Tampa Bay Times

Sports Day Tampa Bay

Sports EN ↓ 2278 episodes

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.

Author

Tampa Bay Times

Category

Sports

Podcast website

play.acast.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android almost 10M downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Chiefs-49ers Set For Super Bowl LIV, Lightning Roll Into Bye Week & Carlos Beltran Out After Signing Stealing 20.01.2020

It's the Chiefs and the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV as both teams won in impressive fashion in their conference championship games. The Lightning go 11-2 in their 13 game stretch in 21 days as they are now in their bye week before the All-Star game and more fallout in the baseball sign stealing saga as the Mets fire manager Carlos Beltran before he ever coaches a game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Jameis Winston Wants A Big Payday & Previewing Conference Championships 17.01.2020

Jameis Winston's camp sees his upcoming free agency as a chance to get a huge payday in the range of $30 million a year for multiple years. Rick Stroud breaks down what this means for the Buccaneers and how it may play out plus a preview on the conference championship games this weekend as Kansas City hosts Tennessee and Green Bay travels to San Francisco. Today's show is presented by May Electric...

MAILBAG: What Is Baseball's Worst Scandal, What Changes Can Rays Make To Deter Cheaters, Which Buccaneer Was Most Improved and Was Clemson Overrated? 16.01.2020

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about MLB's investigations and punishments of teams using technology to steal signs, what is baseball worst scandal, what can the Rays do to not fall victim to cheating, plus what happens with Jameis Winston and the Bucs, which Buccaneers was most improved, biggest surprise and biggest disappointment, who should the Buccaneers franchise this year, what is...

Did Major League Baseball Go Far Enough in Punishments & Where LSU Ranks Among All-Time Greats 15.01.2020

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 on Bay News 9 discuss if MLB's punishment enough for the Houston Astros and why weren't players suspended. Plus where does LSU's championship team rank among the all-time greats and who will win the Conference Championship Games this weekend in the NFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LSU Completes Perfect Season & MLB Punishes The Astros But Not The Players 14.01.2020

LSU dominates Clemson in the National Championship as Joe Burrow completes one of the greatest seasons for a quarterback with 60 touchdowns and a 15-0 record. LSU beats 7 Top 10 teams this season, the most ever including outscoring Georgia, Oklahoma and Clemson by a combined 142-63 to close out the season. Plus Major League Baseball has handed out punishments to the Houston Astros for using techno...

Was NFL Divisional Weekend a Snoozer And Lightning Have 10-game Win Streak Snapped 13.01.2020

Rick and Steve break down the NFL Divisional Weekend games as we're now down to four teams remaining to see who will play in the Super Bowl. The home teams won 3 of the 4 games with the exception being the Titans who handled the top seeded Ravens with ease. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs staged a huge comeback to win going away of the Texans, the 49ers defense was too much for the Vikings and the...

NFL Divisional Playoff Preview & Carson Palmer On Bruce Arians Offense for Quarterbacks 10.01.2020

Rick Stroud previews the NFL Divisional Playoffs this weekend as we're ready to determine who will play in the conference championship games, plus Carson Palmer's comments on how Jameis Winston could do in year 2 in Bruce Arians offense. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http://mayelectricsolar.com . Call them at 727-819-2862 to start saving 90-95% on your electric bill. Hosted on...

Lightning Rolling With 8th Straight Win Behind Carter Verhaeghe's Hat Trick 09.01.2020

Rick Stroud is joined by Diana Nearhos as the Lightning have now won 8 games in a row and are in second place in the Atlantic Division. They discuss Carter Verhaeghe's path to the NHL after his hat trick on Tuesday, who has been the Bolts most surprising player this year and how has Mikhail Sergachev improved this year. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment...

Rick and Tom On The Lightning's Turnaround & Who Would Be Best Quarterback For Buccaneers in 2020 08.01.2020

Rick Stroud and his longtime radio partner Tom Jones discuss the Lightning's season turnaround and whether there might be more rough times ahead, who would be the best quarterback for the Buccaneers next season and who will win the college football National Championship between Clemson and LSU. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAILBAG: Will Jameis Winston Remain On Bucs, Could Tom Brady Sign In Tampa Bay & Should USF Fans Tap The Breaks On Jeff Scott 07.01.2020

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag questions about Jameis Winston's status with the Buccaneers, what quarterbacks could the Bucs look at signing if they move on from Winston, how will the Bucs address their running game, who might not be back on defense, plus should USF fans hit the brakes some on the Jeff Scott hire, and how will the Rays do this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Bolts Win 7th In A Row & Drew Brees and Tom Brady Out of NFL Playoffs 06.01.2020

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won their 7th straight game on a tough back-to-back as Andrei Vasilevskiy is playing well and the defense has improved as they are once again in competition for the Atlantic Division. Then Tom Brady and Drew Brees both lose at home on NFL Wild Card weekend while Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson play well in big wins to setup the NFL Divisional Playoff round this weeke...

Former Buccaneers Coach Sam Wyche Passed Away at Age 74 and NFL Playoff Preview 03.01.2020

Rick Stroud remembers former Buccaneers and Bengals coach Sam Wyche who passed away on Thursday at the age of 74. He was quite a character, a better man and was responsible for drafting Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks in the first round of the same draft. Plus a preview a NFL Wild Card Weekend and a look back at the New Years Day bowl games. Today's show is presented by May Electric Solar at http:/...

