Sometimes we learn things that we wish we had not learned. Here are some of your thoughts this week: ...more

November 9, 2009

The ancient Mayans believed that the world would end in the year 2012. Strangely enough, seers and sorcerers of several other ages and cultures have also focused their predictions of doom on that same year. As a result, there is now a motion picture called "2012" depicting the cataclysmic end of human civilization in that year. ...more

November 1, 2009

The Rays have re-signed platoon outfielder Gabe Kapler to a one-year deal for $1.05 million. ...more

October 27, 2009

After finishing as runners-up last year, Catherine Hires knew she and her Lafleur's Tampa teammates had a chance at a state gymnastics title. But at a January meet, the reality this could be the year finally struck home. ...more

March 25, 2009

BRADENTON – Considering the state of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have endured 16 consecutive losing seasons, this likely will be the year that Eric Hinske's run of World Series appearances comes to an end. But he's still out there doing what he does best. ...more

March 6, 2009

In 2005, Marisa Licastri was already an accomplished gymnast. She had accumulated 63 medals, was a Level 7 national champion on the balance beam and captured second place at the national championships in the all-around gymnast category. ...more

February 8, 2009

Despite tightening budgets at both the Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Hernando County School District, the school resource officers at local schools aren't going anywhere. ...more

September 15, 2008

In sports, there are certain achievements that separate the good from the outstanding. In track, it's the 4-minute mile. In Major League Baseball, it's 3,000 hits. In girls high-school golf, it's shooting better than 40 for nine holes. ...more

September 14, 2008

TAMPA - The University of South Florida's efforts to overhaul its academic support for student-athletes persuaded the NCAA to withhold penalties the school would have faced in its latest progress report. ...more

May 6, 2008

A Strong Role Model Regarding "What's The Hardship: Fame Or Front Line" (Our Opinion, Jan. 24): ...more

January 30, 2008