Scott Parlett has been around pool decks nearly all of his life. It began at 4, when he would tag along with his father, Ron, to swim meets. His dad was the Leto High swim coach, and in between events he'd teach his son the basics of swimming. ...more

December 23, 2009

Scott Parlett has been around pool decks nearly all of his life. It began at 4, when he would tag along with his father, Ron, to swim meets. His dad was the Leto High swim coach, and in between events he'd teach his son the basics of swimming. ...more

December 23, 2009

If you're wondering why Congress feels empowered to call the plays on the college bowl game lineup, blame the guy who fancies himself quarterback in chief. Barack Obama clinched the couch potato vote last fall by declaring his support for a playoff series to pick the national champion, then promised after his election to "throw my weight around a little bit" to make it happen. ...more

December 20, 2009

The bill would ban the promotion of a postseason NCAA Division I football game as a national championship unless that title contest is the result of a playoff. ...more

December 9, 2009

When it comes to the largest, fastest or most acrobatic, it's all a toss-up for Scott Childers. ...more

November 27, 2009

No more half orange-half maroon sweatshirts, divided loyalties or hurt feelings. College football's most famous family no longer has to sweat the Bowden Bowl. ...more

November 7, 2009

I 'm sure by now you've seen the video clip of Florida Gators linebacker and defensive captain Brandon Spikes poking his fingers inside the helmet of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey during a scrum Saturday. It is "must-click TV" in cyberspace. ...more

November 5, 2009

When No. 1 Florida looks back on this season, Halloween week could be the one that stands out. ...more

November 2, 2009

USF men's basketball coach Stan Heath said King High's Toarlyn Fitzpatrick has been his most impressive newcomer. ...more

October 21, 2009

SATIRE: The president's bracket has taken a major hit at just the wrong time, driving him way down in his World Leader NCAA pool. He's 24th. Here's how columnist Martin Fennelly hears some other guys are doing. ...more

March 31, 2009