In case you missed it here are the top featured stories on FOX Sports Florida from Friday, Feb. 22.
* The Orlando Magic had only seven players available because of injuries and trades from Thursday, including a multiplayer swap with Milwaukee, and fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 88-82 on Friday night. Read More
* The Florida Panthers were outshot 40-23 and goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 37 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night. Read More
* Sauter caught a break when defending series champion James Buescher crashed on the final lap of the Trucks Series opener, bringing out a caution that prevented veteran Kyle Busch from making a last-lap move on the leader. Read More
* Danica Patrick grabbing pole position for the Daytona 500 has made her perhaps the most popular driver leading up the race, as all kinds of fans clamor to meet her. Read More
* Trevor Bayne averaged 177.162 mph in qualifying for the Nationwide opener on Saturday, giving him pole position for the race in Daytona. Read More
* UM forward Julian Gamble is making the most of his sixth year of eligibility by helping Miami continue to roll through the latter part of its schedule. Read More
* The Tampa Bay Rays are ready to start their spring training action on Saturday, and players are eager to start working into their routines as they prepare to get ready for the upcoming season. Read More
* Pitcher Juan Sandoval is in Rays camp, looking to chase down his dream of playing in the majors, and he isn’t letting something like being blind in his right eye slow him down. Read More
* Kevin Harvick and 11 other drivers sat out Daytona 500 practices on Friday, including Clint Boyer, Joey Logano and Mark Martin. Read More
* The three former Miami assistant coaches who filed motions against the NCAA stating that the cases against them should be dismissed will have their motions heard. Read More
* Sun Sports will be televising 150 regular season games for the Tampa Bay Rays, including episodes of “Inside the Rays” as well as pre and post game shows. Read More
* The Florida Panthers are sitting several points out of the final playoff spot, and their league-worst defense is a big part of that. In an effort to change their fortunes, they are turning to young goalie Jacob Markstrom. Read More
* John Maine believes his opportunity with the Marlins is his way of getting back to the majors after having a season ending shoulder injury. Read More
* Former Gator Sharrif Floyd, who moved back to his natural position of defensive tackle last season, is considered by many to be one of the top talents available for the upcoming NFL draft. So he is staying focused on trying to impress people when he takes part in the combine. Read More
* Spring training offers a lot of first looks, especially catching a first glimpse at a team’s top prospect. Here are some of the top prospects to watch out for in the Grapefruit League. View Gallery
