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Full gallery »Florida Everblades host South Carolina Stingrays

  • Florida Everblades goalie Chris Beckford-Tseu (33) dives to prevent a shot by South Carolina Stingrays' Keith Johnson (19) while Everblades' Phil Paquet, (47) helps defend during the first period as the Everblades hosted the South Carolina Stingrays at Germain Arena on March 19, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Former NHL goalie, Olaf Kolzig, left, gives an acceptance speech to the crowd after he was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame at Germain Arena on March 19, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Former NHL goalie, Olaf Kolzig, right, with his wife Christin, center wait to be introduced before the first period as the Everblades hosted the South Carolina Stingrays at Germain Arena on March 19, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Everblades celebrate a goal during the second period as the Everblades hosted the South Carolina Stingrays at Germain Arena on March 19, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Everblades' Shea Guthrie celebrates a goal to tie the game at two during the second period as the Everblades hosted the South Carolina Stingrays at Germain Arena on March 19, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Everblades' Colin Nicholson (16) tries to tip the puck away from South Carolina Stingrays' Jay Holladay during the second period as the Everblades hosted the South Carolina Stingrays at Germain Arena on March 19, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff

The Florida Everblades hosted the South Carolina Stingrays at Germain Arena on March 19, 2010.



Full gallery »Barron's Assarian at Texas A&M

  • Texas A&M forward Kelsey Assarian, right, grabs a rebound from teammate Danielle Adams (23) and Nebraska's Catheryn Redmon, back, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
  • Texas A&M players, from left, Tyra White, Damitria Buchanan, Kelsey Assarian and Danielle Adams cheer on their team during an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska at the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas A&M defeated top-seeded Nebraska 80-70. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
  • Oklahoma forward Amanda Thompson (21) shoots in front of Texas A&M forward Kelsey Assarian (40) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big 12 women's tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Denny Medley)

Barron Collier graduate Kelsey Assarian, a sophomore forward on nationally ranked Texas A&M, is averaging 10.3 minutes, 2.8 rebounds and 2.8 points per game in 31 contests as the Aggies get ready to open play in the NCAA tournament on March 20.



Full gallery »2010 Winter Paralympic Games

  • Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo lights the community cauldron after carrying the Paralympic flame during the Paralympic torch relay in Vancouver,Canada, on Thursday March 11, 2010. The 2010 Paralympic Winter Games open March 12. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Darryl Dyck)
  • Canada's Billy Bridges, right, battles Italy's Andrea Chiarotti for the puck during first period ice sledge hockey action at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada., on Saturday, March 13, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
  • Germany's Martin Braxenthaler celebrates his win in the men's sit-ski slalom during the Winter Paralympic Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)
  • Kirill Mikhaylov of Russia, center, celebrates his gold medal win in the men's 20-kilometer free standing cross country ski race with silver medalist Nils-Erik Ulset of Norway and bronze medalist Vladimir Kononov of Russia during the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Whistler, Monday, March 15, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Jonathan Hayward)
  • Canadian Brian Mckeever celebrates his gold medal win in the men's 20-kilometer race for the visually impaired at the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Whistler, British Columbia on Monday, March 15, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Jonathan Hayward)
  • Josh Dueck, of Canada, kisses his silver medal for men's slalom sit-ski at the Winter Paralympic Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Sunday, March 14, 2010. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)

Scenes from the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver.



Full gallery »University of Miami women's basketball

  • Miami coach Katie Meier, top right, talks to her team during a first-half timeout during an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)
  • Wake Forest's Secily Ray, center, drives to the basket over Miami's Morgan Stroman, left, who was called for a foul, as teammate Diane Barnes looks on during the opening game of Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball tournament Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Greensboro, NC. (AP Photo/News & Record, Lynn Hey)
  • Miami's Riquna Williams, left, and Wake Forest's Sandra Garcia reach for rebound during the opening game of Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball tournament Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Greensboro, NC. (AP Photo/News & Record, H. Scott Hoffmann)
  • This photo made Feb. 25, 2010, shows Florida State's Jacinta Monroe, right, and Miami's Morgan Stroman battling for a rebound during an NCAA college basketball game, in Tallahassee, Fla. When she finishes her career in a few weeks, Jacinta Monroe will have played more games and blocked more shots than any previous Florida State player. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)
  • Miami's Riquna Williams, left, and Wake Forest's Brooke Thomas struggle to possess a loose ball during the opening game of Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball tournament Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Greensboro, NC. (AP Photo/News & Record, H. Scott Hoffmann)
  • Miami's Riquana Williams, right, drives past Florida State's Alysha Harvin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, in Tallahassee, Fla.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)

The University of Miami women's basketball team will play host to Florida Gulf Coast's on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at BankUnited Center.



