Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman to recite poem about COVID-19 ‘community heroes’ at Super Bowl LV

The NFL has asked Amanda Gorman, the young poet laureate from President Joe Biden’s inauguration, to write a poem about three COVID-19 “community heroes” that are serving as honorary captains at Super Bowl LV.

Tampa temporarily expands mask mandate to include outdoor areas during Super Bowl events

In addition to the stadium, Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and SoHo are among the areas where Tampa has expanded its mask mandate. Masks are now required outdoors in locations that will likely see crowds during Super Bowl week.

'I am truly ashamed': Former Seahawk Chad Wheeler makes statement after arrest for brutal attack on girlfriend

A day after news spread that Seahawks offensive lineman Chad Wheeler was arrested for a brutal attack on his girlfriend, the Seahawks confirmed that Wheeler is no longer on the roster. 

Houston Texans to name David Culley their next head coach

David Culley, the Ravens assistant head coach/passing game coordinator in charge of Baltimore’s receivers, will be named the next head coach of the Houston Texans.

Miley Cyrus to headline NFL TikTok Tailgate at Super Bowl LV

The NFL announced Miley Cyrus will be headlining a new tailgating event before the Super Bowl - the NFL TikTok Tailgate.

Sarah Thomas to become first female to officiate at Super Bowl

When the Super Bowl comes around in Tampa, it will be the first time an NFL team plays on their home turf and the first time a female will officiate the big game.

Old (Brady), young (Mahomes): Different Super Bowl 55 awaits

The 43-year-old Brady will expand on his record by playing in his 10th Super Bowl, hoping to expand on another record by winning a seventh title. And 25-year-old Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs will be trying for back-to-back titles.

Young vs. Old: Brady, Mahomes set to clash in epic Super Bowl LV matchup

Because of restrictions in place due to COVID-19, Tampa Bay’s home stadium will only be about a quarter full when the Buccaneers host the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7 in the Super Bowl. The Chiefs opened as a 3.5-point favorite.

Buccaneers make history as first team to play Super Bowl in home stadium

With their win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship, the Buccaneers earned a spot in Super Bowl LV, which is being played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, the Bucs’ home stadium, on February 7.

22,000 fans allowed in stands for Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 health care workers

The NFL plans to allow 22,000 fans to attend Super Bowl LV next month, 7,500 of whom are vaccinated health care workers. That’s about one-third of what Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium normally holds.

First Muslim NFL coach says 9/11 attacks changed his life

Robert Saleh, the new head coach of the New York Jets, returns to the city that shaped his life during one of the country's darkest moments.

Super Host? Bucs can become first to play Super Bowl at home

No team has ever played a Super Bowl in its home stadium. Tom Brady and the underdog Bucs will try to become the first to do so by winning the NFC championship game against the Packers.

NFC Championship: How to win $500K and a Ford F-150 watching Bucs vs. Packers

When Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers host Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, you could win $500,000.