Tampa Bay defensive end Gaines Adams gave his team a glimmer of hope. The Bucs had not applied much defensive line pressure before Saturday's 23-17 preseason loss against Jacksonville. Tampa Bay's starting front four did not record a sack in two games. No backup player made an impact. ...more

August 24, 2008

The Rays cracked three home runs from the sixth inning on, saw Edwin Jackson work out of some pretty significant jams and made another first-place team look rather pedestrian Friday night. ...more

August 23, 2008

TALLAHASSEE A steady downpour and gusting winds turned Florida State's football practice into an endeavor that at times bordered on the ridiculous Friday afternoon. ...more

August 22, 2008

With a number of suspensions looming, the Florida State coaching staff already knew it was going to have a thin roster for the first three games of the 2008 season. ...more

August 22, 2008

INJURY REPORT George Sherrill, RP (Orioles) - The Orioles placed Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI revealed left shoulder inflammation. The tests revealed no structural damage, but expect Sherrill to miss the end of this month and the first week or two in September. Look for setup man Jim Johnson to take over as closer until Sherrill returns. Johnson should be owned in all leagues for the time being. ...more

August 22, 2008

TALLAHASSEE With a number of suspensions looming, the Florida State coaching staff already knew it was going to have a thin roster for the first three games of the 2008 season. ...more

August 21, 2008

TALLAHASSEE - Running back Tavares Pressley received academic clearance to join the Seminoles' practice on Tuesday. ...more

August 20, 2008

Michael Bennett always had athletic ability. What he lacked recently was opportunity. ...more

August 19, 2008

Splitting Hairs With Joey Galloway strapped to the sideline by a nagging groin strain, the Bucs have been working Antonio Bryant out at split end. They're working other players there as well, but Bryant is the one who bears watching tonight. Bryant is fast emerging as a starting-caliber candidate, and he could alleviate a lot of concern about Galloway's health and readiness for the regular season if he can work this spot effectively. The Bucs offense desperately needs a speedy receiver to clear out the middle of the field for its flanker, tight end and backs, so the split end is a key component. No one expects Bryant to unseat Galloway as the starter, but if Bryant can make some catches at this spot it will go a long way toward filling a need the Bucs have been looking to fill. ...more

August 17, 2008

Bucs DB Eugene Wilson spent each of his first five NFL seasons playing for New England, but he's treating Sunday's game against the Patriots as just another contest. ...more

August 16, 2008