After losing a lot of weight, Dave Dawes warned his brother, Steve, that he may not look like the same guy when they met at the airport. The last time they had seen each other, Dave tipped the scales at about 300 pounds. So as a 150-pound version of Dave waited for his brother by the trams at Tampa International Airport, it's no wonder Steve walked right past him. ...more

February 2, 2008

Though Brandon Buford has lived all over the world, he says South Shore is notable for at least one thing. ...more

January 24, 2008

Armwood junior James Gray, the Hawks' 103-pounder, hasn't been on the mat very long, but he has enjoyed a lot of success. Gray, a state qualifier last season who won 41 matches as a sophomore, improved his overall record to 18-5 this season on Saturday with a runner-up finish at the Springstead Invitational. ...more

January 15, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - The city is asking for the public's ideas and comments on what to do with the site of Tropicana Field, and today is the last day to let officials know whether you wish to comment. ...more

January 7, 2008

To Jim Lowe, baseball ranked right up there with family and country. Pinecrest Little League shows support after his death. ...more

December 1, 2007

My brother died Tuesday. He was in the truest sense my hero. He taught me how to play baseball, how to throw a football and how to ride a bike. For more than 30 years he taught "shop" in high school - woodworking, car repair, metal working. No one unknown to him will leave flowers at his door, his name will not be headlines news, he was not a thug, nor did he have that mentality. His whole life was spent trying to help others. ...more

November 29, 2007

Martin Brodeur gave Patrick Roy some company in the 500-victory club. ...more

November 18, 2007

WESLEY CHAPEL - Across the street from his family's home, 4-year-old Cayden Hueles clung to his older brother's hand in the neighborhood park while other young boys practiced their pitching skills. Ryan Leonard was up. It was his turn to throw the baseball into the pitchback net Thursday night. About the same time as Ryan released the ball, Cayden released the hand of his 12-year-old brother, Janson Schults, and walked in front of the net, according to a Pasco County Sheriff's Office report. ...more

November 2, 2007

Behind Plant coach Bob Weiner, wedged between assistants, and tucked behind a sales job that keeps him on the road for 80 percent of each week, is one of the most underpaid, and, as Weiner said, "revered" members of Plant's football program. ...more

November 1, 2007

It was late in August, a time before the Colorado Rockies began their magical run and a time when fans still were debating whether their manager was worth his latest contract extension. ...more

October 13, 2007