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It was all tied up heading into the third period when the Panthers scored early to take the lead. They scored again when the Lightening pulled their goalie with about 3 minutes remaining.

Baker Mayfield threw three TD passes for Tampa Bay (10-9), including a 16-yard toss to Mike Evans that got the Bucs within one score with 4:37 left. But Mayfield threw his second interception of the day a short time later, sealing the win for the Lions.

Sunday’s 23-13 loss to New Orleans wasn’t the only source of pain for Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, who took a hard hit to the ribs late in the game. X-rays were negative, and Mayfield expects to play in next week's regular-season finale at Carolina.

Tom Brady, who retired briefly after last season, is now officially a free agent after a 31-14 playoff loss to Dallas. He says his decision will "be one day at a time, truly."

Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes to outshine Tom Brady, who is now a free agent. Bucs wide receiver Russell Gage was carted off the field with a concussion and apparent neck injury in the fourth quarter.

As division champs for the second straight year, the Bucs are assured of beginning the playoffs with a home game in two weeks.

The Bucs' 30-27 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional playoffs fueled speculation that this may have been Tom Brady's final season.

Tom Brady rallied the Bucs from a 27-3 second-half deficit with help from three Los Angeles turnovers but Matthew Stafford led the Rams downfield for the win.

The defending Super Bowl champs will play Los Angeles this Sunday at Raymond James Stadium with a spot in the NFC Championship Game on the line.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will allow 2,800 more fans into Amalie Arena for the first round of the playoffs.

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The Tampa Bay Rays are heading to Houston for a deciding Game 5 Thursday night with the Astros as watch parties around the region gear up.The Rays…