In case you missed it, here were the top sports stories from FOX Sports Florida from Tuesday, Oct. 29:
* After a sluggish start, it was the Heat reserves such as Norris Cole and Shane Battier who stepped up and propelled Miami to a victory over the Bulls. Read More
* Heat Check: It was the first game of the season, yes, but the Heat showed Tuesday night that it will take a lot more than the return of Derrick Rose to slow down Miami’s quest for a third straight title. Read More
* LeBron James scored 17 points to lead seven Heat scorers in double figures, and Miami rebounded from a listless start to take a big lead and hold on against the Bulls. Read More
* Take a look at some facts and figures about the Heat’s championship
ring. Read More
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Prior to starting their quest for a third straight title with their
opener against the Bulls, the Heat received the last reminder of last
year’s championship when they were presented with their rings and a
banner Tuesday night. Read More
* Steven Stamkos scored his ninth goal of the season, but that was the only offense the Lightning would muster on the road in New Jersey as their three-game win streak was snapped by the Devils. Read More
* Magic Musings: Andrew Nicholson scored all 18 of his points in the first half, and the Magic were able to keep pace with Indiana for most of the game, but in the end, their season opener ended with a double-digit loss to the Pacers. Read More
* Rookie Victor Oladipo scored 12 points in his NBA debut, and the Magic played the Pacers tough for three quarters before falling on the road in Indiana. Read More
* The Buccaneers claimed defensive back Bobby Felder off of waivers from the Vikings. Felder, in his second season, spent last year on Minnesota’s practice squad. Read More
* With a showdown against No. 3 Florida State looming ahead, Miami head coach Al Golden has an opportunity to grab a statement victory for a Hurricanes team looking to solidify its place among the nation’s best. Read More
* International soccer star David Beckham has reportedly selected Miami as the location for the MLS franchise he would like to start. Read More
* As they head into their bye week, the winless Jaguars are sticking with Chad Henne at quarterback despite their struggles on offense. Read More
* Greg Schiano understands Gerald McCoy's frustration. There's no shortage of pursed lips outside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' bunker these overcast days, even if the men inside the palace insist the fire-tipped words, the "FIRE SCHIANO" billboards and other signs of heated angst haven't crossed their moat. But are there cracks within their own walls? Read More
* Quarterback Jameis Winston is one of 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to college football's top player. Winston, the only freshman on the list, has thrown for 2,177 yards, 23 touchdowns and just four interceptions in seven games. Read More
* The Miami Dolphins have placed Brandon Gibson (left knee) on the injured reserve, ending the wide receiver's season. Gibson had three receiving touchdowns, which is tied with Charles Clay for the team lead. And Gibson had 30 catches for 326 yards. Read More
* The man accused of fatally shooting Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor during a botched 2007 burglary testified Tuesday that he never went into the player's home that night and cast his confession as coming only under police pressure and amid purported threats to his family. Read More
