Jeff Jagodzinski was fired abruptly today as the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because the team's offense was not moving far enough or fast enough in the direction new head coach Raheem Morris wanted. ...more

September 4, 2009

The Detroit Lions will retire the number 93 for the 2009 football season in memory of player Corey Smith, one of three men lost when their fishing boat capsized off the Florida Gulf Coast three weeks ago. ...more

March 22, 2009

TAMPA – Tyrone McKenzie has traveled from Riverview to Michigan to Iowa and back to Florida in hopes of one day becoming an NFL player. ...more

February 23, 2009

Two teams with unsettled quarterback situations - the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings - might be interested in acquiring suspended Atlanta Falcons star Michael Vick. ...more

February 21, 2009

If you want to get an early start on your Super Bowl fix, check out NBC, Channel 8, beginning at 9 a.m. today as the "Today" show commandeers the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium. Pregame coverage begins at noon, with coverage of the game at 6 p.m. Kickoff is about a half-hour later. ...more

February 1, 2009

A look at those who were selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: ...more

January 31, 2009

Super Bowl Week is about to get spicy with the Taste of the NFL event at Tropicana Field. ...more

January 31, 2009

Sometimes, life is a much harder game to play than professional football. ...more

January 31, 2009

With Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa this week, the Tribune takes a daily look at the memories of a past Super Bowl participant with roots in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

January 26, 2009

Even though the core of their team remains intact, the Steelers have only 11 starters on offense and defense that started in Super Bowl XL just three years ago. That does not include K Jeff Reed. ...more

January 26, 2009