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Bucs hosting watch party Monday night at Armature Works

Related video: Rondé Barber Calls Out Bucs Starters After Week 1 Performance TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are holding a watch party at Armature Works on Monday night, the team announced on Friday. The Buccaneers will take on the Houston Texans in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. ET. Doors […]

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At USF, words of late basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim resonate within football program

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The initials of former South Florida basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim are on the headset that USF football coach Alex Golesh wears on the sideline. And Abdur-Rahim’s words that he said in 2023 have quickly become the credo of sorts for the Bulls as well. “This ain’t the same ol’ South […]

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Tampa Bay Lightning announce this season’s theme night schedule

Video above: Fans react to Amalie Arena name change TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay Lightning fans have the chance to attend games with special themes this upcoming season. From events celebrating holidays, to fan appreciation night, here’s what the team has planned for fans at Benchmark International Arena: OPENING NIGHT, PRESENTED BY BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL […]

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Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco detained, admitted into a clinic for mental health issues

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was found guilty earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor, was detained by police on Tuesday and admitted into a clinic in the Dominican Republic for mental health issues, according to authorities. The request to have him detained and admitted came from […]

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Florida’s Brendan Bett says spitting at opponent was ‘a terrible mistake’ that ‘won’t happen again’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett publicly apologized on Monday for spitting at South Florida offensive lineman Cole Skinner, saying “there is no excuse for my actions.” Bett also apologized to his teammates earlier in the day. “I want to sincerely apologize for my actions in the game this past Saturday,” Bett […]

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Bucs with Bowles: Head Coach Todd Bowles discusses Week 1 win over Falcons in Atlanta

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged their division rival, the Atlanta Falcons, 23-20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Bucs’ season opener. On Monday, Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles sat down with News Channel 8’s Aileen Hnatiuk for their exclusive, weekly interview, ‘Bucs with Bowles’. They discussed the Bucs’ 19th overall draft pick, […]