Mickey Andrews was dissecting another game of big plays allowed by his defense, and the key ones it made, when he excused himself from his postgame news conference. Christian Ponder had caught his eye, and Florida State's defensive coordinator had something to say to the starting quarterback. ...more

November 1, 2009

Defensive end Gaines Adams has been something of a disappointment since joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a first-round draft choice three years ago. In his two years with the Bucs, Adams has compiled just 12.5 sacks, including 6.5 in 16 starts last year. The Bucs are obviously hoping for a breakout season from Adams this year, and with new coordinator Jim Bates running the defense, they may get it. ...more

April 1, 2009

Four dogs, one bone. That's the way new Tampa Bay head coach Raheem Morris described the upcoming quarterback competition as the Bucs prepare for the 2009 season. ...more

March 25, 2009

Charles Howell III wasn't watching when his chance at a playoff Sunday evaporated on the 18th green at the Transitions Championship. Howell, instead, was on the putting green - hoping, but not expecting, that leader Retief Goosen would miss a short par putt and create the need for bonus golf. ...more

March 22, 2009

Sydney Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin's son and himself a Tony-winning actor who starred on Broadway opposite Judy Holliday in "Bells Are Ringing" and Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl," has died at 82. ...more

March 5, 2009

Remember D Shane O'Brien? You know, he of the 154 penalty minutes, 21 points and a classic punch-up with Carolina's Andrew Ladd last season. ...more

February 28, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

February 22, 2009

A day after placing the franchise tag on Antonio Bryant, the Bucs turned their attention to their other potential free agents. Bryant is fine with that - as long as the Bucs eventually turn their attention back to the business of signing him to a long-term deal. ...more

February 20, 2009

Matt Kenseth's one-victory championship in 2003 drew so many darts from fans and media that NASCAR changed the point system the next year. ...more

February 15, 2009

In a decades-long tradition, Hofstra University's senior football players are honored at a post-season banquet. Coaches introduce them with a nickname, which describes their best qualities. ...more

January 18, 2009