Not only did Carlos Pena soldier through a torn muscle in 2008, he played his best baseball after the injury, writes Joe Henderson. ...more

March 24, 2009

While NFL owners spend the next three sun-splashed days discussing enhanced player safety, an expanded regular season and daunting labor issues, Bucs fans simply want to know if Jay Cutler is heading their way. ...more

March 23, 2009

There are a billion or so people in China who don't care about the World Baseball Classic — and China is in the World Baseball Classic. At least it was until it got rolled by Japan and Korea, though China did beat Taiwan. There are billions more who don't care about the WBC, either, especially with the stringent new airport security edict: Only Cuban baseball players weighing 3.5 ounces or less are allowed in carry-on baggage. ...more

March 9, 2009

Jonathan Papelbon wasn't about to waste his intimidating glare — or his overpowering pitches — on his first outing of spring training. ...more

March 1, 2009

Dan Rooney is in town this week, along with what might be the most successful professional football franchise in recent years. ...more

January 30, 2009

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols won his second NL MVP award, powering past Philadelphia star Ryan Howard by a comfortable margin Monday. ...more

November 18, 2008

Dan Werner scored 17 points, Alex Tyus added 16 points and 14 rebounds, and No. 19 Florida beat Warner 108-49, easily winning the first of two exhibition games. ...more

November 3, 2008

The New England Patriots finally dominated the way they did when Tom Brady was playing. ...more

October 21, 2008

Five games into the season and one of Tampa Bay's free agent summer boons has been a bust. ...more

October 19, 2008

It's a question of when, not if. Except for two work stoppages, the NFL has played a 16-game regular season every year since 1978, when the exhibition slate was reduced from six games to four. ...more

September 14, 2008