LAND O' LAKES - According to Cheer Leader Magazine, the sport as we know it began at a Princeton University football game in the 1880s. As interest in sports grew, so did the popularity of cheerleading. ...more

November 9, 2008

Barack Obama's grandmother, whose personality and bearing shaped much of the life of the Democratic presidential contender, has died, Obama announced Monday, one day before the election. Madelyn Payne Dunham was 86. ...more

November 3, 2008

As a Philadelphia Phillies fan, I congratulate the Tampa Bay Rays for an excellent season. To go from last to first in the American League is quite an accomplishment. ...more

November 3, 2008

Steven Stamkos jumped up, then went to one knee and pumped his fist after seeing Vinny Lecavalier raise his arms in celebration. ...more

November 1, 2008

To the voters for Hernando County commissioners, please let me remind you of some of the past actions of your current commissioners, who, once again, would like everything to remain status quo and retain their undeserving high salaries for their part-time positions. ...more

October 28, 2008

The situation isn't too complicated, really, and the Rays know that. To keep the World Series going and get it back to Tropicana Field, they have to win tonight, and they have to beat Philadelphia's best starter, Cole Hamels. ...more

October 27, 2008

What had earned me his recognition, his admiration, his uncharacteristic gesture of approval? Had I hung up on a telemarketer? Complained to a company about unsatisfactory service? Finally gotten angry and expressed my feelings at the time I felt them? All these would have been unusual for me. ...more

October 22, 2008

The Bucs were already ahead by a touchdown late in the first quarter Sunday when Jeff Garcia dropped to pass from Carolina's 2 yard line. He was pressured, but deftly bought time by moving around until tight end Alex Smith got open in the end zone. Garcia found him easily, and the Bucs had another score. ...more

October 13, 2008

On a career day, perhaps Michigan State running back Javon Ringer's most striking accomplishment Saturday was hanging onto the ball. ...more

September 14, 2008

In sports, there are certain achievements that separate the good from the outstanding. In track, it's the 4-minute mile. In Major League Baseball, it's 3,000 hits. In girls high-school golf, it's shooting better than 40 for nine holes. ...more

September 14, 2008