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Commentary | Kansas coach shows true Self at Dick Vitale Gala; Bowden holds court

If Andrew Wiggins was at the Dick Vitale Gala, he likely would've pointed to Bill Self as the reason he chose Kansas.

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FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES

Dick Vitale Gala | At 83, Bobby Bowden has no regrets, still feisty

Bobby Bowden is not sure the new college football playoff is a good thing, but he is certain he doesn't want to be on the selection committee.
JASON DILL

Commentary | Gladiators must wait until next year

The Bradenton Gladiators entered last Saturday's Florida Football Alliance NFC Championship game facing a familiar opponent.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Commentary | Ronde Barber deserves swift induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame

This we know about Barber, whose 16-year NFL career officially came to an end last week: He was an anonymous giant.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Prep Rally | Crystal ball yields five predictions

Another spring season is coming to a close, and with it another prep sports season. What can we expect from here?
MANATEE

College Football Hall of Fame commentary | Tommie Frazier to take rightful place among game's greats

How good was Tommie Frazier? He ran the option like Magic Johnson played point guard. He threw a pass like Reggie Miller hit 3-pointers and won like NBA legend Bill Russell.
JASON DILL

Commentary | Big opening night at Full Throttle Speedway in East Manatee

The remodeled and renamed Full Throttle Speedway had its Grand Opening on Saturday night.
ALAN DELL

Commentary | Joe Hills' Arena League heroics earn him an invitation to Carolina Panthers camp

This time, things might go right for Joe Hills.
BAYSHORE

Prep Rally | Bayshore softball's ride to region final a memorable one

If it were easy to do something memorable, something that breaks new ground or blazes a trail, everybody would do it. And milestones wouldn't be special at all.
COLLEGE

Commentary | Campbellsville is new Manatee County University

Remember when Willie Taggart was founder and chancellor emeritus of West Manatee County University at Western Kentucky University?
SPORTS

Commentary | Gladiators prepare for playoff run

The Bradenton Gladiators begin their quest for the elusive Florida Football Alliance championship.