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1 month ago | gulflive.com | Alma Campos |Sebastián Hidalgo |Rob Waters

By Alma Campos | Photos by Sebastián Hidalgo | Edited by Rob WatersA framed print of La Virgen de Guadalupe and a wooden crucifix stood out against the wall in Concepción Ortíz’s living room in the Southwest Side of Chicago. A television played cartoons for her 2-year-old granddaughter. Seated around the kitchen table, she and I talked as she served café con leche and seamlessly juggled the rhythms of her daily life.

Jan 2, 2025 | gulflive.com | Maura Carey

Tampa, Fla. -- Despite putting up career highs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield fell short of the NFC Pro Bowl roster. Mayfield was named an alternate for the second consecutive season. Jared Goff, Jayden Daniels, and Sam Darnold occupy the three NFC quarterback roster spots. Mayfield’s 71.7 completion percentage, 4,279 passing yards, and 39 touchdowns were enough for first alternate status.

Jan 1, 2025 | gulflive.com | Maura Carey

Tampa, Fla. -- For the first time in over a decade, Mike Evans’ 1,000-yard streak is at risk. A Week 18 contest offers the final opportunity for Evans to reach the quadruple-digit mark and turn his 10-year streak into 11 years. A 97-yard performance against the Panthers helped Evans’ case, improving his season totals to 915 yards and 11 touchdowns on 65 receptions. With 85 yards remaining and one game to go, quarterback Baker Mayfield is taking it personally.

Dec 30, 2024 | gulflive.com | Maura Carey

Against all odds, the Dolphins are one of the final AFC teams standing in Week 18. The seventh Wild Card seed is the sole opening in the AFC playoff picture, and three teams are in the running: the Dolphins (8-8), Broncos (9-7), and Bengals (8-8). If the regular season ended today, the Broncos would own the seventh seed and travel North to face the Bills (13-3). The Broncos’ path to the postseason is straight-forward -- win or tie against the Chiefs and they’re in.

Dec 30, 2024 | gulflive.com | Maura Carey

The Buccaneers slipped into the twilight zone following a Week 16 loss in Dallas. Winning out and relying on outside help was suddenly the only route to the postseason for a team that had once again been demoted to the outside looking in. The Bucs did their part on Sunday, delivering a thumping 48-14 win over the Panthers and temporarily sliding into first place in the NFC South.