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Dick Butkus, an iconic middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California. NFL Commissioner…
Read More Hall Of Fame Chicago Bears Linebacker Dick Butkus Dies At 80
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Curtis Mead’s RBI single with two outs in the seventh inning scored Josh Lowe and allowed the Rays to avoid equaling the longest scoring drought in postseason history. That, folks, was your highlight of a brief postseason. The Rangers scored four…
Read More Rays Offer No Resistance Against Rangers In Wild Card Sweep
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With four errors through six innings and five walks in five-plus innings by Tyler Glasnow, it is a wonder the Rays were not blown out in Game 1 of their best-of-three wild-card series against the Rangers. Then again, they did not…
Read More Sloppy Rays Fall In Game 1 Of Wild Card Series Against Rangers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Rays outfielder Josh Lowe, having a career season, is playing against his brother Nathaniel in this AL Wildcard Series vs. the Rangers, but he’s also playing for his Mom who’s battling cancer. “I called my Mom today and asked her If…
Read More Rays Josh Lowe Playing Against His Brother And For His Mom In Wild Card Vs Rangers
The Rays took the field in Toronto on Sunday for their 162nd and final game of the regular season not knowing who they would play in the wild-card series that gets underway Tuesday afternoon at Tropicana Field. Would it be the Blue Jays, Astros or…
Read More Rays Host Rangers In Wild Card; Yandy Diaz Wins Batting Title
TAMPA, Fla. – After defeating the New Orleans Saints 26-9 Sunday, the Buccaneers are on top of the NFC South. QB Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes, and the Buccaneers defense stifled just about- everything the Saints tried during a 26-9 win on Sunday. The…
Read More Tampa Bay Buccaneers On Top Of NFC South After Defeating Saints 26-9
ORLANDO, Fla. – The mood was festive on campus in the hours leading up to Saturday’s game against Baylor. After all, it was UCF’s first home Big 12 matchup, and the Knights responded big time by building a 35-7 lead midway through the third quarter.…
Read More UCF Lets 28-Point Lead Slip Away In First Home Big 12 Game
Football is not just a game; it can sometimes be a gamble. With its ever-evolving teams and players, the NFL offers fans a chance to dive deeper into the sport with survivor and pick ’em pools. But how do you emerge victorious in these pools?…
Read More NFL Survivor & Pick ‘Em Strategy: Tips For Season-Long Success
TAMPA, Fla. – The Lightning will be without goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy for what is expected to be the first two months of the upcoming season. The team announced Thursday afternoon that the “Big Cat” underwent a back procedure – microdiscectomy – to alleviate problems resulting…
Read More Vasilevskiy To Miss Two Months With Back Injury
TAMPA, Fla. – Byrum Brown was asked during Tuesday morning’s press conference why he is always smiling and in a good mood when meeting with the media. The USF quarterback, who turns 19 Friday, replied that he is “naturally, a pretty happy guy.” He jokingly…
Read More Still A Teen, Byrum Brown Becoming More Comfortable, Vocal In Leading USF’s Offense