TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday the re-signing of their general manager and head coach to multi-year contract extensions, following their joint leadership through the most successful five-year stretch in the team's history. General Manager Jason Licht has assembled a Super Bowl championship roster since joining the Bucs in 2014. Head Coach … [Read more...] about Bucs signs general manager and head coach to multi-year contract extensions
WATCH: WFLA’s Bucified Bert runs into Bucs’ Shilo Sanders in chance encounter
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — WFLA's Bucified Bert had a lucky encounter while visiting a Tampa Subway Wednesday. Bert had been there Wednesday while paying respects to his late sister, a former employee at the location on Hillsborough Avenue, when he ran into Buccaneer rookie Shilo Sanders, son of NFL great Deion Sanders. "I was like, shut up. What's up?" Bert said. After the … [Read more...] about WATCH: WFLA’s Bucified Bert runs into Bucs’ Shilo Sanders in chance encounter
Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop charged in a sexual abuse case, was found guilty on Thursday but received a two-year suspended sentence. Franco was arrested last year after being accused of having a four-month relationship with a girl who was 14 at the time, and of transferring thousands of dollars to her mother … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Rays’ shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case
Buccaneers announce 2025 training camp schedule
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced when their 2025 training camp will take place, giving fans the chance to watch their favorite team return to the field. As the club prepares for the 50th season, the camp will begin on July 24 and include nine viewable practices, with three open to the general public and the remaining six sessions reserved for Krew … [Read more...] about Buccaneers announce 2025 training camp schedule
Tampa Bay Lightning announce 2025 preseason schedule
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The Tampa Bay Lightning announced when the team will suit up and hit the ice again later this year. The team's preseason will begin with two games on the road: Sept. 22 vs. the Carolina Hurricanes and Sept. 23 vs. the Nashville Predators. The Bolts return home to Amalie Arena for another bout against the Hurricanes on Sept. 26. Here's the full … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning announce 2025 preseason schedule