Full gallery »SFABC All-Star Basketball Games

  • Golden Gate's Burt Boileau dribbles past Povalis Gaidys of Southwest Florida Christian during the SFABC Boys All-Star Game on March 10, 2010 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Naples guard Jordan Leach drives toward the hoop for the White squad in the first half of the SFABC Boys All-Star Game on March 10, 2010 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Golden Gate's Burt Boileau attempts a layup for the White team while defended by the Fort Myers' Tyler Manning (23) and Buddy McClendon (0) from the Dark team during the SFABC Boys All-Star Game on March 10, 2010 at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Barron Collier guard Brittany Reid attempts a layup for the South during the first half of the South Florida Association of Basketball Coaches Girls All-Star Game on March 11, 2010 at Bishop Verot High in Fort Myers. Defending Reid is the North's Liana Talford (South Fort Myers). Kevin Johnson/Staff
  • Gulf Coast's Riki Carach drives to the hoop for the South while defended by the North's Angela Tompkins (Charlotte) during the first half of the South Florida Association of Basketball Coaches Girls All-Star Game on March 10, 2010 at Bishop Verot High in Fort Myers. Kevin Johnson/Staff

Top area girls and boys basketball players competed in the Southwest Florida Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star Games at Bishop Verot High School on March 10, 2010.



Full gallery »Swamp Buggy Races

  • Leonard Chesser, 70, 'the godfather of the Swamp Buggy Races' takes a farewell lap around the Swamp Buggy track to commemorate his retirement from racing at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Leonard Chesser races his final day of racing at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Lorrie Johns gives a thumbs up while racing her buggy Lady Liberty at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • County Commissioner Jim Colletta waves the first green flag during the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Amy Chesser speaks in honor of her father, Leonard Chesser, at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Leonard Chesser, known as the 'godfather of the Swamp Buggy Races,' retired from racing Sunday. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Amy Chesser yells in honor of her father Leonard Chesser, right, as he is introduced to the crowd at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Leonard Chesser, known as the 'godfather of the Swamp Buggy Races,' retired from racing Sunday. Lexey Swall/Staff

Photos from Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples.



Full gallery »Leonard Chesser, the Godfather of Swamp Buggy Racing, retires

  • Swamp buggy racing legend Leonard Chesser, 70, started racing in 1956 and will retire after Sunday's races. Albers/Staff
  • In the workshop at his home, swamp buggy racing legend Leonard Chesser, 70, takes a moment to rest while preparing his swamp buggies for Sunday's races on Friday, March 5, 2010, in East Naples. Chesser, who is known as the Godfather of Swamp Buggy Racing, plans on retiring from the sport after Sunday's races. Albers/Staff
  • Standing near Dat's Da One, the swamp buggy he won most of his trophies driving, Leonard Chesser prepares for Sunday's races at his home on Friday, March 5, 2010, in East Naples. Chesser, who is known as the Godfather of Swamp Buggy Racing, plans on retiring from the sport after Sunday's races. Albers/Staff
  • Trophies from the over 50 years that Leonard Chesser has been racing swamp buggies line the workshop at his home on Friday, March 5, 2010, in East Naples. Chesser, who is known as the Godfather of Swamp Buggy Racing, plans on retiring from the sport after Sunday's races. Albers/Staff
  • Swamp buggy racing legend Leonard Chesser, 70, prepares his swamp buggies for Sunday's race at Chesser's home on Friday, March 5, 2010, in East Naples. Chesser, who is known as the Godfather of Swamp Buggy Racing, plans on retiring from the sport after Sunday's races. Albers/Staff
  • A piston with valves fused to it which Leonard Chesser claims 'cost him a feature race' hangs on the wall of the workshop of swamp buggy racing legend Leonard Chesser at Chesser's home on Friday, March 5, 2010, in East Naples. Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Everblades defeat Gwinnett 7-5

  • Florida Everblades' Benn Olson, right, gets into a fight with Gwinnett Gladiators' Daniel Sullivan, left, five seconds into the first period as the Everblades hosted the Gwinnett Gladiators at Germain Arena on March 5, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Everblades' Shea Guthrie (18) celebrates after scoring the team's first goal on the Gwinnett Gladiators' during the first period as the Everblades hosted the Gwinnett Gladiators at Germain Arena on March 5, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Everblades celebrate their seventh goal against the Gwinnett Gladiators during the third period as the Everblades hosted the Gwinnett Gladiators at Germain Arena on March 5, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Everblades' Kevin Baker takes a shot on goal during the third period as the Everblades hosted the Gwinnett Gladiators at Germain Arena on March 5, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Everblades' Chris Capraro (11) has words with Gwinnett Gladiators' Matt Francis (12) during the third period as the Everblades hosted the Gwinnett Gladiators at Germain Arena on March 5, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Florida Everblades' Dominic Osman (21) celebrates his third goal of the game during the third period as the Everblades hosted the Gwinnett Gladiators at Germain Arena on March 5, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff

The Everblades defeated their foe, the Gwinnett Gladiators 7-5 at home on March 5, 2010.



