Your editorial pages and the accompanying letters to the editor are starting to resemble cable TV, with its opinionated talking heads and manufactured outrage. It is as if half the people expect President Obama to be a miracle worker, and the other half-think he's no better than the last group. ...more

March 27, 2009

Tom Gorzelanny went from staff ace to a minor leaguer. Ian Snell signed a new contract, then regressed significantly. Zach Duke went from bad to worse. ...more

February 13, 2009

Barack Obama said he's as hopeful as ever about the future of the U.S. as thousands of Americans converged on Washington's Lincoln Memorial for a free concert to celebrate his inauguration as the first black president. ...more

January 18, 2009

Remember when Oklahoma's Bob Stoops got his name run through the NFL head-coaching rumor mill several times a year? ...more

January 3, 2009

FAIRS & FESTS Today OktoberFest at Tampa Bay Downs: Celebration of German food, drink, music and dancing includes carnival rides, arts and crafts show, keg hurling, log sawing and kids' contests; noon today; children 12 and younger are free, $5; Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road, Tampa; (813) 855-4233 ...more

October 26, 2008

FAIRS & FESTS Today Rock, Rib & Ride Festival features food, rides and games, live music, hands-on activities, rib-tasting competition, charity poker run, celebrity fashion show, and a wine and food gala; 10 a.m. today; Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301 N., Tampa; (813) 689-6889. ...more

October 19, 2008

Brett Favre sank to one knee on the sideline, helplessly watching the Miami Dolphins try to upstage his comeback with one of their own. ...more

September 8, 2008