Gary Sheffield hit his 500th home run Friday night to become the 25th player in major-league history to reach the milestone, belting a drive to left off Milwaukee's Mitch Stetter leading off the seventh inning. ...more

April 18, 2009

Maybe we owe an apology to the doctors who made the birth announcement with such pride and excitement. The delivery of eight babies in five minutes was, they exhaled, "amazing." The mom was "incredibly courageous." All in all it was a "very exciting day," a feat for which the 46-member medical team at the California hospital expected kudos and high fives. ...more

February 7, 2009

They came from Pittsburgh wearing Steelers bandannas, yellow and black camouflage pants and miners' helmets with beer cans attached to the top. They had face paint, wide smiles and gulped $10 beer. ...more

February 2, 2009

Here, you can score Super bowl souvenirs that will help you look fabulous. ...more

January 30, 2009

The chant began in the southwest corner, sweeping through University of Phoenix Stadium with 1:51 remaining until it was a runaway roar. ...more

January 19, 2009

Entering its ninth year serving handicapped and challenged individuals throughout West Pasco and surrounding areas, the Achievers of America launched another successful softball season Wednesday afternoon at Hudson's Veterans Memorial Park. The opening day for the Achievers took place a week late because rain washed out last Wednesday's game, but about 20 athletes and numerous other volunteers and supporters participated in the first of 27 weekly events. ...more

January 17, 2009

One by one, players filed past Leria Jenrette, bending down to shake her hand. Armwood coach Billy Teeden bent down and hugged the Tampa Bay Tech junior guard. ...more

January 14, 2009

Taylor Baccili held up her hand with reverence. "This is my Mike Alstott hand," the 9-year-old said. ...more

November 19, 2008

Taylor Baccili held up her hand with reverence. "This is my Mike Alstott hand," the 9-year-old said. ...more

November 13, 2008

Taylor Baccili held up her hand with reverence. ...more

November 12, 2008