SEBRING –– The Sebring American team was the favorite heading into the Dixie Youth Pitching Machine District 8 All-Star tournament at Max Long Recreational Complex. After going undefeated through the six team, double-elimination tournament, Sebring American proved they were the best squad by blasting Okeechobee American 14-7 on Sunday afternoon to win the district championship and a berth in the state tournament in Paxton. "I'm so proud of all the kids because they worked hard and earned this championship," said Sebring American head coach Eric Lewis. "We've got twelve tough kids that make good baseball decisions. "They were steady in all five games we played and the way we swung the bats and played defense was outstanding." ...more

June 9, 2008

If official statistics were tallied for fist pumps and self-exhortations during Grand Slam matches, Ana Ivanovic might well have established a record while winning her French Open semifinal. ...more

June 6, 2008

Barry Melrose, an ESPN hockey analyst who last coached in the NHL year 13 years ago, is expected to replace Lightning coach John Tortorella, according to Damien Cox of the Toronto Star. ...more

May 30, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Normally a first-year program has to endure the struggle of bringing along green athletes without the benefit of leadership. ...more

May 28, 2008

Ricky Ware's six-year stint as Saint Leo's baseball coach came to an end on Monday, when Lions athletic director Fran Reidy announced that his contract would not be renewed. ...more

May 20, 2008

Ian McConnell had a distinct way of celebrating during the state golf playoffs. ...more

May 20, 2008

ALL-COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL Despite Jason Montgomery's resignation, Nature Coast sweeps through county for a fifth straight season. ...more

May 18, 2008

DUNEDIN - Students, family, friends and any loyal Dunedin High baseball fans looking to support the Falcons' during their run to the FHSAA state championships in Sarasota will have the option to ride a school-sponsored bus to Wednsday night's action that begins at 8. ...more

May 12, 2008

The new best-of-three format for the region finals gained instant fans in the Palatka Panthers on Friday. ...more

May 10, 2008

Tournament host Pirates reverse last year's semifinal by knocking off Nature Coast, 36-32. ...more

February 17, 2008