Dirk Koetter to be named Buccaneers' new head coach

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tapped current offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter to lead the team in 2016, just hours after the surprise firing of head coach Lovie Smith.

Cromartie wife pregnant despite vasectomy

Antonio Cromartie, the NY Jets All-Pro cornerback, and his wife are expecting twins, despite the NFL star having reportedly undergone a vasectomy in 2011.

A day in the life of Rays' Kevin Kiermaier

It's been a winter whirlwind for Kevin Kiermaier. The Rays hottest new superstar is quickly becoming the face that's in demand.

Bishop, Stamkos lead Lightning to 4-0 win over Avalanche

DENVER (AP) — Unlike most of the shots from the Colorado Avalanche, this caught Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop by surprise: He earned his first win on a Tuesday this season. "Sweet. All right, cool," Bishop said sarcastically. "Start somewhere." Bishop stopped 21 shots for his second shutout of the season and Steven Stamkos scored twice, helping the Lighting beat the...

Kucherov's OT goal lifts Lightning past Canucks, 3-2

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning feel like things are starting to come together. Nikita Kucherov scored 3:50 into overtime to give the Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. After an end-to-end 3-on-3 extra period, Kucherov finished it on a breakaway against Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom for his 16th of the season.

Rays lease amendment could open new stadium talks

The potential for redevelopment of Tropicana Field's vast acreage might be the inducement to keep the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg - or a colossal consolation prize. 

Dirk Koetter on Bucs radar for head coach spot

Though he's never been a NFL head coach, offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is very much on the Bucs radar as a possible replacement for Lovie Smith. It sounds like he could be one of their top candidates.

Kevin O'Donnell: Glazers to blame for coaching failures

The biggest concern isn't with who will be the next Bucs ahead coach. The bigger question is will the Bucs finally get it right?

Bay Area shocked as Bucs fire Lovie Smith

Jameis Winston had a strong rookie season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tripled their victory total from the previous year. Still, it wasn't enough to save coach Lovie Smith's job.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers dismiss Head Coach Lovie Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Wednesday evening via its Twitter account, Head Coach Lovie Smith was "relieved of his duties."

Fort Meade caddie working toward career as pro

As a caddie at Streamsong Resort in Fort Meade, Marc Dull doesn't just carry golfers' bags.

USF's McMurray could be leader Bulls looking for

Down three guards to injury, Orlando Antigua needed one of his youngest players to step up.

Bucs QB Winston: Coaches want to win more than some players

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback questioned his teammate's desire and expressed angst over the team's 6-10 season Sunday night following a 38-10 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the regular-season finale.