Ira Kaufman
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Tampa, FL, United States
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Irv Cross, Pioneering Sportscaster on 'The NFL Today,' Dies at 81
The onetime Eagles and Rams cornerback co-hosted the CBS pregame show from 1975-89. → Read More
Irv Cross, Pioneering Sportscaster on 'The NFL Today,' Dies at 81
The onetime Eagles and Rams cornerback co-hosted the CBS pregame show from 1975-89. → Read More
Jim Bouton, Author of the Baseball Tell-All 'Ball Four,' Dies at 80
Jim Bouton, the former All-Star pitcher for the New York Yankees who threw baseball the ultimate curve with the publication of his 1970 tell-all book, 'Ball Four,' has died. He was xx. born March 8, 1939 → Read More
Memories abound as former Bucs QB Doug Williams joins Ring of Honor
TAMPA — In a 10-minute ceremony sure to evoke 37-year-old memories, Doug Williams is bringing it all back home Sunday. → Read More
NFL referees face confidence crisis as rules, replay become more complicated
The hits keep on coming for the National Football League. → Read More
Bucs-Colts Pulse: A capsule preview of this week’s game
Here’s a quick look at Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. → Read More
Bucs Hot Reads: LB David earns weekly NFC honor
TAMPA — Linebacker Lavonte David’s dynamic effort at Philadelphia was recognized Wednesday when he was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. → Read More
Lynch, Dungy back on Hall of Fame’s semifinalist list
TAMPA — For their third consecutive year together, safety John Lynch and coach Tony Dungy have made the list of 25 semifinalists vying for a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. → Read More
Source: Bucs LB Kwon Alexander faces 4-game PED suspension
PHILADELPHIA — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the possibility of losing rookie middle linebacker Kwon Alexander to a four-game suspension for violation of the NFL’s policy on performance → Read More
Bucs-Eagles Pulse: A capsule preview of this week’s game
Here’s a quick look at Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles. → Read More
Injury-plagued Bolts put end to Rangers win streak
TAMPA — Undermanned but hardly overmatched, the Lightning emerged with a 2-1 victory Thursday night as goaltender Ben Bishop continued to torment the New York Rangers. → Read More
A week after several drops, Evans responds in a big way in Bucs’ win
TAMPA — Mike Evans couldn’t stop smiling Sunday, relishing the game within the game. → Read More
Bucs’ OL Demar Dotson says he was misled about starting Sunday
TAMPA — Veteran offensive lineman Demar Dotson says he was misled by Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith about his status for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. → Read More
Bucs C Hawley stakes claim to starting job
TAMPA — Joe Hawley feels Evan Smith’s pain. → Read More
Bucs Hot Reads: RT Dotson could return against Giants
TAMPA — Veteran T Demar Dotson says he’s ready to go Sunday against the New York Giants. All he needs is some encouraging words. → Read More
Week 9: Ira Kaufman’s NFL power rankings
Each week, 12 national media members — including The Tampa Tribune’s Ira Kaufman — rank teams in what is known as The Associated Press Pro32 power rankings. Here is Kaufmanȁ → Read More
Kwon Alexander's big game comes after tragic loss of brother
Kwon Alexander's 17-year-old brother, Broderick Taylor II, was shot and killed during a fight Friday night in Alabama, the Anniston (Ala.) Star reported. → Read More
Now with Falcons, Adrian Clayborn knows why Bucs didn’t resign him
TAMPA — Adrian Clayborn acknowledges that he didn’t give the Buccaneers a solid return on their investment. → Read More
Bucs-Redskins Pulse: A capsule preview of this week’s game
Here’s a quick look at Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. → Read More
Bishop sets team record for wins as Bolts top Buffalo
TAMPA — Hockey can be a cruel sport. → Read More