The term "exit strategy" seemed to gain favor after the United States left Vietnam under less-than-favorable circumstances. Back then, it seemed like a good idea not to get into a war without a "plan" to fight it and ultimately get out honorably and victoriously. However, wars are extremely unpredictable, with many twists and turns of fate. An example would be the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, an unexpected last gasp by Hitler in which the Allies eventually prevailed. ...more

December 3, 2009

Erving Walker hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:56 left and Florida hung on to upset No. 2 Michigan State 77-74 on Friday night in the Legends Classic. ...more

November 27, 2009

Three times the Minnesota Vikings were ready to take the lead and possibly put away the Pittsburgh Steelers. ...more

October 26, 2009

TEXANS ...24 49ERS ...21 Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns as Houston built a big lead then held on for the win. The Texans led 21-0 at halftime then withstood a rally led by 49ers backup quarterback Alex Smith. Eugene Wilson's interception on fourth down halted a last-gasp drive by San Francisco. The 49ers benched Shaun Hill after a terrible first half, and Smith threw three touchdowns to Vernon Davis to close the gap. Michael Crabtree started in his NFL debut and had five receptions for 56 yards. The Texans won consecutive games for the first time this season. ...more

October 26, 2009

Fifty years ago, the Tribune printed an intriguing headline: "And Just Why Shouldn't Tampa Have a Woman Mayor?" ...more

March 8, 2009

WESLEY CHAPEL - Even in the days leading up to the Wildcats' home game against Mitchell Friday, Wesley Chapel coach Karim Nohra expressed amazement that his team was still undefeated despite losing the services of post player Janelle Mills and her double-digit scoring and rebounding averages. ...more

January 10, 2009

Even in the days leading up to the Wildcats' home game against Mitchell on Friday, Wesley Chapel coach Karim Nohra expressed amazement that his team was still undefeated despite losing the services of post player Janelle Mills and her double-digit scoring and rebounding average. ...more

January 10, 2009

For another generation, today's date brings up many of the same emotions as Sept. 11 does to this one. ...more

December 7, 2008

BOSTON – Almost stammering with excitement, the remnants of a celebratory shaving cream pie still clinging to his shirt and his ears, Jason Hammel summed up what transpired the past three evenings at Fenway Park rather succinctly. ...more

September 11, 2008

The indoor batting cage at Tropicana Field got pretty crowded in the top of the ninth inning Saturday night. ...more

June 22, 2008