TAMPA, FLA. (WFLA) — SirVocea Dennis played in the Bucs' first four games and split snaps with K.J. Britt opposite Lavonte David. But his season was cut short. “I wanna go out there and play to the best of my ability, and I wanna go out there and have fun,” Dennis said. Dennis aggravated a shoulder injury in the team's week four contest with the Philadelphia Eagles. The … [Read more...] about Bucs linebacker to make comeback amid battle with shoulder injury
Buccaneers ‘Cut and Color’ hair to support child cancer research
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are partnering with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Tuesday to help fight childhood cancer. On June 3, the Bucs held their annual “Cut and Color Funds the Cure” to benefit the foundation, which is based in Tampa. Disney laying off several hundred employees worldwide The team and staff members — including … [Read more...] about Buccaneers ‘Cut and Color’ hair to support child cancer research
Yanni Gourde signs 6-year contract with Tampa Bay Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Forward Yanni Gourde is staying in Tampa after signing a six-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced. According to the Lightning, Gourde was re-acquired by Tampa Bay as part of a three-team trade with the Detroit Red Wings and Seattle Kraken on March 5, 2025. Gourde played in 21 games … [Read more...] about Yanni Gourde signs 6-year contract with Tampa Bay Lightning
Rays Shortstop Wander Franco on trial in Dominican Republic
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Wander Franco appeared in a Dominican courtroom on Monday to answer to charges he had sex with an underage girl. The trial had been set in December, but when only three witnesses out of thirty showed up, prosecutors asked for a delay. Pinellas man blames error on state report for uptick in car insurance … [Read more...] about Rays Shortstop Wander Franco on trial in Dominican Republic
Bucs competition heats up in defensive back room
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It's contract year for Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum. He is now in year four of his rookie deal, and needless to say, that motivates him even more to have a successful year. "It adds so much to it. You know I mean, I love the Bucs and I wanna make place for the Bucs," McCollum said. "Knowing the opportunity that I have in front of me really, really … [Read more...] about Bucs competition heats up in defensive back room