The Buccaneers began phase two of their offseason program this week, leading up to next weekend’s rookie minicamp at the AdventHealth Training Center.
Author: Karen Loftus
‘It’s a do or die game for us’: Lightning look to stave-off elimination in game 5
The Lightning are facing their first elimination game of this postseason, with an uphill battle of having to win three-straight games to advance to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But in this win-or-go-home scenario, this group of competitors is dialed-in for the challenge.
‘What better place to be than Tampa?’: Bucs sign safety Ryan Neal
For the last four seasons, safety Ryan Neal has been playing for the Seattle Seahawks, but during his off-seasons, he’s been training in the Bay Area, so there’s already a sense of familiarity as he now joins the Bucs.
Frozen Four brings Lightning prospects to Tampa
In 2021, the Tampa Bay Lightning selected Dylan Duke in the fourth round of the NHL Draft. The following year, they selected Connor Kurth in the sixth ound of the 2022 NHL Draft. Now both of those players find themselves in Tampa, playing for their college ice hockey teams in the NCAA Final Four of Men’s Ice Hockey—the Frozen Four.
Opening Day excitement builds for Rays
He was in this same position last season, but for former USF Bulls pitcher Shane McClanahan, it’s just as special this time around to be the Rays’ Opening Day starter.
Rays closing-in on Opening Day, focused on staying healthy
After Wednesday’s game against the Phillies, the Rays have just four more Spring Training games before the start of the regular season. At this point, Florida Florida manager Kevin Cash is hoping there are no injuries and that his players are available for Opening Day.
Rays closing-in on Opening Day, focused on staying healthy
After Wednesday’s game against the Phillies, the Rays have just four more Spring Training games before the start of the regular season. At this point, Florida Florida manager Kevin Cash is hoping there are no injuries and that his players are available for Opening Day.
‘Why would I leave?’: Dean, Nelson excited to stay with Bucs after signing new contracts with the team that drafted them
As the Buccaneers work to fill-out their 2023 roster, a priority was securing some of their own free agents. On that list were a few players they actually drafted, including outside linebacker Anthony Nelson and cornerback Jamel Dean, both selected by the Bucs in 2019 and both getting that second contract with Tampa Bay this week.
Lightning look to keep momentum going through homestand
After Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, Lightning forward Alex Killorn said it was “just the first step,” and now they “want to keep going the right way.” For that to happen, speed and execution are two key facets to help them stay in the win column.
Chip Ganassi Racing begins second season of ‘Women in Motorsports’ internship
With the start of Women’s History Month and the 2023 NTT INDYCAR Series season this week, Chip Ganassi Racing and PNC Bank are embarking on a second season of their ‘Women in Motorsports’ internship program.