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Bucs face struggling Broncos and rookie QB Nix, going for their first 3-0 start since 2005

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024The Associated PressComments Off

With Baker Mayfield leading the way, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to start 3-0 in a season for the first time since 2005 when they host the Denver Broncos. The Bucs have won the NFC South after starting 2-0 each of the past three years. The Broncos are looking for their first win with rookie Bo Nix at quarterback. The Bucs beat No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in Week 1. Since coach Todd Bowles arrived in Tampa Bay as defensive coordinator in 2019, the Bucs are 11-5 against rookie QBs.

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Bucs look to bring success from Lions win into Week 3 against Broncos

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024A.H.Comments Off

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — After a stellar performance last week by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Lions in Detroit, the team is looking to bring that success into Week 3. “We’ve only played two games we can’t look ahead to anything,” Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said. Through the first two games, quarterback Baker […]

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Tampa Bay Lightning select Victor Hedman as captain, succeeding Steven Stamkos

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024The Associated PressComments Off

The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Victor Hedman as the team captain on Wednesday as training camp opened, making the big defenseman the successor to Steven Stamkos.

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Mizzou fan rescues ESPN personality from choking on food

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024Joey SchneiderComments Off

ESPN personality Peter Burns credits a University of Missouri football fan for saving his life over the weekend during an unexpected emergency.

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It’s early, but 3-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers are off to another strong start

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024The Associated PressComments Off

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to another strong start, though coach Todd Bowles understandably is playing down the significance of being 2-0 for a fourth straight season.

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Bucs’ Christian Izien looks to carry momentum on defense into Week 3

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024A.H.Comments Off

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense was preparing for every situation possible. Christian Izien had a stellar game against the Detroit Lions.

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USF to tackle No. 8 Miami at home; sold-out student section hopes to bring momentum

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024A.H.Comments Off

The University of South Florida football team will face a Top 10-ranked opponent for the second time this season.

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Bucs add Vita Vea to list of defensive players plagued by injury. Will he play on Sunday?

September 16, 2024September 18, 2024Kaycee SloanComments Off

The Buccaneers’ defense has been plagued with unfortunate injuries to kick off the season, but despite the misfortunes, Tampa Bay found its grit to take down the Detroit Lions in a long-awaited playoff rematch, leaving them undefeated heading into Week 3.

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Shooting at popular tailgating spot leaves 2 dead after Lions-Bucs game

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024The Associated PressComments Off

DETROIT (AP) — A second person has died from a shooting at a popular tailgating site after a Detroit Lions game, police said Monday. A fight broke out around 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Eastern Market, an open-air gathering spot, police Chief James White said. Tampa Bay had just defeated the Lions nearby at Ford Field, 20-16. The […]

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Bucs with Bowles: Tampa overcomes adversity for big win in Detroit

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Dan LucasComments Off

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers grabbed the NFL’s attention on Sunday with a 20-16 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field — the site of last season’s playoff exit.