In case you missed it, here were the top stories on FOX Sports Florida from Monday, July 1.
* For the Marlins, the most likely representatives for the All-Star Game will be one of two sensational rookies: outfielder Marcell Ozuna or right-hander Jose Fernandez. Read More
* Jose Fernandez matched his career high with 10 strikeouts in eight shutout innings as the Marlins took down the Padres for the third straight time. Read More
* Matt Moore allowed two hits in seven shutout innings and Ryan Roberts blasted two home runs as the Rays thrashed the Astros 12-0 in their series opener in Houston. Read More
* Former Heat and Magic forward Quentin Richardson was the latest recipient of a “Magic Envelope,” a wrinkle in the NBA transaction rules that got him a cool $1.4 million to be part of a trade. Read More
* The Magic guaranteed the contract of E’Twaun Moore -- while allowing DeQuan Jones to become an unrestricted free agent -- and also announced the roster for their summer league team. Read More
* The Atlantic Coast Conference has 15 members now, and there are no plans for the conference to expand any further. Read More
* The Tampa Bay Rays’ hopes for reaching the postseason in 2013 rest with Evan Longoria’s health. The Rays went 41-44 in contests he missed last season with the hamstring injury, so his value can not be understated. Read More
* Former FSU guard Michael Snaer was not drafted but he will get two chances to work out in the NBA summer league, first with the Thunder in Orlando and then with the Lakers in Vegas. Read More
* FSU right-hander Luke Weaver has made the roster of the 24-man Team USA, which will play in Japan as well as a few exhibition games in Iowa. Weaver allowed just one earned run in two starts during the Team USA tryout. Read More
* Florida Atlantic unveils its new helmet, trading in the white background for the dark blue. And the logo has changed, too, from the “FAU” letters to an Owl. Read More
* The Tampa Bay Lightning made qualifying offers to wingers J.T. Brown and Dan Sexton and defenseman Mark Barberio. By issuing qualifying offers, the Lightning are given the right of the first refusal or draft choice compensation should the player sign an offer sheet with another NHL club. Read More
