CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — “Two-time gold medalist,” News Channel 8’s Aileen Hnatiuk said. “Yeah, it kind of came out of nowhere a little bit,” swimmer Bobby Finke said. “The only goal I ever had for him was just don’t be a couch potato,” Bobby’s mother, Jeanne Finke, said. You know what they say, “Mom knows […]
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Bolts are back: Tampa Bay returns to practice after NHL All-Star break
The Tampa Bay Lightning won eight of their nine last games before the National Hockey League All-Star break.
Baker Mayfield focused on defeating Eagles in playoffs, not his future with Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A rejuvenated Baker Mayfield says he’s focused on defeating the Philadelphia Eagles, not the future of a career he’s revived by leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the NFL playoffs. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft arguably has had his best season as a pro, guiding the resurgent […]
Reinhart has 2 goals, Sergei Bobrovsky makes 27 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 3-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart had two goals, Sergei Bobrovsky made 27 saves, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night. Panthers coach Paul Maurice joined Scotty Bowman (2,141) and Barry Trotz (1,812) as the only NHL coaches to have coached 1,800 games. He is sixth in wins with […]
Bucs’ Chris Godwin clears the air about his wife’s Instagram post about Todd Bowles
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Buccaneers’ wide receiver Chris Godwin is clearing the air after his wife seemingly made an Instagram post directed at head coach Todd Bowles regarding Godwin’s limited targets against the Panthers. Sunday was the first time in over 60 games that he did not have a catch. The last time that happened […]
‘This is the best day ever’: Lightning players shop with 20 kids from Metropolitan Ministries
It was the day after a Tampa Bay Lightning victory and all through the city, players spent their off day giving back to the community.
Bucs’ Lavonte David partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay to spread holiday cheer
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ linebacker Lavonte David teamed up with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Monday to spread some holiday cheer.
Bucs’ Lavonte David partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay to spread holiday cheer
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ linebacker Lavonte David teamed up with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Tampa Bay Monday to spread some holiday cheer.
Full circle moment: USF’s longest-tenured football player will end career the same way it started
Redshirt freshman quarterback Byrum Brown turned heads this year at USF, throwing more than 3,000 yards this season alone, helping the Bulls reach their first bowl game in five years.
Raymond James Stadium implements new sensory room inspired by Todd Bowles’ son
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles and his wife, Taneka, had an idea years ago, and now it’s finally coming to fruition.