The Tampa Bay Rays have signed veteran outfielder Gabe Kapler to a one-year major-league contract that will pay him $1 million. ...more

January 12, 2009

Having already conquered Rome, Prague and London during a whirlwind offseason, Washington was a natural final stop for Joe Maddon and his new bride. ...more

January 6, 2009

The addition of Pat Burrell in the middle of the lineup means better protection for Evan Longoria and company. ...more

January 6, 2009

The Rays might have been able to string negotiations out another couple of weeks and still ended up signing Pat Burrell, perhaps saving a million dollars or two along the way. Even in a buyers' market, though, they didn't think it was worth the risk. ...more

January 6, 2009

When you're the Heisman Trophy winner, it's difficult to maintain a relatively anonymous lifestyle. ...more

January 4, 2009

When Dabo Swinney was named Clemson's interim coach in mid-October, the Tigers had lost three games, longtime head coach Tommy Bowden and just about every bit of confidence the program had coming into the season. ...more

January 1, 2009

QUARTERBACK The Bucs have a real quandary here. Their best quarterback remains Jeff Garcia, but he posted a disappointing 63.9 passer rating in the fourth quarter, turns 39 in February and will be a free agent in March. The Bucs might like to move on, but they are not sure about backup Luke McCown, also due to become a free agent, and rookie Josh Johnson isn't ready yet. Backup Brian Griese remains under contract. Given the circumstances, the Bucs could look to add someone through free agency and possibly the draft. Failing that, look for Garcia to come back as the "starter," but with competition for his job to be more wide open. ...more

December 30, 2008

Chad Pennington was in the opposing locker room at the stadium where he spent the first eight years of his career, a big smile peeking out from a gray Miami Dolphins "Division Champions" cap. ...more

December 29, 2008

The Buccaneers will look to improve in several areas this offseason, including the defensive line. ...more

December 29, 2008

The wrap on Jimbo Fisher's second season as Florida State's offensive coordinator comes today in the Champs Sports Bowl. ...more

December 27, 2008