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A Cinderella Story: Space Coast Varsity Football
Read full article: A Cinderella Story: Space Coast Varsity FootballThe Space Coast High School Varsity football team is giving thanks this week for an incredible season — and also to a Tampa Bay Buccaneer whose generosity helped change the program's fortunes.
Baker Mayfield and Bucs embarrass Giants 30-7 in New York’s first game since releasing Daniel Jones
Read full article: Baker Mayfield and Bucs embarrass Giants 30-7 in New York’s first game since releasing Daniel JonesBaker Mayfield catapulted into the end zone on a spectacular 10-yard scramble for one of Tampa Bay’s four rushing touchdowns, and the Buccaneers beat the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito 30-7.
Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
Read full article: Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance movesDonald Trump and the National Football League had an adversarial relationship during his first term in the White House.
Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debut
Read full article: Moody shrugs off 3 missed FGs to kick 49ers past Buccaneers 23-20 in McCaffrey's season debutJake Moody redeemed himself after missing three earlier field goals by booting a 44-yarder as time expired to give the San Francisco 49ers a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in running back Christian McCaffrey’s season debut.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to Kansas City Chiefs thanks to Mahomes, Hunt
Read full article: Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to Kansas City Chiefs thanks to Mahomes, HuntPatrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, and Kareem Hunt pounded into the end zone from 2 yards out in overtime to give the unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs a 30-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC South
Read full article: Cousins throws for 276 yards and 4 TDs as Falcons beat Bucs 31-26 to take control of NFC SouthKirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns to help the Atlanta Falcons take sole possession of first place of the NFC South with a 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bucs' Chris Godwin to have surgery, likely out for season. Fellow WR Mike Evans to miss 3 games
Read full article: Bucs' Chris Godwin to have surgery, likely out for season. Fellow WR Mike Evans to miss 3 gamesTampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin will undergo surgery on a dislocated left ankle.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to Baltimore Ravens during Monday matchup
Read full article: Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to Baltimore Ravens during Monday matchupLamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41-31 victory Monday night over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Mayfield passes for 4 TDs as the Bucs treat storm-weary fans to a 51-27 win over the Saints
Read full article: Mayfield passes for 4 TDs as the Bucs treat storm-weary fans to a 51-27 win over the SaintsBaker Mayfield overcame three turnovers with 325 yards and four touchdowns passing, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 51-27 in what they hoped would be a morale boost to their many fans who endured Hurricane Milton.
Oklahoma and Texas, one of college football's most storied rivalries, open a new chapter in the SEC
Read full article: Oklahoma and Texas, one of college football's most storied rivalries, open a new chapter in the SECPerhaps the only way the Oklahoma-Texas rivalry could have become even more intense happened when both joined the powerful Southeastern Conference in July.
NFL’s Buccaneers relocating ahead of hurricane to practice for Sunday’s game at New Orleans
Read full article: NFL’s Buccaneers relocating ahead of hurricane to practice for Sunday’s game at New OrleansThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week.
Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plans
Read full article: Hurricane Milton forces NFL, NHL and other sporting events to adjust game plansThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week.
Mayfield throws for 347 yards and accounts for three TDs to lead Bucs over Eagles 33-16
Read full article: Mayfield throws for 347 yards and accounts for three TDs to lead Bucs over Eagles 33-16Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Mike Evans became the Buccaneers’ career scoring leader Sunday during Tampa Bay’s 33-16 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to a record-setting performance
Read full article: Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to a record-setting performanceJayden Daniels did far more than just deliver the first breakthrough performance from this year’s heralded class of rookie quarterbacks.
It's early, but 3-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers are off to another strong start
Read full article: It's early, but 3-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers are off to another strong startThe 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.
Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch
Read full article: Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematchBaker Mayfield took one step back, planted his left foot and took off for a zig-zagging, 11-yard touchdown run that gave Tampa Bay the lead for good in a playoff rematch.
Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers rout Commanders 37-20 to spoil Jayden Daniels’ debut
Read full article: Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers rout Commanders 37-20 to spoil Jayden Daniels’ debutBaker Mayfield threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 37-20 rout of the new-look Washington Commanders, spoiling the NFL debut of No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels on Sunday.
Mayfield leads long TD drive in brief preseason outing, Buccaneers beat Dolphins 24-14
Read full article: Mayfield leads long TD drive in brief preseason outing, Buccaneers beat Dolphins 24-14It took Baker Mayfield one series to show the Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they wanted to see from him in a preseason-closing 24-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Mac Jones throws a pair of TD passes and moves closer to securing a backup job as Jags top Bucs 20-7
Read full article: Mac Jones throws a pair of TD passes and moves closer to securing a backup job as Jags top Bucs 20-7Mac Jones threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns, taking a step toward formally securing Jacksonville’s backup job, and the Jaguars beat Tampa Bay 20-7 in a preseason game featuring few starters.
Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with Rams
Read full article: Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with RamsJimmy Garoppolo says his two-game suspension was the result of a mistake in his filing for a therapeutic use exemption for an unspecified substance during his season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million, AP source says
Read full article: Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that quarterback Baker Mayfield is staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $115 million.
Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency
Read full article: Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agencyKirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL.
Last year's free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams
Read full article: Last year's free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teamsNFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts.
Mike Evans agrees to a 2-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers, AP source says
Read full article: Mike Evans agrees to a 2-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers, AP source saysA person familiar with the deal says Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans has agreed to a two-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers instead of testing his worth in free agency.
From SpongeBob to TikTok, leagues and broadcasters using many methods to attract, retain young fans
Read full article: From SpongeBob to TikTok, leagues and broadcasters using many methods to attract, retain young fansThere were plenty of critics when CBS announced four years ago that it would produce a kids-centric broadcast of an NFL playoff game on Nickelodeon.
New Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen excited for opportunity to potentially work with Mayfield
Read full article: New Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen excited for opportunity to potentially work with MayfieldLiam Coen says leaving Kentucky to become offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and potentially work with Baker Mayfield again was a “no-brainer.”.
NFC outlasts AFC in Pro Bowl Games showcasing soon-to-be Olympic sport of flag football
Read full article: NFC outlasts AFC in Pro Bowl Games showcasing soon-to-be Olympic sport of flag footballThe Pro Bowl Games concluded Sunday with NFC and AFC stars competing in a flag football game that gave fans and a national television audience glimpses of what the soon-to-be Olympic sport could look like with such highly skilled athletes on the field.
Kentucky assistant Liam Coen agrees to be Buccaneers' offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Kentucky assistant Liam Coen agrees to be Buccaneers' offensive coordinator, AP source saysA person familiar with the decision says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to hire Kentucky assistant coach Liam Coen to be their offensive coordinator.
Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasons
Read full article: Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasonsJoe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs.
Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
Read full article: Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over BuccaneersJared Goff threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game, lifting the long-suffering franchise into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history.
Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to NFC wild-card rout of Eagles
Read full article: Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to NFC wild-card rout of EaglesBaker Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns to lead the resurgent Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Baker Mayfield focused on defeating Eagles in playoffs, not his future with Buccaneers
Read full article: Baker Mayfield focused on defeating Eagles in playoffs, not his future with BuccaneersA rejuvenated Baker Mayfield says he’s focused on trying to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, not the future of a career he’s revived by leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the NFL playoffs.
Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers
Read full article: Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over PanthersChase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the Tampa Bay defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers won their third straight NFC South title with a 9-0 victory on Sunday over the Carolina Panthers.
Mayfield practices with sore ribs, plans to start Buccaneers' must-win finale against Panthers
Read full article: Mayfield practices with sore ribs, plans to start Buccaneers' must-win finale against PanthersBaker Mayfield’s sore ribs won’t stop the Tampa Bay quarterback from trying to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth in Sunday’s regular-season finale at Carolina.
Mayfield has sore ribs but is determined to be ready to help Bucs pursue NFC South title
Read full article: Mayfield has sore ribs but is determined to be ready to help Bucs pursue NFC South titleBaker Mayfield has sore ribs and did not practice Wednesday, but the Tampa Bay quarterback says he’ll do everything he can to be ready to try to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth against the Carolina Panthers.
Mayfield throws for 283 yards, 2 TDs as surging Bucs beat reeling Jaguars 30-12 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Mayfield throws for 283 yards, 2 TDs as surging Bucs beat reeling Jaguars 30-12 for 4th straight winBaker Mayfield threw for 283 yards and two touchdowns to help the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Trevor Lawrence and the reeling Jacksonville Jaguars 30-12 for their fourth straight victory.
Baker Mayfield throws for 381 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs keep pace in NFC South by beating Packers 34-20
Read full article: Baker Mayfield throws for 381 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs keep pace in NFC South by beating Packers 34-20Baker Mayfield threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their third straight, 34-20 over the Green Bay Packers.
Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25
Read full article: Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25Baker Mayfield threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 31 seconds remaining, capping a wild fourth quarter that pushed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a tie for first place with a 29-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs
Read full article: This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBsThis year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony is an ode to the new era of college sports, transformed by the transfer portal and NIL.
Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win
Read full article: Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 winJonathan Taylor ran for two scores, Gardner Minshew added another and the Indianapolis Colts defense came up with a late turnover to preserve a 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay.
Mayfield throws for 278 yards, 2 TDs to help Buccaneers stop 4-game skid with 20-6 win over Titans
Read full article: Mayfield throws for 278 yards, 2 TDs to help Buccaneers stop 4-game skid with 20-6 win over TitansBaker Mayfield threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stop a four-game losing streak with a 20-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Oklahoma, Oklahoma State created "Bedlam" memories for over a century in series that ends this year
Read full article: Oklahoma, Oklahoma State created "Bedlam" memories for over a century in series that ends this yearOklahoma and Oklahoma State will meet one last time as conference rivals in their “Bedlam” series.
