Sports Day Tampa Bay
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the headlines to give you the insight you can't find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to Tampa Bay sports. New episodes drop every weekday morning in your favorite podcast app.
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Location:
St. Petersburg, FL
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Join award-winning journalist Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times and co-host Steve Versnick every weekday as they dive deep into the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports. From the Buccaneers and Rays to the Lightning, USF, and more — they go beyond the headlines to give you the insight you can't find anywhere else. It’s the ultimate insider’s guide to Tampa Bay sports. New episodes drop every weekday morning in your favorite podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Twitter:
@SportsDayTB
Language:
English
Contact:
813-360-1530
Website:
http://tampabay.com/sports
Episodes
Buccaneers Lose 29-28 To Atlanta Despite Leading By 14 With Less Than 10 Minutes To Play
12/12/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 29-28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons after they lead by 14 with 10-minutes remaining. Head Coach Todd Bowles called his team out after the game and Baker Mayfield took the blame on himself. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan both returned to the lineup as their top-4 receivers all played for the first time this season.
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Duration:00:31:35
Bucs-Falcons Preview, Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan Activated From IR & Byrum Brown Won't Play in USF's Bowl Game
12/11/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game vs. the Atlanta Falcons tonight on Thursday Night Football. Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan have been activated from Injured Reserve and are questionable to play tonight. Plus Byrum Brown won't play in USF's Bowl Game but will instead coach, Michigan fired Head Coach Sherrone Moore plus your Buccaneers mailbag questions.
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Duration:00:47:32
Why The Bucs Signed Jason Pierre-Paul, Lightning Snap Losing Streak & Rays Get #2 Pick
12/10/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers motivation in signing Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad, when he might play and what he brings. Plus the Lightning snap their 4-game losing streak with a 6-1 win over Montreal, the Rays land the #2 draft pick and Wander Franco to get a new trial.
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Duration:00:41:15
Bucs Sign Jason Pierre-Paul to Practice Squad & Lightning Shutout For 2nd Straight Game
12/9/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs signing Jason Pierre-Paul to the Practice Squad for help to the pass rush, the Lightning lose their 4th straight game and the College Football Playoff is a mess.
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Duration:00:51:11
Bucs Lose 24-20 To Saints, Now Tied With Carolina in NFC South
12/8/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 24-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints that has Tampa Bay tied with Carolina atop the NFC South with 4 games to play. Baker Mayfield didn't play well, Emeka Egbuka dropped passes and Special Teams wasn't good again. Plus the Lightning have lost 3 straight games, the College Football Playoff is set without Notre Dame and the Reliaquest Bowl matchup.
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Duration:00:39:56
Bucs-Saints Preview & Kucherov's Game-Tying Goal Overturned For Hand Pass
12/5/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers home game vs. the Saints as they look to pull 1-game ahead of Carolina in the division. Plus the Lightning lose after Nikita Kucherov's game-tying goal was overturned due to a hand pass.
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Duration:00:38:38
USF Hires Ohio State OC Brian Hartline & Previewing New Buccaneers 10-Part Docuseries
12/4/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on USF hiring Ohio State Offensive Coordinator Brian Hartline to be their next football coach replacing Alex Golesh who left for Auburn. Plus Trent Cooper joins us to preview the 10-part Buccaneers docuseries called "Raise The Flags" that will be released next week.
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Duration:00:56:25
Bucs Mailbag: Todd Bowles, Josh Grizzard, Beating The Cardinals & NFL Officiating
12/3/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Bucs mailbag questions about Head Coach Todd Bowles, Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard, beating the Cardinals and NFL Officiating. Plus the Lightning's 7-game win streak snapped in 2-1 loss at the Islanders.
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Duration:00:45:58
Bucs' Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan Could Practice This Week & Golesh, Sumrall and Kiffin Introduced
12/2/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Bucs Wide Receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan could start practicing this week as Tampa Bay gets closer to being healthy. While the offense is getting healthier, the defense is still a concern as the cavalry isn't coming to help. Plus Alex Golesh is introduced at Auburn, Jon Sumrall at Florida. Lane Kiffin at LSU and the Lightning going for 8 straight wins tonight at the Islanders.
