A final decision on who will open the season as the Rays' fifth starter might not necessarily be imminent, but the pool of officially acknowledged contenders should be pared considerably in the coming days. ...more

March 15, 2009

I thought I'd answer a few more of your questions: Jaclyn in Cleveland asks: My husband and I are 33 with two small children. With an income of $230,000, we max out our TSP and 401(k) plans. Each month we save $250 to a 529, $200 to IRA and brokerage accounts, and $50 to an ING savings account. Given that we are 30 years to retirement and 15 years from college tuition bills, is it smart to maintain our current savings patterns or is it better to adjust according to the economy? ...more

March 15, 2009

Eagles capitalize on five errors, while Tyler Schoonover goes the distance on the mound, holding Leopards to one run on two hits. ...more

March 13, 2009

New University of South Florida defensive coordinator Joe Tresey was brought in to help the Bulls maintain their status as one of the nation's top defenses. ...more

March 11, 2009

Jerry Neufang and Ryan Williams went deep, but the South Florida Community College baseball team couldn't take advantage of early opportunities as it dropped its third straight game, 13-7 to Pasco Community College in Suncoast Conference action at Panther Field. ...more

March 11, 2009

The Florida Strawberry Festival ended its 11-day run Sunday with attendance totaling about 500,000, according to a preliminary count. ...more

March 9, 2009

Scott Kazmir's first appearance of the spring prompted superlatives from the left-hander. ...more

March 9, 2009

After weeks of confusion, the Rays feel like they finally have a handle on what's wrong with OF Matt Joyce, and the news is good. ...more

March 8, 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 19-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

March 8, 2009

Soon after breakfast and the morning announcements, six fifth-graders filed into Principal Diane Lethbridge's office at Sun 'N Lake Elementary School. ...more

March 6, 2009