Sports

As the nation celebrates Black History Month with observances and activities honoring the historic contributions of African Americans, THE PLAYERS is no exception. This month, THE PLAYERS introduced Foreward Together, a new exhibit that highlights and chronicles […]

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4) advanced to the next round of post-season play defeating the Philadelphia Eagles (9-8), 31-15.  The Buccaneers defense ruled the day along with fine offensive play.  Tampa […]

by Atiya Jordan – (Source: www.blackenterprise.com) – The day Art Williams became the first Black umpire in Major League Baseball’s National League, he knew it would be all worthwhile. And it was, just in time to celebrate his memory for […]

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4) ended their final week of regular season play with a win over the Carolina Panthers, 41-17.  The win over Carolina coupled with the Los Angeles Rams […]

Recently THE PLAYERS Championship’s Red Coats made surprise donations to Gabriel House of Care, Angelwood and Sanctuary on 8th Street three of 51 total recipients of Red Coat Grants. Each year, THE PLAYERS Championship’s Red Coats (past tournament volunteer chairpersons) conduct surprise visits to nonprofit organizations […]

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw – Without timeouts remaining at the end of the fourth quarter, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Jets 28-24.  Prior to the comeback win, the Bucs would have drama […]

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-4) clinched the NFC South beating the Carolina Panthers (5-9) 32-6 in week 16 play.  This is the Bucs first division title since 2007 and their first […]

NNPA NEWSWIRE — (Source: www.blackpressusa.com) – By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent – For communities of color who today continue to produce many of the star athletes in the sports industry, the […]

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw – In a Sunday Night Football matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to their divisional rival, the New Orleans Saints 9-0 in a game where the Bucs were expected to clinch the […]

By Dr. Valerie Wardlaw – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now 10-3 for the season after defeating the Buffalo Bills in overtime 33-27.  Bucs quarterback Tom Brady completed a 58-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Breshad […]