In a semifinal that lived up to its billing, Nature Coast outlasted Gulf down the stretch to clinch it sixth straight regional berth and a chance at a district three-peat. ...more

February 6, 2009

Wish you could have gone to the Super Bowl? Technically, you could have. Bank of America, a recipient of part of the $700 billion bailout funded by taxpayers like you and me, spent an estimated $20 million sending its corporate executives to the big game. It included a $3.5 million pre-game festivity, tickets to the game (in a private corporation box. complete with food and wet bar) and an estimated $10 million post game party. They would not release the names of any of the employees who attended, and said that they were not required to do so because they are a sponsor of the NFL. Meanwhile, G.M., another NFL sponsor, said that none of their employees attended the game. Maybe that's why they only asked for $35 billion! ...more

February 6, 2009

Normally, you'd expect a match between two nationally ranked teams to happen a little later than the opening round of the region playoffs. But Thursday night, East Lake - No. 20 in the ESPN Rise boys soccer Fab 50 - and Jesuit - No. 21 in the same poll - will meet. ...more

February 5, 2009

Super job Congratulations to Dick Beard and the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Host Committee. Super Bowl XLIII and all of the festivities surrounding the big game was an enormous success. Everything was top notch. From the hotels to the restaurants to all of the volunteers, everyone went above and beyond to pull off a fantastic celebration. We here at the South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee tip our hat to you. ...more

February 4, 2009

One step forward, two steps back. That has been the story for the University of South Florida women's basketball team in Big East play this season. ...more

February 4, 2009

Springstead Christine Brinker pumps in 16 points while Jazmyn Armstrong gathers in 16 rebounds as the Eagles stave off elimination by ousting ninth-seeded Sunlake, 45-36. LADY EAGLES NOW FACE TOP-SEEDED WIREGRASS RANCH TUESDAY AT 7:30 P.M. ...more

February 2, 2009

Celebrities In Tampa For Super Bowl Were Almost Too Many To Count ...more

February 2, 2009

Getting to the big game wasn't a problem, and neither was parking, provided fans were willing to shell out $20 to $100. ...more

February 2, 2009

The 70,000 or so people who filled Raymond James Stadium were well behaved, authorities said. ...more

February 1, 2009

There were plenty of culinary delights to enjoy all over the stadium. ...more

February 1, 2009