Sports Day Tampa Bay

Sports Day Tampa Bay

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.

Episodes

Bucs Fire 5 Assistant Coaches While 2 More Retire

January 9, 2026 • 49 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Todd Bowles' decision to fire 5 Buccaneers Assistant Coaches plus 2 more retire. Where do the Bucs go from here, who might they hire and what does it mean for Todd Bowles in the future. Plus looking ahead to this weekend's playoff games and the Lightning getting set to start a 5-game road trip.

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Todd Bowles Will Return as Bucs Head Coach Next Season

January 8, 2026 • 45 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the news that Rick broke on Wednesday that Todd Bowles will return next season as the Head Coach of the Buccaneers, although there will be changes on the coaching staff. Also the Tampa Bay Lightning ask for $250 million for Benchmark International Arena for improvements.

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Are The Bucs Interested In John Harbaugh and The Lightning Beat The Avalanche

January 7, 2026 • 32 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche that saw the Bolts control much of the game. Plus John Harbaugh has been fired in Baltimore, are the Bucs one of the teams calling him for his next opportunity.

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Todd Bowles On Why He Should Remain Head Coach of the Bucs, But Should He?

January 6, 2026 • 47 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Todd Bowles' comments after the Bucs fell short of a 5th straight division title and the playoffs and how they might change the decision the Glazers and Jason Licht have to make on his future as the head coach. What will go into the decision and what other changes might be made. Plus the Lightning host the best team in hockey tonight, the Colorado Avalanche as they honor Jon Cooper for coaching in ...

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Bucs Win But Miss The Playoffs & Is This The Final Game For Mike Evans and Lavonte David in Tampa Bay

January 5, 2026 • 49 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers failing to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019 season, despite winning their final game. What is the future for Todd Bowles, what changes could be make on the the coaching staff and have Lavonte David and Mike Evans played their final game in a Bucs uniform. Plus the Lightning have won 7 straight game as Darren Raddysh got his first career hat trick on Saturday.

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Bucs Must Wait For Playoffs if They Beat Panthers Plus What Does Future Hold For Bowles, Evans and David

January 2, 2026 • 45 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs-Panthers game this Saturday that could determine the NFC South title but the Bucs need help. What does the future hold for the Bucs including Todd Bowles, Lavonte David, Mike Evans and others with the Bucs. Plus the Lightning have won 6 straight games and Indiana and Miami shine in the College Football Playoff.

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Buccaneers Playoff Chances and Mailbag Questions on Bowles, Grizzard, Mayfield and the Glazers

December 31, 2025 • 62 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers chances this weekend as they need a win, plus a Saints win over the Falcons to win the NFC South and make the playoffs for the 6th straight season. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, Josh Grizzard, Baker Mayfield, the Glazers and more.

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Bucs Don't Control Playoff Destiny & Todd Bowles On Not Kicking Off To Opponents

December 30, 2025 • 31 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs no longer controlling their own playoff destiny, even if they win on Saturday over Carolina as the Falcons beat the Rams on Monday night. Plus Todd Bowles admits they are avoiding kicking off to opponents because they don't defend it well but they aren't making any changes.

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Buccaneers Lose at Miami - Can Still Win NFC South But Don't Control Their Destiny

December 29, 2025 • 46 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 20-17 loss at the Miami Dolphins as they have now lost 7-of-8 and no longer control their playoff destiny. They need to beat Carolina on Saturday and then hope the Falcons lose 1 of their last 2 games to clinch the NFC South. Special Teams was an issue again as well as missed assignments on defense and more late turnovers by Baker Mayfield. Plus the Lightning beat the Panthers and Ca...

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Bucs-Dolphins Preview & Mailbag Questions on Mayfield, Bowles, Licht, Glazers and More

December 26, 2025 • 44 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Bucs-Dolphins game as it's as close to a must-win game as you can get. A Tampa Bay win means next week's game vs. Carolina is for the NFC South title. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Baker Mayfield, Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, the Glazers and more.

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Bucs Get 2 Players Selected To Pro Bowl, The Game Plan vs. Carolina & Christmas Gifts For Teams

December 24, 2025 • 46 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs getting 2 players selected to the Pro Bowl, Tristan Wirfs and Antoine Winfield, Jr. Plus they continue to tout running the ball 30 times vs. Carolina and what would we give each local team for Christmas.

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What Was Bucs Game Plan vs. Carolina, Lightning Beat the Blues & Byrum Brown Transferring From USF

December 23, 2025 • 37 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what exactly was the Buccaneers game plan on Sunday vs. the Panthers as they took the ball out of their receivers hands. Plus DK Metcalf suspended for swinging at a fan, the Lightning beat the Blues and Byrum Brown to enter transfer portal instead of returning to USF.

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Bucs Lose 23-20 in Carolina, Rays Trade Lowe and Baz & Lightning Beat Hurricanes

December 22, 2025 • 46 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers 23-20 loss at Carolina that puts them in 2nd place with 2 games to go, but they do control their own destiny. Baker Mayfield threw a pick that sealed the loss, the offensive line didn't play well as the Bucs ran the ball a lot to play around the defense. Plus the Rays trade Brandon Lowe, Shane Baz and others for prospects and the Lightning overcome a 3-goal deficit to beat the Hurric...

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Bucs-Panthers Preview Plus Mailbag Questions on Kancey, Egbuka and the Defense

December 19, 2025 • 35 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick preview the Buccaneers game vs. the Panthers this weekend. The Bucs need to win 2 of the next 3 games to win the NFC South for a 5th straight season. Plus we answer your mailbag questions on Calijah Kancey, Emeka Egbuka and what's wrong with the defense.

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Mike Evans Injury and Future, Joe Maddon's Thanksmas & Bucs Mailbag Questions on Defense

December 18, 2025 • 34 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans comments about this season, his injury and what the future may hold for him. Plus Rick was at Joe Maddon's Thanksmas event with lots of local sports figures and your mailbag questions on the Bucs defense and more.

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MAILBAG: Todd Bowles Future, Jason Licht, Jon Gruden, Todd Monken and More

December 17, 2025 • 43 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick answer your Buccaneers mailbag questions on Todd Bowles future, Jason Licht, Jon Gruden, Todd Monken, rule changes and more. Plus could Andrei Vasilevskiy return to the Lightning lineup on Thursday night vs. the Kings.

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Bucs Place McCollum on IR, Mailbag Questions On Todd Bowles & Lightning Lose to Panthers

December 16, 2025 • 40 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the mood of the Bucs as they control their own destiny to win the division. Plus they put Zyon McCollum on injured reserve, your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles and the Lightning lose to the Panthers.

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Bucs are Back In First Place As Saints Beat Panthers & Lightning Lose in a Shootout

December 15, 2025 • 40 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers being back in 1st place in the NFC South as the Saints beat the Panthers on Sunday. Any 2 wins in their last 3 games and they will be the division champs for the 5th straight season. Plus Phillip Rivers plays well, Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons lost for the season and the Lightning lose in a shootout in New York. 

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Buccaneers Lose 29-28 To Atlanta Despite Leading By 14 With Less Than 10 Minutes To Play

December 12, 2025 • 31 mins
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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Bucs-Falcons Preview, Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan Activated From IR & Byrum Brown Won't Play in USF's Bowl Game

December 11, 2025 • 47 mins
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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