In case you missed it, here were the top stories on FOX Sports Florida from Thursday, May 23.
* "He used to cry about it," said Frank Walker, LeBron James’ coach when he was growing up in Akron, Ohio . "He used to say, 'I can’t do it.' But I told him that you can’t play this game without using both hands. I told him, 'You’re going to need a left-handed layup one of these days.'" Read More
* LeBron James missed by one vote being the unanimous MVP. At least he's a unanimous selection for the All-NBA first team. Read More
* Chris Andersen has become a guy the Pacers need to make sure is well covered on their scouting report. In Wednesday’s 103-102 Miami overtime win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the tattooed terror shot 7 of 7 for 16 points and had five rebounds and three blocks in 18 minutes off the bench. Read More
* The last scheduled meeting between the Florida and Miami football teams will be played out before the nation. Read More
* So much for surprise. More than a quarter through the season, the American League East remains as competitive as most expected. Still, the standings include a few wrinkles. Among preseason perceptions worth revisiting. Read More
* Second-round draft choice Johnthan Banks has agreed to a four-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leaving the team with one unsigned rookie. Read More
* LeBron James is not limiting his domination to the court. Forbes reports Nike generated $300 million in retail sales for James’ signature shoes, according to research firm SportsOneSource. Read More
* This week’s Organized Team Activities gave the Dolphins coaches a chance to see the 2013 team on the field as a group for the first time. Several other OTAs will be held before training camp starts in July. Read More
* It was the ugliest scene in NBA history. The 2004 brawl between Indiana and Detroit resulted in nine players being suspended a total of 146 games and the league getting a serious black eye. But at least one positive story emerged from the brawl. His name is James Jones. Read More
* Former Penn State quarterback Steven Bench has decided to transfer and will land at South Florida. Read More
* Rays fans know all about the tattoos, but there is far more to learn about versatile infielder Ryan Roberts. Watch Now
