We are less than one week from closing the book on this year and watching Ryan Seacrest usher us into 2010. ...more

December 27, 2009

Who were these guys? They allowed three touchdowns in the final five games. They looked quicker to the ball, even tenacious at times. They were actually forcing turnovers. ...more

December 26, 2009

Two days after delivering a victory - their second of the season - to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh-load of presents to 30 needy families. ...more

December 23, 2009

Two days after delivering a victory -- only their second of the season -- to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh load of presents to 30 needy families. Fifty bicycles, along with DVD players, helmets and other gift packages were doled out to the struggling families at One Buc Place this afternoon during the third annual "Day of Giving." Each family, chosen by local charities, also got a $225 spending spree at a nearby Target, courtesy of the team. ...more

December 22, 2009

For the third time in four years, Plant High's campus became celebration central. ...more

December 20, 2009

New England coach Bill Belichick fired back Monday at two Carolina defenders who criticized the effort of wide receiver Randy Moss. ...more

December 15, 2009

Florida lost so much Saturday. Gone is the repeat. Gone is perfection. Gone is No. 1. Gone is Pasadena. There won't be three national championships in four seasons. ...more

December 6, 2009

Florida's defense has been its rock this season. But when push came to shove, the Gators crumbled. ...more

December 6, 2009

Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib missed a second consecutive day of practice Friday because of a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina. ...more

December 5, 2009

Armwood's Sherman Jessie not only shored up the secondary, but has evolved into one of the unit's best. ...more

December 1, 2009