Sports Day Tampa Bay

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina are in Chicago as the Buccaneers lost 20-19 to the Bears after their last minute drive failed. Tom Brady was hit a lot as they only scored 1 touchdown, they were penalized a lot and they may have lost Vita Vea for a long time to injury. Plus the Rays will face the Yankees tonight in Game 5 of the ALDS as it's Tyler Glasnow vs. Gerrit Cole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays 8-4 win over the Yankees to take a 2-games-to-1 lead in the ALDS. Kevin Kiermaier hit a big 3-run homerun, Charlie Morton worked out of trouble and Randy Arozarena continues to carry the team as they are 1 win away from the American League Championship Series. Plus the Bucs are heading to Chicago for Thursday night football without Justin Watson, Chris Godwin and Shady McCoy while Leonard Fournette is doubtful. Also Tom Jones joins us again to talk Bucs football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on the Rays 7-5 victory over the Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS to even the series as Tampa Bay hits 4 homeruns and strikeout 18 New York batters. Plus can the Lightning keep their core together and win another Stanley Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays dropping Game 1 of the ALDS to the Yankees after Blake Snell was handed a 3-2 lead in the 4th but couldn't hold onto the lead and then the Yankees blew it wide open in the 9th off John Curtiss to lose 9-3. Plus the Bucs are preparing for Chicago on Thursday night and the short week as they are dealing with injuries on offense and the NHL Draft starts tonigth but the Lightning currently don't have any picks in the first round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina break down the Bucs 38-31 win over the Chargers as they overcame a 17-point deficit an Tom Brady threw 5 TDs to 5 different receivers. The Bucs now have a short week as they play on Thursday night in Chicago and they will be without OJ Howard for the rest of the year after suffering an Achilles injury. Plus the Rays get set to face the Yankees tonight in the ALDS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud previews the Bucs-Chargers game this weekend at Raymond James Stadium as they will be without Chris Godwin, plus Tampa Bay Times College Football Writer Matt Baker on what happened to Florida State last week and what's on tap this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's Victory celebrations on Wednesday which included a boat parade, a ceremony at Raymond James Stadium and lots of alcohol. Plus the Rays sweep the Blue Jays to advance to the American League Divisional Series next week in San Diego and the Bucs will be without Chris Godwin this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Blake Snell's dominating performance as the Rays take the first game from the Blue Jays in the American League Wild Card Best of 3 series. The Lightning Stanley Cup celebrations have started ahead of today's public parties and the Bucs will play with fans this weekend at Raymond James Stadium albeit around 10,000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions for the 2nd time in franchise history as Victor Hedman takes the Conn Smythe Trophy for MVP and the Bolts get redemption for their early playoff exit last year. Plus Marc Topkin on the Rays in the playoffs which begins today vs. Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is in Denver where the Buccaneers just beat the Broncos 28-10 to go 2-1 on the season and move into 1st place in the NFC South. Tom Brady threw for nearly 300 yards and 3 TDs while the defense was suffocating and special teams blocked a punt. The Lightning are looking to close out the Stanley Cup again tonight after losing Game 5 in overtime and the Rays finished the regular season at an American League best 40-20 and are hosting the Blue Jays Tuesday at 5pm to begin the playoffs. This episode is presented by Old Northeast Jewelers and Grand Seiko watches available at 1131 4th St North in St Pete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers trip to Denver this weekend against an injury depleted Broncos, could the Lightning raise the Stanley Cup this weekend, the Rays preparing the playoffs next week and Tampa Bay Times College Football writer Matt Baker on the SEC starting up this weekend, FSU at Miami and just how well is college football doing this year with handling COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Steven Stamkos return to the Tampa Bay Lightning's lineup and he scored a beautiful goal on his third shift in what could become an iconic moment if they win the Stanley Cup. His teammates went nuts on the bench and then dominated the Stars for most of the night in a 5-2 win to pull within 2 wins of the cup. Meanwhile the Rays clinched the AL East division title for the 3rd time in history with an 8-5 win over the Mets and they sit at 37-20 with 3 games to play.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick as the Rays fail to clinch the AL East on Tuesday after a 5-2 loss to the Mets but their magic number is still 1 with 4 games to go, the Lightning get ready for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight, plus your mailbag questions about the Bucs, Lightning, Rays and college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 win over the Stars to even the Stanley Cup Final at 1-game apiece as the Power Play comes to life with 2 goals the Bolts defense limited Dallas' chances. The Bucs have a problem with dropped balls as Bruce Arians says 7 more of Tom Brady's passes should have been completed and the Rays lower their magic number to 1 to win the AL East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina after the Buccaneers 31-17 win over the Panthers as Tom Brady gets his first win in Tampa Bay, Mike Evans goes for more than 100 yards and the defense forced 4 turnovers. Plus the Lightning lay a stinker in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and the Rays are close to clinching the AL East as the final week of the season is upon us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the big night in Tampa Bay sports as the Lightning clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Final for the 3rd time in franchise history and the Rays clinch a playoff berth for the 6th time in their franchise history. Plus Tom Brady speaks for the first time since being called out by Bruce Arians and Tom Jones is back to talk about college football and the Big Ten's decision to play this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if the relationship between Bruce Arians and