Practice hard and play to win, but keep the competition in perspective. "Run to win," former Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy told players Wednesday morning at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast, quoting from the Bible. ...more

December 31, 2009

An investigation into the academic eligibility of Polk County high school athletes has revealed what may be a widespread grading problem that transcends sports. ...more

December 15, 2009

While there's been plenty of discussion on ways to reduce future costs associated with high school athletics in Florida's public schools, many of Hillsborough County's coaches are feeling the crunch of state-mandated budget cuts right now when it comes to transporting their athletes. ...more

March 24, 2009

At one time, testing high school athletes for steroids was seen as the best way to fight performance-enhancing drug use among the young. Now, those efforts are losing steam because of high costs and few positive results. ...more

March 17, 2009

Maybe Florida's pilot steroid testing program scared high school athletes away from performance-enhancing drugs. Or maybe performance-enhancing drugs were never a major issue in the state's schools. ...more

February 16, 2009

The whistles broke through the cold morning air, as dozens of players lined up with their helmets on, ready to go to work. ...more

December 23, 2008

A T-shirt created by Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon and handed out to players and team personnel is for sale to the public with proceeds going to charity. ...more

October 6, 2008

WRESTLING Springstead wrestlers Nick, Dustin Soto earn All-American honors at prestigious national tournament. ...more

July 31, 2008

The nation's largest steroids testing program caught only two Texas high school athletes taking unauthorized substances out of more than 10,000 students who were tested, according to results issued by the state Wednesday. ...more

July 24, 2008

Last season, Dontae Aycock rushed for 1,101 yards with 22 touchdowns and threw for 941 yards and five TDs. ...more

July 8, 2008