IRA KAUFMAN'S POWER RANKINGS 1. Colts. Blitzing Jets will come hard after Manning today. ...more

December 27, 2009

Never have the citizens of the United States of America faced a more important decision. Economic and social forces have collided and seem destined to now make us choose between continuing with the nation of our proud and productive history or creation of a new one, which is based on the repeatedly failed, socialist/communist structure. ...more

December 1, 2009

DeeDee Castro could be considered a living legend. At Zephyrhills High School, the 27-year-old former center midfielder has her jersey retired, owns school records for most goals and assists, and her father, Phillip, coached some of the Bulldogs' most successful boys teams for 12 years. ...more

November 26, 2009

As each disappointing weekend passed, Coach Bobby Bowden said the Florida State Seminoles (2-4, 0-3 ACC) redefined their goals. ...more

October 22, 2009

I was a long way from the top of my class, but there was always that sign above the bulletin board "Strive for excellence." Since the school board can't figure out who the top student is, that sign can now be changed to "Strive for mediocrity." ...more

May 22, 2009

To move forward, the Bucs had to say goodbye to Jeff Garcia. It may cost them in the short term, but it's the only way to build something that can last for more than one season. ...more

February 17, 2009

George Clooney traded jokes with his father, veteran journalist Nick Clooney, before a screening Monday night of the actor's 2005 film "Good Night and Good Luck." ...more

January 28, 2009

Well, there's this: "Bride Wars" is not nearly as bad as it could be. Unfortunately, that still doesn't make it good. ...more

January 9, 2009

The biggest challenge Florida faces as it enters the BCS National Championship Game against Oklahoma is the hurry-up offense the Sooners employ. ...more

January 5, 2009

Wherever the Glazer family gathered Sunday night, we have to hope someone piped up somewhere between the appetizers and the main course, "You know, we might just have to fire Jon." ...more

December 29, 2008