In case you missed it, here are the top stories featured on FOX Sports Florida from Tuesday, Feb. 19.
* University of Miami president Donna Shalala fought back Tuesday night, hours after the NCAA delivered its notice of allegations to the school and accused the athletic department of "lack of institutional control." Read More
* To say the investigation of the school is souring this feel-good and once-in-a-lifetime story the Hurricanes basketball teams is putting together would be an overstatement. But it doesn't help for a school that sure wishes what's going on in hoops was the only national news these days coming out of Coral Gables. Read More
* The Hurricanes' unprecedented season to savor took another thrilling twist Tuesday. Reggie Johnson made a tie-breaking layup with 5.7 seconds left, and the No. 2-ranked Hurricanes overcame a ragged offensive performance for the second game in a row to beat Virginia 54-50 and remain unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Read More
* Miami has finally received its notice of allegations from the NCAA, a long-awaited document accuses the Hurricanes of a "lack of institutional control" within its athletic department. Read More
* On Tuesday, the University of Miami announced that receiver/tight end Derrick Griffin (Terry High School, Texas) had signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the school, the 19th member of its 2013 class. Read More
* Is Florida the best team in the country, or close to it? Or is Florida something else: a well-coached but overrated bunch that can't finish big games against the tough opponents? Are these the Good Gators, or the Average Gators? Read More
* The fifth-ranked Gators lead most of the game and held a 13-point advantage in the second half before the Tigers rallied for the win. Trailing by three, Florida had one last chance, but Mike Rosario's 3-pointer from the corner missed and Missouri walked away with the 63-60 victory Tuesday night. Read More
* Stamkos scored his 10th goal, Benoit Pouliot had three assists and the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday night. Read More
* Byron Mullens had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Kemba Walker and Gerald Henderson scored 24 points apiece, and the Bobcats survived a second-half comeback to hold off the Orlando Magic 105-92 on Tuesday night. Read More
* Freshman T.J. Warren had season-highs of 31 points and 13 rebounds to help North Carolina State beat Florida State 84-66 on Tuesday night. Read More
* In their 25-year history, the Miami Heat have won two championships, including one last season. Now they're setting their sights on something they've never done. The Heat never have had the NBA's best regular-season record. Read More
* There are plenty of teams and schools wishing they had a naming rights deal for their stadium, so you won't hear FAU apologizing for handing the name of its football stadium to a company that runs correctional facilities. Read More
* After being dealt to the Rays, Yunel Escobar is ready to leave the past behind and focus on getting a new start in Tampa. Read More
* Will Danica Patrick win the Daytona 500? Lee Spencer gives us the five reason why Patrick will or won’t will the big race. Read More
* FOX Sports Florida girl Annilie had the opportunity to visit US Troops in Germany as part of “Spring Training to the Troops”. Read More
* Following the acquisition of Tim Hardaway, Rex Chapman and the Heat upset an impressive Chicago team. Catch the video from the Heat’s 25th Anniversary page. Watch Now
* Jose Fernandez, Christian Yelich and Jason Marisnick are among the top prospects for the Marlins during spring training. Read More
