As far as Lightning general manager Jay Feaster is concerned, things will remain business as usual in the hockey operations department. ...more

February 15, 2008

For all the good in GM's 2007 results - near-record worldwide sales, and reductions in labor costs and retiree health obligations - there is no getting around the $38.7 billion in red ink. ...more

February 13, 2008

With two issues reportedly remaining to be resolved in talks on a new contract between the Pasco County Sheriff's Office and its deputies, one side is headed to court. We understand the need to seek leverage during collective bargaining, but the suit, if ruled on, may have only a short-term impact. ...more

February 13, 2008

It has now been 10 years since the Bucs spent a first- or second-round draft pick on a quarterback. Don't think Bucs coach Jon Gruden doesn't know it. ...more

February 10, 2008

TAMPA - University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt has been offered a two-year extension through 2014 by Athletic Director Doug Woolard that would increase Leavitt's salary by at least $500,000 a season, The Tampa Tribune has learned. ...more

February 1, 2008

First of all, I have to say happy birthday to my Dad. He's 70 years old today. Yikes, that's a biggie. Over Christmas, Dad mentioned his impending start to an eight decade and I said, "I'll bet you wish you'd had me 10 years younger, huh?" He agreed. He was 29 when I was born, as opposed to me being 20 when my daughters came into the world. I'll be in Boca Raton as you read this, going to celebrate Dad's birthday at my sister's house. I was told that I should bring the Nintendo Wii with me. In fact, "if you just want to drop off the Wii and leave, that'll be fine." Thanks, sis. Well, it's nice to be wanted, even if I had to buy the love with an expensive video game console. ...more

January 21, 2008

What in the name of Alexei Yashin is going on with NHL contracts these days? ...more

January 14, 2008

Bucs RB Earnest Graham entered this season fully expecting to be a special teams player, but he proved to be more valuable. ...more

January 7, 2008

It may not be as high as last year, but it's better than the year before. ...more

January 4, 2008

It may not be as high as last year, but it's better than the year before. ...more

January 3, 2008