Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School administrators and board members hope an intense recruitment plan will increase school enrollment by almost 50 percent next year. ...more

October 28, 2009

When the bright lights come on, Jimmy Rollins turns into J-Roll. He is the resident diva on the Phillies roster. He loves the cameras but prefers talking after he's finished showering and primping. He's got a big smile, plenty of charisma and a lot of swagger. ...more

October 21, 2009

It's been a minute since Jay-Z released an album, but he's still got enough swagger to land on The Source's "Power 30" list. ...more

June 4, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft 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 22, 2009

After battling heartbreak and tragedy just to reach the NCAA Tournament, the Matadors of Cal State-Northridge ran into the greatest game of Roburt Sallie's life. ...more

March 20, 2009

After struggling through poise problems over much of last season, J.W. Mitchell High batters have collectively found a swagger that has catapulted the team to the upper echelons of the region's best. ...more

March 14, 2009

There is a story often told about University of Florida women's basketball coach Amanda Butler from her Lady Gators playing days between 1990 and 1994. The fiery point guard had a shoulder that would often dislocate during practice. Instead of calling for a trainer, Butler would simply smash the shoulder against the nearest wall until it popped back into place. ...more

March 5, 2009

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is one of Bucs coach Raheem Morris' closest friends. Earlier this week, though, the two were talking about the possibility of becoming the biggest of rivals. ...more

February 20, 2009

Grant Balfour already knew it was a big deal to participate in the World Series, of course. But when he went back home to Australia after the Rays' magical run to the American League pennant last season, he found out firsthand just how big it really was. ...more

February 18, 2009

The swagger was there and the confidence was at a crescendo for the Avon Park boy's basketball team, but what was missing after the dust settled in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament opener on Monday was a victory. ...more

February 11, 2009