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Koo’s game-ending 51-yard FG helps Falcons overcome Ridder’s mistakes, beat Buccaneers 16-13
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Koo’s game-ending 51-yard FG helps Falcons overcome Ridder’s mistakes, beat Buccaneers 16-13

· October 22, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. Desmond Ridder and the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers all kinds of opportunities to hang onto first place in the NFC South before showing why they believe th

Goff throws for 353 yards, 2 TDs to lead NFC North-leading Lions past sputtering Buccaneers 20-6
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Goff throws for 353 yards, 2 TDs to lead NFC North-leading Lions past sputtering Buccaneers 20-6

· October 15, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. Jared Goff and the streaking Detroit Lions keep finding different ways to win.

Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener
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Montgomery sparkles, Rangers beat sloppy Rays 4-0 in AL Wild Card Series opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Jordan Montgomery was exceptional against the Tampa Bay Rays, even better when he lumbered off the mound to make a diving catch that helped the Texas Rangers to a 4-0 victory in

Rays, Rangers face off in AL Wild Card Series after looking at points like best teams in baseball
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Rays, Rangers face off in AL Wild Card Series after looking at points like best teams in baseball

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. The Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers both looked like they might be the best teams in baseball for significant stretches of a long season in which they now find themselves facin

Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Eagles thump Buccaneers 25-11 to remain unbeaten
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Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Eagles thump Buccaneers 25-11 to remain unbeaten

· September 26, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are unbeaten, but not perfect or even as good as they feel they can be.

Buccaneers’ Mike Evans on path that follows some of the NFL’s all-time great receivers
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Buccaneers’ Mike Evans on path that follows some of the NFL’s all-time great receivers

· September 24, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. Mike Evans is flattered whenever his accomplishments as a football player are compared to some of the greatest receivers in NFL history.

Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative ‘noise’ from outside the locker room
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Unbeaten Eagles, Buccaneers trying to ignore negative ‘noise’ from outside the locker room

· September 22, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. The Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers insist they aren t listening to noise outside their locker rooms.

Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears
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Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears

· September 17, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. Baker Mayfield is determined to make the most of an opportunity to jump-start his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dominican authorities investigate Rays’ Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor
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Dominican authorities investigate Rays’ Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Authorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay Rays All-Star shortstop Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor, according to a statement Monday

Steelers stop Mayfield, Buccaneers in preseason opener
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Steelers stop Mayfield, Buccaneers in preseason opener

TAMPA, Fla. Baker 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 Buccaneer

Hall of Famer Ronde Barber emerged from shadow of twin brother Tiki to make name for himself
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Hall of Famer Ronde Barber emerged from shadow of twin brother Tiki to make name for himself

TAMPA, Fla. Ronde Barber never doubted he d wind up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Following a historic start, the slumping Rays are suddenly playing catch-up in the AL East
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Following a historic start, the slumping Rays are suddenly playing catch-up in the AL East

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. The slumping Tampa Bay Rays believe in themselves.

Maple Leafs rally, top Lightning in OT for 3-1 series lead
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Maple Leafs rally, top Lightning in OT for 3-1 series lead

TAMPA, Fla. Auston Matthews knows as well as anyone that Toronto s job is not finished.

Maple Leafs, 3 others eye comanding 3-1 NHL playoff leads
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Maple Leafs, 3 others eye comanding 3-1 NHL playoff leads

TAMPA, Fla. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning will never be mistaken for Philadelphia s Stanley Cup-winning Broad Street Bullies of the 1970s.

Lightning, Maple Leafs meet again in 1st round of playoffs
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Lightning, Maple Leafs meet again in 1st round of playoffs

The Tampa Bay Lightning have enjoyed more success than any other team over the past three NHL postseasons, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have dropped eight consecutive playoff series and exited in the

Volpe wins Yankees’ opening day shortstop job
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Volpe wins Yankees’ opening day shortstop job

Anthony Volpe is getting an opportunity to live a lifelong dream.

No. 13 seed Furman hands UVA its latest early March exit
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No. 13 seed Furman hands UVA its latest early March exit

ORLANDO, Fla. Kihei Clark sat in the locker room watching video on his phone, trying to figure out how Virginia could have avoided another early exit from the NCAA Tournament.

Padres’ Melvin ponders 6-man rotation, opening day starter
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Padres’ Melvin ponders 6-man rotation, opening day starter

The San Diego Padres are flirting with the idea of beginning the season with a six-man pitching rotation.

Prescott outshines Brady; Cowboys dominate Buccaneers 31-14
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Prescott outshines Brady; Cowboys dominate Buccaneers 31-14

· January 16, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. Dak Prescott outplayed Tom Brady, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC wild-card pla

Brady plays down his perfect record against favored Cowboys
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Brady plays down his perfect record against favored Cowboys

· January 15, 2023

TAMPA, Fla. Tom Brady isn t fazed by being a home underdog in the NFL playoffs for the first time in his career.