Two little-known players brought an abrupt end to a day of confusion, comebacks and clutch performances in the desert. ...more

October 13, 2008

Antonio Bryant couldn't quite bring himself to smile Sunday. Not even after catching 10 passes and playing a huge role in the Bucs' equally huge 27-24 overtime victory over the Bears at Soldier Field. ...more

September 23, 2008

Tampa Bay's receiving corps seemed destined for another letdown. With standout receiver Joey Galloway, who posted 1,000 receiving yards each of the past three seasons, sidelined by a foot injury, the Bucs were forced to rely on a group that previously had done little to suggest it could make up for Galloway's absence. ...more

September 22, 2008

It's not something they want to try every week, but the Bucs staged a thrilling, come-from-behind, overtime victory Sunday by throwing the ball. And throwing it. Quarterback Brian Griese overcame three interceptions to rally the Bucs from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit against Chicago, the team that traded him to Tampa Bay in the offseason. He attempted a Buccaneer franchise-record 67 passes. He outdueled Chicago's Kyle Orton, completing 38 for 407 yards, both career highs. He threw two touchdowns, including one that tied the game with seven seconds left in regulation. STORY, BUCS BONUS ...more

September 22, 2008

SUNDAY'S BEST Tampa Bay WR Antonio Bryant may have entered Sunday's game against Chicago with as many drops as he had receptions - three - but departed with more than anyone could have predicted. ...more

September 22, 2008

Tampa Bay running back Earnest Graham is still on pace to reach his goal of 1,000 rushing yards this season, but he won't be with many more outings like Sunday's. ...more

September 22, 2008

Now we know why the University of South Florida wanted to end its series with UCF. ...more

September 7, 2008

You want to hit Matt Grothe hard? Fine. ...more

September 7, 2008

The game was a good debut for new UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel, and only half bad for new quarterback Kevin Craft. ...more

September 3, 2008

Plant High's football team handled some of the best teams in the state during the weekend. Now the Panthers are ready for the nation's best. ...more

July 14, 2008