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NFL Divisional Playoffs NFC Picks: Rams-Packers 'Is Really Strength Versus Strength,' Says SportsLine’s Kenny WhiteThe NFC Divisional round of the NFL playoffs features three legendary quarterbacks, only one of whom seems to be showing his age.

Super Bowl 55: How Many Fans Will Be Allowed To Attend?The Super Bowl is a little under a month away and one of the biggest questions remaining other than participants is how many fans will be allowed to attend.

WATCH: Tom Brady Goes 3 For 3 In Bucs QB ChallengeIn case you're one of the many doubting the accuracy of aging NFL quarterback, Tom Brady, take a look this video from a recent Bucs practice.

Bears-Saints Preview: Sean Payton 'Should Be Considered In National Coach Of The Year Conversations,' Says CBS's Tracy WolfsonThe Bears backed into the playoffs, but they'll have to face a Saints team that's kept winning despite injuries and COVID issues.

NFL Wild Card Playoffs AFC Picks: 'Steelers To Win This Rather Impressively,' Says CBS Pittsburgh's Bob PompeaniThe Browns end their playoff drought, but Steelers expected to move on, while Ravens look to avenge last year's playoff loss to the Titans.

NFL Wild Card Playoffs NFC Picks: Bears-Saints Could Go 'Right Down To The Wire,' Says SportsLine's Kenny WhiteInjuries or COVID likely to heavily factor into all three of the NFC's Wild Card playoff matchups this weekend.

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USF Bulls
UCF Shuts Out South Florida 16-0Justin Holman threw for one touchdown and Rannell Hall picked up another on the ground to lead UCF in a 16-0 shutout over South Florida on Friday.

(AUDIO) Coach Willie Taggart Looks Ahead to USF-UCF Match-up with Kirk & KageThe Bulls suffered a tough loss to the Memphis Tigers on Saturday. Coach Willie Taggart joined us Monday morning with a quick look back at the loss that puts the Buss at 4-7 on the season.

History Awaits For Mack And Davis V SMUAnother bye week has come and gone. The USF Bulls (3-6, 2-3 AAC) are licking their wounds from a 27-3 defeat at the hands of the Houston Cougars back on November 1 in which they were kept out of the end zone for the first time all season.

Four Games Remain But Bulls Staying FocusedIt’s been a frustrating season, to say the least, for the USF Bulls football team. Expectations were not sky high but a noticeable improvement over last year’s 2-10 finish was definitely...

After Making History V Tulsa, Bulls Look Ahead With ConfidenceIt was the biggest comeback in USF history. Down 27-7 at halftime to Tulsa last weekend the Bulls, now 3-4 on the year, came roaring back in the second half to the tune of a 3...

Struggles Lie "Between The Ears" For Bulls

Rays
Former TB Rays Prospect Found Guilty Of Triple Murder In CaliforniaA former Tampa Bay Rays prospect and former first round draft pick in 2011 has been convicted of a gruesome triple murder of his father, uncle and an ADT employee in California.

Tampa Bay Rays Unveil Plans For New StadiumTeam and city officials revealed the design for the potential new stadium that would be built in the Ybor City neighborhood.

Struggling Rays Match Worst 22-Game Stretch in Club HistoryThe team lost for the 19th time in 22 games on Thursday, falling 5-1 to the Los Angeles Angels, who had dropped 12 of 14 before taking three of four from the Rays and leaving town with their longest winning streak in nearly two months.

Rays Lose for 17th Time in 20 Games, 13-5 to AngelsSteven Souza Jr. got pulled after hitting a triple, Jake Odorizzi remains winless at home and the Tampa Bay Rays lost for the 17th time in 20 games.

Sputtering Rays Fall to Red Sox for 12th Loss in 13 GamesThe Tampa Bay Rays are running out of explanations for a frustrating stretch that's dumped them into a deep hole in the AL East.

Orioles Weekend Series Moved To Tropicana Field, Wednesday's Game Closed To PublicThe Baltimore Orioles postponed a second straight game against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday after a night of rioting near Camden Yards.

Bucs
WATCH: Tom Brady Goes 3 For 3 In Bucs QB ChallengeIn case you're one of the many doubting the accuracy of aging NFL quarterback, Tom Brady, take a look this video from a recent Bucs practice.

BREAKING: First 2 Bucs Home Games Will Be Played Without FansTampa Bay Buccaneer Season Ticket holders were just notified today via email that the first two regular season games will be played without fans.

Gronk And Brady Are Now Bucs: Mayor Jane Castor's TakeCould Tampa Bay Buccaneers be the first NFL team to host AND be in the Super Bowl?

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Unheralded Brate Works His Way Up Buccaneers Depth ChartCameron Brate describes his unlikely journey from undrafted college free agent to starting NFL tight end as "pretty crazy." Now, the former Harvard standout is hoping to...

Buccaneers' C.J. Wilson Loses 2 Fingers In Fireworks Accident, Father SaysThe father of Tampa Bay cornerback C.J. Wilson told a Charlotte television station that his son lost two fingers in a July 4 fireworks accident.

Lightning
Stamkos Re-Signing with LightningTampa Bay Lightning Captain Steven Stamkos has put an end to all the free agency sweepstakes rumors by reportedly agreeing to an 8 year -$68 million dollar contract to remain with the Bolts.

