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Road to Paris: 2-time gold medalist Bobby Finke’s journey to Summer Olympics

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]