In June 2005, when softball coach Ken Eriksen signed a five-year contract to remain with the University of South Florida, he was told the Bulls would have a new stadium by 2008. ...more

February 4, 2009

The third time around was no charm for former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who once again was stiff-armed away from the steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ...more

January 31, 2009

'User' Tax A Remedy Jump-starting the economy should not be as difficult as it seems. Most economists agree that the mortgage crisis is one cause, if not the main one. A one-cent increase in the state or county sales tax could be a sure remedy. ...more

January 9, 2009

Everybody loves a parade, especially the people of Philadelphia who haven't had anything to cheer about in, oh, about a quarter century or so. ...more

November 3, 2008

Last Sunday, while sitting at the bar in The Press Box, a popular sports bar in south Tampa, I was reminded why I wouldn't be attending the Bucs game that afternoon against the Atlanta Falcons. ...more

September 21, 2008

The Rays will open their 2009 season against the team they're currently battling for the division title, the Boston Red Sox. ...more

September 18, 2008

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers raised ticket prices back in February for the sixth year in a row, fans had to wonder whether there would be any end to the increases, especially with the economy putting so many on the injured-reserve list. Judging by sluggish ticket sales for the 2008 season, fans might have reached their limit. ...more

September 8, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - County Administrator Jim Ley has told his budget manager to put together a $70 million funding package for a new stadium for Boston Red Sox spring training. ...more

May 27, 2008

An $8 billion sports empire struck back decisively Tuesday when NFL owners voted unanimously to sack a labor agreement they overwhelmingly approved in 2006. ...more

May 21, 2008

Sports enthusiasts were surprised when the National Football League chose Tampa to host the 1984 Super Bowl. Pro football's championship game regularly rotated between much larger cities with ample hotel space, restaurants and attractions. ...more

February 6, 2008