MLB notes: Royals' Kendall needs surgery
BRAVES: Derek Lowe won't be able to make his next scheduled start tomorrow because of lingering pain near his right elbow. Former fifth starter Kenshin Kawakami is back with the team after a stint at Triple-A Gwinnett and seems the most likely candidate to start the opener of a weekend ...

Dolphins players search field for earring
DAVIE, Florida (AP) ? Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday ? not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.

Miami's Energizer Bunny
There's a grown man in a bunny suit roaming the streets of South Florida. And no, he's not looking for money. Florida - Miami - United States - Metro Areas - Miami-Fort Lauderdale

Keys U17 girls season underway
ISLAMORADA -- The first-year Florida Keys Soccer Club Tarpons for girls under 17 from Key West to Homestead has its season under way. The team is coached by Arthur Paterson, who is also the Coral... read more

Low Grades in Adolescence Linked to Dopamine Genes
The academic performance of adolescents will suffer in at least one of four key subjects -- English, math, science, history -- if their DNA contains one or more of three specific dopamine gene variations, according to a study led by renowned biosocial criminologist Kevin M. Beaver of The Florida State University.

Really What Does Kendrick Meeks' Win Mean to Maimi Residents?
Expectations of Miami Residents on Kendrick Meek's anticipated win in November elections. Contributor: Vauldine kendall Published: Aug 30, 2010

Woman in Florida City tries to run over another woman, report says
HOMESTEAD A burglar broke a window and ransacked a house in the 100 block of Northwest Sixth Street and stole a 36-inch flat screen television, a PlayStation, a DVD player and a window-mounted air-conditioner together valued at $1,400 between midnight and 7 p.m. Aug. 7.

Accustomed to losing, Pirates see brighter days ahead
For the Pirates, it's been a fruitless wait for a promised brighter future -- 18 years and counting. Yet with prospects like Jose Tabata and Pedro Alvarez, they swear it's different this time, Scott Miller says.

Week 19 Fantasy Hitting Planner
More than a few veterans are showing they still have a little something left in the tank for the stretch run, like Raul Ibanez. Our Scott White touches on that and much more in his Week 19 Hitting Planner.

Week 20 Fantasy Hitting Planner
"Pat the Bat" Burrell is back! Ever since latching on with San Francisco, the veteran slugger has regained his hitting prowess and is quickly picking up steam in Fantasy. Scott White talks about Burrell and many other streaking hitters in his latest Hitting Planner.

Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher, quarterback Christian Ponder meet the press: Highlights of the Seminoles press ...
NOTE: The content below originally appeared on our Florida State blog -- the Chopping Block. Please visit Www.orlandosentinel.com/choppingblock for news and analysis about the Seminoles from beat reporter Andrew Carter.

KSU's Coffman seizes second chance at QB
MANHATTAN -- Carson Coffman would like to believe he's a changed man.

Fisher begins reign in Tallahassee as FSU opens year against Samford
The Jimbo Fisher era in Tallahassee begins this weekend, as the 20th-ranked Florida State Seminoles open up their 2010 football season against the Samford Bulldogs. Legendary coach Bobby Bowden's reign at FSU has come to an end and it will be up to Fisher to return the Seminoles to college football glory. The team did complete its 33rd straight winning season in 2009 and participated in its 28th ...

Florida State Seminoles season preview news and notes
By Brian Landman, Times Staff Writer Monday, August 30, 2010 Basics Coach: Jimbo Fisher (first year) 2009 record: 7-6, 4-4 in the ACC; beat West Virginia in the Gator Bowl Conference/division: ACC/Atlantic Conference titles: 1992-2000, 2002-03, 2005 National titles: 1993, 1999 Radio: 820-AM (Tampa), 1040-AM (Tampa), 1340-AM (Clearwater), 1350-AM (Dade City), 1400-AM (Zephyrhills) Website ...

BASEBALL NOTES / Rangers' Lee to have ailing back examined
Left-hander Cliff Lee returned to Texas on Wednesday to get a shot and have his ailing back examined. He is 0-3 with an 8.28 ERA in his last five starts. Lee gave up seven runs (four earned) and 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings Tuesday night at Kansas City. Lee, the... Texas Rangers - Kansas City - Cliff Lee - Earned run - United States

Fisher begins reign in Tallahassee as FSU opens year against Samford
The Jimbo Fisher era in Tallahassee begins this weekend, as the 20th-ranked Florida State Seminoles open up their 2010 football season against the Samford Bulldogs.

Seminoles' defense improved against the big play, Jimbo Fisher says
Florida State was poor defensively in many areas in 2009, but the Seminoles were especially susceptible to allowing big plays. The Seminoles routinely allowed long plays, especially in the passing game. But that may change this season.

Big 12 predictions: Week 1
For the first year in a long, long time, I won't be inside a stadium on the first Saturday of college football. Only because I'll be heading to Lubbock this weekend for Texas Tech and SMU on Sunday, and I'm pretty excited to see what should be somewhat of a shootout. But let's get to my picks for Week 1: Iowa State 24, Northern Illinois 20: Beating the Huskies won't be easy for Iowa State, but ...

Big 12 predictions: Week 1
For the first year in a long, long time, I won't be inside a stadium on the first Saturday of college football. Only because I'll be heading to Lubbock this weekend for Texas Tech and SMU on Sunday, and I'm pretty excited to see what should be somewhat of a shootout. But let's get to my picks for Week 1: Iowa State 24, Northern Illinois 20: Beating the Wolves won't be easy for Iowa State, but ...

Week 19 Fantasy Hitting Planner
More than a few veterans are showing they still have a little something left in the tank for the stretch run, like Raul Ibanez. Our Scott White touches on that and much more in his Week 19 Hitting Planner. Sports - Baseball - United States - Shane Victorino - Philadelphia Phillies