With an 87-46 dismantling of Daytona Beach Seabreeze, King advanced to its first state tournament appearance. ...more

February 28, 2009

PROJECTED REGIONAL SEEDS Staff writer Joey Johnston takes a look at the landscape for this season's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: ...more

February 28, 2009

It's understandable that Florida lawmakers, facing a $5 billion deficit, would want to scrutinize every public expenditure. But it's baffling that some would not quickly recognize the value of the Florida Sports Foundation, which helps local communities land major sporting events. ...more

February 19, 2009

Newsome and King, the Nos. 1 and 2 seeds in the Class 5A-District 8 boys basketball tournament, clinched playoff berths and will meet in the district championship tonight at 7 at Bloomingdale after advancing in dramatic fashion Friday. ...more

February 14, 2009

As Taylor Owensby's last-second missed long, junior Corey Thomas rebounded the ball and put it back in permitting the eighth-seeded Hernando Leopards to edge always-tough Pasco, 65-64. THOMAS' 22 POINTS ALLOWS HHS TO MEET TOP SEEDED SPRINGSTEAD AT 7:30 P.M. TONIGHT ...more

February 9, 2009

Lady Bears 'live for another day' behind a 44-31 nod over No. 5 seed New Port Richey-River Ridge. ...more

February 4, 2009

Springstead Christine Brinker pumps in 16 points while Jazmyn Armstrong gathers in 16 rebounds as the Eagles stave off elimination by ousting ninth-seeded Sunlake, 45-36. LADY EAGLES NOW FACE TOP-SEEDED WIREGRASS RANCH TUESDAY AT 7:30 P.M. ...more

February 2, 2009

For all intents and purposes, this year's Class 5A, District 9 girls basketball tournament is expected play out how it has for the past two seasons: with Clearwater winning it all and the rest of the district rushing for runners-up status. ...more

January 31, 2009

WHO'S HOT The Penn State Nittany Lions. Penn State has won three straight games and is 5-3 in the Big Ten (its best conference start since going 6-2 in 1995-96). But watch out! Sunday, the Nittany Lions travel to powerful Michigan State. ...more

January 31, 2009

PROJECTED REGIONAL SEEDS Staff writer Joey Johnston takes an early look at the landscape for this season's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: ...more

January 17, 2009