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

January 18, 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

January 11, 2009

For nearly 60 minutes Friday morning, Steven Stamkos stayed on the ice. For nearly 60 minutes, the overall top pick in this past summer's draft endured a grueling workout normally reserved for those out of the lineup. ...more

January 10, 2009

It had been about 10 minutes since the Rays had clinched the American League pennant at precisely 11:40 p.m. Sunday, but the celebration on the infield at the Trop was just getting started. Rays players drank in the adoration from fans who weren't ready to leave, maybe never would be ready to leave. ...more

October 20, 2008

A look at this week in fantasy football. ...more

October 2, 2008

The cheers weren't as loud, but Sergio Garcia had heard them before. Six days ago at the Ryder Cup, he was helpless as Anthony Kim fired at flags and birdied nearly half his holes in a 5 and 4 romp that revved up the gallery during an American victory. ...more

September 28, 2008

BOWLING In the past two years, more bowlers are rolling 830 series within the county than ever before. ...more

August 29, 2008

What was billed as Annika Sorenstam's farewell to the majors turned into yet another showcase for the young stars from Asia. ...more

August 4, 2008

Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday in a Manhattan apartment, naked in bed with prescription sleeping pills nearby, police said. The Australian-born actor was 28. ...more

January 23, 2008