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.

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Lavonte David Announces Retirement After 14 Years With The Bucs & Lightning Beat The Wild

March 25, 2026 • 41 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Lavonte David's announcement that he is retiring after 14 seasons with the Buccaneers. Plus the Lightning win a wild game over Minnesota 6-3 and we are 1 day from Opening Day and the Rays injuries are starting to mount.

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Bucs Sign A Linebacker So What About Lavonte David, Plus Gators Lose, Hodgson Leaves USF and Kucherov's Scoring

March 24, 2026 • 41 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Bucs signing linebacker Christian Rozeboom from the Carolina Panthers and what it means for Lavonte David's future. Plus the Gators lose in the NCAA 2nd round, USF Head Coach Brian Hodgson leaves for Providence and Nikita Kucherov now leads the NHL in scoring despite a slow start to the season.

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Rick and Tom on Mike Evans' Legacy After Leaving Bucs & Where He Ranks Among Tampa Bay All-Time Greats

March 23, 2026 • 47 mins
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones on Mike Evans' legacy now that he has left the Bucs and who is the greatest Tampa Bay athlete from the 3 major teams.

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Rick and Tom on the World Baseball Classic, Video Reviews and Getting Ejected From Games

March 20, 2026 • 45 mins
Rick Stroud and Tom Jones from the Poynter Institute on the World Baseball Classic, video reviews and getting run from games.

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Jason Licht Speaks on Mike Evans Leaving Plus Mailbags on Bucs Running Backs, Rays Wins & More

March 19, 2026 • 38 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht's comments about Mike Evans departing Tampa Bay for San Francisco. Plus they answer mailbag questions on if the Bucs are going through a reset this season, which running back will get the tough yards, how many games will the Rays win this season and which happens first, Junior Caminero gets 50 home runs or Chandler Simpson gets 60 stolen bases.

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Bucs Mailbag: Should Jason Licht Be Fired & Running Backs Plus Brian Hodgson Turns Down Syracuse?

March 18, 2026 • 36 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on reports that USF Basketball Coach Brian Hodgson turned down Syracuse as he prepares for Thursday's NCAA Tournament first round game. Plus mailbag questions asking if Jason Licht should be fired and which Bucs running back will handle the tough yards up the middle this season.

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Rex Culpepper Dies, USF Preps for Tourney, Bucs Free Up Salary Cap & Lightning Play Tonight

March 17, 2026 • 37 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the death of Rex Culpepper, the son of former Buccaneers Linebacker Brad Culpepper. Plus USF is preparing for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years as Head Coach Brian Hodgson could be courted by schools like Syracuse after a successful first year. Plus the US will play Venezuela tonight in the World Baseball Classic, the Bucs rework Luke Goedeke's contract to free up salary cap space ...

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USF Goes Dancing For First Time in 14 Years, WBC Has Been Fantastic & Hope For Bucs Free Agent Signings

March 16, 2026 • 43 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the South Florida Bulls going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years and winning the Conference Tournament for the first time since 1990. Plus the World Baseball Classic has been fantastic theater as the USA is playing the Dominican Republic and why you should be excited with the Buccaneers free agent acquisitions.

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Mike Evans Introduced In San Francisco, Bucs Sign Defensive Lineman and Special Teamer Plus Lightning Win

March 13, 2026 • 45 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans' press conference as he signs with the San Francisco 49ers. He said he feels he is the missing piece for them to win the Super Bowl, so what does that say about Baker Mayfield and the Bucs. Plus the Buccaneers add a pass rusher and an all-pro special teamer. The Lightning beat the Red Wings as Nikita Kucherov has another 2 point night.

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Bucs Sign QB Jake Browning, Tender RB Sean Tucker & Mailbag Questions on Bowles, Licht, Glazers and Evans

March 12, 2026 • 47 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers signing Jake Browning to be their backup quarterback and tendering Sean Tucker on a one-year deal as a restricted free agent. Plus your mailbag questions on Todd Bowles, Jason Licht, the Glazers and Mike Evans.

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Lightning Lose 6th Game Out of 7, Bucs Lose Hall and Bridgewater & Ravens Back Out on Crosby

March 11, 2026 • 39 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on another Tampa Bay Lightning loss as they give up 2 more power play goals to lose their 6th game out of 7. Plus more on Mike Evans choosing to sign in San Francisco, the Ravens backing out of the Max Crosby trade, the Bucs lose Logan Hall and Teddy Bridgewater in free agency and more.

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Mike Evans Leaves The Buccaneers, To Sign With The 49ers

March 10, 2026 • 40 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Mike Evans leaving the Bucs to sign with the San Francisco 49ers after 12 years in Tampa Bay. Plus Jamel Dean signs with the Steelers, Alex Anzalone and Kenneth Gainwell are coming to Tampa and Cade Otton re-signs as NFL Free Agency begins with the legal tampering period is underway.

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Where Will Mike Evans Sign In Free Agency & Lightning Lose 8-7 At Buffalo

March 9, 2026 • 43 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the NFL's legal tampering period that begins today as Mike Evans will start talking to teams as he hits free agency. Plus the Lightning lose a crazy game in Buffalo 8-7 in a game that saw a lot of fights and penalties. 

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What Is The Market For Mike Evans, Lightning Lose Again & Question About Bucs' David Walker

March 6, 2026 • 33 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on what the free agent market might look like for Mike Evans as Buffalo trades for DJ Moore and there are reports that Houston and Kansas City aren't pushing. Plus the Lightning struggle again in Winnipeg as the NHL Trade Deadline is today, plus a mailbag questions on Bucs edge rusher David Walker.

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Trey Hendrickson Wants To Sign With The Bucs? Plus Riley Dixon is back & NHL Trade Deadline Is Friday

March 5, 2026 • 42 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the reports that Trey Hendrickson is interested in signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week when free agency begins. Plus the Bucs re-sign punter Riley Dixon, the NHL Trade Deadline is this week and a mailbag question on the NFL's International games plan.

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Shane McClanahan's Spring Debut, Junior Caminero's Show at WBC & Mike Evans' Future With Bucs

March 4, 2026 • 38 mins
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on Shane McClanahan's first outing of the spring while Junior Caminero lights it up for the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game. Plus your mailbag questions on Mike Evans' future, should the Bucs go all in and rating national announcers.

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Reports Of Patriots Interest In Mike Evans & Mailbag Questions on Bucs Defense and Defending Todd Bowles

March 3, 2026 • 41 mins
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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Mike Evans' Free Agency Targets, Bucs' Coach Todd Bowles Wants More Size & Lightning Lose To Sabres

March 2, 2026 • 44 mins
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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NFLPA Team Report Cards Leak, Mike Evans' Future with Bucs & Lightning Lose In Carolina

February 27, 2026 • 38 mins
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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Bucs Coach Todd Bowles Blames OC For Defensive Issues & Lightning Win Their 6th Straight Game

February 26, 2026 • 45 mins
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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