It was announced on Wednesday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
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Tampa native named starting QB for Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris announced the decision in a statement Tuesday night. “After review we have made the decision Michael Penix Jr. will be […]
Tampa native named starting QB for Atlanta Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are turning to rookie Michael Penix Jr. as their starting quarterback and benching veteran Kirk Cousins as they fight for their first playoff berth since 2017. Coach Raheem Morris announced the decision in a statement Tuesday night. “After review we have made the decision Michael Penix Jr. will be […]
Guentzel scores in 7 consecutive games, 1 shy of matching the franchise record in Tuesday’s win against Blue Jackets
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Paul had a goal and two assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jake Guentzel, Luke Glendening, Brayden Point and Mitchell Chaffee also scored for Tampa Bay, which has won five of six. Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 28 saves. Adam Fantilli, Cole Sillinger and Mikael Pyyhtia scored for the Blue Jackets. Jet Greaves made 27 saves for Columbus, which has one win in its past nine games. The Lightning pulled away in the second period, scoring three times. Paul had the first goal and assisted on the next two.
Florida Gators look to tie a bow on season in Gasparilla Bowl against Tulane
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl hosts the Tulane Green Wave (9-4) representing the American Athletic Conference and the University of Florida Gators (7-5) from the Southeastern Conference. The Gators finished the regular season on a high note winning their last three games. Two of the three teams were top 25 ranked opponents, which essentially got them […]
Rays call for more money after Pinellas commissioners vote in favor of bonds for new stadium
Pinellas County commissioners voted in favor of approving bonds for the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium Tuesday evening.
Bucs with Bowles on team’s December rise and a dominating win against the Chargers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued to add pressure in the NFC South title race with a commanding 40-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Byrum Brown is getting healthier as Bulls prep for Hawaii Bowl against SJSU
The USF Bulls are playing post-season football once again.
Mayfield throws for 4 TDs, including 2 to Evans, as Bucs dominate second half to rout Chargers 40-17
Baker Mayfield threw for 288 yards and four touchdown passes, Mike Evans had a season-high 159 receiving yards and two scores and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the second half en route to a 40-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head
Grant DuBose, who returned Sunday after a shoulder injury sidelined him for part of the season, was listed as being in stable condition.