Since the NFL merger in 1970, there have been 80 quarterbacks selected with a first-round pick in the regular draft. Bucs rookie Josh Freeman, who gets his first start on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers, is No. 80. ...more

November 5, 2009

The Carolina Panthers placed the franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers on Thursday, setting up a potential nasty showdown with their four-time Pro Bowl defensive end who wants to play elsewhere next season. ...more

February 20, 2009

Some fans might prefer orange and blue. Others go for crimson and cream. ...more

January 8, 2009

We're approaching the silver anniversary of a night - Jan. 2, 1984 - when everything changed. ...more

December 28, 2008

Look for the 512-member Greater St. Petersburg Area Awesome Original Second Time Arounders marching band during the 82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday. ...more

November 26, 2008

Going to the NBA? Staying in school? The basketball future of St. Petersburg's Marreese Speights, the University of Florida's leading rebounder and second-leading scorer as a sophomore, is very much in play. UF coach Billy Donovan said he can't predict the direction. ...more

May 24, 2008

Officially speaking, this season is the first of Billy Donovan's second tenure as the University of Florida's basketball coach. Remember, Donovan was the head coach of the Orlando Magic for five days during the spring. After almost a month, Donovan worries his second first season at Florida might wind up like his first first season (13-17 in 1996-97) if his players don't learn how hard they'll have to work to compete. ...more

November 30, 2007