Florida fired coach Billy Napier on Sunday, dumping him a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi State that included more head-scratching calls and offensive lulls like those that marked much of his four-year run with the Gators.
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Former Buccaneers All-Pro running back Doug Martin dies at 36
Doug Martin, a former All-Pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died. He was 36.
USF Football Runs Away From FAU, 48-13
The No. 19-ranked South Florida Bulls (6-1, 3-0 American) continued to roll over American Conference competition as they posted their fourth straight 250-plus yard rushing game and ran of 27 straight points in posting a 48-13 victory over FAU (3-4; 2-2 American) in front of 45,169 fans on homecoming in Raymond James Stadium, the fifth-largest homecoming crowd in program history.
Benchmark International Arena hosts open house, free skate on NHL ice
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Benchmark International Arena welcomed visitors all weekend long for an open house event to celebrate the recent name change and upcoming Tampa Bay Lightning season. “This is fun for the whole family, and we are so excited to welcome Tampa Bay residents into our building,” said Angela Lanza with Vinik Sports […]
USF football’s Golesh and Harris named to midseason award lists
The No. 19-ranked South Florida football program enters the weekend at 5-1 (2-0 American) and saw its early season success recognized with head coach Alex Golesh and graduate linebacker Mac Harris named to midseason award lists.
Larkin’s overtime goal lifts Red Wings past Lightning, 2-1
Dylan Larkin scored on a breakaway 3:36 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.
‘Raise The Flags!’: Bucs unveil 50th season documentary
In 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are celebrating a major milestone: 50 seasons of hard-hitting, fast-paced action on the gridiron.
Living history: Former WFLA anchor Gayle Sierens looks back on Bucs’ legacy
News Channel 8’s Aileen Hnatiuk sits with Sierens as she discusses the good, the bad, the ugly, and all the moments that defined the Bucs’ legacy.
From watches to Lombardi trophies: The Glazer family legacy
News Channel 8’s Aileen Hnatiuk reports on the Glazer family’s humble beginnings and how they leveraged that into the dynasty Bucs fans know and love today.
Rays infielder named Rawlings Gold Glove Finalist
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls has been named one of the three American League finalists for a Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The shortstop is joining Texas’ Corey Seager and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. According to the Rays, Walls has only appeared in 101 games, but his 18 defensive runs […]