Leisure Lanes was jumping on a recent Wednesday afternoon. In one lane, a bowler threw a nearly picture-perfect first ball. Only a single pin found fault, wobbling but refusing to fall. ...more

December 26, 2009

Leisure Lanes was jumping on a recent Wednesday afternoon. In one lane, a bowler threw a near-picture perfect first ball. Only a single pin found fault, wobbling but refusing to fall. In this league, it isn't about whether you win or lose, or even how well you play the game. It's simply that you're there playing. The Achievers of America were having an end-of-bowling-season blowout. ...more

December 16, 2009

Only those inside Tropicana Field saw the first 20 minutes of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series as it happened. ...more

October 19, 2008

Major League Baseball, the fiercest protector of tradition in American sport, is finally, thankfully, embracing instant replay for controversial home-run calls. ...more

August 29, 2008

If baseball's new replay rule had been around 10 days ago, two really bad calls that went against the Rays would still just be two really bad calls. ...more

August 27, 2008

Major League Baseball's announcement Tuesday that instant replay would be enacted beginning with this weekend's series drew a generally positive response from the Rays. ...more

August 27, 2008

Random thoughts on the passing scene: Government bailouts are like potato chips: You can't stop with just one. ...more

August 5, 2008

When the AAA Majors (ages 11-12) All-Stars District 6 Tournament kicks off today at Millennium Park in Wildwood, Hernando Youth League will be among 10 teams looking to earn a trip to states. ...more

June 21, 2008

At about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Rays position players filed out of the visiting clubhouse at Fenway Park and into Manager Joe Maddon's office, trailed by hitting coach Steve Henderson. ...more

June 6, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Play ball, but don't forget the ibuprofen. Allan Chipps plays catcher and at 90 years old is the oldest player in the Lake Placid Senior Softball League. He exceeds the minimum age requirement by 40 years, although for those who sport hair beneath their caps, the common color is gray. Participants are required to have reached the half-century mark and no one old enough is turned away. Even with five teams of 13 members each, there is a waiting list of eight prospective sluggers for the games played at Lake June Ball Fields. ...more

February 7, 2008