Plant and Bradenton Manatee will play for the Class 5A state championship at Orlando's Florida Citrus Bowl. ...more

December 15, 2009

Tiger Woods had to be a happy man as he settled into a seat on his private jet for the long flight home from Australia. His successful comeback year was all but complete, and the rapturous reception he received Down Under was a pleasant reminder of his status as the most sought-after athlete in the world. ...more

December 13, 2009

Mark Sanchez is not practicing for the New York Jets while recovering from a sprained right knee, but Coach Rex Ryan is optimistic about the rookie quarterback's chances of playing Sunday at Tampa Bay. ...more

December 8, 2009

Markida Hawthorne paced along the 3-point line, drawing in deep breaths, tugging nervously at her jersey, hoping to lessen the burden. ...more

December 3, 2009

C.J. Bennett loves roller-coaster rides. That's a good thing since the Alonso quarterback and the rest of his teammates have been on one heck of a ride all season. ...more

November 27, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris has made yet another change at the top of his coaching staff. This time, it's defensive coordinator Jim Bates who is out. ...more

November 24, 2009

The University of South Florida made it official today: The Bulls are bowl eligible for a fifth consecutive season. ...more

November 22, 2009

FALCONS ...31 REDSKINS ...17 Michael Turner ran for a season-high 166 yards, breaking away from former Atlanta CB DeAngelo Hall on a 58-yard touchdown that finished off Washington early in the fourth quarter. Turner also scored from 30 yards as the Falcons built a 24-3 halftime lead. The Redskins looked down and out, losing RB Clinton Portis to an apparent concussion, and Hall lost his cool after LaRon Landry delivered a late hit to Atlanta QB Matt Ryan along the Falcons sideline. As flags flew, Hall jumped into the middle of things, surrounded by Atlanta players and Coach Mike Smith. Hall was yanked away before any punches were thrown. ...more

November 9, 2009

The Ohio State Buckeyes are back in control of the Big Ten title race. ...more

November 8, 2009

I have noticed an alarming trend in recent news. There seems to be an increase in violent crime, especially crimes against women. Even more alarming is the fact that many of these crimes go unreported, and when they are reported it is all too often women who have taken action, while men stood by refusing to get involved. ...more

November 8, 2009