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Bucs still in the race for NFC South title despite an eighth loss in 10 games

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Coach Todd Bowles keeps referring to “certain guys” being a problem. Wide receiver Mike Evans said the team played like it was ready to go home. Players are squabbling on the sideline. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have collapsed in the second half but still remain alive in the playoff race despite [...] … [Read more...] about Bucs still in the race for NFC South title despite an eighth loss in 10 games

Scott Sabourin Fined For Slashing

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As expected, some additional punishment has come from last night’s battle of Florida between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced that it has fined Anton Lundell $5,000 for high-sticking Jake Guentzel and Scott Sabourin $2,018.23 for slashing Niko Mikkola (X Link). Each punishment was the maximum allowable under the … [Read more...] about Scott Sabourin Fined For Slashing

Lightning Sign J.J. Moser To Eight-Year Extension

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Dec. 28th: PuckPedia provided the yearly breakdown of Moser’s new extension: 2026-27: $881K salary, $7.9MM signing bonus 2027-28: $1.381MM salary, $7.4MM signing bonus, full no-trade clause 2028-29: $8.777MM salary, full no-trade clause 2029-30: $6.584MM salary, full no-trade clause 2030-31: $5.27MM salary, 16-team no-trade clause 2031-32: $4.269MM salary, $1MM signing bonus, … [Read more...] about Lightning Sign J.J. Moser To Eight-Year Extension

Rays Hire Corey Dickerson As First Base Coach

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The Rays announced the hiring of former All-Star Corey Dickerson as first base coach. It’s the first big league coaching job for the 36-year-old, who last played in the majors two years ago. Former first base coach Michael Johns took the bench coach job with the Nationals in November. Dickerson played two seasons under skipper Kevin Cash in Tampa Bay, who acquired him in a 2016 … [Read more...] about Rays Hire Corey Dickerson As First Base Coach