While the experts might have expected Lookinforthesecret to falter in the final furlong of Saturday's Super Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, trainer Jamie Ness saw all he needed to see at the half-mile pole. ...more

February 10, 2008

Kevin Harvick left Daytona last February as not only the 500 winner, but also a favorite for the championship. ...more

January 14, 2008

The Panthers have little to play for today outside of pride and a spot on next season's training camp roster. There is little question, though, that they would love to finish off this forgettable season of theirs by knocking off the division champs and thus becoming the only division rival to beat the Bucs this season. It's not quite the spoiler's role they're looking to play today, but they can spoil a perfect (at least in the division) season for the Bucs and send them into the playoffs with some doubts about their ability to win there. A winning effort by the Panthers will do that, so the Bucs have to be sharp today. Though their regulars will see limited playing time, they must treat this game like any other when they are in there and use it as a tune-up for the playoffs. This is no time to get into sloppy habits. It's time to keep pounding the rock and working toward a strong finish. ...more

December 29, 2007

The newly elected leader of South Africa's ruling party was ordered to stand trial on corruption and other charges next year, possibly derailing his attempts to become president. ...more

December 29, 2007

There weren't enough cheerleaders Wednesday for Championship Park. Hillsborough County commissioners resoundingly rejected plans for the $40 million sports complex that would have been built in northeastern Hillsborough County. ...more

October 4, 2007

With a steady smile and a familiar strut, Quentin Amos steps into the Zephyrhills training room each day and presents offensive line coach Troy Hochstetler with his left arm. ...more

September 7, 2007