In case you missed it, here were the top stories on FOX Sports Florida from Thursday, May 30.
* The Heat were trailing Game 5 at halftime, and that was when LeBron James fired up his teammates and led by example in a powerful third quarter that put Miami ahead for good against the Pacers. Read More
* Heat Check: LeBron James and Udonis Haslem teamed up to help the Heat beat the Pacers for a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Read More
* The Heat used a dominant third quarter in Game 5 to beat the Pacers on Thursday and send the series back to Indiana with the Heat holding a chance to close it out. Read More
* Pacers forward David West, who will be a free agent after this season, says he would prefer to return to Indiana for next year. Read More
* Infielder Ed Lucas had spent a decade in the minors, but he was able actualize his dream when he played the ninth inning for the Marlins in Thursday’s loss to the Rays. Read More
* Rays pitcher Alex Colome, who won his big league debut on Thursday, is the latest in a rather long line of homegrown pitching talent for Tampa Bay. Read More
* The Rays called up right-handed pitching prospect Chris Archer to start for Tampa Bay when they take on the Indians on Saturday in Cleveland. Read More
* Matt Joyce and James Loney each hit home runs, and Alex Colome struck out seven in his debut as the Rays beat the Marlins on Thursday night in Miami. Read More
* The Southeastern Conference wasn’t thrilled with its showing in the NCAA tournament, so it is making beefing up non-conference schedules a priority. Read More
* The Dolphins signed second-round pick Jamar Taylor, the cornerback from Boise State who was selected 54th overall. Read More
* Dick Fosbury knows a few things about flopping. Maybe a few more things than the NBA players that have regularly or occasionally flopped. So Fosbury, an NBA fan, is offering up his expertise to players if they want advice. Read More
* Miami's LeBron James and Indiana's David West and Lance Stephenson were fined $5,000 each for violating the league's anti-flopping rules during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. James and West had a memorable dual flop, while Stephenson's flop came on a phantom elbow from Ray Allen. Read More
* Giancarlo Stanton went on the disabled list with a strained hamstring a month ago. But now his rehabilitation has suffered a setback as manager Mike Redmond said that the Marlins' outfielder has sore knees. Read More
* Steve Spurrier won a Heisman Trophy and a national championship in Gainesville, returning Florida’s football program to prominence. And now he has been honored by Gov. Rick Scott as a Great Floridian. Read More
* Doug Martin was a workhorse running back in his rookie season. But now he is mentoring Mike James, and the two may be able to help each other. As James improves, it will mean fewer carries for Martin, which could help him stay healthier for the long haul. Read More
* When the Miami Hurricanes take the field on Friday to face Oklahoma State in the Louisville (Ky.) Regional, they may do so without coach Jim Morris. Read More
* The case surrounding an incident Sunday night in St. Augustine involving Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew took another twist Thursday with a statement from the attorney representing the security officer in question. Read More
* The American Athletic Conference has a new look to go with its new name. The conference formerly known as the Big East released its logo on Thursday. Read More
