Sports by the Tampa Bay Times

11/28/2025

The Gators have turned their attention to Tulane’s Jon Sumrall, who has the Green Wave in contention for a College Football Playoff bid.

UF has turned its attention to Tulane’s Jon Sumrall, who has the Green Wave in contention for a College Football Playoff bid.

11/28/2025

Injured quarterback Baker Mayfield spent the week expecting to be fine, but it wasn’t until Friday that he finally gave coaches the proof they were looking for.

Running back Bucky Irving appears set to return from foot and shoulder injuries. Linebacker Haason Reddick also could return.

11/28/2025

In this week's State College Game Day Guide, Joey Knight came up with at least a couple of reasons FSU-Florida remains worth watching. He also offers some state-school bowl projections.

State College Game Day Guide | We offer our bowl projections for Miami, USF, FIU and (possibly) FSU.

11/27/2025

Chris Godwin will start his second game since returning from a fibula injury and could take some pressure off the rookies.

11/27/2025

The Bucs quarterback appears fine throwing the football in warmups Thursday.

11/27/2025

The Lightning were 1-4-2 when rookies Dominic James and Charle-Edouard D'Astous played their first game together in the NHL. Tampa Bay has since gone 13-3.

An influx of inexperienced players from the minors have given Tampa Bay a noticeable boost in energy and speed.

11/27/2025

The Lightning scored on three of their first four shots, starting with Brandon Hagel’s fifth goal in three games just 39 seconds in, and never looked back in a four-goal win over the Flames.

Goals on three of its first four shots give Tampa Bay an early lead as it rolls to its 13th win in its past 16 games.

11/26/2025

Bulls CEO Rob Higgins acknowledges the rumors and says USF is prepared for any scenario.

11/26/2025

The first injuries of his football career and the solitude that comes with being away from the huddle shook Bucky Irving. But he said Wednesday that his faith and his Bucs support system prevented him from having to face his hardest stretch as an NFL player alone.

The second-year running back is set to return Sunday after missing seven games with foot and shoulder injuries.

11/26/2025

The hiring is not yet official and the job is a bit non-specific, but the Rays are expected to add former Orioles manager Brandon Hyde to their front office.

Brandon Hyde took Baltimore to the playoffs in consecutive seasons before being dismissed following a slow start this season.

11/26/2025

Miami freshman phenom wide receiver Malachi Toney went from the Hurricanes’ secret weapon at the start of the season to becoming arguably one of the best all-around players in the country as an 18-year-old.

The phenom wide receiver went from the ‘Canes’ secret weapon to one of the best all-around players in the country.

11/26/2025

Baker Mayfield has a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder and could play Sunday based on how much pain he can manage. But the Bucs on Wednesday began preparing backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to start against the Cardinals.

Outside linebacker Haason Reddick returns to practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cardinals.