Full gallery »Rollers roll away with title

  • Nicki Liolis of the Bocce team Ohio, follows through on her toss in the 5th Annual Marco Island Bocce Championship on Saturday. Her team took third place.
  • Roger LaLonde Franz Biase, Bocce judge, motions for teams to come forward for a measurement to determine which balls can be counted for points in the 5th Annual Marco Island Bocce Championship on Saturday at Mackle Park.
  • Yankees' Aldo Guerra studies his shot in the 5th Annual Marco Island Bocce Championship.
  • Fran Grajzl looks intently at her Bocce shot in the 5th Annual Marco Island Bocce Championship. Her Out-numbered team, the defending champs, came in second this time.
  • Mindy Matusiak Eagle i Contributor Jerry Grajzl concentrates on his bocce ball throw in the 5th Annual Marco Island Bocce Championship.
  • At a break for lunch, compteitiors and attendees, numbering more than 200, lined up for sandwiches and refreshments on Saturday at the 5th Annual Marco Island Bocce Championship.

The Rollers win the Marco Island Bocce Championship.



Full gallery »U.S. bobsled team

  • Naples native and U.S. bobsled coach Brian Shimer with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Winter Olympics. Courtesy Ann Marie Shimer
  • Steven Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler and Curtis Tomasevicz of the United States celebrate their gold medal for the men's four-man bobsled during the medal ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
  • The United States' USA-1, with Steven Holcomb, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curtis Tomasevicz, compete during the men's four-man bobsled final competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. The USA-1 sled won the gold medal. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
  • United States' USA-3, with Mike Kohn, front, Jamie Moriarty, Bill Schuffenhauer, and Nick Cunningham compete during the men's four-man bobsled final competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
  • The United States' USA-1, with Steven Holcomb, front, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curtis Tomasevicz, celebrate their gold medal finish during the men's four-man bobsled final competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
  • The United States' USA-1, with Steven Holcomb, front, Justin Olsen, Steve Mesler, and Curtis Tomasevicz, celebrate their gold medal finish during the men's four-man bobsled final competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.(AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Brian Shimer, coach of the U.S. bobsled team, is returning home to Naples Monday night.



Full gallery »Prep Boys Basketball: CSN loses to Tampa Prep

  • Community's Danny Fleming has the ball knocked out of his hands as he goes in for a shot during the Class 2A boys basketball regional final at Community School of Naples on Saturday night. Tampa Prep beat Community 46-43. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Community's Danny Fleming has the ball knocked out of his hands as he goes in for a shot during the Class 2A boys basketball regional final at Community School of Naples on Saturday night. Tampa Prep beat Community 46-43. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Community School of Naples' Mitch Woods is fouled as he drives the ball down the court against a Tampa Prep opponent during the Class 2A boys basketball regional final at Community School of Naples on Saturday night. Tampa Prep beat Community 46-43. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Tampa Prep's Quincy Mitchell, right, goes up for a rebound against Community School of Naples' Kent Coyne during the Class 2A boys basketball regional final at Community School of Naples on Saturday night. Tampa Prep beat Community 46-43. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Community School of Naples' Mitch Woods goes in for a layup during the Class 2A boys basketball regional final at Community School of Naples on Saturday night. Tampa Prep beat Community 46-43. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Tampa Prep's Devontae Morgan dunks during the Class 2A boys basketball regional final at Community School of Naples on Saturday night. Tampa Prep beat Community 46-43. Lexey Swall/Staff

Tampa Prep beats Community School of Naples, 46-43, in the Class 2A boys basketball regional final at Community School of Naples on Saturday night.



Full gallery »Red Sox stadium rendering

  • The Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the Boston Red Sox unveiled preliminary architectural renderings of the new Red Sox Spring Training complex that is slated to open in 2012.
  • The Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the Boston Red Sox unveiled preliminary architectural renderings of the new Red Sox Spring Training complex that is slated to open in 2012.
  • The Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the Boston Red Sox unveiled preliminary architectural renderings of the new Red Sox Spring Training complex that is slated to open in 2012.
  • The Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the Boston Red Sox unveiled preliminary architectural renderings of the new Red Sox Spring Training complex that is slated to open in 2012.

The Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the Boston Red Sox unveiled preliminary architectural renderings of the new Red Sox Spring Training complex that is slated to open in 2012.



Full gallery »Boston Red Sox Spring Training

  • Rhode Island resident Nick Capobianco stretches to have a baseball signed by Boston Red Sox player Jacoby Ellsbury after the players morning training session at their practice facility in Fort Myers on Feb. 24, 2010. The Red Sox continued their first week of spring training with their first full day of workouts. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • New Boston Red Sox shortstop Marco Scutaro takes batting practice during the second day of spring training at the Red Sox workout facility on Edison Avenue in Fort Myers, Fla. on Feb. 24, 2010. New additions to the Red Sox include third baseman Adrian Beltre, center fielder Mike Cameron, and outfielder Jeremy Hermida. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Rhode Island resident Julie Colleran, left, reaches around the fence to get a photo of Boston Red Sox players taking batting practice at their training facility in Fort Myers on Feb. 24, 2010. Colleran, who was in Florida on vacation, hadn't planned on coming to spring training. 'I thought we would take a chance,' Colleran said about the impromptu visit to the ball park. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Fans reach to get autographs from Boston Red Sox players after Wednesday's spring training workout at their practice facility in Fort Myers, Fla. on Feb. 24, 2010. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Vermont residents Debbie Martin, left, and her son Jacob, 10, right, watch Boston Red Sox players taking batting practice at their training facility in Fort Myers on Feb. 24, 2010. It was their first time in Florida to see spring training. 'Everything is so close,' Martin said. Greg Kahn/Staff
  • Missouri resident Don Punzo stretches to get a photo of Boston Red Sox players taking batting practice at their training facility in Fort Myers on Feb. 24, 2010. Punzo was on vacation in Florida and decided to see if he could get a glimpse of his favorite team. 'I came to Florida to play golf, but I'm over here watching these guys,' Punzo said. The Red Sox continued their first week of spring training with their first full day of workouts. Greg Kahn/Staff

The Boston Red Sox had their first full day of workouts at their spring training facility in Fort Myers on Feb. 24, 2010.



Full gallery »Twins pitchers, catcher report

  • Minnesota Twins' Orlando Hudson, left, is approached for an autograph at baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
  • Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano signs an autograph at baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
  • Minnesota Twins pitchers, from left to right, Glen Perkins, Kevin Slowey and Mike Maroth train at baseball spring training, in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
  • Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer signs an autograph at baseball spring training, in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
  • Minnesota Twins pitchers, from left to right, Jeff Manship, Jon Rauch, Rob Delaney, Nick Blackburn and Anthony Slama train at baseball spring training, in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
  • Minnesota Twins pitchers, from left to right, Jeff Manship, Anthony Slama and Rob Delaney train at baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Minnesota Twins pitchers and catchers reported to the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.



Full gallery »Red Sox spring training begins

  • Hernando, Fla. resident Norma Murphy fires off a Polaroid picture of passing players on the first day of Red Sox spring training on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 in Fort Myers. Pitchers, catchers and coaches practiced at the event opened to the public at the Player Development Complex. David Albers/Staff
  • Catcher Jason Varitek takes some pitches on the first day of Red Sox spring training on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 in Fort Myers. Pitchers, catchers and coaches practiced at the event opened to the public at the Player Development Complex. David Albers/Staff
  • Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka signs autographs on the first day of Red Sox spring training on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 in Fort Myers. Pitchers, catchers and coaches practiced at the event opened to the public at the Player Development Complex. David Albers/Staff
  • Clockwise from bottom center, Georgie Beninati, 8, Connor Ryan, 7, A.J. Ryan, Joe Beninati, 11 and Kyle Hadfield, 9, try to get the attention of passing players on the first day of Red Sox spring training on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 in Fort Myers. Pitchers, catchers and coaches practiced at the event opened to the public at the Player Development Complex. David Albers/Staff
  • Hernando, Fla. resident Norma Murphy prepares to shoot a Polaroid picture of passing players on the first day of Red Sox spring training on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 in Fort Myers. Pitchers, catchers and coaches practiced at the event opened to the public at the Player Development Complex. David Albers/Staff
  • Fans try to get the attention of players to sign autographs on the first day of Red Sox spring training on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 in Fort Myers. Pitchers, catchers and coaches practiced at the event opened to the public at the Player Development Complex. David Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Mulligan's Sports Grille customers and employees watch the Tiger Woods press conference

