The Miami Dolphins had just spent more than 10 minutes marching to a wildcat touchdown when Randy Moss used one stiff-arm to wipe out their lead. ...more

November 9, 2009

This is not an easy admission for Jason Taylor. He has spent more than half of his life making life miserable for the pretty boys who play sports' most glamorous position. He has chased, jarred and slammed them, all while striving to separate them from the football - and if they got separated from a limb in the bargain, so be it. If Wile E. Coyote had offered him some spare Acme products for an inflated price, the Dolphins' defensive end probably would have tried those, too. ...more

October 25, 2009

Defensive end Gaines Adams has been something of a disappointment since joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a first-round draft choice three years ago. In his two years with the Bucs, Adams has compiled just 12.5 sacks, including 6.5 in 16 starts last year. The Bucs are obviously hoping for a breakout season from Adams this year, and with new coordinator Jim Bates running the defense, they may get it. ...more

April 1, 2009

TAMPA – Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Jim Bates emphasized "patience" during his team's first mini-camp. ...more

March 31, 2009

DANA POINT, Calif. – New Bucs head coach Raheem Morris was asked Wednesday why veteran Ronde Barber survived last month's purge that saw five players released, including Derrick Brooks. ...more

March 25, 2009

The Washington Redskins have released defensive end Jason Taylor, one year after signing the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year. ...more

March 2, 2009

Albert Haynesworth talked about his decision to sign with Washington instead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...more

March 2, 2009

Brandon Blue Wave swimmers Bailey Bowden and Merrill Wilson, both 13 years old, have been invited to the United States Swimming Zone Select Camp, to be held at the University of Louisville in May. ...more

February 18, 2009

A little seasoning never hurt. Jim Bates, the new man for the Bucs defense, is 30 years older than his new boss. ...more

January 23, 2009

NEWS AND NOTES Several Area Swimmers On All-State Team Seven local swimmers were named Friday to the 2008-09 Pinch A Penny All-State Swimming and Diving Team. ...more

January 17, 2009