Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old.
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Leon County: Stay one gator length away from each other
The Centers for Disease Control recommends people stay about six feet apart to avoid spreading coronavirus.
Florida strip clubs sue over new age limit for strippers
Adult clubs in one Florida city are suing over a new law that raised the minimum age for strippers from 18 to 21.
MLB pitcher Justin Verlander to donate paychecks to coronavirus charities
The MLB will be paying players even while the season is on hold. The couple said they’ll donate that money to help with both the health care and economic sides of the crisis.
Kobe, Duncan, Garnett headline Basketball Hall of Fame class
Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, and fellow NBA greats Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a nine-person group announced Saturday as this year’s class of enshrinees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Buccaneers re-sign backup QB Blaine Gabbert
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed free agent backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert to a one-year contract.
Rays, Rowdies donate 1 million meals to Feeding Tampa Bay; will match donations
The Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies have stepped forward help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Past, present Buccaneers commit to helping seniors in the community
A handful of past and present Tampa Bay Buccaneers gathered at a restaurant in Ybor City in Tampa on Wednesday to do something good for the community.
‘This is bigger than just hockey’: Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh weighs in on coronavirus pandemic
NHL players are being cautiously optimistic about finishing their season, but Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh is also prepared for the worst-case scenario – that a Stanley Cup champion may not be crowned in 2020.
NFL to begin season as scheduled in September
During a conference call Tuesday, league officials announced the season will start in September and teams will play their full 16 game schedule with fans in attendance. And, international games are still “a go.”

