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

The way Frantz Joseph sees it, he has no reason to complain about anything. ...more

March 24, 2009

Children need to be guided by strong families and community, a former professional basketball player said Sunday at an annual breakfast that's part of the local Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival. ...more

January 19, 2009

Children need to be guided by strong families and community, a former professional basketball player said Sunday at an annual breakfast that's part of the local of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival. ...more

January 18, 2009

Marques Douglas originally believed he would impact the Bucs this season. ...more

January 5, 2009

Because of injuries, freshman RB Ty Jones, out of Middleton High, didn't get a chance to make much of an impact this season for the FSU offense. On Saturday, he made up for lost time. ...more

December 28, 2008

Not so long ago, the high school coach was considered the authority figure in most sports, but that influence is giving way. With college recruiters focusing more on production in summer Amateur Athletic Union tournaments, these independent coaches have emerged as key figures in basketball. ...more

December 14, 2008

When the Tampa Bay Rays begin next season, they will be without a few of the players who helped make the memorable run to the World Series. ...more

November 26, 2008

TAMPA Michael Bennett's long wait for a chance to prove he is worthy of regular playing time in the Bucs' backfield might finally be over. ...more

November 1, 2008

Jameel Cook has four kids; none of them play soccer. Still, he describes what he's been doing the last six weeks as being a "soccer dad." ...more

October 16, 2008