There is a story often told about University of Florida women's basketball coach Amanda Butler from her Lady Gators playing days between 1990 and 1994. The fiery point guard had a shoulder that would often dislocate during practice. Instead of calling for a trainer, Butler would simply smash the shoulder against the nearest wall until it popped back into place. ...more

March 5, 2009

Remember D Shane O'Brien? You know, he of the 154 penalty minutes, 21 points and a classic punch-up with Carolina's Andrew Ladd last season. ...more

February 28, 2009

Spring Hill's Nancy Ellison shoots her first 300 in 14 years and becomes the first Hernando County female to roll a perfect game since 2000. ...more

February 25, 2009

Three innings into the Rays' first game at their new spring training home, it seemed just about everything was operating as planned inside the ballpark. ...more

February 25, 2009

Less than a year after being fired by the Lightning, John Tortorella is set to bring his coaching bravado to Broadway. ...more

February 23, 2009

In Jason Isringhausen's mind, it was no big deal - just another bullpen session tacked onto the list of hundreds he has thrown in his life. ...more

February 23, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into a new way of life during his rookie journey. ...more

February 22, 2009

Freshman right-hander Kendra Wellnitz pitched a complete game and sophomore Amanda Leiter drove in the winning run to lead the South Florida Community College softball team to a 3-2 win over Brevard CC in eight innings on Thursday. ...more

February 21, 2009

Bottom of the seventh. Two outs. Bases loaded. Trailing by two runs against your fiercest rival. ...more

February 21, 2009

Watching baseball is easy. Playing and understanding the rules behind it is a whole different ballgame. ...more

February 21, 2009