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
Reports Of Patriots Interest In Mike Evans & Mailbag Questions on Bucs Defense and Defending Todd Bowles
3/3/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on reports that the New England Patriots are interesting in signing Mike Evans, one year after they tried to get Chris Godwin in free agency. Plus mailbag questions on the Bucs defensive scheme and defending Todd Bowles.
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Duration:00:41:35
Mike Evans' Free Agency Targets, Bucs' Coach Todd Bowles Wants More Size & Lightning Lose To Sabres
3/2/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on The Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-2 loss to the Sabres in a game that saw Jon Cooper pull goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy in the 2nd period. Plus thoughts from Joey Knight's funeral, more on where Mike Evans may end up in free agency and a mailbag question about Todd Bowles wanting more size on defense.
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Duration:00:44:42
NFLPA Team Report Cards Leak, Mike Evans' Future with Bucs & Lightning Lose In Carolina
2/27/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-4 loss at Carolina that saw them overcome a 3-0 deficit to tie the game twice. Plus NFLPA report cards on teams are leaked and your mailbag questions on Mike Evans' future and Todd Bowles' impact.
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Duration:00:38:21
Bucs Coach Todd Bowles Blames OC For Defensive Issues & Lightning Win Their 6th Straight Game
2/26/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs as they win their 10th straight home game. Nikita Kucherov has another 3 point night while Brayden Point returned to the lineup with 2 goals. Plus Bucs Head Coach Todd Bowles says having a new Offensive Coordinator will improve the defense because he can now focus on it.
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Duration:00:45:26
Bucs GM Jason Licht and Coach Todd Bowles' Comments on Mike Evans' Pending Free Agency
2/25/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht and Coach Todd Bowles' comments about Mike Evans pending free agency. Plus Evans' agent talked about the Bucs roster as a factor in where he will sign. Plus the Lightning return to play tonight after 20 days off and the Rays score 12 runs in Spring Training.
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Duration:00:48:11
Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles To Speak Today In Indy & Mailbag Questions on Mike Evans and Baker Mayfield
2/24/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Bucs GM Jason Licht and Head Coach Todd Bowles getting ready to address the media in Indianapolis at the Scouting Combine this week. Plus some mailbag questions on where the Buccaneers could play during Raymond James Stadium upgrades and should Tampa Bay re-sign Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield and Cade Otten.
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Duration:00:36:33
US Wins Gold Over Canada & Remembering Joey Knight
2/23/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the US winning the gold medal in Men's Hockey for the first time since 1980. They beat Canada 2-1 in overtime as Jake Guentzel wins gold while Brandon Hagel takes home the silver medal. Plus remembering Tampa Bay Times colleague Joey Knight who passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer.
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Duration:00:42:37
US Women's Hockey Wins Gold, Should Bucs Sign Bradley Chubb & More On Mike Evans Testing Free Agency
2/20/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the US Women's Hockey team taking home gold over Canada in overtime, the men's semifinals games are today, Spring Training baseball games start this weekend and mailbag questions on Mike Evans saying he's going to test free agency and should the Bucs sign Bradley Chubb.
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Duration:00:48:08
Would Mike Evans Consider Playing in Kansas City Plus USA and Canada Need OT to Reach The Semifinals
2/19/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract with the Chiefs to free up $46 million dollars under the salary cap. Would they try to sign Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans with some of that money. Plus USA and Canada both need overtime to reach the Olympic semifinals in hockey and Spring Training games are just days away.
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Duration:00:34:24
Mike Evans Will Test Free Agency but Will He Leave The Bucs?
2/18/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans' decision to test free agency next month although he hasn't ruled out returning to the Bucs. What is Evans' value in the market, what could the Bucs afford to pay to keep him and where are some possible teams he might look at. Plus what will the Bucs do at backup quarterback and what will the Rays batting order be this season.
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Duration:00:47:52
Mike Evans' Agent Make Statement About False Reports & Mailbag Questions on Rays' Desire To Win
2/17/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans agent making a statement about false reports about his future on social media, Robert Duvall dies at the age of 95 and mailbag questions on the Rays payroll, their desire to win and NIL's effect on future quarterbacks in the NFL.
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Duration:00:41:59
No More NFL Team Report Cards, What To Do With All-Star Games & When To Part With Star Players
2/16/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the future of All-Star games as the players desire to participate is waning, the NFL wins their grievance so the NFLPA can no longer release team report cards and when should a team part ways with a star player.
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Duration:00:43:12
Bucs Making Coaching Staff Additions & Mailbag On Todd Bowles, Kevin Cash and More
2/13/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers announcing their final additions to the coaching staff including Todd Bowles' son and another coach's nephew. Plus your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, when to make coaching changes, Kevin Cash remaining with the Rays and what does a baseball manager actually do.
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Duration:00:42:59
MAILBAG: Baker Mayfield, Bucs Defense, Jason Licht's Draft Strategy, Edge Rushers & Rays and Bucs Stadium Plans
2/12/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your mailbag questions on Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, the Bucs defense, Jason Licht's draft strategy, why would elite edge rushers want to sign in Tampa Bay and could the Bucs and Rays be working together on their stadium deals.
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Duration:00:40:35
Rays First Workout For Pitchers and Catchers, Season Outlook & Mailbag On Local Announcers
2/11/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays pitchers and catchers having their first workout today in Port Charlotte as Spring Training begins. Plus your mailbag questions on who will replace Gene Deckerhoff on the Bucs Radio play-by-play and which Tampa Bay athlete has the best commercials.
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Duration:00:41:04
Rays Sign RHP Nick Martinez & Should The Bucs Trade for Maxx Crosby
2/10/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays signing right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to help round out their rotation and take the payroll above $80 million. Plus should the Bucs trade for Maxx Crosby from the Raiders even if it means giving up two #1 draft picks.
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Duration:00:42:22
Seahawks Win Super Bowl, Bruce Arians' Commercial & Will Mike Evans Play Next Season
2/9/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Seahawks 29-13 win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl as we are in the NFL offeseason. Will Mike Evans play next season, Bruce Arians' Super Bowl commercial, Bad Bunny's halftime show and Lindsey Vonn's injury in the Olympics.
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Duration:00:47:00
Lightning Beat The Panthers, Super Bowl Preview & Rays Stadium Renderings
2/6/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 6-1 win over the Florida Panthers as tempers flare again after Nikita Kucherov is targeted. Plus a Super Bowl preview, NFL Honors and the first look at the Rays stadium renderings for HCC Campus.
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Duration:00:41:15
Bucs Hire a QB Coach, TSA Looks At Rays Stadium Proposal & Buccaneers Mailbag Questions
2/5/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers hiring Chandler Whitmer as Quarterbacks Coach from Indiana. Plus the TSA is discussing the new Rays stadium proposal and they note they have obligations to the Bucs first. Also we answer your mailbag questions on Bucs GM Jason Licht, Baker Mayfield, free agents, the salary cap and does coaching matter.
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Duration:00:41:01
Lightning With Another Comeback Win, Rays Stadium Plans Get Support & Tom Moore Starts Retirement
2/4/2026
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's comeback win over the Sabres as they have points in 19 of their last 20 games. Nikita Kucherov had another 4-point night and Darren Raddysh continues to bomb away from the point. Plus Rob Manfred and Governor Ron DeSantis support the Rays stadium at HCC in a press conference on Tuesday, Tom Moore packs his back to leave Tampa as retirement begins and we answer your mailbag question on the Bolts trade deadline needs
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Duration:00:32:26