The Tampa Bay Rays' recent success may have earned them wins on the baseball diamond, but the impact is being felt in the stands, at the bar and in the parking lot. ...more

July 18, 2008

The Rays are winning on the field and on the ledger — ticket, merchandise, and media sales are way up. But will it last? ...more

July 17, 2008

Phil Mickelson wouldn't bite, no matter how many ways he was asked about Tiger Woods. ...more

July 16, 2008

When the Plant City American All-Stars lost their first game 10-0, it didn't look like their stay in the District 4 tournament for 9- and 10-year-olds would be a long one. ...more

July 12, 2008

OKEECHOBEE — After seeing their potent offense limited to three hits in Saturday's extra-inning loss to Okeechobee, the Sebring All-Stars, paced by Tommy Bertoniere's three-run homer and four RBI, beat Avon Park 15-3 on Sunday in the second round of the Dixie 14-year-old boys District 8 tournament at the Okeechobee Sports Complex. "We came back strong and played a good game after a tough loss to Okeechobee," said Sebring coach Bill Westergom. "We swung the bats, took the base-on-balls and got good pitching. "Our defense has been solid in both games and we just need to be aggressive with the bats and score some runs." ...more

June 30, 2008

The second game for the Spring Hill Dixie Belles (ages 13-15) All-Stars in the District 4 Tournament was played Monday night at Oakridge Park against county rival Hernando; nothing really out of the ordinary, except for the 10:45 p.m. first pitch due to torrential downpours all weekend. ...more

June 26, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BELLES SOFTBALL Spring Hill right-hander Alexis Adams spins 2-hitter, fans 13 in 4-2 win over Hernando. ...more

June 23, 2008

SEBRING — Despite a slight case of nerves, Sebring proved why it's the team to beat in the Dixie AAA (ages 9-10) District 8 baseball tournament. Trey Frazier and Jason Cannon combined for a four inning no-hitter, and Connor Cook knocked in two runs to pace the offense as Sebring blanked Clewiston 10-0 on Friday night at Max Long Recreational Complex. ...more

June 14, 2008

After wet weather subsides, South Lake advances to final by eliminating Spring Hill National, 19-12. ...more

June 14, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE AA ROOKIES After wet weather subsides, South Lake advances to final by eliminating Spring Hill National, 19-12. ...more

June 14, 2008