Zeke Markshausen's story is one that has been told before, through many different players on many different teams. It's a story, however, that never gets old, and it is one Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald believes alludes to what's great about college football. ...more

December 31, 2009

Early in the season, Florida coach Urban Meyer predicted that WR Riley Cooper would have a decision to make at the end of the season - whether to stick with pro baseball after signing a contract over the summer with the Texas Rangers or concentrate on playing in the NFL. ...more

December 29, 2009

An investigation into the academic eligibility of Polk County high school athletes has revealed what may be a widespread grading problem that transcends sports. ...more

December 15, 2009

It's probably a bit much to expect the Robinson wrestling team to deliver a performance similar to the one turned in last season. After all, Knights coach Tommy Montero, now in his eighth seasons, says this season's squad is among the youngest he's had during his tenure. ...more

December 9, 2009

A 12-year-old boy with a heart for the homeless and downtrodden in this world is among an elite list of humanitarians nominated for Most Inspiring Person of the Year. ...more

December 7, 2009

Thirty rushing touchdowns! Countryside High School senior Alton Taylor has developed an intimate relationship with the end zone. Thirty rushing touchdowns? It's real. ...more

December 4, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Sunlake opened in the fall of 2007, and like most new schools, one of the challenges was the development of its athletic teams. ...more

November 15, 2009

I was very disappointed in the adults at a recent Sebring Middle School football game that I attended. I was dumb struck at the sight of a football player lying on the ground yelling in pain with little help from anyone. Once the play resumed this student was left alone on the sidelines to figure out what to do. The EMT who was called in was ill-equipped to handle the situation while the coaches and the doctor on the field turned their attention to the game. ...more

November 14, 2009

An arrest warrant affidavit says the fight that led to the stabbing death of University of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard began when one of his teammates "disrespected" a woman at a school-sponsored dance. ...more

November 10, 2009

Heralded Florida State recruit Erik James Manuel will get his first start Saturday at Wake Forest. ...more

November 10, 2009