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Tampa Bay Buccaneers taken down by Broncos in home game
Read full article: Tampa Bay Buccaneers taken down by Broncos in home gameThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a heavy loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday after rookie Bo Nix ran for an early touchdown and Will Lutz kicked four field goals, ending with a score of 26-7.
Miami Hurricanes‘ Cam Ward tops 15,000 yards passing for collegiate career
Read full article: Miami Hurricanes‘ Cam Ward tops 15,000 yards passing for collegiate careerMiami quarterback Cam Ward has topped 15,000 yards passing in his career, making him the 13th player recognized by the NCAA to have reached that milestone.
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.
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.
Bengals rally from 17-point deficit, drop Buccaneers 34-23
Read full article: Bengals rally from 17-point deficit, drop Buccaneers 34-23Joe Burrow threw for four second-half touchdowns and the surging Cincinnati Bengals rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-23 for their sixth straight victory.
No. 25 UCF beats rival USF 46-39 to reach AAC title game
Read full article: No. 25 UCF beats rival USF 46-39 to reach AAC title gameAlec Holler made a leaping, one-handed catch for a touchdown on a 14-yard pass from Mikey Keene with 20 seconds remaining to lead No. 25 UCF to a 46-39 win over South Florida on Saturday night and earn a spot in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady trades football for lightsaber at Walt Disney World
Read full article: Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady trades football for lightsaber at Walt Disney WorldTwo months after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a historic victory at Raymond James Stadium, star player Tom Brady finally visited Walt Disney World.
WrestleMania: Tickets go on sale Friday for event in Tampa
Read full article: WrestleMania: Tickets go on sale Friday for event in TampaTAMPA, Fla. – The biggest show in professional wrestling is coming to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium next month and tickets are set to go on sale Friday. The WWE announced on Wednesday that ticket sales will begin Friday at 10 a.m. for WrestleMania. AdThe event is set to take place over two nights, April 10 and 11. According to the WWE, ticket prices will range between $35 and $2,500 with capacity limits set to about 25,000 fans each night. Tickets on sale this Friday, March 19. https://t.co/CN4nRsGco8 — WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2021Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.
Wrestlemania to take place in Tampa, tickets go on sale next week
Read full article: Wrestlemania to take place in Tampa, tickets go on sale next weekTAMPA, Fla. – Wrestling fans rejoice, Wrestlemania is back. WWE’s Wrestlemania will take place in Tampa this year at Raymond James Stadium. This year’s Wrestlemania will take place on April 10 and April 11. This is the second big event Raymond James Stadium will host this year. Super Bowl 55 also took place at Raymond James Stadium earlier this year.
Throngs of maskless fans celebrate Tampa’s Super Bowl win
Read full article: Throngs of maskless fans celebrate Tampa’s Super Bowl winVideos went viral on social media, showing throngs of mostly maskless fans and packed sports bars as the clock inside Raymond James Stadium ticked down on a hometown Super Bowl win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “It is a little frustrating because we have worked so hard,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said during an early Monday morning news conference with the Super Bowl Host Committee. “I’m proud to say the majority of individuals that I saw out and about enjoying the festivities associated with the Super Bowl were complying,” she said. White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked about whether President Joe Biden was concerned over Tampa fans taking to the streets following the Buccaneers Super Bowl. Ad“This isn’t how we should be celebrating the Super Bowl,” the mayor tweeted on Saturday.
Tampa mayor addresses maskless fans after Super Bowl
Read full article: Tampa mayor addresses maskless fans after Super BowlVideos went viral on social media, showing throngs of mostly maskless fans and packed sports bars as the clock inside Raymond James Stadium ticked down on a hometown Super Bowl win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “It is a little frustrating because we have worked so hard,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said during an early Monday morning news conference with the Super Bowl Host Committee. “I’m proud to say the majority of individuals that I saw out and about enjoying the festivities associated with the Super Bowl were complying,” she said. White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked about whether President Joe Biden was concerned over Tampa fans taking to the streets following the Buccaneers Super Bowl. Ad“This isn’t how we should be celebrating the Super Bowl,” the mayor tweeted on Saturday.
Rob Gronkowski visits Magic Kingdom day after winning Super Bowl
Read full article: Rob Gronkowski visits Magic Kingdom day after winning Super BowlTampa Bay tight end Rob Gronkowski, who scored two touchdowns in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, visited Disney World to “experience some of Disney’s most popular attractions.”ORLANDO, Fla. – Although there wasn’t a parade down Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, a Super Bowl champion went to Disney World on Monday, a day after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throttled the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9. Tampa Bay tight end Rob Gronkowski, who scored two touchdowns in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, visited Disney World to “experience some of Disney’s most popular attractions.”[TRENDING: Speedway worker dies following altercation | Teacher accused of sex with student | Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. 7]AdTampa Bay tight end Rob Gronkowski, who scored two touchdowns in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, visited Disney World to “experience some of Disney’s most popular attractions.” (Disney World)Gronkowski and Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady, capped the victory with the time-honored tradition of appearing in the iconic “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial but changing it up to, “We’re going to Disney World.”Disney said plans are underway for Brady to visit the Orlando-area park later this year to celebrate the Super Bowl win.
