Since the NFL merger in 1970, there have been 80 quarterbacks selected with a first-round pick in the regular draft. Bucs rookie Josh Freeman, who gets his first start on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers, is No. 80. ...more

November 5, 2009

It would be tough to tally up the hours Gene Hink has devoted to helping local nonprofit agencies and people in need. But Florida Blood Services has kept a careful count of the blood the Brandon man has donated over the years. ...more

November 4, 2009

Alex Rodriguez waited all game for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole career. ...more

November 2, 2009

BEARS ...30 BROWNS ...6 Jay Cutler threw for 225 yards, Matt Forte ran for two touchdowns and the Bears easily beat the bumbling Browns. Cleveland quarterback Derek Anderson had another miserable day and was lifted for Brady Quinn, the man he replaced in Week 3, with about 3 minutes left in the game. Anderson completed just six of 17 passes for 76 yards and got intercepted twice. That lowered his QB rating to a league-low 36.2. And now, the Browns appear to be back in a familiar spot: deciding on a starting quarterback. The Bears paid tribute to Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton at halftime on the 10th anniversary of his death, then delivered a performance that was far from sweet. But it was effective enough. ...more

November 2, 2009

Mike Ditka has a message for the NFL and Congressional leaders: More action, not studies. ...more

October 27, 2009

New York Jets RB Leon Washington broke his right leg in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday and underwent surgery after the game. ...more

October 26, 2009

Thomas told SI.com earlier this week that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird. ...more

October 22, 2009

Deron Mikal, Commander of the Brooksville chapter of Disabled American Veterans, was honored recently at the DAV National Convention in Denver. ...more

October 4, 2009

The names of pioneers, harvesters, packers, processors, marketers, scientists and educators who made significant contributions to their profession are being accepted for the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. ...more

September 9, 2009

Buddy Strauss, who held Florida State's single-season rushing record for 23 years, has died. ...more

August 25, 2009