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Yankees, A-Rod Near Deal

Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees have agreed to the outline of a $275 million, 10-year contract, a deal that potentially would allow him to earn millions more if he sets the career home-run record. ...more

November 16, 2007

Melvin, Wedge Earn Manager Of Year Honors

Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge barely made a ripple as players. Backup catchers, they both batted a pedestrian .233 in the big leagues. ...more

November 15, 2007

Pedroia, Braun Win Rookie Honors

Dustin Pedroia, the little Boston second baseman with the big swing, was an easy pick for AL Rookie of the Year, while Ryan Braun barely edged Troy Tulowitzki for the NL honor Monday. ...more

November 13, 2007

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TOP 10

Rank	School	Record	Points	Last Week
1.	Armwood (5)	6-0	50	1
Up Next: at Plant City (4-2)
Comment: Hawks continue to roll along.
2.	Hillsborough	6-0	43	2
Up Next: vs. Plant (5-1)
Comment: Terriers will be tested in next two weeks.
3.	Plant	5-1	42	3
Up Next: at Hillsborough (6-0)
Comment: Panthers will see a defense this week.
4.	Middleton	3-2	31	4
Up Next: at Wharton (4-2)
Comment: Tigers should be in a cat-fight this week.
4.	Gaither	4-2	31	5
Up Next: vs. Alonso (5-1)
Comment: Can anyone slow down the Cowboys?
6.	Chamberlain	4-2	24	6
Up Next: at Jefferson (2-3)
Comment: Chiefs have looked good last three weeks.
7.	Alonso	5-1	19	7
Up Next: at Gaither (5-1)
Comment: Mike Heldt's defense has two consecutive shutouts.
8.	Tampa Catholic	4-1	16	8
Up Next: at Jacksonville Trinity Christian (4-1)
Comment: This game should say a lot about Bob Henriquez's squad.
9.	Brandon	4-2	14	NR
Up Next: at Blake (0-6)
Comment: Eagles finally crack the Top 10. How long will they stay?
10.	Plant City	4-2	3	NR
Up Next: vs. Armwood (6-0)
Comment: Raiders have won five straight at home dating to last season.

Also receiving votes: Wharton 1, Tampa Bay Tech 1. Points based on a 10-9-8, etc. First-place votes in parentheses. The Tribune's Top 10 poll is compiled by a vote of Tribune staff writers Adam Adkins, Katherine Smith, Bill Ward and Nick Williams, and Dan Lucas of WFLA, Channel 8. Comments by Adam Adkins. ...more

October 9, 2007

Bulls Move Up To No. 5 In AP Poll

The USF Bulls moved up to No. 5 in the latest Associated Press college football poll. The team was tied for No. 5 with Oklahoma in the USA Today poll. The top 25 teams, with first-place votes in parentheses, are: ...more

October 7, 2007

State Football Poll - Week 5

FORT MYERS – The following is the Florida Sports Writers Association's state high school football poll, sponsored by Beef O'Brady's. ...more

October 1, 2007

TRIBUNE'S TOP 10 FOOTBALL POLL

				Last
Rk.	School	Rec.	Pts.	Week
1.	Armwood (5)	4-0	50	1
Comment: What will come first: a Hawks loss or the team running out of players because of injuries?
Up Next: at Jefferson (1-2)
2.	Hillsborough	4-0	43	2
Comment: Terriers offense proved Friday night it can win games, too.
Up Next: at Riverview (1-2)
3.	Plant	3-1	42	3
Comment: So many weapons for QB Aaron Murray to choose from, it's laughable.
Up Next: Bye
4.	T.B. Tech	4-0	33	5
Comment: Will C.C. Culpepper's defense ever yield a score?
Up Next: at Spoto (2-2)
5.	Middleton	2-2	24	7
Comment: Can a rivalry game be considered a break in an extra-tough schedule?
Up Next: vs. Blake (0-4)
6.	Chamberlain	2-2	14	10
Comment: Chiefs' smothering defense Friday night surely brought a smile to Billy Turner's face.
Up Next: vs. East Bay (1-3)
6.	Gaither	2-2	14