NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026. Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and […]
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Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans to miss multiple games due to hamstring injury
Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans will be out for several games after getting injured during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets.
Buccaneers sign Plant City native, Desmond Watson to practice squad, AP source says
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defensive tackle Desmond Watson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce the move. Watson, who played at Florida, was originally signed by the Buccaneers […]
Depleted Buccaneers keep winning as injuries continue piling up
No matter who is blocking or catching passes, Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find ways to win. The big question is how long can a depleted offense keep going.
UCF offensive line coach dies unexpectedly
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA)— The offensive line coach for UCF football died unexpectedly Sunday evening, UCF Athletics announced. Shawn Clark, 50, died Sunday evening after experiencing a medical emergency on Tuesday, Sept. 9. “Shawn was so much more than a coach. He was a remarkable Florida man, husband, and father who cared deeply about his players and […]
Rob Higgins takes over as USF CEO of athletics
The University of South Florida now has its first-ever CEO of Athletics. Rob Higgins was named to the position at an event at the school on Monday morning.
Buccaneers take on the Jets for home opener at Raymond James
Related coverage: Bucs prepare to face Jets backup quarterback TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s game day for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and this week they’re taking on the New York Jets for this season’s home opener. Follow along below for live updates.
Tampa Bay Lightning take to the ice for 1st day of training camp
The Tampa Bay Lightning were back on the ice Thursday for the first day of training camp. The main focus for camp is to learn how to play as a group and gain chemistry.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to face Jets backup quarterback
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor because Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields is out this week due to a concussion.
Rays presidents step down ahead of team sale
Tampa Bay Rays Presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Alud have stepped down from their positions ahead of the team’s sale.

