New England coach Bill Belichick fired back Monday at two Carolina defenders who criticized the effort of wide receiver Randy Moss. ...more

December 15, 2009

The 2009 football season was supposed to be the breakout year for Wharton junior wide receiver Xavier Fisher, but a season-ending injury has left him wondering whether he might ever play the game again. ...more

December 9, 2009

As winner of the local Take an NFL Player to School contest, student Justin Austin got to catch a ride to class Tuesday with Bucs wide receiver Michael Clayton. The two arrived at Oak Grove Middle School in Clearwater in a limo. Clayton used the visit to impress upon students the importance of good health. To drive his point home, he led the children in physical activities as part of the NFL's Play 60 campaign. ...more

December 9, 2009

Mark Sanchez is not practicing for the New York Jets while recovering from a sprained right knee, but Coach Rex Ryan is optimistic about the rookie quarterback's chances of playing Sunday at Tampa Bay. ...more

December 8, 2009

Minnesota authorities say Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian has been cited for driving 104 mph in a 60-mph zone, days after police clocked teammate Adrian Peterson going 109 mph in a 55-mph area. ...more

December 6, 2009

Bucs coach Raheem Morris will tell you he always has been at his best working hands-on with players. His decision to relieve Jim Bates and take over as the Bucs' defensive coordinator and play-caller has offered him a chance to get back to that. ...more

November 27, 2009

Columnist Joey Johnston recounts the most memorable moments from the 55 meetings of Florida and Florida State. ...more

November 25, 2009

The Buccaneers announced today that they have signed quarterback Rudy Carpenter from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad and wide receiver Terrence Nunn from the New England Patriots practice squad. ...more

November 24, 2009

With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed McKay's 1976-77 Bucs (seven TDs) — regarded as one of the sorriest squads in NFL history — for the fewest points in a 15-game span since 1950. The Bucs lost 26 games before their first-ever victory. ...more

November 19, 2009

Jonathan Baldwin made two exceptional catches that allowed No. 8 Pittsburgh to open up an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter before Notre Dame rallied behind two touchdowns by star Golden Tate, and the Panthers held on for a 27-22 victory Saturday night that may raise more cries for Fighting Irish coach Charlie Weis' ouster. ...more

November 15, 2009