Tom Brady is fine as the football world thinks it isn't, was the loss and performance in New Orleans predictable by the Bucs, and should Lightning fans be worried about closing out the series with the Islanders after losing their 5th straight game that could have clinched a Stanley Cup Final berth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's double overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 5 making it 5 straight Eastern Conference Finals games they have lost when they could have advanced to the Final. Plus Boston is outraged at Bruce Arians' comments about Tom Brady needing more determination and the Rays lower their magic number to make the playoffs with 12 to play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on Bruce Arians continued criticism of quarterback Tom Brady on Monday plus he called out a few others including left tackle Donovan Smith. So what does that mean for the Bucs, plus Steven Stamkos was skating on Monday and Jon Cooper says he's still in rehab and not expected back soon and the Rays have to go the rest of the regular season without Ji-Man Choi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina from New Orleans where the Saints beat the Buccaneers 34-23 in Tom Brady's Tampa Bay debut but it wasn't a good one as he threw 2 interceptions including a pick-six and special teams weren't good either. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning-Islanders Game 3 without Alex Killorn who is suspended and Brayden Point's availability is still unknown, Bucs Mike Evans still not practicing with a hamstring issue but he's still questionable for Sunday's first game and your mailbag questions about the Bucs, Rays, Lightning and College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 2-1 last second win over the Islanders in the Eastern Conference Finals to take a 2-0 series lead but there is concern over Brayden Point's health and if Alex Killorn will get a suspension for a hit early in the game. Plus the Bucs might be without Mike Evans as he's missed 2 days of practice with a hamstring issue and some crazy scores in Major League Baseball on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 discuss the Lightning's chances of winning it all after their dominating 8-2 win in Game 1 over the Islanders, how the Buccaneers will use Leonard Fournette and what it means for Ronald Jones, is Kevin Cash the hands down Manager of the Year in baseball and USF Football kicks off this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Lightning's dominating performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as they rout the Islanders 8-2 and set many records along the way including 5 points each for Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point. The Rays struggle in Washington as Max Scherzer was dealing and Bucs game week is here as the first depth chart is out and a rookie is starting at safety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers cuts to get the roster down to 53 including running back Dare Ogunbowale and kicker Matt Gay, plus they are signing quarterback Josh Rosen to the Practice Squad after Miami released him. The Lightning are in Edmonton and ready to face the New York Islanders tonight in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Rays keep rolling after taking 2 of 3 over the weekend and now have a 5.5 game lead over the Blue Jays and 6.5 games over the Yankees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones no what 'Stick to Sports' means, how sports and politics have become intertwined, and if protests work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Buccaneers decision to not have fans in the stands for their first 2 home games against the Panthers and Chargers, the Bucs signing running back Leonard Fournette to add to a crowded backfield where they'll have some decisions to make. The Rays Mike Brosseau hits 2 home runs against the Yankees less than 24 hours after Aroldis Chapman threw at his head as the Rays go 8-2 vs. New York this season, and Tom Seaver passes away at the age of 75. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on if the Lightning are becoming like the Buffalo Bills if they don't win the Stanley Cup this year, who will be the Bucs kicker this year as they still can't find one, plus will bean balls be thrown tonight in the Rays-Yankees game after Aroldis Chapman throws over Mike Brosseau's head in the 9th on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 3-2 2OT win over the Bruins to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the 4th time in 6 years and 5th time in a decade. Plus Tyler Glasnow was dealing as he beats Gerritt Cole and the Yankees and the Bucs are signing a new kicker, Ryan Succop, their 9th since 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Lightning taking control of their series against the Bruins as they can wrap it up tonight in Game 5, the red-hot Rays have won 18 out of 21 and are comfortably in first place as they head into their final series with the Yankees this year, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers offense looked good in the scrimmage on Friday but not so good in practice on Sunday, and the Bucs are trying out more kickers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud takes your mailbag questions about when the Bucs may announce plans for fans in the stands, who will surprise and disappoint for the Bucs this year, what is Bruce Arians' plans for the quarterback to prevent all of them from getting COVID-19, has the short baseball season and spring training hurt pitchers, why do the Rays continue to thrive with injuries while other teams struggle and when will Steven Stamkos be back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Lightning's 7-1 win over the Bruins in Game 3 as they finally score 3 Power Play goals, the Bucs continue to practice and the Tampa Bay Times Rays Beat Writer Marc Topkin joins us to discuss the Rays pitching injuries and how they stand at the mid-point of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud's exclusive conversation with Bucs linebacker Lavonte David about his place in Bucs history, how the defense improved last year and Tom Brady's impact on this organization already. Plus Steve Versnick breaks down the Lightning's 4-3 overtime win against the Bruins to even the series at 1-1, and the Rays lose another pitcher, this time it's Jalen Beeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the emergence of OJ Howard in Buccaneers Training Camp as he is catching everything and looks really good with Tom Brady throwing the ball, remember the name Parnell Motley who is leading