In case you missed it, here were the top stories featured on FOX Sports Florida from Friday, March 8.
* The Heat got their joking out of the way in a 102-93 home win over lowly Philadelphia to extend their winning streak to 17 games. But when the Heat go for No. 18, it will be against the last team that beat them and an outfit that has kicked sand in their faces this season. That would be the Indiana Pacers, who last defeated Miami 102-89 on Feb. 1 and who have won both meetings this season, with the average margin being 11.5 points. Read More
* After a slow start the Heat turned it on in the fourth quarter and took back the game from the visiting 76ers, picking up their 17th straight victory. Read More
* The Florida Panthers rally back from a 2-0 deficit, but the Winnipeg Jets score in the final minute of overtime for a 3-2 victory Friday night. Read More
* Paul George had 25 points and Tyler Hansbrough added 18 as the Pacers used a big first half to roll past the Orlando Magic 115-86. Indiana scored 30 points off 21 Orlando turnovers and also connected on 11 3-pointers in the victory. Read More
* 76ers head coach Doug Collins has heard his name suggested as a possibility of leading Team USA, but he would prefer being an assistant on the team. Read More
* Tiger Woods continued his fine play at Doral on Friday, finishing with a 7-under-par 65, enough for a two-stroke lead heading into the weekend. Read More
* David Price was hit hard on Friday, giving up eight hits in four innings against the Phillies (though only two runs), but Evan Longoria’s two-run double helped Tampa Bay top Philadelphia. Read More
* Nathan Eovaldi allowed one run in four innings leading the Marlins to a win over the Yankees. Read More
* With the Florida Panthers’ roster decimated by injuries, patiently waiting for its youth to develop is no longer a luxury. Read More
* The Gators women’s basketball teams fell to the Lady Vols in the SEC tournament. Read More
* The Jacksonville Jaguars have released safety Dawan Landry and cornerback Aaron Ross, veterans whose play failed to match their pay. Read More
* The Lightning's Steven Stamkos is more concerned with his team winning than singular accolades. Read More
* The Miami Dolphins have signed wide receiver Brian Hartline to a five-year deal worth $30.8 million ($12.5M guaranteed). Read More
* Rather than test the free agent market, quarterback Matt Moore has opted to re-sign with the Miami Dolphins. Read More
* The FSU women's basketball team topped Miami 70-58 in the ACC quarterfinal. Read More
* The Jaguars are letting some of their tenured starters test the free-agent market. Read More
* FOX’s Sun Sports will premiere “Inside the HEAT: Chris Bosh. Read More
* Nevin Shapiro's attorney is facing additional scrutiny, with a federal judge asking if her relationship with the NCAA was unethical. Read More
