NEW YORK (AP) — No team with the best odds has won the NBA's draft lottery since 2004, when the Orlando Magic took Dwight Howard.

SARASOTA - The video of our own Linda Carson getting knocked to the ground by a goat at the Manatee County Fair this week has gone nationwide.  Sunday morning she appeared on Good Morning America to discuss it.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Johnny Gray raced to his third victory of the season Sunday at the NHRA Kansas Nationals to regain the Funny Car points lead.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Early reviews for Seth MacFarlane's Oscar-hosting skills are very positive.

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and David Letterman have shared some laughs about the many fat jokes the comedian has made about the lawmaker's ample girth.

Cory Crawford of Palmetto high School came into his senior season expecting to be one of their top receivers and go-to guys for their offense. A funny thing happened on the way to game two.

Thanks to learning the hard way, I know how important it is to teach children how to wait: Not to just think of the "now," but think of the big picture and how their choices might impact their future.

BRADENTON - Southeast High School grad Kevin Swan was only 30 years old when he was diagnosed last year with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease. But as his high school classmates will tell you, Kevin is not one to go down without a fight.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - Holmes Beach is tourist area known for its pristine beaches and quint vacations rentals.  But, a new city ordinance may put them one step closer to being the referred to as a cluck-friendly town.

ACL injuries have increased 400-percent in teens and adolescents in the last ten years.

SARASOTA - We know Siesta Key Beach is famous for having the most beautiful sand in the country. And on Saturday morning you're invited to hit the beach and see what you can build out of that sand. And it's not just for kids; there'll be some serious competitors out there.

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(NAPSI)—Whoever coined the proverb "patience is a virtue" most likely didnt live in todays rush-rush, I want it yesterday world. There are real-time traffic updates, overnight delivery and high-speed Internetso why should anyone wait days, even weeks for a DVD to arrive in the mail or take their chances with the leftovers in a vending machine? And waiting for a movie to be available for viewing through a legal online subscription service? Unthinkable.

I'm LOVING all the Turkey-Day disaster stories you're posting for me. They're hilarious - and you're making me feel a little bit better (just a wee bit) about holiday cooking.

SARASOTA - No matter who you are, or what sport you play, you are always hoping to be spotted, to get that big chance. Former Riverview High School golfer Lindsey Bergeon is getting that break we are all hoping for.

(ARA) - Imagine not being able to control when you laughed or when you cried. While it's not a well-known condition, this is reality for those who suffer from pseudobulbar affect (PBA), which is thought to affect nearly two million Americans. PBA occurs in people with an underlying neurologic condition like Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, or Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). PBA causes involuntary and unpredictable episodes of crying or laughing often when there is nothing sad or funny triggering those emotional responses. This type of emotional distress can leave those who have it and their families feeling embarrassed and can cause them to avoid social situations.

How do we get Suncoast students to score better on the FCATs and to retain what they learn about difficult subjects? That's a question educators grapple with every day. And now an answer has come from a very unexpected source: clowns.

(NAPSI)—During the summer, parents search for activities to keep their children safe, engaged and entertained. The true challenge lies in finding activities that all family members can enjoy, without breaking the bank.

(NAPSI)—For weddings, holidays and birthday parties throughout the year, the hunt—and pressure—it seems, is always on for the perfect, affordable and meaningful gift. As a result, more and more people are getting creative, and for many, this means getting personal.

(NAPSI)The U.S. has one of the highest rates of unplanned pregnancy in the developed world.

(NAPSI)—There are lots of gifts you can get the mom in your life for Mother’s Day, but spending time with her is likely the gift she’ll love the most. Hosting a movie night for your mother or wife can be a great way to have a fun, relaxing evening—and you won’t need to make reservations. A bottle of perfume will eventually get used up but you and your loved one can treasure the memory of time spent together for years to come.

(NewsUSA) - For college students, the stress of exams is an anxiety-filled final hurdle to overcome before fully relaxing and enjoying the long-deserved break. These exams can be intimidating -- especially for freshmen with an advanced workload -- which is why stress management is key.

BRADENTON - A dream some people called impossible is about to come true. When the Manatee Players began building its new theatre complex in 2006, they declared it would be pay as we go. They'd build it piece by piece as they raised the money. Some feared it would never be finished, but construction will be complete by the end of this month.