After seven years of spreading pewter power to Central Florida, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are returning to their training camp roots. ...more

March 13, 2009

The Florida Gators, college football's newest gold standard after a 24-14 victory against Oklahoma, collected their riches Friday morning. First, the $30,000 crystal creation of sparkle and prestige that is the BCS national championship trophy was handed over. The football writers' Grantland Rice Trophy, the National Football Foundation's MacArthur Trophy and finally the Associated Press national championship followed. ...more

January 10, 2009

The University of Florida Gators, college football's newest gold standard after a 24-14 victory over Oklahoma, collected their riches Friday morning. First the $30,000 crystal creation of sparkle and prestige that is the BCS National Championship trophy was handed over. The Football Writers' Grantland Rice Trophy, the National Football Foundation's MacArthur Trophy and finally the Associated Press national championship followed. ...more

January 9, 2009

It has taken me all week, but I think I've finally gotten every bit of Christmas garden bounty settled into its perfect spot. ...more

January 4, 2009

Playing soccer is great preparation for the Super Bowl - if you're a police horse. ...more

September 26, 2008

Coffee-table books make wonderful last-minute Christmas gifts - for someone else or as a gift to yourself. They focus on every possible subject, from Ansel Adams' breathtaking black-and-white photos of Yosemite National Park to the beauty of seashells. ...more

December 16, 2007