INJURY REPORT George Sherrill, RP (Orioles) - The Orioles placed Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI revealed left shoulder inflammation. The tests revealed no structural damage, but expect Sherrill to miss the end of this month and the first week or two in September. Look for setup man Jim Johnson to take over as closer until Sherrill returns. Johnson should be owned in all leagues for the time being. ...more

August 22, 2008

The International Olympic Committee formally expelled Greek hurdler Fani Halkia from the Beijing Olympics on Monday for doping and urged Greek authorities to investigate her coach for possible criminal violations. ...more

August 19, 2008

The Rays didn't play a game Monday, but they may have suffered their biggest setback of the season. ...more

August 12, 2008

In the middle of a dramatic come-from-behind victory Sunday against the Tigers, the Rays saw their postseason hopes flicker when shortstop Jason Bartlett squared to bunt against Fernando Rodney in the bottom of the 10th inning and was hit on the right hand. ...more

August 4, 2008

Friday morning, 34 Pasco schoolchildren got a head start on the school year with donations of fully stocked backpacks, and a head start on the future with new career opportunities. ...more

August 2, 2008

Longtime University Community Hospital employee Gene Long describes his four-decade career as one that, since Day One, has kept him in a "fast-forward to 40" mode. ...more

July 23, 2008

UNIVERSITY AREA Longtime University Community Hospital employee Gene Long describes his four-decade career as one that, since day one, has kept him in a "fast-forward to 40" mode. ...more

July 22, 2008

TAMPA - Law enforcement agents burst into a Seffner clinic run by the former medical director of the Hillsborough County Jail this afternoon and charged the doctor with drug trafficking. ...more

July 16, 2008

Spring Hill man is grateful for every pain-free step he takes. ...more

July 12, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - In medical matters, the phrase "it's what's inside that counts" refers to more than the virtues of a sterling personality. It can often have life-or-death implications, especially when it comes to heart health issues. Morton Plant North Bay Hospital recently acquired a piece of equipment that allows doctors to see what's going on inside their patients more quickly and more thoroughly than ever before, with less discomfort for the patient. ...more

July 5, 2008