The Latest: Brady, Bucs dominate Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl
Read full article: The Latest: Brady, Bucs dominate Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl___9:40 p.m.Tom Brady is closing in on a record seventh Super Bowl title as the struggles continue for Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs got another field goal to start the second half but are still seeking their first touchdown of the Super Bowl. ___7:45 p.m.Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are off to a slow start in the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs’ goal-line stand has kept the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from adding to their 7-3 lead in Super Bowl 55. AdLocker room access is limited compared to previous Super Bowls, and Super Bowl week was much different.
NBA tells teams to exercise caution when watching Super Bowl
Read full article: NBA tells teams to exercise caution when watching Super BowlA sign for Super Bowl 55 is framed by palm trees at Raymond James Stadium Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)The NBA doesn't want the Super Bowl to turn into a superspreader. The Super Bowl plan is designed to avoid more potential contact-tracing pratfalls as one of the top priorities. Clubs are instructed to not host in-person Super Bowl gatherings at a team facility.
Biden dogs to make appearance during Puppy Bowl
Read full article: Biden dogs to make appearance during Puppy BowlWorkers drive past Raymond James Stadium ahead of Super Bowl 55 Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s dogs will make an appearance during the Puppy Bowl this weekend. The two German Shepherds, Champ and Major, will appear alongside first lady Jill Biden in a public service announcement focused on mask-wearing set to air during Puppy Bowl XVII. They adopted Major from the Delaware Humane Association, and he is the first shelter dog to move into the White House.
Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties to avoid virus spread
Read full article: Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties to avoid virus spreadRaymond James Stadium, the site of NFL football Super Bowl LV, is shown Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)WASHINGTON – The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want the Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader. Dr. Anthony Fauci, says when it comes to Super Bowl parties during the pandemic, people should “just lay low and cool it.”He said during TV interviews Wednesday that now isn’t the time to invite people over for watch parties because of the possibility that they’re infected with the coronavirus and could sicken others. Big events like Sunday’s game in Tampa, Florida, between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are always a cause for concern over the potential for virus spread, Fauci said. “You don't want parties with people that you haven’t had much contact with,” he told NBC's “Today” show.
$500 fine: Tampa’s mayor issues outdoor mask order for Super Bowl
Read full article: $500 fine: Tampa’s mayor issues outdoor mask order for Super BowlTAMPA, Fla. – Anyone visiting Tampa’s popular outdoor destinations for the Super Bowl will be required to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor signed an executive order Wednesday saying masks must be worn outside while downtown, in neighborhoods around Raymond James Stadium — where the Super Bowl will be held — and in other tourist hotspots. It will remain in place until Feb. 13 — nearly a week after the Super Bowl ends. “We are incredibly excited to host a fun and safe Super Bowl here in Tampa — but we need everyone to do their part. There will be official game events around the city, including The Super Bowl Experience, which features live music, food, beverages and football-themed activities.
91-year-old preps field for Super Bowl LV
Read full article: 91-year-old preps field for Super Bowl LVTAMPA, Fla. – Preparations are underway at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LV. [TRENDING: Deputies: Girl abused by children’s book author | Deputy investigated for slamming student | How to get vaccine in Fla.]One of the workers responsible for making sure the field is ready for the matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs is George Toma. The 91-year-old has served as the groundskeeper for every Super Bowl. Toma says his son, Ryan, will also be in Tampa for the big game. He has attended every Super Bowl with his father since he was an infant.
Here are the uniforms the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will wear in Super Bowl 55
Read full article: Here are the uniforms the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will wear in Super Bowl 55The sun rises over Raymond James Stadium as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field for an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the uniform the team will be sporting against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. White jerseys & pewter pants for #SBLV pic.twitter.com/7quYS4ncBg — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 28, 2021Tampa Bay is technically the home team for the game and they had the first choice on which jersey to wear for the big game. The Bucs were wearing the red uniforms in the team’s Super Bowl win against the Oakland Raiders. [RELATED: Here’s how you can appear at Super Bowl 55 without buying a ticket to the game]With Tampa Bay wearing the white jerseys during the Super Bowl, Kansas City will be wearing red uniforms. The Bucs vs. Chiefs Super Bowl will air on WKMG-TV at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay.
Here’s how you can appear at Super Bowl 55 without buying a ticket to the game
Read full article: Here’s how you can appear at Super Bowl 55 without buying a ticket to the gameTampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs fans can purchase a fan cutout for $100. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A FAN CUTOUTEach fan who purchases a cutout will be entered to win tickets to Super Bowl 56. A portion of the proceeds from the cutout will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay. [RELATED: Video: Tom Brady hugs son right after NFC Championship win]The NFL said team apparel is encouraged for photos sent in for the fan cutout. [RELATED: Tom Brady’s Super Bowl video with Rob Gronkowski surpasses 6.5 million views]The Bucs vs. Chiefs Super Bowl will air on WKMG-TV at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay.
