Sarah Thomas made history at the Pizza Bowl on Saturday, becoming the first woman to officiate a bowl game when she worked the matchup between Ohio and Marshall. ...more

December 27, 2009

The family and friends of Paula Hawkins, who in 1980 was the first woman elected to a full Senate term without a family political connection, paid their last respects. ...more

December 12, 2009

Stephanie Crawford asked her players to form a circle, linked at the hand. ...more

November 28, 2009

Last season, Blake High's boys varsity basketball team had one of its better seasons since reopening in 1997, posting a 20-8 record and reaching the playoffs. ...more

November 11, 2009

Danica Patrick has agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. ...more

September 26, 2009

Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship. ...more

July 4, 2009

Michelle Stringer last week claimed a slice of Florida Strawberry Festival history. ...more

March 11, 2009

PLANT CITY Michelle Stringer claimed a slice of Florida Strawberry Festival history. The 24-year-old college student on her spring break became the first woman to win the festival's shortcake eating contest. ...more

March 6, 2009

A 24-year-old college student on her spring break became the first woman to win the Florida Strawberry Festival's annual shortcake eating contest. ...more

March 5, 2009

The fiery pit bull with the long dark hair - the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500 and the first to win an Indy car race - blew through Tampa Bay on Friday at legal speeds. ...more

February 28, 2009