Tampa Bay Buccaneers

"This one falls on me," said Baker Mayfield, who had three of Tampa Bay's four fumbles – one returned for a Bengals touchdown – that made the difference in the defeat.

After last season’s collapse, Tampa Bay overhauled its coaching staff, strengthened the defense and locked up Baker Mayfield with a big contract, setting the stage for higher expectations – even without Mike Evans.

The quarterback had set a deadline for getting a new deal by the start of training camp, and felt “disrespected” when he didn’t get it. Now, the team says he will be the highest-paid player in franchise history.

The two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle, who has not been participating in camp, had requested a trade. His new deal reportedly is worth $48 million over two seasons.

Jack Pyburn, an undrafted free agent from LSU, is among several athletes, some with NFL contracts, to receive a temporary restraining order from a Louisiana court that would allow them a fifth year of eligibility.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened training camp dealing with contract squabbles. Coach Todd Bowles said he isn’t concerned about the contract issues becoming a distraction.

A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Oakland police and an ambulance company claiming excessive force and delayed medical care led to the running back's death during a mental health crisis.

The Bucs' plans include a shading structure to protect fans from the elements. Tampa City Council Chair Alan Clendenin says that's an example of a desire — not a lease obligation — as far as taxpayers are concerned.

Shaded seats sound great, but how much public money should be spent on renovating the Bucs' facility? And, how can Tampa and Hillsborough afford that project while helping build a baseball “Forever Home.”

Castricone, a two-decade radio veteran, comes across the county to take over for Gene Deckerhoff, who retired in December after 37 years behind the mic.

The agency's counsel said the accused members would not see "private gain or loss” if a Rays' stadium was near their properties. Tampa resident Jared Willis, who made the allegations, vowed to press on.

The legal opinion was requested by Commissioner Christine Miller after TSA voted to draft a letter to elected leaders seeking to prioritize Raymond James Stadium renovations over a new Rays ballpark.