Center fielder Fernando Perez' wrist injury is worse than originally thought, and his projected return has been pushed back from three months to four or five, Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said today. ...more

March 22, 2009

The best shot of 54-hole leader Tom Lehman's third-round 68 Saturday was one of the shortest and most deceiving. ...more

March 21, 2009

If you're looking for a job, scam artists are looking for you. With unemployment up, con artists are getting crafty and coming up with new ways of taking advantage of desperate job seekers. ...more

March 21, 2009

The Lightning's back line this season has looked more like the front line on a battlefield - as one man goes down, another steps forward to fill the role. ...more

March 19, 2009

Justin Verlander remained confident when he struggled earlier in spring training and picked up another reason to be optimistic on Tuesday. ...more

March 17, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

March 14, 2009

Bernard Madoff's guilty plea Thursday must not end the government's efforts to find answers - and more potential culprits - in the biggest financial fraud in history. The 70-year-old Madoff deserves what amounts to a life sentence for defrauding 4,800 investors with his high-flying Ponzi scheme. ...more

March 14, 2009

Gators score 8 in the sixth inning to beat crosstown Sunlake ...more

March 13, 2009

Joe Hudson went 3-for-3 with a home run, and Daniel Gibson tossed six strong innings Wednesday to lead Jesuit to a 3-1 victory against Plant in a Class 5A-District 10 matchup at Paul Straub Field. ...more

March 11, 2009

Canine teams from throughout Pinellas County will graduate tonight from a four-month training program designed to hone their skills. ...more

March 5, 2009