'Fragile time:' Former Buccaneer Akeem Spence calls for NFL to cancel season amid pandemic
Akeem Spence isn't a player that's ever made the big NFL money. Despite that, the former Buccaneers defensive tackle is giving up his chance to play for an eighth season.
Akeem Spence isn't a player that's ever made the big NFL money. Despite that, the former Buccaneers defensive tackle is giving up his chance to play for an eighth season.
With baby on the way, risk of play not worth reward for Spence
Former Buccaneer defensive tackle Akeem Spence is giving up his chance to play for an eighth season as he and his fianc�e, Brittany, await the birth of his second daughter. For him, the risk of playing isn't worth the reward.
Former Buccaneer defensive tackle Akeem Spence is giving up his chance to play for an eighth season as he and his fianc�e, Brittany, await the birth of his second daughter. For him, the risk of playing isn't worth the reward.
Big Buccaneers buy-in Only 1 player opts-out
The enthusiasm to play, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, is high at 1 Buc Place this year, partially due to two new players on the team: Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
The enthusiasm to play, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, is high at 1 Buc Place this year, partially due to two new players on the team: Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
Red Sox beat Rays 5-0
Martín Pérez pitched out of trouble all night, and Alex Verdugo and Michael Chavis homered to help the Boston Red Sox stop a four-game skid Wednesday with a 5-0 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays.
Martín Pérez pitched out of trouble all night, and Alex Verdugo and Michael Chavis homered to help the Boston Red Sox stop a four-game skid Wednesday with a 5-0 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Rays.
Lightning beat Bruins 3-2; now 2-0 in seeding round
Tyler Johnson scored the tiebreaking goal with 87 seconds left to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over Boston on Wednesday and send the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins to their second straight loss in the NHL's playoff seeding round.
Tyler Johnson scored the tiebreaking goal with 87 seconds left to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over Boston on Wednesday and send the Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins to their second straight loss in the NHL's playoff seeding round.
Buccaneers' Bruce Arians more confident in an NFL season
The Bucs have created something of their own bubble, keeping players at one hotel like they normally would during training camp, but now it's for safety reasons -- protecting a season built around Tom Brady.
The Bucs have created something of their own bubble, keeping players at one hotel like they normally would during training camp, but now it's for safety reasons -- protecting a season built around Tom Brady.
Arians confident there will be an NFL season
A month ago, Arians made a stunning statement, telling Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, "We’ve got to be careful. The players, they’re going to all get sick, that’s for sure. It’s just a matter of how sick they get.” Arians no longer believes that due to the protocols that are now in place.
A month ago, Arians made a stunning statement, telling Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, "We’ve got to be careful. The players, they’re going to all get sick, that’s for sure. It’s just a matter of how sick they get.” Arians no longer believes that due to the protocols that are now in place.
Bogosian shows promise in playoff camp
Getting cut by a team with the longest active playoff drought in the NHL isn't exactly the vote of confidence Zach Bogosian was looking for but one man's trash is another man's treasure. The bolts love what he's shown in playoff camp.
Getting cut by a team with the longest active playoff drought in the NHL isn't exactly the vote of confidence Zach Bogosian was looking for but one man's trash is another man's treasure. The bolts love what he's shown in playoff camp.
Lake Wales suspends school sports indefinitely
The board of trustees for the Lake Wales charter school system voted unanimously Wednesday to cancel school sports until further notice because of COVID-19.
The board of trustees for the Lake Wales charter school system voted unanimously Wednesday to cancel school sports until further notice because of COVID-19.
University of Connecticut first FBS team to cancel 2020 football season
Newly-independent UConn announced it will suspend its football program for this year, citing COVID-19 health concerns, making it the first FBS team to cancel its season.
Newly-independent UConn announced it will suspend its football program for this year, citing COVID-19 health concerns, making it the first FBS team to cancel its season.
Meadows hits 2 in return from virus, Rays top Red Sox 5-1
Austin Meadows got two hits after missing the first 10 games of the season with the coronavirus and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped their losing streak at five, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Austin Meadows got two hits after missing the first 10 games of the season with the coronavirus and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped their losing streak at five, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Tuesday night.
MLS is Back Tournament: Semifinals preview
The MLS Is Back Tournament rolls into the semifinal round with a very unexpected final four teams, and that’s exactly how it should be.
The MLS Is Back Tournament rolls into the semifinal round with a very unexpected final four teams, and that’s exactly how it should be.
Buccaneers add Super Bowl running back McCoy to the mix
Like Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, LeSean McCoy wants to show the Bucs that, despite his age, he has enough left to help win another Super Bowl.
Like Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, LeSean McCoy wants to show the Bucs that, despite his age, he has enough left to help win another Super Bowl.
Brady gives LeSean McCoy warm welcome
The Buccaneers have added another Super Bowl champion to the mix. Tom Brady welcomed LeSean McCoy to a team already loaded with talent Tuesday.
The Buccaneers have added another Super Bowl champion to the mix. Tom Brady welcomed LeSean McCoy to a team already loaded with talent Tuesday.
Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales surge after he stood for national anthem while others knelt
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.
NFL opt-out deadline is set, report says
There has already been a host of NFL players who have decided to opt-out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, but now the league has reportedly set a deadline for undecided players to make their choice.
There has already been a host of NFL players who have decided to opt-out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic, but now the league has reportedly set a deadline for undecided players to make their choice.
Tampa youth football team scrambles to replace $2,500 in stolen gear
Football season is getting off to a rough start for the Tampa Bay Cardinals youth football program after more than $2,500 of equipment was stolen from their shed.
Football season is getting off to a rough start for the Tampa Bay Cardinals youth football program after more than $2,500 of equipment was stolen from their shed.
Kucherov, Lightning beat Capitals in round-robin shootout
Nikita Kucherov scored the shootout winner to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory against the Washington Capitals on Monday in Eastern Conference round-robin play.
Nikita Kucherov scored the shootout winner to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory against the Washington Capitals on Monday in Eastern Conference round-robin play.
Bucs' Shaq Barrett feels different atmosphere at training camp
Veteran Buccaneers, including Shaquil Barrett, arrived at team headquarters on Sunday. The NFL's reigning sack champion immediately sensed a different feel walking into a season that's under the threat of COVID-19.
Veteran Buccaneers, including Shaquil Barrett, arrived at team headquarters on Sunday. The NFL's reigning sack champion immediately sensed a different feel walking into a season that's under the threat of COVID-19.
Barrett focused on season opener against Saints
Veteran Buccaneers, including Shaquil Barrett, arrived at team headquarters on Sunday. The NFL's reigning sack champion immediately sensed a different feel walking into a season that's under the threat of COVID-19.
Veteran Buccaneers, including Shaquil Barrett, arrived at team headquarters on Sunday. The NFL's reigning sack champion immediately sensed a different feel walking into a season that's under the threat of COVID-19.