TAMPA (WFLA) – Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced the 146th Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5 will be run without fans. The famous horse race was originally scheduled for May 2 this year. In a statement Churchill Downs Incorporated said, “The Kentucky Derby is a time-honored American tradition which has always been about bringing people together. […]
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Best of Bucs on WFLA: Watch Rams vs Bucs 2000
TAMPA (WFLA) – Are you ready for more Buccaneers football? There may not be any preseason in 2020 but WFLA News Channel 8 is bringing you some great football games this month on your official Bucs station. You can relive some of the best moments in Tampa Bay football history on Friday night as the […]
Pinellas County Schools: Fall sports, including varsity football, are a go
PINEALLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Fall sports, including varsity football, are a go in Pinellas County, the school district announced Tuesday. The first official practice day for fall sports will be August 24 for Pinellas County schools, the earliest date allowed by the Florida High School Athletic Association. Volleyball, cross country, swimming and golf begin […]
FHSAA votes to allow start of fall sports season on Aug. 24
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) is set to hold a meeting Friday morning to discuss the start of the fall sports season.
Best of Bucs on WFLA: Watch Bucs vs Raiders 2012
There may not be any preseason in 2020 but WFLA News Channel 8 is bringing you some great football games this month on your official Bucs station.
Tampa host committee, NFL pushing forward with plans for memorable 2020 Super Bowl experience
Tampa is less than 6 months away from hosting its fifth Super Bowl and the host committee and the National Football League are pushing forward with plans to provide a memorable experience for the area.
‘Operation Coin Toss’: 55 arrests, 122 felonies in Citrus County drug crackdown
A drug investigation in Citrus County netted the arrests of 55 individuals on a combined 122 felony charges.
Lightning lose 4-1 to Flyers, becoming No. 2 seed in East
Cooper said the Lightning have been focusing on peaking for Game 1 of their first best-of-seven series, which will be next week.
Buccaneers signing RB LeSean McCoy
McCoy who is best known for his time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills is coming off a Super Bowl win with the Kansas City Chiefs running for 465 yards and 4 touchdowns in 13 games.
Reports: SEC football adopts 10-game, conference-only schedule
The Southeastern Conference will be going in it alone this upcoming football season, reports say.