The Gator football team hits the practice field today as it continues to prepare for its season opener against Bowling Green on September 1. Gator coach Will Muschamp is pleased with his team after three days of practice, saying he especially likes the way they have retained things both on …

A relatively light day at the Summer Olympics Tuesday but there will be some good things to watch on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Usain Bolt qualified for the 200 meter final; he has already won the 100 meters championship.   The U.S. women’s basketball team made it to the semifinals after blowing …

The Tampa Bay Rays welcomed back injured third baseman Evan Longoria to the lineup with a 4-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday night.  Longoria drove in a run to support a solid start from James Shields. In other American League action, Detroit now has the lead for the first AL …

A lot of NFL news, some good news for the Tampa Bay Rays and more in our Tuesday Sports News And Notes… ** The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with first round draft choice Jistim Blackmon and he becomes the last first rounder to agree to contract terms.  In other …

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver becomes the first pitcher to win 15 games after he blanks the Oakland A’s 4-0 Monday night; Weaver is now 15-1 this season. In other American League games, Justin Verlander struck out 14 and won his 12th game as Detroit downs New York 7-2; …