TAMPA -- A judge has allowed former "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra remain in a California drug treatment program, despite what her attorney described as ridiculous bureaucracy. ...more

February 25, 2008

Sometimes things get more than a little stressful for senior Jovina Varrati, as she wraps up final year at Lennard High School and prepares for college. ...more

February 20, 2008

Carl Crawford didn't name any names Tuesday morning, but his message came through clearly between the lines. ...more

February 19, 2008

Jeff Niemann has seen plenty of the Naimoli Complex and the Rays' training staff the past few years, so perhaps it wasn't surprising that he was one of the first players to show up when organized workouts began Jan. 7. ...more

February 18, 2008

Steven Kazmierczak had the look of a boyish graduate student, except for the disturbing tattoos that covered his arms. ...more

February 17, 2008

You pitch your whole life hoping to get a shot at the major leagues, shutting down opponents from Little League through high school and into the minor leagues. ...more

February 17, 2008

A few days ago, I went to an early registration session for this weekend's Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic with my kids in tow. When it was my turn to sign up, the guy pointed to my 5-year-old and asked if I wanted to sign her up for the Feb. 2 Too Good for Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic. Before I could reply, my daughter loudly proclaimed, "No. I don't want to do it." ...more

February 8, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - River Ridge coach Russ Schenk played a game of hot potato Thursday evening. ...more

January 26, 2008

One measly minute. OK, Kentrell Gransberry said, maybe it was 90 seconds, but that was the length of his playing career at LSU. ...more

January 23, 2008

BRANDON - Former "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra won't leave for rehabilitation in California today after all, Assistant State Attorney Pam Bondi said. ...more

January 9, 2008