  • Naples resident J.C. Lenney watches Tiger Woods give a press conference about his infidelity and golf career at Mulligan's Sports Grille on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Naples. David Albers/Staff
  • A framed print of Tiger Woods sits above the bar at Mulligan's Sports Grille on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Naples. David Albers/Staff
  • Estero resident Barbara Scovel watches Tiger Woods give a press conference about his infidelity and golf career on the televisions at Mulligan's Sports Grille on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Naples. 'When he comes back, he needs to bump hands and sign autographs. He needs to give back to the fans,' said Scovel about Wood's reputation for avoiding fans. David Albers/Staff
  • Estero resident Barbara Scovel watches Tiger Woods give a press conference about his infidelity and golf career on the televisions at Mulligan's Sports Grille on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Naples. 'When he comes back, he needs to bump hands and sign autographs. He needs to give back to the fans,' said Scovel about Wood's reputation for avoiding fans. David Albers/Staff
  • Bartender Jamie Lathrop prepares for lunch as Tiger Woods give a press conference about his infidelity and golf career on the televisions at Mulligan's Sports Grille on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Naples. David Albers/Staff
  • Bar owner John Ariniello, left, watches Tiger Woods give a press conference about his infidelity and golf career on the televisions with general manager John Glenn at Mulligan's Sports Grille on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Naples. 'When he comes back, he needs to bump hands and sign autographs. He needs to give back to the fans,' said Scovel about Wood's reputation for avoiding fans. David Albers/Staff


Full gallery »Tiger Woods news conference

  • Tiger Woods makes a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods makes a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods makes a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods kisses his mother Kultida Woods after making a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods hugs his mother Kultida Woods after making a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Krite, left, Colleen, center and Dan Kriste, of St. Louis Missouri, watch the Tiger Woods news conference at the ESPN Zone in Times Square, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 in New York. Tiger Woods has apologized for having affairs and says he is unsure when he will return to competitive golf. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Tiger Woods has apologized for having affairs and says he is unsure when he will return to competitive golf.



Full gallery »Tiger Woods speaks

  • Members of the media set up at the Sawgrass Mariott hotel down the street from an entrance to the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Golfer Tiger Woods will make a statement later in the morning at the club. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
  • Tiger Woods makes a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods makes a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods hugs his mother Kultida Woods after making a statement at the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Members of the media set up at the Sawgrass Mariott hotel down the street from an entrance to the Sawgrass Players Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Golfer Tiger Woods will make a statement later in the morning at the club. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
  • An entrance to the Sawgrass Players Club is shown Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Golfer Tiger Woods will make a statement later in the morning at the club. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tiger Woods made a statement late Friday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.



Full gallery »Tiger Woods practices

  • Tiger Woods practices golf outside his home Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Windermere, Fla. Woods plans to make a statement late Friday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods practices golf outside his home Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Windermere, Fla. Woods plans to make a statement late Friday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods practices golf outside his home Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Windermere, Fla. Woods plans to make a statement late Friday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods practices golf outside his home Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Windermere, Fla. Woods plans to make a statement late Friday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)
  • Tiger Woods practices golf outside his home Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Windermere, Fla. Woods plans to make a statement late Friday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Sam Greenwood, Pool)

Tiger Woods practiced outside his home Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Windermere, Fla. Woods plans to make a statement late Friday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.



Full gallery »Prep girls basketball: CSN vs. St. John Neumann

  • The Community School of Naples team celebrates as the clock winds down during the Class 2A girls basketball regional semifinal at Community School of Naples on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Community beat St. John Neumann 49-28. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Community School forward Jackie King, left, goes up against St. John Neumann's Maggie Bender during the Class 2A girls basketball regional semifinal at Community School of Naples on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Community beat St. John Neumann 49-28. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Community School guard Caitlin Schwartz, center, is double teamed by Maddy Philbrick, left, and Emily Ulrich of St. John Neumann High School during the Class 2A girls basketball regional semifinal at Community School of Naples on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Community beat St. John Neumann 49-28. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the Class 2A girls basketball regional semifinal at Community School of Naples on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Community beat St. John Neumann 49-28. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the Class 2A girls basketball regional semifinal at Community School of Naples on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Community beat St. John Neumann 49-28. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Scenes from the Class 2A girls basketball regional semifinal at Community School of Naples on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Community beat St. John Neumann 49-28. Lexey Swall/Staff

Scenes from the Class 2A girls basketball regional semifinal at Community School of Naples on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Community beat St. John Neumann 49-28.




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