In case you missed it, here were the top stories on FOX Sports Florida from Thursday, June 13.
* After his sensational performance in Game 4, Heat guard Dwyane Wade has to be OK with the “Flash” nickname making a bit of a comeback. Read More
* Dwyane Wade turned in perhaps his best effort of the of the playoffs in Game 4 of the Finals, helping lift the Heat to victory against San Antonio. Read More
* Heat Check: The Big Three showed up in a big way -- LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh each scored more than 20 -- as the Heat rebounded with a strong effort in Game 4 to beat the Spurs and even up the NBA Finals. Read More
* A deck at a Florida restaurant collapsed while hosting a watch party for Game 4 on Thursday night, sending about 100 people into the water, dozens to the hospital and critically injuring two. Read More
* The crowd at Game 4 roared in approval for 11-year-old Sebastien De La Cruz when he sang the National Anthem again. The child singer was the subject of a barrage of racist tweets after he sang before Game 3. Read More
* With his team trailing 2-1 in the NBA Finals, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra started Mike Miller in place of Udonis Haslem in Thursday night’s Game 4. The lineup, which Spoelstra had used previously just twice this season, was rolled out in order to space the floor with another shooter to LeBron James. Read More
* Kansas City’s Elliot Johnson -- considered by many as the throw-in in the Rays-Royals blockbuster trade in December -- continued to torment his former team, hitting his second home run of the season -- both have come against the Rays -- on Thursday night. Read More
* Jeremy Hellickson was sharp for five innings on Thursday, but a disastrous sixth inning -- in which he gave up eight runs -- was the deciding factor in the Rays’ loss to the Royals. Read More
* The Rays reinstated starting pitcher Alex Cobb from the bereavement list Thursday night and send right-hander Jake Odorizzi back to Triple-A. Read More
* Tampa Bay holds a lot of dear memories for James Shields, the longtime Rays mainstay who made his first return to the Trop since being traded to the Royals over the winter. Read More
* Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price said he felt good after his simulated game on Thursday, and manager Joe Maddon hinted that the lefty’s progress has been so good that it might make his timetable for return from strained triceps shorten a bit. Read More
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* The Miami Heat know that Rashard Lewis is a capable scorer if he is needed. Lewis once dropped 34 points on the Lakers in the 2009 Finals, and he owns a career 3-point percentage in the Finals of 40.0. Read More
* The Bucs were scheduled to hold their last practice of June on Thursday. But Greg Schiano had a surprise in store - a morning at the movies. Read More
* The Bucs have added to their wide receiver depth with the signing of eight-year veteran Derek Hagan, who has 129 career receptions for 1,480 yards and six touchdowns in his career. Read More
* Both Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne struggled for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season as the team went 2-14. New coach Gus Bradley hopes both bring leadership and show resolve in the face of difficulties, and that the competition between the quarterbacks helps them improve. Read More
* After going undrafted as a rookie and playing two years in the CFL, Cameron Wake is now the unquestioned leader of the Dolphins defense. “I had to scratch and claw for everything I got to get where I am today. But it’s more rewarding,” Wake said. Read More
* The Jaguars made two roster moves on Thursday, waiving defensive end Austen Lane and cornerback Trey Wilson. Read More
* The NCAA hearings into the University of Miami begin and among those that are expected to talk are president Donna Shalala, football coach Al Golden, former assistant football coach Clint Hurtt and former basketball coach Frank Haith. Read More
* Rays trainer Ron Porterfield has received an invite to work with American League players at July’s All-Star Game. Read More