NFL prepares Raymond James Stadium to host Super Bowl LV and prevent COVID-19 spread
Read full article: NFL prepares Raymond James Stadium to host Super Bowl LV and prevent COVID-19 spreadThe Super Bowl Experience happens along Tampa’s Riverwalk on Jan. 29 ahead of Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. Only 22,000 fans will be allowed inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for the Super Bowl. Raymond James Stadium is being sanitized daily including through an air filtration system. At the Super Bowl Experience at Tampa’s Riverwalk, fans will need to have reservations for a specific date and time they want to visit. The Super Bowl will air on WKMG News 6 at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7.
Cocoa High School alum to play in Super Bowl 55
Read full article: Cocoa High School alum to play in Super Bowl 55(Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)COCOA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback and Cocoa High School alum Jamel Dean will be playing in the Super Bowl in just his second year in the NFL. Before the Bucs, one of the fastest players in football was a player for the Auburn Tigers and the Cocoa Tigers. “He really epitomizes Tiger Pride and he’s going to represent Cocoa High School in the best ways possible. Along with Cocoa High, Dean is also an alum of Rockledge youth football and he’s one of three Cocoa Tigers currently in the NFL. The Bucs vs. Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl will air on WKMG-TV at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay.
NFL to allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV in Tampa
Read full article: NFL to allow 22,000 fans at Super Bowl LV in TampaORLANDO, Fla. – The National Football League announced Friday that 22,000 fans will be allowed inside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for the Super Bowl next month. pic.twitter.com/iurMY0BvMM — NFL (@NFL) January 22, 2021As with NFL games throughout the season, the Super Bowl will include mandatory wearing of masks, social distancing, touchless concession stands and controlled entry and exits. On top of that, Hogan told News 6 that fans at the Super Bowl will make an impact when it comes to Central Florida’s economy. You can watch the Super Bowl on News 6, with coverage beginning at 11:30 a.m. If Tampa Bay defeats Green Bay on Sunday, the Buccaneers will be the first team ever to play in a Super Bowl on their home field.
NFL giving free Super Bowl tickets to 7,500 health workers
Read full article: NFL giving free Super Bowl tickets to 7,500 health workersMost of the health care workers who will get free game tickets will come from the Tampa Bay area and central Florida, Goodell said. “These dedicated health care workers continue to put their own lives at risk to serve others, and we owe them our ongoing gratitude,” Goodell said. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said the NFL's decision is a perfect way to honor health care workers at such a high-profile event. This Sunday's two conference championships will determine which teams meet in the Super Bowl. If Tampa Bay wins, the Buccaneers will be the first team ever to play in a Super Bowl on their home field.
Here’s the News 6 NFL TV schedule for 2020-21
Read full article: Here’s the News 6 NFL TV schedule for 2020-21The sun rises over Raymond James Stadium as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field for an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
The Weeknd to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show
Read full article: The Weeknd to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl halftime showThe three-time Grammy winner criticized the Recording Academy on Tuesday after he was severely snubbed after having one of the years biggest albums with After Hours and being tapped as the Super Bowl halftime headline performer. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. “We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl and one can only dream of being in that position,” the singer said in a statement. This is an extraordinary moment in time and the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show is going to be an extraordinary experience with an extraordinary performer.”Roc Nation and Emmy-nominated producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. “We are thrilled to have The Weeknd join us in Tampa Bay on the Pepsi Halftime Stage,” said Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s chief media and business officer.
Brady feels at home during scrimmage in Buccaneers stadium
Read full article: Brady feels at home during scrimmage in Buccaneers stadiumTAMPA, Fla. A little more than two weeks away from the start of the NFL season, Tom Brady is settling into a new home. The 43-year-old quarterback led touchdown drives on two of four series he worked during a full scrimmage, including a 98-yard march to begin the session. We got to a point where the stadium wasnt that big a deal, Brady said. Getting to the stadium, getting with my teammates, it was a good dress rehearsal, so to speak, Brady said. The communication that we have on a daily basis about social injustice is important for all of us, Brady added.
Here’s your only chance to see Guns N’ Roses in Florida on 2020 tour
Read full article: Here’s your only chance to see Guns N’ Roses in Florida on 2020 tourGuns N’ Roses announced their 2020 tour stops for this summer, and there’s only one stop in Florida. The band has added North American dates to their 2020 worldwide stadium tour. Guns N’ Roses will make their only Florida appearance in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium on Aug. 15. Nighttrain presale tickets start at 10 a.m. on Feb. 4 and then will be open to the public at 10 a.m. on Feb. 7. Click here to learn more.
Here’s where to get tickets for UCF’s bowl game in Tampa
Read full article: Here’s where to get tickets for UCF’s bowl game in TampaTAMPA – The University of Central Florida will play against the Marshall Thundering Herd in the Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 23. Hey UCF fans, here are 5 things you need to know about MarshallThe stadium is only a 90-mile drive from downtown Orlando. Fans who want to sit in the UCF section at the bowl game can buy tickets from the university’s website at this link. UCF fans can also buy tickets from the Gasparilla Bowl website at this link. The cheapest tickets right now for the bowl game are going for about $50.