As the Rays' brain trust makes its final preparations for baseball's annual Winter Meetings, which begin Monday in Indianapolis, think Eric Hinske. ...more

December 6, 2009

In 2003, Plant High School won all of one football game. The once-proud Panthers had fallen on the hardest of times; they were now Friday Night Lightweights. Dad's Stadium orphans. Enter new head coach Robert J. Weiner, who seemed almost oblivious to the riches-to-rags challenge. The whispers had grown deafening that the iconic, 82-year-old South Tampa institution, synonymous with affluence and academic achievement, had grown too soft to excel at a tough, noncountry club sport. But the longtime Jesuit High assistant had seemingly been preparing for this opportunity his whole career. His philosophy of old-school work ethic, zealot-like motivation, unwavering loyalty and community commitment -- plus a fun, high-octane spread offense – may have found the perfect fit in high-profile, under-performing Plant High. He also realized that South Tampa was unique: a de facto small town within a major city and would likely rally around a revived football program. ...more

August 19, 2008

Experience is often used as a reason why a team succeeds. The difference between the seasons of Tampa's two United Soccer League Men's Super-20 teams is another case in point. ...more

July 23, 2008

Experience is often used as a reason why a team succeeds. The difference between the seasons of Tampa's two United Soccer League Men's Super-20 teams is another case in point. ...more

July 23, 2008

Experience is often used as a reason why a team succeeds. The difference between the seasons of Tampa's two United Soccer League Men's Super-20 teams is another case in point. ...more

July 23, 2008

Experience is often used as a reason why a team succeeds. The difference between the seasons of Tampa's two United Soccer League Men's Super-20 teams is another case in point. ...more

July 23, 2008

Experience is often used as a reason why a team succeeds. The difference between the seasons of Tampa's two United Soccer League Men's Super-20 teams is another case in point. ...more

July 23, 2008

Experience is often used as a reason why a team succeeds. The difference between the seasons of Tampa's two United Soccer League Men's Super-20 teams is another case in point. ...more

July 22, 2008

from uniforms to results. The core players are maturing before everyone's eyes. Once, the franchise couldn't avoid ridicule. Now there's a virtual love-fest from the national media. ...more

May 23, 2008

For moments during Saturday's game the Lightning looked like the Lightning of old. ...more

February 24, 2008