Back in the 1920s, '30s and '40s - when Avon Park was the spring training home for major and minor league baseball teams - the teams stayed at the Hotel Jacaranda. On Sat., Feb. 21, that same hotel will serve as the setting while Avon Park baseball historian Dr. Ron Sevigny brings Avon Park's unique baseball history to life. His talk takes place during the annual banquet of the Historical Society of Avon Park, beginning at 6:30. ...more

February 13, 2009

Get ready for dazzling ball-handling tricks and high-flying slam dunks. ...more

February 11, 2009

Back in the 1920s, '30s and '40s - when Avon Park was the spring training home for major and minor league baseball teams - the teams stayed at the Hotel Jacaranda. ...more

February 6, 2009

As bad as this season was for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it could have been worse. At least the Bucs only went winless in December. The Detroit Lions went winless for 2008. ...more

December 30, 2008

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 18-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

December 21, 2008

Lightning LW/C Jussi Jokinen went unclaimed on the waiver wire Saturday and suited up against the Thrashers. ...more

December 21, 2008

TAMPA – University of South Florida freshman forward/center Gus Gilchrist was ruled eligible to play for the Bulls this season beginning with their seventh game against Niagara. ...more

November 5, 2008

Forget the Alamo. Remember Elliot Johnson. We know there's a body of water in Minnesota named Lake Itasca and that it's the source of the mighty Mississippi. But where, oh, where did this amazing Rays season begin? ...more

September 30, 2008

Lightning forward Vinny Prospal will share a daily diary while the team is in Europe, including his native Czech Republic. The team will play a season-opening series in Prague against the Rangers on Saturday and Sunday. ...more

September 29, 2008

Bucs coach Jon Gruden is fast developing a habit for resting key starters the week before a big game. ...more

August 29, 2008