Karen Loftus

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Sports Anchor and Reporter at WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL)

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Drivers gearing up for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Dixon eyes first St. Pete victory

Mar 7, 2024 | wfla.com | Karen Loftus

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) - Scott Dixon has 56 INDYCAR SERIES wins under his belt, and while he's run well in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in previous years, he's yet to take the checkered flag in this particular race. "To try and get the win here, it's never easy," Dixon said. "We've been in situations where we've led the race. I think I've crashed leading the race.
Drivers gearing up for Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Dixon eyes first St. Pete victory

Mar 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Karen Loftus

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Scott Dixon has 56 INDYCAR SERIES wins under his belt, and while he’s run well in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in previous years, he’s yet to take the checkered flag in this particular race. “To try and get the win here, it’s never easy,” Dixon said. “We’ve been in situations where we’ve led the race. I think I’ve crashed leading the race.
Taj Bradley makes Rays spring training debut, gets the win against Yankees

Mar 6, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Karen Loftus

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Taj Bradley makes Rays spring training debut, gets the win against Yankees

Mar 6, 2024 | wfla.com | Karen Loftus

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 on Wednesday, with pitcher Taj Bradley getting the win in his first outing of spring training. He pitched three scoreless innings, giving up two hits and striking out one - a great early test for the young pitcher against the stacked line up of Yankees starters. "That's why I was happy I was on the road," Bradley said after his outing.
Bolts return for 5-game home stand, Hagel looks to keep point-streak alive

Feb 29, 2024 | wfla.com | Karen Loftus

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on their home ice to open a five-game home stand, starting with the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night at AMALIE Arena. The Bolts picked up four points on their three-game road trip, keeping them in the second Eastern Conference Wild Card spot. They're holding on to a five-point cushion over the New Jersey Devils in the standings and know the importance of these final 21 games of the regular season.
Bolts return for 5-game home stand, Hagel looks to keep point-streak alive

Feb 29, 2024 | yahoo.com | Karen Loftus

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Lightning are back on their home ice to open a five-game home stand, starting with the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night at AMALIE Arena. The Bolts picked up four points on their three-game road trip, keeping them in the second Eastern Conference Wild Card spot. They’re holding on to a five-point cushion over the New Jersey Devils in the standings and know the importance of these final 21 games of the regular season.
Bucs emphasize retaining Mayfield, Evans, own pending free agents

Feb 28, 2024 | wfla.com | Karen Loftus

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis, bringing together the top draft prospects alongside NFL head coaches and team executives. In addition to discussing their needs in this year's draft, the Bucs' other top storyline from Tuesday's press conferences was their plan for their pending free agents. For Tampa Bay, that is the bigger priority than going outside their locker room to secure other free agents.
Bucs emphasize retaining Mayfield, Evans, own pending free agents

Feb 28, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Karen Loftus

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis, bringing together the top draft prospects alongside NFL head coaches and team executives. In addition to discussing their needs in this year’s draft, the Bucs’ other top storyline from Tuesday’s press conferences was their plan for their pending free agents. For Tampa Bay, that is the bigger priority than going outside their locker room to secure other free agents.
Excitement remains high for USF basketball's continued success amid 12-game win streak

Feb 22, 2024 | wfla.com | Karen Loftus

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The University of South Florida's men's basketball team has now won 12 straight games, most recently defeating The University of Texas at San Antonio 66-62 Thursday night on the road. The Bulls continue to hold their spot atop the American Athletic Conference standings at (13-1). With their success has come a lot of buzz among the students. "You can tell around campus, and everything - just a whole different vibe," USF student Juan Soto said.
Lightning forward continuing to improve

Feb 21, 2024 | wfla.com | Karen Loftus

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - After the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday, head coach Jon Cooper said they were flat and that it's paramount for them to bring emotion back into their game. Before the NHL All-Star break, the Bolts got a big spark from several players called up from Syracuse, and that could be the piece of the puzzle they need to return right now. "It gives an energy," Lightning assistant coach Jeff Halpern coach.