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Bears-Buccaneers Preview: Chicago 'Very Smart In How They Use Justin Fields,' Says CBS Sports' Phil SimmsJustin Fields and the Bears head to Tampa Bay to face Tom Brady and the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers.
Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 7: Can Matt Ryan Take Advantage Of The Dolphins' Defense?Matt Ryan returns from the bye week with a favorable matchup, but can his Falcons take advantage of a weak Dolphins defense?
SportsLine Week 7 NFC North Picks: 'Justin Fields, Passing Game Just Isn't There Yet' For Bears, Says Larry HartsteinThe Bears, who are slowly rolling out the offense for their young quarterback, will struggle to match up with the Bucs, especially with Tom Brady in top form.
'Don't Be Shocked By Anything When These Two Teams Get Together': CBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel Previews LSU-#12 Ole Miss And 3 More GamesCBS Sports' Rick Neuheisel breaks down LSU vs. #12 Mississippi and other key college football matchups.
NFL Week 7 NFC West Preview: 'I'm Going 49ers' In Matchup With Colts, Says CBS San Francisco's Vern GlennThe 49ers return from a bye to face the Colts, with an opportunity to even their record and not fall further behind the undefeated Cardinals.
SportsLine Week 6 AFC West Picks: Chargers, Ravens Game To Feature 'Two Legitimate MVP Candidates,' Larry Hartstein SaysLarry Hartstein discusses this week's slate of games in the AFC West.
USF Bulls
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
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...
Rays
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
St. Petersburg Mayor At Stand-Still With Tampa Bay Rays Over Stadium PlansSt. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman says the city and the Tampa Bay Rays remain at a stand-still. Right now, the team and the city are disagreeing on ownership of the land Tropicana Field sits on and the future development of the property.
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.
Bucs
Richard Sherman Reunites With Tom Brady At The Tampa Bay BuccaneersRichard Sherman and Tom Brady are quite used to sharing a football field. They’ve done it many times throughout their careers. In the past, though, they’ve always met as rivals. For the next year, they’ll be stepping onto it together as teammates. In a move that’s caused mild surprise across the NFL, Sherman has signed a one year contract in Tampa Bay.
Bucs, Cowboys Fans Share Message Before KickoffFootball season just kicked off here in Tampa Bay. CW44 News visited the 2021 NFL Kickoff Experience at Julian B. Lane Park Thursday ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium under the lights.
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
Midtown Tampa Holding A Watch Party For The Tampa Bay Bucs Thursday, September 9The all-new Aloft and Element Hotel in Midtown invites football fans to Midtown for a watch party to kick off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football season on Thursday, September 9.
NFL Kickoff September 9 Leaves Road Closures And Event Parking OptionsThe 2021 NFL season will begin on September 9, 2021 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Traffic is expected to be heavy in Downtown Tampa on Thursday Septemeber 9, for the NFL Kickoff at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Keith McCants Found DeadA former Tampa Bay Buccaneer was found dead in a St. Petersburg home Thursday due to a possible drug overdose, police say. As more details are released, CW44 is taking a look back at the legacy he left behind.
Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning's Season Kicks Off With NHL Face-Off ConcertThe National Hockey League (NHL), in association with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, will open the 2021-22 season with the 2021 NHL Face-Off Concert featuring multi-platinum band All Time Low and a special appearance by the Stanley Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in downtown Tampa before the Tampa Bay Lightning raise their third Stanley Cup championship banner inside AMALIE Arena.
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
Fans Brave Summer Storms To Celebrate Back-To-Back Lightning WinDowntown Tampa's waterways were filled Monday with fans celebrating the Tampa Bay Lightning's third Stanley Cup win.
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.
NFL
Richard Sherman Reunites With Tom Brady At The Tampa Bay BuccaneersRichard Sherman and Tom Brady are quite used to sharing a football field. They’ve done it many times throughout their careers. In the past, though, they’ve always met as rivals. For the next year, they’ll be stepping onto it together as teammates. In a move that’s caused mild surprise across the NFL, Sherman has signed a one year contract in Tampa Bay.
Bucs, Cowboys Fans Share Message Before KickoffFootball season just kicked off here in Tampa Bay. CW44 News visited the 2021 NFL Kickoff Experience at Julian B. Lane Park Thursday ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium under the lights.
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
Midtown Tampa Holding A Watch Party For The Tampa Bay Bucs Thursday, September 9The all-new Aloft and Element Hotel in Midtown invites football fans to Midtown for a watch party to kick off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football season on Thursday, September 9.
NFL Kickoff September 9 Leaves Road Closures And Event Parking OptionsThe 2021 NFL season will begin on September 9, 2021 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Traffic is expected to be heavy in Downtown Tampa on Thursday Septemeber 9, for the NFL Kickoff at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Keith McCants Found DeadA former Tampa Bay Buccaneer was found dead in a St. Petersburg home Thursday due to a possible drug overdose, police say. As more details are released, CW44 is taking a look back at the legacy he left behind.
MLB
Local Military Veteran Turns DIY Idea Into Sports HobbyWhatever you decide to call it, just don’t call it a job. After being diagnosed with cancer, one local military veteran is using woodworking as a hobby to help find peace and support his local teams.
Drew Robinson Starts With SF Giants Triple-A Team A Year After Suicide AttemptOne year after he lost right eye from a suicide attempt, 29-year-outfielder Drew Robinson has recovered and will be playing professional baseball this Thursday.
Long-Time Pirates Usher Phil Coyne, Who Worked Over 6,000 Games, Passes Away At Age 102Long-time Pittsburgh Pirates usher Phil Coyne has passed away at age 102.
Curt Schilling, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds Unlikely To Earn Spots In Baseball Hall Of FameThe Baseball Hall of Fame will announce its inductees for the class of 2021 on Tuesday evening. That class is expected to be a party of zero.
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.
NHL
Tampa Bay Lightning's Season Kicks Off With NHL Face-Off ConcertThe National Hockey League (NHL), in association with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, will open the 2021-22 season with the 2021 NHL Face-Off Concert featuring multi-platinum band All Time Low and a special appearance by the Stanley Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in downtown Tampa before the Tampa Bay Lightning raise their third Stanley Cup championship banner inside AMALIE Arena.
Fans Brave Summer Storms To Celebrate Back-To-Back Lightning WinDowntown Tampa's waterways were filled Monday with fans celebrating the Tampa Bay Lightning's third Stanley Cup win.
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.
