TAMPA -- It'll be Mike Alstott versus Snoop Dogg for the other big trophy on Super Bowl weekend. On Jan. 31, the former Buccaneers fullback will coach the Tampa Bay All Stars against Snoop's Los Angeles youth football team at "Snoop Bowl VII," a game that raises thousands of dollars for charitable causes. ...more

December 16, 2008

The NFL wasn't always the king. Pro football took a seat on the bench to major-league baseball a few generations ago until one game unleashed a Madison Avenue marketing blitz that has lasted a half century. ...more

December 7, 2008

Tony Dungy knows defense. He helped build one of the best with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before winning a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts. ...more

December 6, 2008

This list of 25 semifinalists will be reduced by mail ballot to 15 modern-era candidates in early January. That list increases to 17 finalist nominees with the inclusion of the two recommended candidates of the Hall of Fame's Seniors Committee. The class will be determined at the selection committee's annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 31 in Tampa the day before Super Bowl XLIII. ...more

November 26, 2008

When Coach Tony Dungy won the 2007 Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts, he took advantage of his moment in the national spotlight to give the glory to God. ...more

October 16, 2008

In choosing the Christian worship song "Blessed Be Your Name" as his walk-up theme at Tropicana Field, Rays' right-fielder Gabe Gross publicly declares his faith before live crowds and TV audiences at every home game. ...more

October 15, 2008

Local celebrity worship, bright lights and chic fashion sense clashed head-on today at a fashion show benefiting the Hillsborough Achievement Resource Center. ...more

September 25, 2008

The Indianapolis Colts were overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage again, and the swarming Minnesota defense frequently pounded Peyton Manning into the Metrodome turf. ...more

September 15, 2008

The Chicago Bears found their winning formula still works. Rookie running back Matt Forte ran for 123 yards and one touchdown in his NFL debut, and Kyle Orton committed no turnovers as the Bears surprised the Indianapolis Colts 29-13 at the first regular-season game played at Lucas Oil Stadium. ...more

September 8, 2008

Kyle Orton was selected to be the Chicago Bears starting quarterback by Coach Lovie Smith on Monday. ...more

August 19, 2008