The Horrors Of FCAT At least this year my son didn't throw up before he walked through the gates of school to face the FCAT. But he lay awake nights, worrying. ...more

March 22, 2009

With 4:29 remaining, Connecticut's Lorin Dixon was leveled by a screen set by a University of South Florida player. When she returned to the bench, Huskies coach Geno Auriemma held up two fingers, like an old fight doctor checking on a punch-drunk boxer. ...more

January 7, 2009

After reaching the round of 16 in last year's NCAA Division II Tournament, the University of Tampa men's soccer team has opened the season with a 5-1-1 record and is back in the national rankings. With the Division II Final Four being held in Tampa in December, the Spartans could have the opportunity to add to their three national titles on their home field. ...more

September 24, 2008

With each announced departure of a high-profile Florida university professor for Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Louisiana, Virginia, Ohio, and so on, we can see the longstanding plans for a high-technology Interstate 4 corridor disintegrate at our feet. ...more

July 13, 2008

Bobby Bowden did something Friday he said he hasn't done in "probably 10 or 15 years." The Florida State coach spent the evening under Friday night lights at a couple of Tallahassee-area high schools. ...more

November 20, 2007

When former Florida State QB Chris Rix threw an interception on the final pass of his career, FSU fans said goodbye, then yelled good riddance. Rix won his final game - 30-17 over West Virginia in the 2005 Gator Bowl - but his departure opened the doors for hot-shot recruits Xavier Lee and Drew Weatherford. ...more

October 24, 2007