Yankees reliever Heller ejected for plunking Rays' Renfroe

Yankees reliever Ben Heller was ejected from Wednesday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays for hitting Hunter Renfroe in the leg with a pitch, the latest chapter in a simmering rivalry between the top two teams in the AL East.

No fans allowed for first two Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games

While Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars fans will have a chance to see their team play in-person during the season opener, the same won't be said for Tampa Bay fans eager to see Tom Brady. 

No handshakes or high-fives: Hillsborough releases guidelines for student-athletes

The Hillsborough County School District released its "Return to Athletics" plan, which calls for all sports to proceed -- but with a list of COVID-19 safety guidelines.

NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks, memo says

The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move.

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.

Nunez-Rouches tries out trash-talk on Brady
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Nacho is the perfect nickname for Rakeem Nunez-Rouches because you can always hear where he is on the field.

Nacho: The Buccaneer who dares to trash-talk Tom Brady

Nacho is the perfect nickname for Rakeem Nunez-Rouches because you can always hear where he is on the field. 

Mickens happy to be back
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Jaydon Mickens is currently fighting for one of the Buccaneers' final wide receiver roster spots.

Journeyman Jaydon Mickens feels blessed

Jaydon Mickens knows, as well as anyone, how blessed he is to be in the NFL. He is currently fighting for one of the Buccaneers' final wide receiver roster spots.

Jaguars' Tyler Eifert to honor fallen retired officer on helmet: report

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert will pay tribute to David Dorn on his helmet this year in honor of the slain retired St. Louis police captain, according to a report on Monday.

Yankees beat Rays; Cash makes threat after 101 mph brushback

Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York ended a six-game losing streak against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night.

Gronk adapting to the Buccaneer way
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Rob Gronkowski always looks like he having fun on the football field, but he's still adapting to playing football in Florida.

'New guy' Gronkowski adapting to the Buccaneer way

Rob Gronkowski always looks like he having fun on the football field, but he's still adapting to playing football in Florida.

Lightning reach East finals for 4th time in 6 years

Blake Coleman, Barclay Goodrow, Zach Bogosian. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper calls them guys who have a little bit of dirt under their fingernails. And that tough trio of late-season acquisitions is part of the reason the Lightning are back in the Eastern Conference finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fourth time in six years.

Lightning advance to Eastern Conference Final after 3-2 win over Bruins in 2nd OT

Victor Hedman scored with 5:50 left in the second overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins and their fourth berth in the NHL’s Eastern Conference finals in six seasons on Monday night.

Glasnow overpowers Yankees, Rays go to 7-1 vs NY this season

Tyler Glasnow flummoxed the Yankees for six innings, Ji-Man Choi and Kevin Kiermaier homered off Gerrit Cole, and the Tampa Bay Rays extended their mastery of New York with a 5-3 victory Monday night.

Blaine Gabbert's latest role: Backing up Brady

For the first eight of his 10 years in the NFL, Blaine Gabbert has been preparing to win a starting job. But at 30 years old, Gabbert knows his role with the Bucs is to assist Number 12. 

Brady's backup stays ready to stand in
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For the first eight of his 10 years in the NFL, Blaine Gabbert has been preparing to win a starting job. But at 30 years old, Gabbert knows his role with the Bucs is to assist Number 12.