In case you missed it: March 7
In case you missed it, here were the top stories featured on FOX Sports Florida from Thursday, March 7.
* Michael Snaer's left-handed runner in heavy traffic with 4 seconds left Thursday lifted the Seminoles to a 53-51 win over Virginia after the Cavaliers had fought back from an 11-point deficit to take the lead in the game's final seconds. It was the fourth game-winning shot by Snaer in Atlantic Coast Conference play this season and his sixth over the past two years. Read More
* Steven Stamkos got his 18th goal this season Thursday, but the Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Winnipeg Jets 2-1, their sixth loss in the past seven games. Read More
* Florida's Jacob Markstrom allowed two goals on two shots and was pulled after 3 minutes, 10 seconds -- the fastest yanking of an NHL goalie for something other than an injury in more than a year, according to STATS LLC, as the Panthers were routed by the Washington Capitals 7-1 on Thursday. Read More
* Tiger Woods was on his game, and so were most of the world best golfers Thursday in the Cadillac Championship. But it was another rough day for Rory McIlroy. Read More
* Ray-Ray Armstrong was among 17 players who worked out before scouting personnel from 30 NFL teams and two CFL teams at The U’s Pro Timing Day. The Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins were the only NFL teams not represented. Read More
* Outside of Pat Riley, the Heat president who was a guard when the Los Angeles Lakers had a record 33-game run in 1971-72, Shane Battier could also be considered the team’s streak expert. Battier was on the Houston Rockets when they won 22 in a row in 2007-08, the NBA's second-longest run ever. Read More
* Dwight Howard says he meant no disrespect toward his former Orlando Magic teammates in an answer he gave during an interview with a Los Angeles TV station CBS2/KCAL9 on Tuesday. Read More
* Alex Cobb pitched one-hit ball for four scoreless innings leading the Rays to a win over the Pirates. Read More
* The Miami Hurricanes' finale in the Atlantic Coast Conference race will determine whether their late-season losses are remembered as a mere stumble or an epic collapse. Read More
* Ricky Nolasco got the start, was impressive and was named Opening Day starter, but the Marlins fell short to the Mets in spring training action. Read More
* Dominique Easley looks to be the key piece for the Gator’s defensive line going into next season. Here’s a season preview. Read More
* We take a look at some of the questions surrounding the Bucs as free agency is about to begin. They look to fill some defensive needs. Read More
* We take a look at the burning questions surrounding the Jaguars heading into free agency. Read More
* The Gators Orange and Blue spring football game will be aired on Sun Sports. Read More