Martha Minahan is the opening act. She stands before the group and introduces her husband, Bill. ...more

March 26, 2009

Derek Jeter rejoined the New York Yankees from the World Baseball Classic and was in the starting lineup at shortstop for Tuesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox. ...more

March 24, 2009

Bucs coach Raheem Morris and general manager Mark Dominik want "tough" guys. What he really means is "aggressive." Now there's a different approach, if the Bucs really stick to it. ...more

March 24, 2009

The Lightning still don't plan to shut down Mike Smith, but Coach Rick Tocchet and General Manager Brian Lawton conceded Monday that with only 10 games remaining, their No.1 goalie's return isn't likely. ...more

March 23, 2009

No. 11 North Carolina may have been upset Saturday had coach Sylvia Hatchell not broken up the Tar Heels' two-week layoff before the NCAA tournament with one last game. ...more

March 21, 2009

James Shields made his third start of the spring and made the batters he faced look like minor leaguers. ...more

March 18, 2009

West Hernando first baseman Rachelle McClean finishes 3-for-5 , scores three times and drive sin a game-high five runs batted in help solve first-year Explorer K-8. ...more

March 17, 2009

HERNANDO COUNTY SPORTS BRIEFS ...more

March 17, 2009

Jodie Meeks scored 25 points and Patrick Patterson had 15 points and 14 rebounds Thursday to help Kentucky stop a four-game losing streak with a 71-58 victory over Mississippi on Thursday in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. ...more

March 12, 2009

Joe Mather appears increasingly likely to be the St. Louis Cardinals' opening-day starter at third base. ...more

March 10, 2009