The Rays may be young and hungry, but there's plenty to be said for craftiness. And A.J. Pierzynski might just lead the league in that department. ...more

August 25, 2008

One look at the calendar suggests Bucs quarterback Jeff Garcia has a lot more to contend with tonight than the Jacksonville Jaguars' pass rush. ...more

August 23, 2008

FOOTBALL   NCT defensive back Michael Fields has gone from zero varsity stats as a sophomore (when he suited for JV), to Hernando County's Defensive Player of the Year as a junior. So what's next? ...more

August 22, 2008

Michael Phelps kept every swimsuit, every cap, every pair of goggles he wore during nine magical days at the Water Cube. Every memory will be savored, too, from goofing off with his U.S. teammates to bowing his head not one, not two, but eight times to receive a gold medal at the Beijing Games. ...more

August 19, 2008

Brett Favre was having fun again. His tearful retirement and tumultuous offseason were tucked away in his memory. Favre was back where he's always been happiest: in the huddle with thousands of cheers providing a perfect soundtrack. ...more

August 18, 2008

TALLAHASSEE After the first full scrimmage, it's still uncertain who the starting quarterback will be for Florida State in 2008. ...more

August 16, 2008

There was no perfect season, and SpyGate has been tossed on the trash heap of history. What Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots did or didn't do is neither here nor there. ...more

August 14, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The jokes flew beneath the sweltering sun Monday afternoon at the Land O' Lakes practice field. ...more

August 13, 2008

Chad Pennington spent the past day digging through old boxes, scrambling to find old playbooks and information about the offense he ran his rookie year with the New York Jets. ...more

August 11, 2008

The University of Miami football team worked out in shells for the first time Monday after two days in shorts and helmets. ...more

August 5, 2008