By any normal political standards, last week's congressional agreement on an economic stimulus package was a great victory for President Barack Obama. He got more or less what he asked for: almost $800 billion to rescue the economy, with most of the money allocated to spending rather than tax cuts. Break out the champagne! ...more

February 15, 2009

They'll talk about the 2008 Wimbledon men's final for years. Or at least until Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal top themselves. ...more

July 8, 2008

The Rays might look back on these three days in June and remember them fondly as the moment a franchise collectively became one of fortune's favorites. Only with the perspective that comes at the end of a 162-game season will they know for sure. ...more

June 20, 2008

If it's a refreshing breeze right off the Gulf you want, it should be a no-brainer that Hernando Countians head for the recently expanded Bayport Park. ...more

May 20, 2008

Norman Gross, president of the watchdog group Promoting Responsibility in Middle East Reporting, objects to May 3 Charley Reese column on former USF professor Sami Al-Arian. ...more

May 10, 2008

TAMPA As he settled in for Thanksgiving dinner, Robert Weiner took a moment to reflect on something that can only be explained as a gift from the gods. ...more

November 24, 2007

TAMPA - Tampa Bay Tech quarterback Mario Tucker told anyone who would listen this week the Titans were for real. ...more

September 14, 2007