The statistics on Tampa Bay rookie linebacker Geno Hayes were enough to amaze and alarm most NFL teams: ...more

May 4, 2008

LAKE PLACID — After taking over as head coach of the Lake Placid football program in May of 2007, Tim Grant didn't have a lot of time to make major changes. ...more

May 2, 2008

Before playing sports was about favorable draft positions, contract negotiations, media criticism and job instability, professional athletes enjoyed the purity of high school sports. ...more

December 9, 2007

This week's Smackdown takes a step back to those wholesome days to determine which Tampa Bay player was the ''Best High School Athlete.'' The competition is between right guard Davin Joseph, one of the best wrestlers in state history, and cornerback Phillip Buchanon, one of the finest multiple sports athletes from Florida. ...more

December 7, 2007

Still trying to forget about a regular season-ending 45-12 loss at Florida, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden said he will be reminded of it every time he watches film of Kentucky, FSU's opponent in the Music City Bowl. ...more

December 3, 2007

In six NFL seasons as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, all Marcus Jones really had to worry about as a defensive end was the lineman in front of him and not letting anyone get outside of him. ...more

October 26, 2007

Since sixth grade, Leah Mitchell recalls coming to the Jim Valentine Athletic Complex and playing volleyball on River Ridge's home court. ...more

October 9, 2007

The job description is a bit cluttered. Effectively set the ball, block the opposing shot, feed your hitters, feed the other setter, pass the ball, finish your own attack, communicate, have court presence, be a leader. ...more

September 11, 2007