In case you missed it, here were the top stories on FOX Sports Florida from Thursday, July 4:
* The Marlins battled back from an early deficit and then held off the Braves to win their fourth straight series. Read More
* The Marlins activated Henderson Alvarez from the disabled list and the righty made his debut for Miami against the Braves on Thursday night. Read More
* Shortstop Yunel Escobar had three hits -- including a tie-breaking double in the top of the 11th -- to help push the Rays past the Astros in Houston. Read More
* All teams in the AL East are past the season's halfway mark. As they near the All-Star break, it is worth revisiting the surprises, disappointments, best developments and biggest questions facing each club in the second half. Read More
* Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Davis did not take up football until his senior year in high school. Nearly 5 1/2 years later, Davis became a third-round draft pick of the Dolphins as a corner from Utah State. Read More
* Chris Tomasson takes a look at the top 10 NBA free agents to have changed teams. View Gallery
* Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't have a problem with the iconic No. 3 of his late father returning to the Sprint Cup Series. Read More
* Five-time NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson says he plans to "lighten up and loosen up" on his views on restarts. Read More
* Thirty-one cars failed pre-practice inspection Thursday, including 16 Sprint Cup Series teams, for having illegally attached roof flaps. Read More
* A week after having his consecutive starts streak snapped, Bobby Labonte isn’t ready to think about what a life after racing looks like. Read More
* Daytona finished redoing their crossover gates before it begins work on overhauling the front stretch. Read More
* After making history in the Daytona 500, Danica Patrick returns to Daytona International Speedway looking for a better finish. Read More
