Hasheem Thabeet had career highs of 25 points and 20 rebounds and just missed his second triple-double in two weeks with nine blocks, helping No. 1 Connecticut win its 13th straight game, 62-54 against Seton Hall on Saturday. ...more

February 15, 2009

Disasters include more than hurricanes and wildfires. Even puppy mill rescues may call for rushing trained professionals to the aid of animal victims. ...more

August 14, 2008

According to FOXsports.com, the Green Bay Packers have agreed to trade Brett Favre to the New York Jets, ending widespread speculation the former NFL MVP and Super Bowl quarterback would end up with the Bucs. ...more

August 7, 2008

It seems as though something is up in Green Bay. Not only has Packers GM Ted Thompson's press conference been postponed, quarterback Brett Favre's flight to Hattiesburg, Miss. has been canceled. ...more

August 6, 2008

The Packers are close to announcing a deal for Brett Favre. That, at least is the feeling in Green Bay, where Packers GM Ted Thompson has postponed a news conference scheduled for this hour. ...more

August 6, 2008

Brenda Sumrall, 39, came to Tampa from Hattiesburg, Miss., looking for treasure. ...more

August 3, 2008

TAMPA - Brenda Sumrall, 39, came to Tampa from Hattiesburg, Miss., looking for treasure. She was joined by her father, Rodney Zabreznik, 60, of Fredericksburg, Texas, in an auditorium at the Grand Hyatt of Tampa Bay on Saturday for the state's annual unclaimed-property auction. Up for grabs were silver bullions, diamond earrings and other gems that had been locked away in safe-deposit boxes and forgotten. ...more

August 2, 2008

Packers president Mark Murphy traveled to Mississippi to meet with quarterback Brett Favre and his agent, James "Bus" Cook, on Wednesday, in an apparent attempt to talk Favre out of reporting to camp later this week. ...more

July 31, 2008

Here are some of the condolences on TBO.com to the family of strawberry grower Roy Parke, who died last week at age 87. To view the entire guest book, go to PlantCity.tbo.com. ...more

June 14, 2008

Jack Lucas, who at 14 lied his way into military service during World War II and became the youngest Marine to receive the Medal of Honor, died Thursday in a Hattiesburg, Miss., hospital. He was 80. ...more

June 6, 2008