Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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.

While not choosing between building a Rays ballpark and modernizing the Bucs' facility, a letter from the board to Hillsborough officials urges officials to keep the aging 65,000-seat stadium in money-making form.

Local government support for the Rays' ballpark was fragile before the tax measure went on the November ballot. Now, the Tampa Sports Authority is writing a letter to state its priority: Raymond James Stadium.

City negotiations with the team and the county have been handled by officials on the mayor's staff. But some council members have expressed frustration with having to vote on a deal without having a seat at the table.

Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating whether the league has committed potential civil rights violations related to the Rooney Rule and the other employment practices, policies and programs.

Comic Bert Kreischer stars in a 3-minute video to help his hometown team unveil its 2026 slate, which begins Sept. 13 at Cincinnati. The home opener is the following week against Cleveland.

Attorney General James Uthmeier is investigating possible civil rights violations related to the rule, which requires teams to interview at least two minority candidates for coach and GM positions.