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Duration:00:51:42
Bucs Beat Cardinals 20-17 as Bucky Irving Returns, Alex Golesh to Auburn, Jon Sumrall to Florida & Bolts Keep Winning
12/1/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-17 win over the Cardinals to snap their 3-game losing streak. They go Ben Bredeson and Bucky Irving back, while Chris Godwin looked more like himself in his 2nd week back. The game wasn't a masterpiece but they got the W to remain a half game ahead of Carolina who beat the Rams. Plus Alex Golesh leaves USF for Auburn, Jon Sumrall is named the Gators Head Coach while Lane Kiffin chooses LSU. Also the Lightning are hot, winning 7 straight games without their best defensemen.
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Duration:00:48:18
Bucs-Cardinals Preview & Your Mailbag Questions on the Pass Rush, Josh Grizzard, Coaching Staff, Ronde Barber and More
11/28/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers game vs. the Cardinals as Tampa Bay is looking to snap a 3-game losing streak. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on the Bucs pass rush, Josh Grizzard, the coaching staff, could Ronde Barber become a coach and how good are the Lightning this season.
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Duration:00:42:33
Lightning Beat The Flames, Alex Golesh Linked to Arkansas Job & Teddy Bridgewater Taking Reps at Bucs Practice
11/27/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-1 win over the Flames giving them 13 wins in their last 16 games. Plus Alex Golesh is linked to the open Arkansas job, Baker isn't taking reps at Bucs practices as Teddy Bridgewater is getting prepared in case he needs to start on Sunday, Haason Reddick returns to practice in a limited role and it looks like Bucky Irving will play.
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Duration:00:34:21
Will Baker Mayfield Play Sunday For Bucs, Bucky Irving Expected Back & Todd Bowles Mailbag Question
11/26/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on whether Baker Mayfield will play this weekend for the Buccaneers, how they will prepare in practice plus there was more to Bucky Irving's time away than just the physical injury. Also we answer a mailbag questions about Todd Bowles as Bucs coach and the Lightning host Calgary tonight.
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Duration:00:35:36
Bucs Get Good News As Baker Mayfield Only Has AC Joint Sprain & Lightning Get Their First Shutout
11/25/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Baker Mayfield could play this week vs. the Cardinals after suffering a mild sprain in his left shoulder. It's essentially a pain management issue moving forward. Plus the Lightning get their first shutout of the season as they've won 4 in a row and 12-of-15.
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Duration:00:46:30
Baker Mayfield Hurt As Buccaneers Lose 34-7 To Rams
11/24/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 34-7 loss to the Rams on Sunday Night Football that saw Baker Mayfield leave the game with a left shoulder injury. The game wasn't competitive as the Rams led 28-7 after their first 3 drives and a pick-6. Plus the Lightning have won 3 in a row and are in 2nd place and Mike Norvell will return next season to Florida State.
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Duration:00:39:45
BUCS MAILBAG: Jason Licht, Todd Bowles Future, Tight End Play, Running Game & The Playoffs
11/21/2025
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Duration:00:40:23
Bucs Have Stomach Bug Moving Through Team, How Good is Tristan Wirfs & Mailbag on Todd Bowles
11/20/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the stomach bug going through the Bucs team right now, how Tristan Wirfs is viewed by other NFL players, will Bucky Irving or Chris Godwin play this weekend in LA plus we answer a mailbag question about Todd Bowles.
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Duration:00:33:46
Is Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles Too Conservative, Lightning Beat Devils and Rays DFA Christopher Morel
11/19/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Lightning's 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils as Jake Guentzel gets a hat trick. Plus is Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles too conservative, how good are they as a team as they head to Los Angeles to face the Rams and the Rays make moves including DFAing Christopher Morel.
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Duration:00:47:18
Bucs Lead Down to .5 Game In NFC South As Defense Giving Up Big Plays
11/18/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick with more on the Bucs 44-32 loss to Buffalo and the impact for the rest of the season as they are just .5 game ahead of Carolina in the NFC South. The defense is giving up big plays as the pass rush isn't getting home.
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Duration:00:36:31
Bucs Lose 44-32 at Buffalo, USF Loses at Navy & Lightning Split Games Over The Weekend
11/17/2025
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 44-32 loss at the Buffalo Bills as special teams continues to be a problem, and the defense isn't doing it's job. The offense scored 32 despite missing weapons as Sean Tucker did well and Baker Mayfield ran the ball for the first time in weeks. Plus USF lost at Navy and most likely ends their chances at the College Football Playoff while the Lightning splits a pair of games over the weekend including win at Florida.
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Duration:00:47:40