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Bucs WR Chris Godwin (illness) added to injury report
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. was added to the injury report due to an illness ahead of Saturday's game against the visiting Carolina Panthers.,Godwin, however, does not have a game status and is expected to play for the Buccaneers (7-9), multiple media outlets reported.,He has...
Inconsistent Panthers aim to clinch NFC South in rematch with Bucs
It's not exactly a winner-takes-all situation when the NFC South rival Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash for the second time in three weeks on Saturday in Tampa.,However, the Panthers can dictate their fate when it comes to qualifying for the postseason.,"We're aware of all those scen...
Boxer Anthony Joshua hurt in fatal crash in Nigeria
Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries in a car accident on Monday in Nigeria that claimed two lives, authorities confirmed.,Joshua, 36, was riding in the back of an SUV that collided with a truck on a busy expressway linking Ogun and Lagos at about 11 a.m. local ...
Steelers-Ravens to decide playoff berth on Sunday night stage
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens in a battle for the AFC North title and a playoff berth next Sunday night, the NFL announced after the finish of play on Dec. 28.,The loser of the clash between the Ravens (8-8) and Steelers (9-7) will miss the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 8:20 ...
Dolphins down Bucs, but Tampa playoff hopes remain alive
Miami rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw the first two touchdown passes of his career and the Dolphins' defense forced three turnovers to lead them to a 20-17 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday afternoon at Miami Gardens, Fla.,The Buccaneers (7-9) lost their fourth game in a row but were not elimina...
Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs (toe) ruled out for Sunday's game vs. Dolphins
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs for Sunday's critical game against the Miami Dolphins.,Tampa coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that Wirfs has been ruled out of this week's road game due to a toe injury he sustained in last week's 23-20 loss at the Car...
Mauricio Pochettino Isn’t Crazy for Thinking the U.S. Can Win the World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says the USMNT should aim to win the 2026 World Cup. It sounds crazy — until history, math, and tactics say otherwise....
Bucs must handle Dolphins for shot at NFC South crown
Tampa Bay's five-year playoff streak is in jeopardy as it takes on host Miami on Sunday afternoon in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The Buccaneers (7-8) need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive and set up a Week 18 showdown with Carolina for the NFC South title. A loss would eliminate Tampa Bay from postse...
Spanish trio leads ESPN's 2025 women's soccer rankings
Spanish stars swept the top three spots in ESPN's annual year-ending ranking of the world's top-50 soccer players released on Wednesday.,Three-time defending Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati is No. 1 on the ESPN FC Women's Rank, followed by fellow Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and Arsenal fo...
Bucs open 21-day window for DT Calijah Kancey
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the 21-day practice window for defensive tackle Calijah Kancey on Wednesday.,Kancey went on injured reserve on Sept. 17 with a torn pectoral muscle that required what was reported at the time to be season-ending surgery.,The Buccaneers (7-8), who are one game behind t...
Suspension lifted for Bucs rookie RB Josh Williams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Josh Williams returned to practice on Tuesday after serving a six-game league suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.,The undrafted rookie was suspended without pay on Nov. 11. The Buccaneers (7-8) were 1-5 in his absence, slip...
Panthers use late field goal to beat Buccaneers, claim NFC South lead
Ryan Fitzgerald's 48-yard field goal with 2:20 remaining broke a tie and Carolina's Lathan Ransom intercepted a pass on Tampa Bay's next possession as the Panthers beat the Buccaneers 23-20 in a critical NFC South showdown Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.,Bryce Young threw for two touchdowns and 191 y...
Iowa State QB to transfer, could follow former coach to Penn State
Quarterback Rocco Becht will leave Iowa State and enter the transfer portal to "pursue new opportunities for my senior season," he posted on social media Saturday.,"I've had meaningful conversations with Coach Jimmy Rogers, and I'm confident he will elevate this program to new heights," Becht posted...
Daniel Ricciardo clears Max Verstappen for No. 3 switch
Max Verstappen will finally race a Formula 1 season with his favorite number on the nose of his car in 2026.,The Red Bull star confirmed that he will switch to No. 3 next season after former teammate Daniel Ricciardo gave him permission.,Ricciardo had the No. 3 when Verstappen joined the F1 grid wit...
Surprise Panthers square up with South kingpin Buccaneers
Home for the holidays, the Carolina Panthers entertain the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon with control of the NFC South on the line. ,Since the start of the 2021 season, the Buccaneers can claim ownership of the South, holding at least a share of the division lead for 73 of the 87 weeks wi...
Report: Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia (neck) to IR
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and kick returner Andre Baccellia will be placed on injured reserve with a neck injury, KPRC2 Houston reported Tuesday.,Baccellia was taken to a Houston-area hospital after he was carted off the field Sunday with the neck injury in a 40-20 loss to the Texans.,The inju...
Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia taken to hospital with neck injury
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver and kick returner Andre Baccellia was taken to a Houston-area hospital after he was carted off the field Sunday with a neck injury.,The injury occurred just before halftime as Baccellia was tackled on a kick return in the game against the Texans. He raised his right h...
Falcons' last-second field goal caps rally, sinks Bucs
Zane Gonzalez drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the visiting Atlanta Falcons to a stunning 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.,After Atlanta, which trailed by 14 in the fourth quarter, forced a Tampa Bay punt at the two-minute warning, the Falcons took over a...
Week 15 TNF: Falcons-Buccaneers Preview, Props, Prediction
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suddenly find themselves in desperate need of a victory when the Atlanta Falcons visit to kick off Week 15 in the NFL on Thursday night.,Upset by New Orleans last week, Tampa Bay is now tied atop the NFC South at 7-6 with the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, the 4-9 Falcons are...
Bucs activate WRs Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan from IR
Tampa Bay wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan were activated from injured reserve on Wednesday and listed as questionable to play Thursday night against the visiting Atlanta Falcons.,Evans was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 22, two days after he broke his collarbone in the Buccaneers' 24...