grow much during the winter. So, in an effort to cut back on a dwindling water supply, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is asking homeowners to skip a week of irrigation in January and February. ...more

January 5, 2009

A once-promising South Carolina season went south real fast. The Gamecocks' 7-3 start in 2008 will be marred by three consecutive lopsided losses to end the season, with the last coming Thursday in a 31-10 setback to Iowa in the Outback Bowl. ...more

January 2, 2009

Iowa is heading into the offseason on a good note. South Carolina, meanwhile, is heading into the offseason with some uncertainty under center. ...more

January 1, 2009