Tuesday was Matt Garza's first chance to get into a game and try out some of the things he has been working on in his bullpen sessions the last few weeks, but the Blue Jays wouldn't play along. ...more

March 10, 2009

After weeks of confusion, the Rays feel like they finally have a handle on what's wrong with OF Matt Joyce, and the news is good. ...more

March 8, 2009

The Rays expect Matt Joyce back on the field this week, executive vice president Andrew Friedman said Sunday, quelling fears that the Armwood High product might have a serious problem with his right leg. Friedman said the outfielder, who has been sidelined all spring by a mysterious injury which has been alternately described as a calf or ankle problem, is suffering from tendinitis. ...more

March 8, 2009

The second half of the basketball season is under way, with Plant City and Durant back to the business of trying to improve their district standing. Both squads managed to fill their holiday with enough game action to prevent rust from setting in. ...more

January 14, 2009

Lightning interim coach Rick Tocchet took a page out of Scotty Bowman's playbook, splitting practice Monday into two sessions - morning and afternoon. ...more

December 16, 2008

The Bucs are ready to give Cadillac Williams the green light to return to active duty. Williams will be asked to proceed with caution, however. ...more

November 11, 2008

Defenseman Paul Ranger participated in full practice drills Wednesday, the first time he has been cleared for full contact since undergoing shoulder surgery during the offseason. But he hasn't been cleared to return to game action - yet. ...more

October 9, 2008

With what could end up being the most important games of the season looming next week, both Durant and Plant City have tune-ups Friday. ...more

October 1, 2008

A News Channel 8 production technician has landed a dream job: He's going on the road as arena announcer for basketball's Harlem Globetrotters. ...more

September 19, 2008

Paul Ranger struggled to find a description of how his surgically repaired shoulder feels when he fires a shot during drills. ...more

September 18, 2008