In case you missed it: August 17

In case you missed it: August 17

Published Aug. 18, 2013 8:35 a.m. ET

In case you missed it, here were the top sports stories on FOX Sports Florida from Saturday, August 17.

* The injury to tight end Dustin Keller overshadowed pretty much everything else from the Dolphins loss to the Texans in Houston. Read More

* It wasn’t a deep strike, but quarterback Ryan Tannehill was able to connect with wide receiver Mike Wallace for a touchdown early against the Texans, giving fans a glimpse of what the Dolphins are hoping will be a productive tandem this season. Read More

* In a far cry from their first preseason game, the Jaguars got solid production from a first-team offense that was missing some key pieces on Saturday. Read More

* Before leaving with a thumb injury, Blaine Gabbert showed why he is the frontrunner for the starting quarterback job in Jacksonville despite the team’s lopsided loss to the Jets. Read More

* Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton was brushed back in the sixth inning before blasting the next pitch deep to left in Miami’s home loss to the Giants. Read More

* Right-hander Roberto Hernandez was roughed up as the Rays offense struggled and Tampa Bay fell at home to the Blue Jays. Read More

* Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert left his team’s loss to the Jets with sprained right thumb. Read More

* Dolphins tight end Dustin Keller had to be carted off the field Saturday after taking a hit and suffering what appeared to a serious leg injury. Read More
 
* Rays left-hander Matt Moore says he is staying grounded despite encountering some hiccups during his recovering and attempt to get off the disabled list. Read More

* Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said he was frustrated by his team’s loss Friday but that he is moving past it and looking forward. Read More
 
* The Rays placed designated hitter Luke Scott on the 15-day disabled list but expect center fielder Desmond Jennings to rejoin the team as soon as Monday in Baltimore. Read More

* Jimbo Fisher is 31-10 in his first three years at FSU, a mark that stacks up well despite some struggles. Read More

* The media feels much the same as the coaches when it comes to the preseason college football rankings. Florida is ranked No. 10 in the AP preseason poll, with Florida State just a spot behind at No. 11. Read More

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