Rookie D Victor Hedman did not want to sit out Thursday's game. But after a brief skate in the morning, the No. 2 overall pick - who will celebrate his 19th birthday today - didn't make it out for warmups and missed his second game of the season. ...more

December 18, 2009

In the past two weeks the Lightning have slid down the standings, falling out of the playoff picture with losses in five out of the past six games. ...more

December 11, 2009

SUSAN BOYLE: I DREAMED A DREAM (COLUMBIA/SYCO) ** "Britain's Got Talent" sensation Susan Boyle deserves so much better than the painfully obvious and/or bombastic settings she's given on her debut album. Its failings are no surprise, given that it's overseen by 19 Entertainment, parent company of "Britain's Got Talent," "American Idol" and so on. ...more

November 27, 2009

Thank God we have young men like Spc. Coleman who still believe that freedom isn't free. ...more

August 6, 2009

Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir has been Tampa Bay's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Kaz. Columnist Martin Fennelly ponders who will show up this year. ...more

March 9, 2009

The effects of an ailing economy often manifest in added stress for a family. ...more

January 31, 2009

Jeff Lacy was there in Colorado Springs when he and Jermain Taylor were amateurs trying to make the U.S. Olympic boxing team. ...more

November 14, 2008

John Mayer probably could slide by on his good looks. They surely would keep him in the tabloids and on the arm of what seems like a different Hollywood star every week. ...more

August 31, 2008

"Anybody Any Minute," by Julie Mars (St. Martin's Press, $25) ...more

August 17, 2008

A group of about 30 artists will offer works for sale at a benefit Saturday to aid homeless female war veterans. ...more

July 30, 2008