Matt Garza was drafted by the Twins in 2005 and rocketed through the minor leagues, leaping from A-ball to the majors in 2006. As such, he hasn't had much time to get to know opposing players. ...more

November 30, 2007

Florida receiver Jarred Fayson decided about two weeks ago that he wanted to transfer. He will spend the next few days - or weeks; he isn't sure - trying to choose his next destination from among a set of Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference schools. One thing is certain: Fayson will not transfer to another school in Florida. ...more

November 28, 2007

Twelve big pension funds and a government workers' union are making last-ditch efforts to persuade securities regulators not to adopt a controversial shareholder rights rule before month's end. ...more

November 20, 2007

Sometimes a deal just isn't a deal. On Wednesday, after clinging to a statue of Hannah Montana for more than 150 hours, Jody Powell of Port Charlotte was declared the winner of the WFLZ, 93.3 FM, contest. ...more

November 17, 2007

Powell said then he would share the prize with Padgett. Powell would get the four tickets to Monday's show, Padgett would get the backstage passes, and they would split $5,000. ...more

November 16, 2007

Bob Melvin and Eric Wedge barely made a ripple as players. Backup catchers, they both batted a pedestrian .233 in the big leagues. ...more

November 15, 2007

"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, ...more

November 12, 2007