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.
FOX 13 Pep Rally: Wesley Chapel High School
Charley spent the morning with the Wesley Chapel Wildcats for another FOX 13 Pep Rally!
Charley spent the morning with the Wesley Chapel Wildcats for another FOX 13 Pep Rally!
Odorizzi tops Fernandez, Rays beat Marlins 4-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Odorizzi ended his season with another strong start at home. Odorizzi allowed one unearned run over seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat Jose Fernandez and the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep. "It's a good way to go out," Odorizzi said. Odorizzi (9-9) scattered four hits, walked two and struck out seven. He gave up one earned run or less in eight of 13 home starts.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jake Odorizzi ended his season with another strong start at home. Odorizzi allowed one unearned run over seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat Jose Fernandez and the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep. "It's a good way to go out," Odorizzi said. Odorizzi (9-9) scattered four hits, walked two and struck out seven. He gave up one earned run or less in eight of 13 home starts.
Smyly goes 6 solid innings, Rays beat Marlins 6-4
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jarred Cosart looked like a different pitcher several times in a late-season loss. Cosart gave up five runs, five hits and five walks in 4 2-3 innings of the Miami Marlins' 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Cosart (2-5) didn't allow a hit through three innings before getting chased in the fifth.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jarred Cosart looked like a different pitcher several times in a late-season loss. Cosart gave up five runs, five hits and five walks in 4 2-3 innings of the Miami Marlins' 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Cosart (2-5) didn't allow a hit through three innings before getting chased in the fifth.
Cabrera homers in 8th, Rays beat Marlins 4-2
ST.PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash is excited with how left-hander Matt Moore is wrapping up the season. Moore went seven solid innings, Asdrubal Cabrera hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth and the Rays beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Tuesday night. Moore, coming back from elbow ligament replacement surgery last year, allowed one run and seven hits. He has given up three runs in 20 2-3 innings over his last three starts.
ST.PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash is excited with how left-hander Matt Moore is wrapping up the season. Moore went seven solid innings, Asdrubal Cabrera hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth and the Rays beat the Miami Marlins 4-2 on Tuesday night. Moore, coming back from elbow ligament replacement surgery last year, allowed one run and seven hits. He has given up three runs in 20 2-3 innings over his last three starts.
Buccaneers feel they're on right track with Winston
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are encouraged by the way Jameis Winston is performing, even if the young quarterback's progress isn't reflected in the team's record. Coach Lovie Smith reiterated Monday that the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft is making strides weekly, and that key players around the rookie are getting better, too.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are encouraged by the way Jameis Winston is performing, even if the young quarterback's progress isn't reflected in the team's record. Coach Lovie Smith reiterated Monday that the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft is making strides weekly, and that key players around the rookie are getting better, too.
Jays top Rays in dramatic fashion
TORONTO (AP) — Josh Donaldson made certain Toronto's home finale ended on a high note — a high drive over the wall, that is. Donaldson hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, connecting for No. 41 this year and sending the playoff-bound Blue Jays over Tampa Bay 5-4 Sunday in their final regular season game at Rogers Centre. Donaldson leads the AL with 122 RBIs and the majors with 121 runs.
TORONTO (AP) — Josh Donaldson made certain Toronto's home finale ended on a high note — a high drive over the wall, that is. Donaldson hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, connecting for No. 41 this year and sending the playoff-bound Blue Jays over Tampa Bay 5-4 Sunday in their final regular season game at Rogers Centre. Donaldson leads the AL with 122 RBIs and the majors with 121 runs.
Everyone to blame in Bucs' loss to Texans
Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston knows his team didn't play to their full potential. That's why he said not all was lost in their 19-9 loss Sunday against the Texans.
Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston knows his team didn't play to their full potential. That's why he said not all was lost in their 19-9 loss Sunday against the Texans.
Mallett helps Texans to 1st win, 19-9 over Tampa Bay
HOUSTON (AP) — Ryan Mallett threw for threw for 228 yards and a touchdown and Alfred Blue had 139 yards rushing with a score to lead the Houston Texans to a 19-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Mallett gave Houston (1-2) an early lead on a 5-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins on the opening drive.
HOUSTON (AP) — Ryan Mallett threw for threw for 228 yards and a touchdown and Alfred Blue had 139 yards rushing with a score to lead the Houston Texans to a 19-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Mallett gave Houston (1-2) an early lead on a 5-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins on the opening drive.