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Humpy Wheeler, the ‘P.T. Barnum of motorsports,’ dies at 86

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general Florida manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86. Charlotte Motor Speedway said Wheeler died of natural causes Wednesday in Charlotte, surrounded by his family. “Humpy Wheeler was a visionary whose name became synonymous with promotion and […]

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Bucs’ Miller ready to step up

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The injuries to Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan are going to seriously test the depth of the Bucs’ wide receiver room. Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka, and Sterling Shepard will likely serve as the team’s top three wideouts, but after that, it’s anyone’s guess. One name to keep an eye on […]

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Oba Femi’s rise to the top of WWE NXT

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — From throwing shot puts to throwing foes. In just three years, Oba Femi has rocketed from a collegiate track and field standout into one of WWE NXT’s most dominant champions, and he’s hungry for more. “I’m still the hunter,” said Femi. “People get it mistaken because you become Champion and you […]