In case you missed it, here were the top sports stories on FOX Sports Florida from Thursday, August 22.
* The Miami-Dade Police Department says it will discipline the officer who provided a police escort to Miami Heat star LeBron James to the Justin Timberlake/Jay Z concert. In a statement released Thursday, the department says it has chosen to give the officer "informal counseling" after investigating the escort involving the athlete. The statement says no further action will be taken. It does not identify the officer. Read More
* Miami Dolphins first-round draft pick Dion Jordan said Thursday "it wouldn't be a surprise" if he were not ready for the regular-season opener at Cleveland. Jordan, an edge rusher from Oregon and the third overall pick in April's draft, has been hampered by a right shoulder injury. He did not take part in full-contact drills this week and last played against Jacksonville in Miami's second preseason game. Read More
* With cuts coming on Tuesday, many Dolphins know that Saturday’s game against the Bucs is their chance to make an impression on coach Joe Philbin. Read More
* When it comes to returning kickoffs, Denard Robinson has largely been like an outfielder watching one home run after another sailing helplessly over his head. The Jacksonville Jaguars have gotten plenty of use through their first two preseason games in some areas out of Robinson, the fifth-round draft pick who finished his career at Michigan as college football's all-time leader in rushing yardage by a quarterback. Read More
* Jaguars tackle Luke Joeckel may be able to play in Saturday’s preseason game, but he will be a game-time decision. Read More
* The Rays sign Delmon Young to a minor-league contract, bringing their top pick from the 2003 draft back to the franchise. Young reported to Double-A. Read More
* The Marlins don’t have any trouble getting players on base Thursday - the trouble was bringing them home. Miami lost 6-0 to the Dodgers as the Marlins were shut out for the 15th time this season. Read More
* Six University of Florida football players were named to the Coaches' Preseason All-SEC Teams, as announced by the Southeastern Conference office on Thursday. Including ties, the Gators rank fourth in the league with the number of players listed. Ronald Powell was named to the list twice, making Florida one of three schools to have a single player listed multiple times. Read More
* The Miami basketball team will play host to the three ACC newcomers - Pittsburgh, Syracuse and Notre Dame - as part of the 2013-14 conference schedule that was announced on Thursday. Read More
* Florida State will play host to Notre Dame, North Carolina, Miami and Syracuse in the 2013-14 season. The Seminoles will open against Jacksonville University, and hit the road to face Central Florida and Florida. Read More
* Jon Bostic's hard-hitting style is already a hot topic in the NFL. The NFL fined Bostic $21,000 Wednesday for his hit on San Diego receiver Mike Willie in a preseason game last week. Adding to the surprise Wednesday is that officials did not flag Bostic during the game. The fine drew instant criticism from fans, media commentators and Bostic's Chicago teammates. Read More
