Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft 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 and provide a weekly diary to give Tribune readers an insight to a new way of life along his rookie journey. ...more

October 19, 2008

They gave it their best shot, chasing after the likes of Andre Davis, D.J. Hackett and Devery Henderson in free agency and spending a second-round pick on Dexter Jackson on draft day. ...more

October 12, 2008

Southern California turned the most anticipated September game in years into a mismatch. ...more

September 14, 2008

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said Thursday it is doubtful starting tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells will play Saturday night against No. 1 Southern California. ...more

September 12, 2008

The first three years Jay Fulmer was at Gulf, he lost his opening game. ...more

September 6, 2008

With the University of South Florida having nothing more to gain in playing UCF, Saturday's contest in Orlando will be the last in the short four-game series. ...more

September 2, 2008

TAMPA It had to be a guard. It couldn't have been a safety or a running back or even a quarterback. ...more

August 24, 2008

In The Trenches The loss of Davin Joseph to a broken right foot means the Bucs almost certainly will start the season with rookie Jeremy Zuttah at right guard. Zuttah gets his first taste of life as an NFL starter tonight, and he definitely bears watching. Zuttah played mostly tackle last year at Rutgers and is still learning the guard position. He hasn't played like a newcomer in camp workouts or preseason practices, but he is going against a couple of strong veterans in John Henderson and Rob Meier tonight. If the Bucs can move the ball and protect the passer the way they did when Joseph was healthy, it will be a good indication they can weather the storm without Joseph. It's too much to ask Zuttah to consistently play at the level Joseph did, but the line as a whole must remain a strength for the Bucs to be viable playoff contenders. If the Bucs can push around the Jaguars the way they did the Dolphins and Patriots, it will boost confidence. ...more

August 23, 2008

Don't count RG Davin Joseph out of the season opener just yet. ...more

August 21, 2008

For years, Mike Agnello has established a presence in the Dade City community. He is past president of the Dade City Kiwanis Club, owner of the Osceola Tavern, an area musician, and he ran for city commission unsuccessfully in April. ...more

August 20, 2008