Jamie Wilson, who is 8 years old, said she chose the Russian team "cuz it's big." ...more

April 5, 2009

Dressed in colorful attire, mothers and daughters came together recently to have tea and help the Hope Children's Home. ...more

April 1, 2009

Tampa native Gary Sheffield would prefer to continue his career with his hometown team after his surprising release by the Tigers today, but it wouldn't appear the Rays have any room for him. ...more

March 31, 2009

This week's top 5 ...more

March 27, 2009

MEET A RAY NAME: Pat Burrell POSITION: DH/OF ...more

March 24, 2009

Florida matched a school record for victories in a season on Sunday. Breaking that record will be a much bigger challenge. ...more

March 23, 2009

Six weeks after becoming one of the youngest in the county to bowl a 300, 14-year-old Anthony Caso shot a county youth record 813. ...more

March 22, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

March 22, 2009

Troy Percival slumped in front of his locker after 15 hard laps tethered to a self-powered treadmill in the Rays' training room. The sweat was showing through his shirt. It was time for a break. ...more

March 21, 2009

The Rays are proof that optimism emanating from 30 camps in Florida and Arizona each spring really had a chance to evolve into meaningful achievement. ...more

March 21, 2009