In case you missed it, here were the top sports stories on Fox Sports Florida from Friday, August 9:
* David Price pitched seven strong innings but ended up with a no decision as the Rays bullpen blew a five-run lead in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. Read More
* The Jaguars defensive line was one of the few bright spots for the team during their frustrating loss to the Dolphins. Read More
* Quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw a touchdown in his last series on Friday, an encouraging development for a player who has had his share of struggles early on in the preseason. Read More
* The Dolphins produced a much more complete effort in Friday’s preseason game than in their first one, pound the Jaguars to the tune of a 27-3 victory. Read More
* The Marlins were shut down by Brandon Beachy and the Braves in Atlanta as their losing streak grew to six straight games. Read More
* James Ennis, the 50th overall pick acquired by the Heat during the NBA Draft, will play in Australia this season, though Miami retains his rights. Read More
* Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon -- sidelined as he recovers from a groin injury -- had to be escorted from the field during Friday night’s preseason game because of an altercation he had with Dolphins DB Nolan Carroll. Read More
* Florida State offensive lineman Austin Barron will miss 3-4 weeks due to a break in his left foot. Read More
* The Lightning hired longtime University of Denver coach George Gwozdecky as an assistant coach on Friday. Read More
* Alex Cobb threw a third rehab start with the Class A Charlotte Stone Crabs on Friday night in Ft. Myers, Fla. He threw 4 1/3 innings (78 pitches) and allowed three runs, five hits and struck out five batters against the Ft. Myers Miracle, a Minnesota Twins affiliate. Read More
* Following a heart-to-heart conversation on Wednesday with sophomore Antonio Morrison, Gators coach Will Muschamp allowed the linebacker to rejoin his teammates following a pair of off-the-field incidents over the summer that prompted Muschamp to suspend Morrison. Read More
* University of Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel was back on the field Thursday night, saying he is feeling no ill effects from his appendectomy. Read More
* Ray Lewis III begins his career at the University of Miami in the shadow of his legendary father. Read More
* Bucs coach Greg Schiano said he found plenty to like -- and a few things to improve on -- from rookies like QB Mike Glennon and DB Johnthan Banks. Read More
* Miami AD Blake James said he would like to have a decision from the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions before the Hurricanes play their football opener on Aug. 30. But then again, nothing is a guarantee. Read More
* Andrew Astleford takes a look back at who’s hot and who’s not in MLB. Read More
* Orlando officials have agreed to fund an $85 million soccer-specific stadium that brings the city one step closer to landing an MLS team. Read More
