Injury-riddled and out of the playoff race before December, the Carolina Panthers seemed certain to have their first season of at least 10 losses under Coach John Fox. ...more

December 29, 2009

The Dallas Cowboys returned to the playoffs Sunday night, dominating their 100th meeting with the Washington Redskins and setting up an NFC East title showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles. ...more

December 28, 2009

Norv Turner must decide how much to play, and rest, his San Diego Chargers now that they've clinched the AFC's No. 2 seed and a first-round bye. ...more

December 27, 2009

The San Diego Chargers earned the first-round bye they wanted and Philip Rivers remained perfect in December. ...more

December 26, 2009

A production company for the reality TV show "Wife Swap" spent two weeks filming in Highlands County in October, but it is not known for sure if or when the program will air. ...more

December 18, 2009

Since USF doesn't play Northern Illinois in the International Bowl until Jan. 2, Bulls coach Jim Leavitt is easing the team back into practice following a recent stretch that included a week off for finals. ...more

December 18, 2009

Former Buccaneer quarterback Bruce Gradkowski has found new life since taking over Oakland's offense. ...more

December 13, 2009

Junior RB Mike Ford's latest driving-related arrest isn't expected to keep him out of the International Bowl, USF coach Jim Leavitt said Friday. ...more

December 12, 2009

The University of South Florida was without its leading tackler during its regular-season finale Saturday night as LB Kion Wilson was scratched because of an ankle injury. ...more

December 6, 2009

SOUTH FLORIDA AT CONNECTICUT KICKOFF: 8 p.m.; Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Conn. ...more

December 5, 2009