School's started. It's that no-time-to-do-anything time of year again. ...more

August 20, 2008

This is the time of year in baseball when the panic button's allure can be intoxicating. September is looming and pennant races are heating up with the close of each and every ballgame. With only about 40 contests left for most teams, every close loss and each nagging injury can make that button look bigger, brighter and ever more tempting to slam down for that quick fix. ...more

August 17, 2008

Throughout most of their existence, the Rays could have put in a claim for just about anybody they wanted on the waiver wire and had little doubt that they would end up taking priority. Not that they really needed to most of the time, given they never were playing for anything and only trolled the wire to fill a stray hole here and there. ...more

August 17, 2008

In its purest, most raw form, speed is often said to be the one physical attribute that simply cannot be coached into an athlete. ...more

July 30, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Randy Rochelle. ...more

July 29, 2008

Shimberg Homes is holding an inventory clearance on homes as part of its "Summer Specials," with price reductions up to $187,000. ...more

July 13, 2008