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MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Miami’s Mario Cristobal after blowout loss to FSU?
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Is honeymoon already over for Miami’s Mario Cristobal after blowout loss to FSU?Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.
Celebs, athletes pay tribute to Tom Brady after retirement announcement
Read full article: Celebs, athletes pay tribute to Tom Brady after retirement announcementIt’s really happening. Just when everyone thought legendary quarterback Tom Brady could play forever and outlast father time, that has proven not to be the case.
Cowboys' Martin likely to miss opener after positive test
Read full article: Cowboys' Martin likely to miss opener after positive testThe Dallas Cowboys are expected to open the season at Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay without right guard Zack Martin after the four-time All-Pro tested positive for COVID-19.
Patriots, Bucs among those making biggest waves so far
Read full article: Patriots, Bucs among those making biggest waves so far(AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)Bill Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. Whether by trade, free agency or re-signings, the group brings a good mix of offense, defense and special teams. In addition to keeping Von Miller, Justin Simmons and Shelby Harris, Paton filled his biggest defensive pothole by signing free agent cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Kyle Fuller. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONSThe Lions didn’t do much in free agency but nobody in Detroit should be bothered. The Lions are focused on rebuilding through the draft after sending QB Matthew Stafford to the Rams and then letting star wide receiver Kenny Golladay walk in free agency.
AFC champion Chiefs arrive in Tampa day before Super Bowl
Read full article: AFC champion Chiefs arrive in Tampa day before Super BowlTAMPA, Fla. – Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have touched down at the Super Bowl. The AFC champions arrived in Tampa on Saturday, flying into town a day before they defend their title against the hometown Buccaneers. After spending the week at home, they’ll stay Saturday night at the team hotel — as they usually do for home games. The team had no further comment Saturday after releasing a statement Friday night saying it was in the information-gathering process. Ad“We’re going to be ready to roll come Super Bowl day,” safety Tyrann Mathieu said.
Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ Chiefs
Read full article: Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ ChiefsAside from winning the final Super Bowl before the merger in 1970, the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest claim to fame for over half a century was team founder Lamar Hunt coining the phrase Super Bowl. Three long-downtrodden teams — the Browns, Bills and Buccaneers — have made it to the divisional round this weekend and are certain they have as good a chance as the Chiefs, Packers, Saints, Ravens or Rams of winning Super Bowl 55. That’s heady stuff for a franchise that has never made it to the Super Bowl. I think Bills fans, including myself, didn’t think he was going to be this good this good this early. And he has proved a lot of people wrong.”No, there’s no comparing this Bills team to those of his playing days, Thomas said.
The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over Steelers
Read full article: The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over SteelersThe Browns have raced to a 28-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns’ 28 points are the most by any team in the first quarter of a playoff game since the 1970 merger. So, this will be the first NFL playoff game ever pitting two quadragenarian quarterbacks. Drew Brees is trying to join Brett Favre and Tom Brady as quarterbacks to win a playoff game after turning 40. That was his third career playoff game with 150 or more rushing yards, one game shy of Hall of Famer Terrell Davis’ record.
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week
Read full article: The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)The Latest on Week 16 in the NFL (all times EST):___8 p.m.For the first time since 2014 there will be an NFL playoff team with a losing record. The winner will remain alive in the NFC East playoff race if Washington loses to Carolina. ___6:05 p.m.Washington is well on the way to blowing its first chance to clinch the NFC East. ___6 p.m.Eleven teams in the NFC are still harboring hopes of making a playoff run with Week 16 winding down. 1 seed in the NFC with a win Sunday night against the Titans and a Seattle loss or tie.
Raiders get 4 linemen back for game vs. Bucs
Read full article: Raiders get 4 linemen back for game vs. BucsLAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Raiders will be able to play four of their starting offensive linemen Sunday against Tampa Bay after they got one more day of negative tests for COVID-19. Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson all tested negative in results gotten back Sunday and were active for the game against the Buccaneers. The four players have tested negative every day since they had a “high risk” close contact Monday with teammate Trent Brown before he tested positive for the coronavirus. The four missed practice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and a walkthrough on Saturday, but will be able to play against the Buccaneers. Safety Johnathan Abram, who last had contact with Brown on Tuesday, must wait one more day before he can be cleared to return and will miss the game.
Raiders place 5 more players on COVID-19 list
Read full article: Raiders place 5 more players on COVID-19 listThe Raiders held practice on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 without their starting five as they prepare for Sundays home game against Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)The Las Vegas Raiders placed four starting offensive linemen and safety Johnathan Abram on the reserve/COVID-19 list after they were determined to be close contacts with a teammate who had tested positive for the coronavirus. The person said video shows the starting offensive linemen were not following the protocols. If not, we have to have somebody step up in his place and play at a high level.”The Raiders have now had eight players placed on the COVID-19 list since the start of the season, including the seven currently on the list. Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst was put on the COVID-19 list two weeks ago before being activated on Monday.
Winston throws for 456 yards, 4 TDs as Bucs rally over Colts
Read full article: Winston throws for 456 yards, 4 TDs as Bucs rally over ColtsTAMPA – Jameis Winston threw for 456 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally to beat the reeling Indianapolis Colts 38-35 on Sunday. Winston threw for TDs of 61 yards to Mike Evans, 3 yards to Cameron Brate and 17 yards to Justin Watson before putting the Bucs ahead for good with a 12-yarder to Breshad Perriman with 3:51 remaining. Jacoby Brissett completed 19 of 36 passes for 251 yards, two TDs and no interceptions for Indianapolis. Winston threw for 277 yards in the first half alone. ... Winston sat out the first series of the second half with what the Bucs described as a sore right hand.
Dolphins' Stills speaks with owner Ross over Trump support
Read full article: Dolphins' Stills speaks with owner Ross over Trump supportMichael Reaves / Getty ImagesTAMPA, Fla. - Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills says he has spoken with Stephen Ross after last week's disagreement between the two over the team owner's fundraiser for President Donald Trump. Speaking after a dual practice Wednesday with the Buccaneers in Tampa, Stills elaborated about what was discussed between the two. I think thats all it really was.Stills took issue with Ross' support of Trump while also co-founding the non-profit RISE organization which promotes equality and fights racial discrimination. The Dolphins receiver admitted over the weekend that he probably erred in expressing his opinion on social media before first speaking with Ross, but hopes the incident will encourage others to speak out. I think its important for people to understand that we can disagree on things and still move forward.