MIAMI (AP) — Measuring Don Shula by wins and losses, no NFL coach had a better year. Or career. He looked the part, thanks to a jutting jaw and glare that would intimidate 150-pound sports writers and 300-pound linemen alike. Shula led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in NFL history, set a…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The governor of North Carolina said Thursday that NASCAR teams can work in their race shops if they maintain social distancing guidelines, clearing a potential hurdle to resuming the season in coming weeks. Gov. Roy Cooper extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 8 on Thursday and said he would gradually…
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The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes. In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures for the April 23-25 draft. The guidelines include no group gatherings. “We have reviewed this matter in…
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TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers // The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that the team has re-signed defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh. Last season, his first with the Buccaneers, Suh (6-4, 313) recorded 41 tackles (seven for loss), 14 quarterback hits, four fumble recoveries, four passes defensed, 2.5 sacks and two defensive touchdowns. He…
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TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – It’s officially official: Tuesday at noon, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held a phone conference introducing Tom Brady as the Bucs’ new starting quarterback, along with head coach Bruce Arians. The floor opened up to the press with much anticipation and eager questions. Coach Arians started off stating his excitement…
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TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers // Tom Brady officially signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, beginning a second chapter to his Hall of Fame career after 20 years in New England. On Tuesday, Brady will speak publicly about that momentous occasion for the first time, and Buccaneer fans can…
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TAMPA BAY, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers // The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free agent quarterback Tom Brady to a multi-year contract, the team announced today. Brady (6-4, 225) comes to Tampa Bay after spending 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, securing 249 overall victories, 14 Pro Bowl selections, six Super Bowl…
Read more TAMPA BAY, (FNN SPORTS) – 21 seasons into his career, Tom Brady ended one significant era to begin another. The six-time Super Bowl champion announced Tuesday evening that he will no longer be a part of the Patriots organization. Moments after the announcement, news circulated that Brady made a principle agreement with the Tampa Bay…
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