Defensive end Gaines Adams has been something of a disappointment since joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a first-round draft choice three years ago. In his two years with the Bucs, Adams has compiled just 12.5 sacks, including 6.5 in 16 starts last year. The Bucs are obviously hoping for a breakout season from Adams this year, and with new coordinator Jim Bates running the defense, they may get it. ...more

April 1, 2009

James Mudge is all business about Wiregrass Ranch tennis. The new No. 1 is not motivated by the Bulls' memorable regular season. Nor the thrilling 4-3 victory against River Ridge in the final match or the Sunshine Athletic Conference title that came with it. It is the one-point loss to Nature Coast in the district tournament last year that has set Mudge and his team on a mission to not let it happen again. ...more

February 28, 2009

WRESTLING Three Springstead seniors led by four-year starter, Thad Klenovich, hope to reach the top of the podium Saturday night. ...more

January 8, 2009

Oklahoma Sooners Roster: Starters ...more

January 5, 2009

Donald Brown and a stout defense helped Connecticut overcome a fumble-prone performance. ...more

January 4, 2009

Tropicana Field was not sold out on Monday night. Even though it was the most important home game in Rays franchise history. Even though the Boston Red Sox were fighting the Rays for leadership of the American League East. And midway through the Red Sox's 13-5 romp, many Tampa Bay supporters were headed home. ...more

September 16, 2008

American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper, and the White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. ...more

September 6, 2008

After four weeks of practice, including several two-a-days, the University of South Florida is eager to get the season started when it hosts Division I-AA Tennessee-Martin on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

August 29, 2008

The Blue Streaks were one victory away from making the playoffs last season. With Hardee and DeSoto re-assuming their positions as the class of the district, Sebring will need to pull out all the stops if they hope to make their postseason dreams come true this time around. ...more

August 29, 2008

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August 28, 2008