Gainesville reacts to Spurrier's resignation from South Carolina
It takes some pretty big accomplishments to have your own statue on campus at the University of Florida. Steve Spurrier's part of that elite group. "Well, he's a great guy,” said close friend of Spurrier's and Voice of the Gators Mick Hubert with a smile.
It takes some pretty big accomplishments to have your own statue on campus at the University of Florida. Steve Spurrier's part of that elite group. "Well, he's a great guy,” said close friend of Spurrier's and Voice of the Gators Mick Hubert with a smile.
Zetterberg lifts Red Wings to 3-1 win over Lightning
Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and an assist and Jimmy Howard made 20 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 Tuesday night.
Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and an assist and Jimmy Howard made 20 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 Tuesday night.
Former NBA star Odom found unconscious at Nevada brothel
Authorities say former NBA and reality TV star Lamar Odom has been hospitalized after he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel.
Authorities say former NBA and reality TV star Lamar Odom has been hospitalized after he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel.
Spurrier resigns, takes blame for South Carolina's slide
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Steve Spurrier said Tuesday that he made the decision to resign as South Carolina's head coach because the team was heading in the wrong direction. "We've slipped. It's my fault. I'm the head coach," he told a news conference. Spurrier said he started really thinking about resigning Sunday morning, spoke to South Carolina athletics director Ray Tanner that afternoon and told his team on Monday night that he was stepping down, effective immediately.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Steve Spurrier said Tuesday that he made the decision to resign as South Carolina's head coach because the team was heading in the wrong direction. "We've slipped. It's my fault. I'm the head coach," he told a news conference. Spurrier said he started really thinking about resigning Sunday morning, spoke to South Carolina athletics director Ray Tanner that afternoon and told his team on Monday night that he was stepping down, effective immediately.
Stamkos earns 500th point in Lightning's 6-3 win over Bruins
Steven Stamkos scored his 500th career point with a tiebreaking power-play goal that sent the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 6-3 win over the Bruins on Monday afternoon.
Steven Stamkos scored his 500th career point with a tiebreaking power-play goal that sent the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 6-3 win over the Bruins on Monday afternoon.
Man with cerebral palsy and cancer receives blue belt in jiu-jitsu
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Ian Matuszak, a 20-year-old from Westbury, has cerebral palsy. It is a debilitating disease that impacts the lives of millions of people. he was also recently diagnosed with cancer. On Saturday, October 3rd, in front of around 200 people, Ian was given his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Bucs beat Jaguars, end 11-game home losing streak
Tampa Bay ended a puzzling stretch of futility at home, while also prolonging Jacksonville's misery on the road. Doug Martin ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, helping rookie Jameis Winston rebound from the worst performance of his pro career and lead the Buccaneers to a 38-31 victory over the mistake-prone Jaguars.
Tampa Bay ended a puzzling stretch of futility at home, while also prolonging Jacksonville's misery on the road. Doug Martin ran for 123 yards and three touchdowns Sunday, helping rookie Jameis Winston rebound from the worst performance of his pro career and lead the Buccaneers to a 38-31 victory over the mistake-prone Jaguars.
Bucs, Dolphins, Jags already falling short of expectations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Things were supposed to be different in the Sunshine State this season. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted quarterback Jameis Winston with the top pick, getting a Heisman Trophy winner and collegiate national champion. — The Miami Dolphins signed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a six-year, $114 million contract, landing the top free agent on the market.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Things were supposed to be different in the Sunshine State this season. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted quarterback Jameis Winston with the top pick, getting a Heisman Trophy winner and collegiate national champion. — The Miami Dolphins signed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a six-year, $114 million contract, landing the top free agent on the market.
FOX 13 Pep Rally: Tampa Catholic HS
The fun continues with another FOX 13 Pep Rally this week at Tampa Catholic High School. Charley Belcher spent the morning in the gymnasium packed with excited students ahead of their big game against Land O Lakes High School. In the videos above, hear from the proud principal of the school, get pumped up with the Green Loco spirit squad, meet the football coach and the Crusaders themselves, and finally, get philanthropic with the members of the "Think Pink" club for Breast Cancer Awareness m
The fun continues with another FOX 13 Pep Rally this week at Tampa Catholic High School. Charley Belcher spent the morning in the gymnasium packed with excited students ahead of their big game against Land O Lakes High School. In the videos above, hear from the proud principal of the school, get pumped up with the Green Loco spirit squad, meet the football coach and the Crusaders themselves, and finally, get philanthropic with the members of the "Think Pink" club for Breast Cancer Awareness m
Bolts win home opener in overtime, 3-2 over Flyers
Jason Garrison scored his second goal of the game in overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Jason Garrison scored his second goal of the game in overtime, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Winston: I just have to get better every week
It was turnovers that sent the Bucs on a downward spiral last week. Five turnovers equaled 27 Panthers points. Jameis Winston threw four of them.
