A stunning 48 percent of the nation's homeowners who have a subprime, adjustable-rate mortgage are behind on their payments or in foreclosure, and that's not the worst of it, new data Thursday showed. ...more

March 5, 2009

Signing running back Derrick Ward to a four-year deal did more than make the first big free-agent splash for new general manager Mark Dominik. Ward changes the entire look of the offense. We'll get to that in a minute, though, because if you believe the rumor mill — and don't we always because it's so much fun — the Bucs are still in play for Denver quarterback Jay Cutler. ...more

March 3, 2009

Talk about your slumdog millionaires. A year ago at this time Antonio Bryant was sitting at home in exile, an NFL outcast, waiting for someone (anyone) to give him a chance to renew his career. ...more

March 1, 2009

Once again, it was Toney Douglas to the rescue. With Florida State clinging to a five-point lead in the final 20 seconds, Clemson's Demontez Stitt stole a pass and drove in for a layup. But the Seminoles' star guard, all 6 feet and 2 inches of him, rose up and swatted the shot away. ...more

February 28, 2009

Love him or hate him, Springstead's Dante Valentine provides the fire that ignites the 29-0 Eagles. ...more

February 28, 2009

The issue: Capt. Scott Bierwiler's untimely death. Our Opinion: We are blessed that he walked among us. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God" — Matthew 5:9 ...more

February 27, 2009

General Motors on Thursday morning posted a loss of $30.9 billion in 2008 as the auto giant suffered one of its worst years in decades and as company leaders prepared to meet with U.S. government officials to detail the need for more federal money to survive. ...more

February 27, 2009

TAMPA – As far as statements go, this was about as bold as it gets. New coach Raheem Morris and first-year GM Mark Dominik tried to keep their emotions in check Wednesday following the release of five prominent veterans, including Derrick Brooks. ...more

February 25, 2009

Regarding "This Pacesetter Soldiers On" (Joe Henderson, Feb. 22): ...more

February 25, 2009

The economy is crumbling. War in Afghanistan may last another five years. Layoffs are happening at an alarming pace at companies all over the country. Some states are discussing letting criminals out on the streets to lessen budget woes. If all that wasn't bad enough, global climate change is going to either burn the planet up or plunge it into another Ice Age - depending on which expert you listen to. ...more

February 25, 2009