The 2009 football season was supposed to be the breakout year for Wharton junior wide receiver Xavier Fisher, but a season-ending injury has left him wondering whether he might ever play the game again. ...more

December 9, 2009

Less than 24 hours before kickoff, the Miami Dolphins' outspoken linebacker was ruled out of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay because of a coach's decision. ...more

November 14, 2009

When the deed was finished, when the Bucs completed their 38-28 victory against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium, the pressure finally lifted. There will be no more talk about finishing 0-16. ...more

November 9, 2009

For one Sunday this season, the cynicism turned into euphoria for Bucs fans. ...more

November 9, 2009

A circuit judge on Wednesday threw out a complaint seeking to reinstate forfeited football games at Kathleen High School, saying he didn't think the state acted improperly or that the losing season will economically affect the team's players. ...more

November 5, 2009

Though tickets can still be purchased for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season opener against Dallas on Sunday, the game will not be blacked out on local TV, team officials said Thursday. ...more

September 10, 2009

Itching to hear more Pasco Pirates football? Tune in to The Coach's Show on WDCH 1350-AM on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. ...more

September 9, 2009

Martha Minahan is the opening act. She stands before the group and introduces her husband, Bill. ...more

March 26, 2009

After looking over Florida State University's plan to go to war with the NCAA boogey man that wants to take away all those football wins, an uncomfortable thought occurred. ...more

March 17, 2009

The annual Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test is meant to measure the academic performance and progress of individual students and entire schools. But when March rolls around, the one thing the FCAT tests most profoundly are teachers' and students' nerves. At many schools, administrators like to loosen things up with pre- and post-FCAT events, pep rallies and parties. This year, Fox Hollow Elementary School raised that idea to the next level with a group activity that raised their spirits sky high, somewhat literally. ...more

March 14, 2009