Romania's Constantina Tomescu-Dita soared into the Bird's Nest, turning the Olympic marathon into a one-woman race. ...more

August 17, 2008

Players for the Citrus Park All-Stars have been whisked away to Williamsport, Pa., to Olympic-style village housing, to a hometown parade, to the national media spotlight and, finally, to Friday's opening-round game at the Little League World Series. ...more

August 14, 2008

Four years ago, Rose Richmond was a U.S. Olympic track and field trials rookie with little or no expectations of reaching the Athens Games in the women's long jump. ...more

June 30, 2008

Bob Margalis vividly remembers when his son, Robert, made a complete and total commitment to swimming. It's so clear in Bob's mind because Robert was only 10, yet so convincing about focusing his life on the sport. ...more

June 28, 2008

Troy Dumais has become the first diver to make the U.S. Olympic team this year. ...more

June 22, 2008

After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. ...more

May 21, 2008

Olympic gold medalist Michele Smith will return to Little League's Southern Region headquarters in St. Petersburg in early March to host a softball coaching clinic. ...more

February 2, 2008

This is what figure skating has been looking for. Mirai Nagasu delighted the crowd - and herself - with a refreshing and entertaining show at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Saturday night. And the 14-year-old became the second-youngest woman to win the U.S. title, too. ...more

January 27, 2008

SEBRING –– Olympic glory and getting the honor of being on the podium as the gold medal is placed around your neck is a dream that Sebring's Megan Wolfe is determined to make a reality. The Blue Streak's dream has become more like a passion –– an obsession –– with hours upon hours netted in the pool to hone her skills to their absolute peak. The fruits of her labor, she hopes could be a trip to Omaha and the U.S. Olympic Trials next summer. "I've wanted [Olympics] for a long time," Wolfe said. "I know what I've got to do to get there. Now, I have to put in the time and dedicate myself." A chance meeting with Winter Haven native and 1984 Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines lit the fire that burns today. ...more

January 8, 2008

They come armed with star power (however dimming), bravado and a favorite charity. They aim to put it all to work as "The Celebrity Apprentice" premieres with its all-star celebrity lineup of candidates. ...more

January 3, 2008