The picture hanging in the training room reminds Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson of their NBA Finals elimination during every workout. ...more

March 7, 2010

BRANDON Lightning coach Rick Tocchet pulled a page out of a football playbook, putting his players through two-a-day practices on Friday. ...more

February 26, 2010

Murphy is the adorable golden retriever puppy Andy Sonnanstine brought to the Sallie House in December. All hair and energy, that Murphy. Go ahead, rub his neck. Scratch his back. ...more

February 26, 2010

This is the final year of Derek Jeter's current contract with the New York Yankees. It's something to talk about, as ultimately futile as the subject is. You'll see Republicans and Democrats actually working together for the common good before you see Jeter in the uniform of another team. ...more

February 25, 2010

From the moment he took the field Wednesday morning for the Rays' first full-squad workout of the spring, first baseman Carlos Pena wore a smile that wouldn't quit. ...more

February 25, 2010

Evan Longoria believes the Rays took a "huge" step forward by adding closer Rafael Soriano and he thinks they have the best starting rotation "anybody can put together" and that they'll benefit offensively from rebound years by B.J. Upton and Pat Burrell. ...more

February 24, 2010

Willy Aybar arrived in Rays camp Sunday, looking trim and sporting a new look - a burr cut atop his scalp. ...more

February 22, 2010

The Rays took a good look at free agent Russell Branyan and reportedly made an offer, but the lure of more playing time in Cleveland probably will land the former Rays player in an Indians uniform. ...more

February 19, 2010

Pitchers and catchers report ...more

February 14, 2010

Victor Hedman's benching so he could reflect on recent mistakes lasted one game. ...more

January 24, 2010