What Are The Bucs Options At Quarterback Next Season & Does USF Benefit From Jeff Scott Coaching In National Championship 02.01.2020

Rick Stroud and Chris Torello from Spectrum Sports 360 discuss what options the Buccaneers have with Jameis Winston, and does USF benefit from new Head Coach Jeff Scott calling plays in the National Championship for Clemson. Today's show is presented by Tampa Bay Downs, the premier multi-entertainment destination on Florida’s gulf coast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUCS MAILBAG: Will Jameis Winston Return, Could OJ Howard Be Traded & Which Free Agents Might Return 01.01.2020

Rick Stroud answers your mailbag Buccaneers mailbag questions including if quarterback Jameis Winston will still be a Buccaneer next season, who on the defense should be a priority to bring back, will OJ Howard be traded, will Peyton Barber return, what is Jason Licht's philosophy on building a roster and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Arians Believes He Can Win Without Jameis Winston 31.12.2019

Rick Stroud breaks down Bruce Arians and Jameis Winston's comments following the Bucs 7-9 season that saw Jameis Winston lead the NFL in passing, throw 33 touchdowns but also 30 interceptions. The public tone of their comments has drastically changed as Jameis Winston's rookie contract is ending and the Buccaneers have a decision to make this offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Buccaneers Fall In Season Finale As Jameis Winston Throws A Pick-6 In Overtime 30.12.2019

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina recap the Bucs 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons on a Jameis Winston pick-6, his 7th of the season which is an NFL record. And with that interception the Bucs finish 7-9 while Jameis Winston is the first member of the 30-30 club, 30 touchdown passes and 30 interceptions. The defense played well to win the game once again but Matt Gay missed 3 field goals in special...

As Bucs Prepare For Season Finale, Was This Year A Success? 27.12.2019

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina preview the final game of the 2019 season for Bruce Arians, Jameis Winston and the rest of Buccaneers, but was it a success? Sure the team has a better record than the last 2 seasons but once again they missed the playoffs. Jameis Winston is leading the league in yards, has a lot of touchdowns but a lot of interceptions too. The defense has improved throughout t...

Why Have Lightning Struggled This Season And What Lies Ahead For Them 26.12.2019

Rick Stroud spoke with Tampa Bay Times Lightning Beat Writer Diana Nearhos as the NHL is on Christmas Break to evaluate the Bolts first half of the season and where they stand as currently it's out of the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Bucs WR Coach PJ Fleck On His Time In Tampa & Coaching Minnesota In The Outback Bowl 25.12.2019

With the Outback Bowl a week away, Minnesota Head Coach PJ Fleck sat down with Rick Stroud and others ahead of the contest with Auburn. He reflected on his time in Tampa Bay as a wide receivers coach with the Bucs, plus tragedy his family endoured which is how he created his 'row the boat' mantra for his teams and how his past has made him the coach he is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Rick and Tom On Jameis Winston's Pursuit of 30-30, What's Wrong With The Lightning & Rays Off Season Moves 24.12.2019

Rick Stroud and Tom Jones discuss Jameis Winston and if he can make the 30-30 clubs this year with 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions and what should the Buccaneers do with him long term. Plus what is wrong with the Lightning and do you like the Rays offseason moves thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucs Win Streak Snapped As Jameis Winston Throws 4 More Interceptions 23.12.2019

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina after the Buccaneers 4-game winning streak was snapped as Jameis Winston once again threw an interception on his first pass and threw his 6th pick-6 of the year. But despite Jameis Winston's 4 interceptions the Bucs had a chance to win the game as the defense once again played well enough to win. Rick and Eduardo discuss if these performances by Jameis Winston are su...

Bucs Looking For 5th Win In A Row, College Football Signing Day Recap and a Bowl Preview 20.12.2019

Rick Stroud and Eduardo Encina preview the Bucs-Texans game where the Bucs are looking to make it 5 wins in a row while the Texans are looking to clinch the AFC South. Jameis Winston will be playing without his 3 top receivers as he leads the NFL in passing yards. Then Rick talks with Matt Baker about college football signing day and how the Gators, Seminoles and Bulls did plus a look at the Bowl...

MAILBAG: Should Bucs Fans Have Hope For 2020, Which Players Will Return, Sternberg's Latest Stadium Comments and is Nikita Kucherov Like Jameis Winston 19.12.2019

Rick Stroud answers your questions including why the Buccaneers potentially going 9-7 this season could be different than when they did it in 2016, which players on the Bucs roster might be back next year and which ones might move on, who the Bucs should draft next year, our thoughts on Stu Sternberg's latest stadium comments, could the Rays move to Orlando, is Nikita Kucherov the Jameis Winston o...

Why Didn't New USF Coach Jeff Scott Retain Any Assistants & Has Jameis Winston Done Enough To Stay With Bucs 18.12.2019

Rick Stroud is joined by Spectrum Sports 360's Chris Torello as we now know new USF Head Coach Jeff Scott will not retain any assistant coaches including offensive coordinator Kerwin Bell and running backs coach Shaun King so why did he do this. Plus has Jameis Winston done enough to be the Bucs quarterback again next season and how do you grade the Rays off-season moves so far. Hosted on Acast. S...

Bucs Need Healthy Wide Receivers & Marc Topkin on Rays Signing Tsutsugo & Latest On Stadium Plan 17.12.2019

The Buccaneers have 3 healthy receivers on the roster as they prepare to take on the Texans on Sunday as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are out and Rick Stroud updates you on what they will do. Plus the Lightning are playing better through a tough stretch and Marc Topkin joins us to discuss the Rays signing of Yoshitomo Tsutsugo from Japan to help with their home run power and what Stu Sternberg said...

Listen to the Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.