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Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves
If the latest dance sweeping the sports world is any indication, Donald Trump and the NFL might get along much better in his second term in the White House than they did the first time around. Several NFL players have taken a cue from the college ranks and even soccer pitches and...
Bucs TE Cade Otton emerging as reliable target for Baker Mayfield in absence of injured receivers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cade Otton is showing the rest of the NFL the type of offensive weapon the Tampa Bay Buccaneers always felt he could become. The third-year tight end, generally regarded as a strong blocker, has emerged over the past month as a reliable go-to target for Baker...
Bryce Young is beginning to show some development as Panthers QB after a rough start to season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers hired Dave Canales as head coach to help develop Bryce Young into a franchise quarterback and turn around a team that hadn't been to the postseason since 2017. Canales, considered a young, rising star in the NFL coaching ranks, only...
Chargers defense ready for challenge of facing high-powered Bengals offense
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Bud Dupree knows the challenge awaiting the Los Angeles Chargers' defense on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow leading the league in passing yards and Ja'Marr Chase tops in receiving, it is a prime opportunity for...
Struggling Bucs feel they will turn their season around when they stop making critical mistakes
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers blame themselves for a four-game skid that has followed a promising start to the NFL season. Injuries to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and other key players haven’t helped, however the Bucs (4-6) simply haven’t played well enough in...
Bucs host 49ers with both teams aiming to build momentum for strong second-half push
San Francisco (4-4) at Tampa Bay (4-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM NFL Odds: 49ers by 6. Series record: 49ers lead 20-7 Against the spread: 49ers 4-4, Buccaneers 5-4 Last meeting: 49ers beat Buccaneers 27-14 in Santa...
Buccaneers and 49ers are aiming to shrug off so-so starts and make strong second-half runs
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield says he would gladly sacrifice some personal success for a few more victories. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5) are riding a three-game losing streak and have dropped four of their past five to fall below .500 for the first time this year. ...
Bowles says the Bucs need to do little things better to pull out of midseason tailspin
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Todd Bowles is adamant about what it will take to turn Tampa Bay's season around. Yes, he and his staff can make some adjustments. It would help, too, to get a couple of injured starters back on the field, cut down on turnovers and eliminate other mistakes that...
Chiefs reach 8-0 with nail-biter against the Bucs, a game neatly summing up a season of close wins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The entirety of the Kansas City Chiefs' season at the midway point could be summed up by their performance Monday night against Tampa Bay. They had their miscues, their turnovers, their blown tackles on defense, and they allowed a team they were expected to...
Bucs running back Rachaad White finally gets to step foot in Arrowhead Stadium — and its end zone
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rachaad White finally got a chance to step inside Arrowhead Stadium, about 10 minutes away from where he grew up. He got to step into the end zone, too. White turned one of his three carries for 19 yards into a touchdown on Monday night, when...
