The Bucs were losing. Not just occasionally but consistently, sometimes even embarrassingly. They still are. Long before the record reached 1-10, fans went in search of someone to blame. ...more

December 6, 2009

There's a new sense of optimism around King High School's boys soccer program, thanks in no small part to the player whose vision helped the team to an impressive start this season. ...more

November 25, 2009

St. Petersburg authorities are investigating a man's fall at Tropicana Field on Wednesday night as the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox drew to a close. The man, whose name was not immediately available, tumbled over the side of the escalator. "He fell about 40 feet onto concrete," Lt. Joel Granata said. ...more

August 6, 2009

When last we heard from the Lingerie Football League, it was enmeshed in controversy during Super Bowl week, and its premier event – the Lingerie Bowl – was canceled. Now the organization and its scantily clad female athletes are back. The Tampa Bay Breeze, one of 10 teams in the league, will play a four-game schedule this fall that includes two home games at the St. Pete Times Forum, according to a news release. ...more

March 9, 2009

After weeks of confusion, the Rays feel like they finally have a handle on what's wrong with OF Matt Joyce, and the news is good. ...more

March 8, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

February 8, 2009

NBC's telecast of Super Bowl XLIII pulled in super ratings for the network and WFLA, Channel 8, but the national overnight tally was not as high as for last year's record-setting game. ...more

February 3, 2009

A cable television provider apologized Monday to Tucson-area customers over a 30-second porn interruption during the Super Bowl. ...more

February 2, 2009

Preliminary overnight ratings indicate Super Bowl XLIII pulled in some super ratings for NBC and WFLA, Channel 8, topping at a 50 rating and 77 percent share of Tampa-St. Petersburg TV audience during the final quarter of the game. ...more

February 2, 2009

Marty Chandler believes he has the greatest job in the world. He has had the best seat in the house to past Super Bowls and college football games, along with professional golf and tennis tournaments and automobile races. But he has never had to buy a ticket. ...more

January 28, 2009