Mother of two Keira D’Amato becomes fastest American woman to run a marathon
A 37-year-old mother of two has become the fastest American woman to run a marathon. Keira D’Amato, who previously took seven years off from running to get married and have kids, won the Houston Marathon on Sunday in two hours, 19 minutes and 12 seconds — breaking the previous U.S. record by 12 seconds.
news.yahoo.comBrady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title
Tom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown, Antonio Brown made a grand return to the lineup after missing the last eight games and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-6 on Sunday to clinch their first NFC South title since 2007.
WorldView: Coach acquitted in assault of French judo champion
A court acquitted a coach accused of domestic violence against Olympic judo champion Margaux Pinot, sparking outrage in France. Pinot had accused her partner and trainer Alain Schmitt of punching and attempting to strangle her during an altercation over the weekend. Ian Lee reports from London on this and other international stories making headlines.
news.yahoo.comCrackdown on taunting is working the way the NFL intended
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (Charlie Riedel)The NFL’s crackdown on unsportsmanlike penalties is working the way the league intended. These are game-changing penalties for a selfish act.”Week 6 kicked off with a taunting penalty occurring in an important moment during a prime-time game, adding to the widespread scrutiny over the rule. Avery’s transgression seemed mild, so the NFL drew even more criticism for making taunting calls a point of emphasis this season. It leads to bad outcomes like players spitting at each other’s face, players throwing punches and fighting, players kicking and stomping one other. You can have fun, but you cannot get in another player’s face.
wftv.comTamp Bay's Gronkowski, Philadelphia's Johnson inactive
PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — Tampa Bay tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) and Philadelphia right tackle Lane Johnson (personal) will both miss their third straight game Thursday night. Also, linebacker Lavonte David (ankle) and safety Antoine Winfield (concussion) are out for the Buccaneers. Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is out because of COVID-19 protocols. Inactive for the Eagles are: quarterback Gardner Minshew, cornerback Mac McCain, center Jack Anderson and defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu. Wide receiver Jaelon Darden, quarerback Kyle Trask, and guard Nick Leverett are the other inactives for Tampa Bay.
wftv.comTom Brady plans to play despite heavily wrapped right hand
TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — Tom Brady says his heavily wrapped throwing hand is sore but he expects to play when the Buccaneers visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. Brady injured his right hand in the first half of Tampa Bay’s 45-17 win over Miami on Sunday. The 44-year-old Brady leads the NFL with 1,767 yards passing and is second with 15 TDs. “If it was my left hand, I wouldn't think two seconds about it,” Brady said. “The fact that it's your throwing hand, there aren't many things that are that important to a quarterback other than your right shoulder or your right elbow.
wftv.comBrady-Prescott kicks off NFL season plus a return to London
The first game in London since the coronavirus pandemic will be played on Oct. 10 as the Atlanta Falcons face the New York Jets. Both games will be played at the stadium of Premier League soccer team Tottenham. The season opens on the same field where the Buccaneers became the first team to win a Super Bowl at home. Most teams are expected to be at full capacity following a season played before limited crowds because of COVID-19. The Las Vegas Raiders host the Baltimore Ravens in the first Monday night game.
wftv.comNotre Dame QB Book most notable 4th-round selection
NFL Draft Football Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar speaks to fans during the fourth round of the NFL football draft, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) (David Dermer)By the third day of the NFL draft, the big stars from college football already have been chosen. Perhaps the best-known collegian selected in the fourth round Saturday was Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book. That doesn't mean Book, the winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history, will be stepping in to the starting lineup in the Big Easy. ___More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
wftv.comTampa ramps up COVID-19 protocols for Super Bowl LV
Tampa ramps up COVID-19 protocols for Super Bowl LV The city of Tampa, Florida is getting ready to host Super Bowl LV when the hometown Buccaneers square off against the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Both the city and the NFL have made several changes due to the pandemic to ensure the safety of those in attendance. Josh Sidorowicz, a reporter from CBS News' Tampa/St. Petersburg affiliate WTSP, speaks to CBSN's Lana Zak about the preparations ahead of the big game.
cbsnews.comTom Brady and Rob Gronkowski's relationship through the years
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski's relationship through the years Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski will play in the Super Bowl together again on Sunday. The ex-Patriots reunited this season on the Buccaneers, bringing the Tampa Bay team to the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years. Mark Strassmann took a look at their relationship on and off the field.
cbsnews.comTom Brady sends message to 2020 seniors in Florida
TAMPA BAY, Fla. Students in Central Florida have not been in school since the middle of March amid the coronavirus pandemic, many seniors are getting ready to graduate. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady shared an eight-minute speech with the students graduating this year. WATCH TOM BRADYS MESSAGE TO STUDENTS IN THE VIDEO BELOWBradys main point was to focus on what you can control. If I ever get a chance to play they are never going to take me off the field, Brady told himself when the New England Patriots drafted him. 12 ended the speech telling students they should thank anyone who has helped them on their journey.
Next Level: Ellis play on hardwood earns offer from Alabama
This weeks Next Level looks at former local standouts Keon Ellis, Kari Niblack and Leea HanksKeon Ellis hard work is paying off. The former Leesburg High School basketball standout has spent the last two seasons developing his game at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers. Ellis announced recently on his Facebook that he has received an offer from the University of Alabama. Leea Hanks, Eustis, University of Note DameBy all accounts, Leea Hanks college debut weekend was a success. In her senior season, Hanks hit .625 with five homers, 39 RBIs, and had 28 stolen bases in as many attempts.
dailycommercial.comBucs rookie misses short FG, 2 extra points in narrow loss
TAMPA Tampa Bay's kicking woes cost the Buccaneers another game. Rookie Matt Gay's 34-yard field goal attempt sailed right wide as time expired Sunday, leaving the Bucs on the short end of a 32-31 loss to the New York Giants. "That field goal is easier back 5 yards, no sense hurrying," coach Bruce Arians said. "We wanted to move the ball over, put it in the middle and make it an easy field goal." It doesn't take away from the fact that I've got to make that field goal, though."
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