DeSantis calls for fans at Bucs games as he repeats support for football in Florida

Florida will host a college-football national championship game, no matter how few conferences take to the gridiron this fall, Gov. Ron DeSantis maintains. And he’s hoping to see fans in the stands at Raymond James Stadium sooner rather than later.

USF football team reports first coronavirus case, ending 40-day streak of negative tests

USF head football coach Jeff Scott made an inevitable announcement Wednesday. The Bulls had their first positive coronavirus test this week, ending a 40-day streak of nothing but negative tests.

Leonard Fournette planning to sign with Brady-led Bucs

Leonard Fournette intends to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are stockpiling playmakers to help Tom Brady be successful with his new team.

Brosseau gets payback as Tampa Bay Rays beat Yankees again, 5-2

Mike Brosseau got some payback against the New York Yankees, hitting two home runs as the Tampa Bay Rays topped their AL East rivals again with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night.

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.