PACKERS ...34 LIONS ...12 Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes as Green Bay won its third straight to improve its playoff prospects. Detroit lost its sixth straight game on Thanksgiving, setting a franchise record, and had an emotional setback after its biggest comeback win since 1957. Matthew Stafford, playing with a sore non-throwing shoulder, threw one touchdown pass and four interceptions in a rookie-like performance, after passing for five scores in Sunday's win against Cleveland. Detroit trailed the Browns by 21 before coming all the way back. The Lions (2-9) looked like they were building off that momentum by recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff and with Stafford's TD pass to Calvin Johnson. But the Packers (7-4) scored 27 consecutive points in the second and third quarters to turn the game into a familiar rout. Detroit lost its previous five games on Thanksgiving by an average of 23.4 points, and eight of nine in the showcase game. The Packers have won nine in a row against them overall. ...more

November 27, 2009

AT STAKE A trip to the Class 3A region final is on the line in this rematch of District 8 foes. Jefferson went on the road in Week 6 and defeated Lakewood 27-6, which paved the way for the Dragons to win the district title. ...more

November 27, 2009

There were plenty of tears flowing down the faces of many of the seniors on the Lake Placid football team as they gathered with their teammates one final time after Friday night's 41-6 rout of Lemon Bay at Roger Scarborough Memorial Field. ...more

November 15, 2009

The Steelers get their opening-night showcase as Super Bowl champions. The oldest rivalry in football has a first-week renewal in prime time. An old AFL-style doubleheader closes out the weekend. ...more

March 23, 2009

As minicamp came to a conclusion, former Land O' Lakes and University of Minnesota receiver Logan Payne had high hopes. He knew entering training camp with the Seattle Seahawks that he would get a legitimate chance to crack the 53-man roster. ...more

December 28, 2008

As disappointing as the University of South Florida's Big East season was, Saturday's St. Petersburg Bowl reminded the Bulls how far they've come since their days in Conference USA. ...more

December 21, 2008

While USF may have struggled down the stretch in the regular season, the Bulls appear on their way to ending the 2008 season on a high note. ...more

December 20, 2008

The week Florida has been waiting on, while refusing to think about, is here. ...more

December 1, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: After taking the lead when Allen Sampson returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, Plant (9-1) moved the ball with ease throughout the game, while the defense picked off three passes and shut out the Knights (2-8). ...more

November 15, 2008

Someone forgot to tell the Largo High football team the playoffs start next week. Using some ferocious hitting on defense and special teams, the Packers pounded their way Friday night to a 31-0 victory against Northeast. ...more

November 15, 2008