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Rasmussen carries Rays past Yankees as Aranda’s homer decides ALDS opener
Tampa Bay won 1–0 behind eight scoreless innings from Drew Rasmussen and takes a series lead into Monday’s Game 2.
Cody HalloranOctober 4, 20261 min read
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The Magic’s Spacing Test Starts When the First Action Ends
Sean Sweeney’s post and isolation work gave Orlando’s camp a practical question: can the offense keep its shape when the ball changes hands?
Cody HalloranOctober 3, 20264 min read
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Thursday’s Lighter Practice Put the Magic’s Centers in Charge of the Conversation
After a heavy Wednesday session, Sean Sweeney reduced contact Thursday and made communication the central repetition, asking Wendell Carter Jr. and Nikola Vučević to organize Orlando’s defense like football middle linebackers.
Cody HalloranOctober 2, 20263 min read
Cagnoni OT goal lifts Sharks past Panthers 4-3 in season opener
Luca Cagnoni scored the winner in overtime as San Jose defeated Florida 4-3 in their season-opening matchup at SAP Center.
Cody HalloranOctober 2, 20262 min read
Lightning lose opener 5–1 as Rangers goalie Shesterkin scores
Tampa Bay began its season with a road loss in New York on October 1. Igor Shesterkin scored into an empty net.
Cody HalloranOctober 2, 20261 min read
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The Magic’s Camp Caution and Anthony Black’s Contract Clock Are Separate Stories
Orlando reduced Anthony Black’s and Noah Penda’s workload during a demanding two-session camp day, but Black’s extension deadline remains a roster-building question rather than an injury forecast.
Cody HalloranOctober 1, 20264 min read
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Buccaneers lose McMillan for at least four games and add quarterback depth
Tampa Bay moved Jalen McMillan to injured reserve Wednesday, promoted Ifeatu Melifonwu and brought Brett Rypien onto the practice squad.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20261 min read
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Dolphins bring Keith Cooper Jr. back on practice squad
Miami announced the defensive lineman’s return Wednesday after he spent the start of the 2026 season with the team.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20261 min read
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For the Magic, Sean Sweeney’s First Practice Was a Translation Test
Sean Sweeney’s first Orlando practice put a less glamorous challenge at the center of the Magic’s defensive reset: learning to speak the same basketball language at speed.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20264 min read
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Forsling delivers Panthers’ 1–0 overtime win in Raleigh
Florida starts the season with a shutout
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20261 min read
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Anthony Black’s next leap will come in the decisions between baskets
Anthony Black’s next step in Orlando is less about collecting more touches than making better choices when a possession’s first option disappears.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20263 min read
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Orlando’s new offense has a steady starting point in Desmond Bane
Desmond Bane’s 82-start season gives Sean Sweeney a reliable offensive foundation. The challenge is expanding Bane’s decisions without taking the ball away from Paolo Banchero or Franz Wagner.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20263 min read
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Buccaneers lose to Vikings 23-16, Mayfield injured late
Tampa Bay fell to 0-3 after a 23-16 loss to Minnesota, with Baker Mayfield suffering a dislocated thumb late in the game.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20262 min read
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Dolphins add Shaka Heyward, bring back James Ester after 12 tryouts
Miami made linebacker Shaka Heyward’s roster move official and returned guard James Ester to its practice squad after a dozen players auditioned.
Cody HalloranSeptember 30, 20262 min read
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Buccaneers move Ifeatu Melifonwu onto active roster
Tampa Bay has promoted safety Ifeatu Melifonwu from its practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20261 min read
Thiaré’s Late Strike Lifts Columbus Crew Past Inter Miami
Jamal Thiaré scored in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 victory for the Columbus Crew over Inter Miami CF at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20262 min read
Vikings Hold Off Bucs 23-16 Behind Reichard's Kicking
Will Reichard’s three field goals, including a late go-ahead kick, lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 23-16 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20262 min read
Lawrence connects for three scores as Jaguars dominate Patriots 35-6
Trevor Lawrence threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars past the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday. The home team built a decisive lead in the second quarter.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20262 min read
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Mahomes, Chiefs Hold Off Dolphins 24-10 in Miami
Kansas City improves to 3-0 with a defensive masterclass and balanced offense, holding Miami to just 10 points despite a strong start from the home team.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20262 min read
Dubón, Conine Homers as Marlins Edge Braves 5-3 at loanDepot Park
Miami Marlins defeat Atlanta Braves 5-3 with home runs from Dubón and Conine. Sandy Alcantara earns the save in a Sunday night victory.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20262 min read
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Nelson’s next Orlando milestone comes before a game date
Izaiyah Nelson has resumed individual court work, but Orlando’s Monday update drew the vital line between that step and a return to live basketball or NBA games.
Cody HalloranSeptember 29, 20263 min read