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Anthony Smith, left, looks for an opening to hit Jimmy Crute during a UFC 261 mixed martial arts bout, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. It is the first UFC event since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to feature a full crowd in attendance. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Usman tops Masvidal, UFC 261 returns sports world to normal

By Mark Long Apr. 25, 2021 12:39 AM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list

By Barry Wilner Mar. 09, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Bucs, Lightning, Rays transform Tampa Bay into Titletown

By Fred Goodall Feb. 08, 2021 05:40 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
The Latest: Brady, Bucs dominate Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 07, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) drops a pass as he goes up against Washington Football Team outside linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Brady, talented Buccaneers playmakers developing chemistry

By Fred Goodall Jan. 20, 2021 06:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates as he walks off the field following a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ Chiefs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) walks off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 05:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis leaves the field after an an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. Davis embarked on a social justice listening tour in Atlanta, Washington, Buffalo, Minneapolis and Los Angeles in five days in June. A portion of profits from his “Man of God” masks and bandanas will benefit the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
NFL players take leading role on social justice front

By Barry Wilner Dec. 22, 2020 03:06 PM EST

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce smiles before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in Miami Gardens Fla., in this Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, file photo. Seattle's star quarterback Russell Wilson and Kansas City's standout tight end Travis Kelce are among the 32 finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce among NFL Man of Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 10, 2020 03:02 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 01:34 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) as he throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
QBs Brady, Newton, Rivers still finding footing in new homes

By Mark Long Nov. 13, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey team hold up the Stanley Cup during the first half of an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars earlier this week to win the cup. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
The Latest: Ramsey, Tate fight after Rams-Giants game

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2020 12:38 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, left, catches a pass from quarterback Russell Wilson near the end zone, but the ball was knocked loose by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
The Latest: Hamstring injury sidelines Bucs WR Godwin

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 03:24 PM EDT

Marshall linebacker Brian Cavicante (16) celebrates after a stop against Appalachian State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Knox, Wells help Marshall beat No. 23 Appalachian State 17-7

By John Raby Sep. 19, 2020 07:53 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
The Latest: Newton wins with new team but Brady, Rivers lose

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 02:35 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Teams with new coaches or new quarterbacks could limit their playbooks early in the season because they missed valuable practice time in the offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown. Even Tom Brady has found it challenging to learn a new system. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Brady, Brees to make history in Bucs-Saints Week 1 opener

By Brett Martel Sep. 10, 2020 09:00 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeSean McCoy, left, gets a hug from quarterback Tom Brady during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Tampa. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Brady learning new playbook, excited to get started in Tampa

By Fred Goodall Aug. 06, 2020 04:32 PM EDT

Brady's arrival has Buccaneers thinking Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 01:23 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Tampa, Florida LAST YEAR: Extended NFL’s second-longest playoff drought to 12...

NFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activities

By Rob Maaddi May. 22, 2020 02:35 PM EDT
Some NFL quarterbacks are still finding ways to hold throwing sessions with receivers during the coronavirus pandemic, though things look much different. ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football quarterback Tom Brady runs across the field at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, May 19, 2020. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Brady gathers new Bucs teammates for workout on prep field

May. 19, 2020 03:23 PM EDT