- This is the 38th American Bowl. The first was played in 1986 between the Bears and Cowboys at Wembley Stadium in London.
- The game has been in 12 cities and eight countries and will have involved 26 teams after the Bucs play the Jets on Saturday.
- It is the 11th time the game will be in Tokyo and 12th overall in Japan.
- The Bucs will fly 6,658 miles from Tampa to Tokyo.
Today's lineup BucsSideline Far-out Far East voyage awaits Bucs Fast Facts Painful knee keeps Barber out of practice Versatile threat might create problem RaysBaldelli swings it back to Rays Kennedy warming up to new routines Better, one step at a time Rays Tales Got a minute? RaysRob Bell Other sports Rant, Rave American LegionBoys and Girls Club has rally down pat BaseballCarter, Murray get pass to Hall Ex-Metrodome worker says wind aided Twins CollegesProtection from the unthinkable Body found in area of Dennehy search; no ID Getting over defeat taking all summer Kruczek gears for UCF-USF rivalry Policy pays for former Gator CyclingArmstrong's fifth Tour nearly a 'fait accompli' GolfMason likes the feel of major jitters In briefAmerican sets world record Little LeagueCitrus Park softball advances to semifinal Strong bats lead to win for Dist. 12 MLBPast is brighter than future for Pirates fans AL: Rookie Harden handcuffs Angels NL: Cardinals hit on all cylinders to get past Pirates What a relief: Red Sox win it in 9th MotorsportsGaughan owns race, record, points lead Renaissance for T. Labonte NBAColorado looks at threats on DA NFLStringer's widow to sue NFL Running interference on next level OutdoorsLightning teaches 2 anglers to be careful Youth SportsAmerican Legion player dies after getting hit in the head Letters: Your Turn