Lightning's Ryan Callahan Has Hip Surgery, Out 5 MonthsTampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan has undergone surgery to repair a labral tear in his right hip and will be sidelined about five months, which means he will not play for Team USA in the World Cup of Hockey.

Lightning's Top Line Continues Dominance in 4-1 Win.

(BLOG) Bolts Beat Rangers 4-3 In Marty St. Louis' Return

Callahan Has 2 Goals, Lightning Beat Rangers 4-3

Chris Dingman: Tough To Say That Marty St. Louis Quit

NFL
WATCH: Tom Brady Goes 3 For 3 In Bucs QB ChallengeIn case you're one of the many doubting the accuracy of aging NFL quarterback, Tom Brady, take a look this video from a recent Bucs practice.

Gabrielle Nevaeh Green & Lex Lumpkin On Nickelodeon's NFL Wild Card Game: 'This Is Geared Specifically For Kids & Families'The Nickelodeon stars discuss the NFL coming to the network for the first time on Sunday afternoon with the Bears & Saints NFC Wild Card game.

Tampa Bay's Road To Gameday Restaurant Week: Michelle Faedo’s Tampeño CuisineSuper Bowl LV is just around the corner and dozens of local eateries are getting their shot at making an early impression for visitors. December 4, 2020 marked the start to a week-long "Road to Gameday" Restaurant Week and a chance to showcase the best meals at each restaurant. Business owners tell CW44 News At 10, with the drawbacks of COVID-19, they couldn’t be more anxious for the opportunity.

Super Bowl LV To Be Played Feb. 7 To 20 Percent Capacity Crowd, Masks RequiredSuper Bowl LV in Tampa will be at 20 percent seating capacity according to a Twitter post by Adam Schefter.

Antonio Brown Is The Newest Weapon For The Bucs, Says ESPN ReportIn light of the unconfirmed Antonio Brown agreement, it seems the Buccaneers are all-in on their push to become the first NFL to compete in a Super Bowl hosted by their home city.

BREAKING: First 2 Bucs Home Games Will Be Played Without FansTampa Bay Buccaneer Season Ticket holders were just notified today via email that the first two regular season games will be played without fans.

MLB

Former TB Rays Prospect Found Guilty Of Triple Murder In CaliforniaA former Tampa Bay Rays prospect and former first round draft pick in 2011 has been convicted of a gruesome triple murder of his father, uncle and an ADT employee in California.

Fans Call For MLB To Extend Netting Following Incident In Cubs Astros Game Wednesday NightAfter a young fan was hit by a foul ball off the bat of Albert Almora in the fourth inning of last night's game, commentators and fans of the game voiced their wish for more protective netting.

Baseball Report: Dodgers' Cody Bellinger Continues His Hot StreakCody Bellinger, the Dodgers' right fielder, is batting over .400 and leading MLB in any number of hitting categories.

Baseball Report: Are Red Sox Turning Season Around?The Boston Red Sox swept a three-game series against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend and look to be figuring things out.

Baseball Report: Red Sox Suffer Through Early-Season WoesThe Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, both favored to contend, suffered through long road trips to open the 2019 MLB season.

Baseball Report: Yankees Facing Early-Season InjuriesThe New York Yankees added Giancarlo Stanton and Miguel Andujar to the injured list, and CC Sabathia is soon to follow.
NHL
NHL Postpones Draft Amid Continuing Coronavirus PandemicCoronavirus concerns, which forced hockey season into hiatus, have pushed back the 2020 NHL Draft as well.

Capitals Overwhelm Penguins 5-2 to Force Game 7The Washington Capitals are well aware of their franchise's inglorious past, one filled with unmet expectations and gut-wrenching collapses.

Stamkos Re-Signing with LightningTampa Bay Lightning Captain Steven Stamkos has put an end to all the free agency sweepstakes rumors by reportedly agreeing to an 8 year -$68 million dollar contract to remain with the Bolts.

Odd-Man Out in Florida, Kulikov Excited to Join SabresDmitry Kulikov was initially excited upon learning the Florida Panthers had acquired and then signed free-agent defenseman Keith Yandle to a long-term contract last week.

Lindros' Wait Over As He Headlines Hockey Hall of Fame ClassHis Hart Trophy-winning season as NHL MVP with the Flyers in 1995 and his overall dominance and international success ended up being too much to keep him out.

Chicago's Patrick Kane wins the Hart Trophy as NHL MVPThe Chicago Blackhawks' NHL scoring champion won the Hart Trophy on Wednesday night, becoming the first player born and trained in the U.S. to be named the league's most valuable player.

CBS Sports
College basketball picks, schedule: Predictions, odds for Ohio State vs. Illinois and other key gamesOur experts pick the best games of the day on loaded Saturday featuring four games with both teams ranked
Yankees, Corey Kluber finalizing contract that would land the two-time Cy Young winner in New York, per reportKluber is looking to bounce back from an injury plagued 2020 season where he made just one start
Browns vs. Chiefs odds, line, spread: NFL picks, 2021 Divisional Round predictions from model on 120-78 rollSportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Sunday's Chiefs vs. Browns game 10,000 times
Falcons hire Titans OC Arthur Smith as next head coachSmith has spent the past 10 years in the Tennessee organization
Bills vs. Ravens odds, line, spread: NFL picks, 2021 Divisional Round predictions by top model on 120-78 rollSportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Saturday's Ravens vs. Bills game 10,000 times