It was turnovers that sent the Bucs on a downward spiral last week. Five turnovers equaled 27 Panthers points. Jameis Winston threw four of them.
Kicker Connor Barth excited to rejoin Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Connor Barth didn't wait for a phone call to let the Tampa Bay Buccaneers know he was interested in being the answer to their kicking woes that have contributed to another slow start. Instead, the eighth-year pro who's the most accurate field goal kicker in franchise history took to social media — all in fun, he insisted Wednesday — to let his old team know he was available for the right price.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Connor Barth didn't wait for a phone call to let the Tampa Bay Buccaneers know he was interested in being the answer to their kicking woes that have contributed to another slow start. Instead, the eighth-year pro who's the most accurate field goal kicker in franchise history took to social media — all in fun, he insisted Wednesday — to let his old team know he was available for the right price.
Kicker Connor Barth re-joins struggling Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed kicker Connor Barth for a third stint with the team. Barth's signing was announced Tuesday, one day after rookie Kyle Brindza was released after going 2 for 7 on field-goal attempts with two missed extra points the past two games. Barth is an eighth-year pro who's made 85.3 percent of his field-goal tries (116 of 136). He's converted all 149 of his extra-point attempts.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed kicker Connor Barth for a third stint with the team. Barth's signing was announced Tuesday, one day after rookie Kyle Brindza was released after going 2 for 7 on field-goal attempts with two missed extra points the past two games. Barth is an eighth-year pro who's made 85.3 percent of his field-goal tries (116 of 136). He's converted all 149 of his extra-point attempts.
Wistful Rays say goodbye until spring
It's goodbye until Spring and a bittersweet ending for the Rays, who failed to make the postseason for the second straight year.
It's goodbye until Spring and a bittersweet ending for the Rays, who failed to make the postseason for the second straight year.
Lightning motivated to build on last year's success
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman offers some simple words of advice for the Tampa Bay Lghtning, who have a goal of getting back to the Stanley Cup final this season. The architect of the young team that came within two victories of winning the NHL title last spring says the best way to pursue unfinished business of hoisting the Cup is to not spend a lot of time talking about what they want to accomplish.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman offers some simple words of advice for the Tampa Bay Lghtning, who have a goal of getting back to the Stanley Cup final this season. The architect of the young team that came within two victories of winning the NHL title last spring says the best way to pursue unfinished business of hoisting the Cup is to not spend a lot of time talking about what they want to accomplish.
Buccaneers release kicker Brindza
The rookie from Notre Dame has struggled this season, especially in the last two games -- both losses -- when he missed five field goals and two extra points.
The rookie from Notre Dame has struggled this season, especially in the last two games -- both losses -- when he missed five field goals and two extra points.
Sorority famous for selfie session at baseball game rejects ticket offer
The MLB announcers during the Arizona Diamondbacks-Colorado Rockies game on Wednesday were thoroughly entertained by a group of Arizona State sorority girls have a full-fledged selfie session in the stands.
The MLB announcers during the Arizona Diamondbacks-Colorado Rockies game on Wednesday were thoroughly entertained by a group of Arizona State sorority girls have a full-fledged selfie session in the stands.
Turnovers doom Bucs in 11th straight home loss
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Despite having three touchdown drives of 80 yards or more and outgaining Carolina by 167 yards Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't come close to beating the Panthers. "You can't win a football game with five turnovers," explained rookie quarterback Jameis Winston, who fumbled a snap and threw four interceptions in the 37-23 loss that dropped the Buccaneers to 1-3.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Despite having three touchdown drives of 80 yards or more and outgaining Carolina by 167 yards Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't come close to beating the Panthers. "You can't win a football game with five turnovers," explained rookie quarterback Jameis Winston, who fumbled a snap and threw four interceptions in the 37-23 loss that dropped the Buccaneers to 1-3.
Newton, Norman lead unbeaten Panthers past Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and Josh Norman returned one of Carolina's four interceptions of Jameis Winston for his second TD of the season as the Panthers remained unbeaten with a 37-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and Josh Norman returned one of Carolina's four interceptions of Jameis Winston for his second TD of the season as the Panthers remained unbeaten with a 37-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
Season gets off to emotional start for Buccaneers
It's already been a season of highs and lows for the Buccaneers.
It's already been a season of highs and lows for the Buccaneers.