Koo’s game-ending 51-yard FG helps Falcons overcome Ridder’s mistakes, beat Buccaneers 16-13
Read full article: Koo’s game-ending 51-yard FG helps Falcons overcome Ridder’s mistakes, beat Buccaneers 16-13Younghoe Koo’s third field goal of the game, a 51-yarder as time expired, bailed out Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder and gave the mistake-prone, but now first-place Falcons a 16-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Goff throws for 353 yards, 2 TDs to lead NFC North-leading Lions past sputtering Buccaneers 20-6
Read full article: Goff throws for 353 yards, 2 TDs to lead NFC North-leading Lions past sputtering Buccaneers 20-6Jared Goff threw for 353 yards and two touchdowns and the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions beat the sputtering Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6.
Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9
Read full article: Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 26-9.
Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to Eagles
Read full article: Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to EaglesJalen Hurts threw for one touchdown and ran for another as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in their Monday matchup.
Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears
Read full article: Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling BearsBaker Mayfield passed for 317 yards and a touchdown, adding to his strong debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 27-17 victory over the struggling Chicago Bears.
Jalen Hurts, Eagles host Kirk Cousins, Vikings in prime time again in their home opener
Read full article: Jalen Hurts, Eagles host Kirk Cousins, Vikings in prime time again in their home openerJalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles host Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings in their home opener in prime time for the second straight season.
Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
Read full article: Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debutBaker Mayfield recovered from a rough start to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover in his Tampa Bay debut, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings.
Mayfield shines in final tuneup for regular season; Buccaneers hold off Ravens 26-20
Read full article: Mayfield shines in final tuneup for regular season; Buccaneers hold off Ravens 26-20Baker Mayfield looked comfortable in his final tuneup as Tampa Bay’s new starting quarterback, throwing a touchdown pass while playing less than a quarter in the Buccaneers’ 26-20 preseason-closing victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Mayfield sits while Trask plays in Bucs’ 13-6 preseason win over Jets. Backup Wolford injures neck
Read full article: Mayfield sits while Trask plays in Bucs’ 13-6 preseason win over Jets. Backup Wolford injures neckBaker Mayfield might have moved closer to claiming Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback job without even taking a snap in the Buccaneers’ 13-6 preseason victory over the New York Jets.
Mayfield takes another step to follow Brady in the Buccaneers’ 27-17 preseason loss to the Steelers
Read full article: Mayfield takes another step to follow Brady in the Buccaneers’ 27-17 preseason loss to the SteelersBaker Mayfield continued his bid to follow Tom Brady as Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback and jumpstart his career with a solid, if not overly impressive preseason debut for the Buccaneers in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocence
Read full article: Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocenceAn Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled to be executed in September for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student says he plans to reject his chance for a clemency hearing.
NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move
Read full article: NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on moveAfter a flurry of moves in the two days ahead of the official start of the NFL free agency period, Aaron Rodgers made the biggest news Wednesday by announcing his intention to play for the New York Jets.
Raiders blow 4th double-digit halftime lead in latest loss
Read full article: Raiders blow 4th double-digit halftime lead in latest lossThursday night’s 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams makes the Las Vegas Raiders the first team to blow four double-digit halftime leads in a season, according to SportRadar, whose records go back to 1930.
Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16
Read full article: Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Rams’ brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT game
Read full article: Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT gameThe worst division in the NFL gets a prime-time matchup when the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday night.
Analysis: Nathaniel Hackett's headscratcher caps wild Week 1
Read full article: Analysis: Nathaniel Hackett's headscratcher caps wild Week 1The Denver Broncos acquired quarterback Russell Wilson from Seattle for three players and five draft picks and then gave him a huge contract before he'd taken a single snap in a game for them.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
Mayfield's comments add spark to Browns-Panthers Week 1 game
Read full article: Mayfield's comments add spark to Browns-Panthers Week 1 gameCarolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has ignited what was already expected to be an emotionally charged Week 1 game against his former team, the Cleveland Browns.
Panthers' Darnold, Gonzalez sustain 'significant' injuries
Read full article: Panthers' Darnold, Gonzalez sustain 'significant' injuriesCarolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule says backup quarterback Sam Darnold and kicker Zane Gonzalez both suffered “significant” injuries in the 21-0 win over the Buffalo Bills on Friday night.
Panthers' Darnold carted off field with sprained ankle
Read full article: Panthers' Darnold carted off field with sprained anklePanthers backup quarterback Sam Darnold and kicker Zane Gonzalez were both carted off the field in the third quarter of Carolina’s preseason game Friday night against the Buffalo Bills.
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason
Read full article: NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseasonAfter one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here.
Darnold has TD, Mayfield solid in Panthers preseason opener
Read full article: Darnold has TD, Mayfield solid in Panthers preseason openerSam Darnold threw a touchdown pass during the Carolina Panthers' 23-21 preseason-opening victory at the Washington Commanders to give him a highlight in the quarterback competition against Baker Mayfield.