The two Class 4A-District 7 semifinal matches mirrored each other. No. 1-seeded Hudson and No. 2 Ridgewood advanced to tonight's championship and next week's region with three-game wins. ...more

October 29, 2009

Ciara Johnson is a big Miley Cyrus fan who wants to pursue a singing career. ...more

October 24, 2009

Ciara Johnson is a big Miley Cyrus fan who wants to pursue a singing career. The soft-spoken Carrollwood teen could move closer to that dream if she wins a recording contract in a contest sponsored by the "Hannah Montana" star. ...more

October 23, 2009

The Sickles girls swim team was one point better than Berkeley Prep on Tuesday night. The Gryphons defeated the Bucs 93-92, while the Berkeley Prep boys easily defeated Sickles, 125-58. ...more

September 23, 2009

When the concept for this weekend's Tampa Twice tournament was conceived - staging an elite college volleyball tournament as a prelude to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four's visit to Tampa in December - South Florida coach Claire Lessinger said she hoped it would become a showcase for the sport. ...more

September 11, 2009

Tampa has been invited to submit bids to host World Cup soccer tournament matches in 2018 or in 2022. Tampa also has been invited to submit bids for WrestleMania between 2011 and 2014. ...more

April 24, 2009

Tampa has been invited to submit bids to host World Cup Soccer tournament matches in 2018 or in 2022. Tampa also has been invited to submit bids for WrestleMania between 2011 and 2014. ...more

April 23, 2009

NEWARK, N.J. - Lightning rookie Steven Stamkos scored his 21st goal of the season Friday in New Jersey, tying the franchise rookie record for goals scored in a season set by Brad Richards in 2000-01. Stamkos needs one more in the final four games to break the team record. ...more

April 3, 2009

After losing two of its last three games, Alonso's baseball team needed a big win to get back on track. ...more

April 2, 2009

John Calipari agreed Tuesday to leave Memphis and the dominant program he built and take on the challenge - and riches - of returning Kentucky to college basketball glory. ...more

April 1, 2009