the team in interceptions so far, the Rays lose to the Blue Jays but finish the first half the season at 8-games over .500, and the Lightning-Bruins game 2 is tonight as the Bolts don't want to go down 0-2 in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 1 of their 7 game series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a poor start and the power play let them down. Plus the Bucs running backs are having trouble catching the ball and the Rays keep winning despite having 9 pitchers on the injured list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Rays impressive 10-game road trip in which they won 9 games including sweeps in Boston and New York as they are now in 1st place in the AL East. Plus your mailbag questions about Tom Brady's impact on the Bucs in Training Camp, who replaces Carl Nassib, what are some of the biggest injuries comebacks in sports, why can't the Rays develop catchers, is this the best Rays team of all-time and if Lightning don't win the Stanley Cup is Jon Cooper on the hot seat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Diana Nearhos as the Lightning beat the Blue Jackets 5-4 in overtime to take the series in 5 games and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus what Rick has learned about Tom Brady including his love of talcom powder on his center, and the Rays move within a half game of the Yankees after beating them 4-2 in New York on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 discuss the Lightning's attempt to wrap up their series with the Blue Jackets today, the unwritten rules of Baseball after Tatis Jr. belts a Grand Slam up 7 runs on a 3-0 pitch and will there be any college football this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Lightning's 2-1 win over Columbus to take a 3-games-to-1 lead in the series with the line of Yanni Gourde, Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow leading the way as 'gnats' and 'pests'. Plus Tom Brady and the Bucs were in pads for the first time on Monday and Brady's first TD pass was to Scotty Miller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Lightning's dominating Game 3 win over the Blue Jackets and what it means for the rest of the series, the Bucs will be in pads for the first time today and the Rays remain hot after sweeping both games on Sunday as Brandon Lowe looks like an MVP candidate this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on the Tampa Bay Lightning dropping Game 2 to Columbus to even the series as the Power Play struggles and they give up another Power Play goal to the Blue Jackets. The Rays are setting records in Boston as they win the finale 18-7 and Tom Jones rejoins us to discuss the state of College Football as some conferences have cancelled football for the fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss the Lightning's 5OT win over the Blue Jackets and how it might impact the rest of the series. Plus should the overtime rules be changed, is there anything better than a golf nap and is Rick once again picking the Rays to win the World Series after taking 3 of 4 from the Yankees and 3 in a row from Boston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick after the Lightning's 5OT win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Brayden Points gets the game winner in the 4th longest game in NHL history while the Lightning put 88 shots on net. Plus the Rays win their 4th in a row and the Big Ten and Pac 12 cancel sports for the fall meaning no College Football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Tampa Bay Times College Football writers Matt Baker and Joey Knight to break down what is going on in college football now as there are reports that some conferences won't play while the players and coaches are speaking out about wanting to play. How will all this impact College Football this year and beyond is on this edition of Sports Day Tampa Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on College Football chances of playing this year as the MAC has cancelled football this fall and the Power 5 conferences are discussing it as well. Plus the Lightning have a rematch with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as Victor Hedman left the game on Saturday in the first period and the Rays take 3 of 4 against the Yankees who don't seem to happy when they get a dose of their own medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on Tom Brady's first time speaking with the press since his introductory conference when signing in March. He spoke about the clock ticking on the season and his career and wanting to get going. Plus the Bucs cut MJ Stewart and OL Brad Seaton opts out for the year due to COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud on Bruce Arians comments about Training Camp and the precautions they are taking including reserving a hotel for players, Big Ten announces a football schedule starting on time with 10 conference games while The American says 8 conference games and out of conference games are allowed. The Lightning beat the Bruins 3-2 and are in a good spot to take the top overall seed in the Eastern Conference and the Rays are shutout by the Red Sox dropping their 6th game in the last 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud is joined by Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 who is back from vacation just in time to see Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and LeSean McCoy working out at the Buccaneers practice facility. Plus Austin Meadows returns to the Rays lineup and the offense comes back to life, Lightning play well against the Caps as the Bruins await today and USF might lose its chance to play Texas this year as Big 12 limits teams to one non-conference game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's first round-robin game, a 3-2 shootout win over the Capitals, where the Bolts refused to back down as the Caps got physical which bodes well for the playoffs. Plus Shaq Barrett spoke about his franchise tag with the Bucs as he's in Training Camp and the Rays are using the off-day to get back on track as they try to end their 5-game losing streak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rays complete an awful road trip 0-5 in Atlanta and Baltimore as the defense and base-running let them down as well as parts of the bullpen. They sit 4-6 after a week and half and out of the playoffs with just 50 games to go. Plus Rick Stroud has story lines for the Bucs this season as training camp is getting started and the Lightning begin their round-robin games today vs Washington as the Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.