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Former Panther Luke Kuechly among 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees

February 6, 2026February 8, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headlined the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class featuring five players but not six-time Super Bowl winning head…

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Shedeur Sanders to be an AFC quarterback for the Pro Bowl Games, AP source says

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

CLEVELAND — Shedeur Sanders has been selected as a replacement QB on the AFC’s roster for next week’s Pro Bowl Games, a person familiar with the situation told…

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Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks

January 25, 2026January 26, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

NATIONWIDE (AP) — Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and…

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Bucs tap Falcons’ Zac Robinson for OC position

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — The Buccaneers are hiring former Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to head up their offense. Robinson is set to be announced as Tampa Bay’s…

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Bucs’ playoff hopes end as Saints fall to Falcons

January 3, 2026January 4, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — The Buccaneers needed New Orleans to beat or tie Atlanta on Sunday to win a fifth straight NFC South championship. That did not happen. After the the…

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Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title

January 2, 2026January 4, 2026 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown…

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Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title

January 2, 2026January 4, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winner of the NFC South will have a losing record and be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown…

Read more Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title

Panthers-Buccaneers face off for the NFC South title

January 1, 2026January 3, 2026 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, FL – The Carolina Panthers can clinch their first division title since 2015 and first playoff berth since 2017 with a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on…

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Bucs focused on Panthers, but need help to win the NFC South

December 30, 2025December 31, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed up for practice on Tuesday for the first time since losing control of their playoff hopes. After a major…

Read more Bucs focused on Panthers, but need help to win the NFC South

Tourism boomed in Tampa in 2025, eyeing gains for 2026

December 28, 2025December 29, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay is seeing tourism numbers like never before. After three decades, 2025 marked the strongest year yet for Visit Tampa Bay, ending the fiscal year…

Read more Tourism boomed in Tampa in 2025, eyeing gains for 2026

Bucs, Panthers both lose as NFC South remains unclaimed

December 27, 2025December 28, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns, including a 63-yard toss for his first career score, and the Miami…

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Where and when to watch the NFL, NBA and more during the Christmas holiday

December 23, 2025December 25, 2025 · Cleveland, Ohio Local News

One of the best times of the year for sports fans around the nation is upon us. Christmas brings heightened enjoyment for many as they gather around the…

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Reeling Buccaneers fall to Falcons at home, 29-28

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr., and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to complete the Atlanta…

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Irving is eager to play after a tough time with an injury

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

By  ROB MAADDI TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Not playing football may have been tougher mentally on Bucky Irving than dealing with his physical injuries. The dynamic running back is…

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Buccaneers try to end 3-game skid against lowly Cardinals

November 27, 2025November 29, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open a homestand with three games in 18 days looking to snap a three-game losing streak to stay atop the NFC South. Quarterback Baker…

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Moehrig to miss Panthers’ game against Rams after suspension appeal denied

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina safety Tre’Von Moehrig will miss the Panthers’ home game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams after losing an appeal of a one-game suspension…

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Christian McCaffrey’s big night leads 49ers to 20-9 victory over Panthers

November 24, 2025November 25, 2025 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey maintained that playing Carolina for the first time since the Panthers traded him to San Francisco three years ago wouldn’t raise…

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Big plays are hurting Buccaneers against better teams

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Surrendering big plays has cost the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two games in a row. That’s turned a promising 6-2 start into a two-game losing…

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QBs in spotlight as Panthers, Falcons look for more help from passing game

November 13, 2025November 14, 2025 · Charlotte, North Carolina Local News

ATLANTA (AP) — Carolina’s Bryce Young and Atlanta’s Michael Penix Jr. delivered identical somber messages following disappointing performances in losses last week: “I’ve got to be better.” The…

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In matchup of 6-3 teams, Buccaneers visit Bills for Sunday showdown

November 13, 2025November 16, 2025 · Tampa Bay, Florida Local News

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.  — Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield likes to joke about how much he looks up to Josh Allen. What You Need To Know Baker Mayfield…

Read more In matchup of 6-3 teams, Buccaneers visit Bills for Sunday showdown
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