The topic, in Defector’s internal chat, on Friday, was a ban, in the nation of France, on smoking in most outdoor spaces. How can the French—the French!—ban smoking? David Roth observed that “this feels like one of those things that leads to a bunch of guys in day-glow vests overturning a police van”; Kelsey McKinney … Read more
There is a new episode in Scott Reynolds’ Pewter Pulse video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos – typically five to 10 minutes in length – allow Reynolds to offer up his expert analysis and opinion on a particular Bucs or NFL topic. New Bucs outside linebacker Haason Reddick missed all … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers are Stanley Cup Final-bound once again, and unsurprisingly, Connor McDavid is front and center in the spotlight. On Thursday night, the Oilers knocked off the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, sealing the series 4-1 and punching their ticket to the NHL’s grandest stage. While McDavid delivered … Read more
INTRO: I’m back from my vacation and my SR’s FAB 5 column has returned, too. I’ll get to SirVocea Dennis and the Bucs players that stood out in OTAs in a minute. But first I’ll explain my two-week absence from this column. Ashley and I celebrated 12 years of marriage on May 17 as well … Read more
Could the Bucs explore trading wide receiver Trey Palmer this offseason? Apparently Tampa Bay could have a potential suitor in the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have reportedly inquired about the third-year wide receiver in an effort to boost their offensive weaponry. Jobe Morrison of Steelers Now reported that Mike Tomlin’s team has probed the Bucs about … Read more
2023 NCAA singles champion Ethan Quinn advanced to the third round of the 2025 French Open after a dramatic four-hour, 14-minute comeback win over Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko. Quinn’s girlfriend, Sidney Fitzgerald, who watched the thrilling match from Court 12, later shared a heartfelt celebration with him and posted about the victory online. Ethan Quinn’s French … Read more
The return of the Bucs’ creamsicle throwback uniforms in 2023 felt like a massive occasion. The team wore its iconic orange and white for the first time since 2012, plus Raymond James Stadium and everyone inside were decked out in the old colors with plenty of Bucco Bruce sightings throughout. Despite the loss in that … Read more
Some milestones in an NFL player’s career come on the field. Others can come in a more personal way, like finally wearing the number they have always wanted. For Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, his jersey number change this offseason carried more meaning than some might expect. Try out Pro Football & Sports Network’s FREE … Read more
The New Orleans Saints entered the 2025 offseason with a plan, but that changed quickly when rookie quarterback Tyler Shough was thrust into a wide-open competition. The unexpected retirement of Derek Carr, following complications from a shoulder injury, left the Saints without a clear starter and one of the most uncertain quarterback situations in the … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs spent their offseason reshaping an offensive line that struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes in 2024, using a first-round pick on Ohio State tackle Josh Simmons to help anchor the unit long term. After Mahomes took a career-high 36 sacks in the regular season and six in the Super Bowl, the front … Read more