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Tyler Johnson and Cedric Paquette help Lightning achieve 6-2 win over Maple Leafs in Toronto

Tyler Johnson and Cedric Paquette each scored two goals, and the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Monday night.

Rays ace Blake Snell keeping his focus on following up dominant 2018, not on contract

Blake Snell’s contract was renewed Sunday for a salary while in the majors of $573,700, a raise of $15,500 and a figure $18,700 above the major league minimum.

Nikola Vucevic drops 26 points, but Magic fall to Grizzlies

The Orlando Magic fall in dramatic fashion to the Memphis Grizzlies despite 3rd quarter rally, falling to Memphis 105-97.

Samuel Montembeault, Panthers cruise past Red Wings 6-1

Netminder Samuel Montembeault and the Florida Panthers cruised past the Detroit Red Wings Sunday afternoon in Sunrise, Florida.

Preview: Heat set sights on 5th straight win as Raptors pay a visit

The Miami Heat’s late-season push for a playoff spot continues Saturday night with a showdown against the high-powered Toronto Raptors.

Preview: Magic visit Memphis to take on Grizzlies

The Orlando Magic will try to make up ground and get back into the playoff race when they take on the Grizzlies on Saturday evening.

Dwyane Wade impressed with team win, how Heat are cooking with playoffs on the horizon

Dwyane Wade discusses the team win and how the Miami Heat are heating up with the playoffs on the horizon.

Aleksander Barkov sets franchise record with 5 assists in Panthers’ 6-2 win over Wild

Aleksander Barkov set a franchise record with 5 assists, and Sam Montembeault gets first NHL win as the Panthers beat the Wild 6-2 on Friday night.

Miami can't hang with Nickeil Alexander-Walker, No. 15 Virginia Tech in 84-70 loss

Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 21 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to power No. 15 Virginia Tech past the Miami Hurricanes.

Jaguars cut 5 veterans, including defensive lineman Malik Jackson, safety Tashaun Gipson

The Jacksonville Jaguars cleared $30 million in salary cap space by cutting five veterans Friday, including Malik Jackson and safety Tashaun Gipson.

Preview: Heat continue push for playoff spot at home vs. Cavaliers

The Miami Heat will look to continue their recent surge and run their win streak to four straight when they host the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Preview: Magic eye getting back into playoff position against Luka Doncic, Mavericks

The Orlando Magic will try to pull out of their recent two-game losing streak when they square off against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

PROGRAMMING ALERT: Alternate channel information for Florida Panthers games on March 8 and March 10

FOX Sports Florida announced the Panthers games on March 8 and March 10 will be made available on the alternate channel for select TV providers.

Lightning shut out by Devan Dubnyk, Wild in first home loss since Feb. 7

The Tampa Bay Lightning couldn’t get a puck past netminder Devan Dubnyk in the 3-0 home shutout loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Tyler Glasnow gives up one run in 2 1/3 innings in Rays' loss to Blue Jays

Tyler Glasnow, the No. 3 starter in Tampa Bay’s three-man rotation, gave up one run, one hit and one walk in 2 1/3 innings. Yandy Diaz had a two-run single.

Marlins hit 9 singles in 4-1 loss to Justin Verlander, Astros

Justin Verlander struck out 5 over 3 1/3 scoreless innings in his second start for Houston. Miguel Rojas had two of Miami’s nine singles.

Gators-Hurricanes football season-opener in Orlando moved up one week to Aug. 24

The Miami Hurricanes-Florida Gators football season-opener has been moved up one week to August 24th at 7 p.m. in Orlando, Florida.

Panthers’ road trip concludes against red-hot Bruins

The Florida Panthers wrap up their road trip Thursday night when they contend with the Boston Bruins, one of the hottest teams in the NHL.

Charlie Morton pitches 2 1/3 shutout innings in Rays' 9-6 loss to Orioles

Newcomer Charlie Morton made his second start for Tampa Bay, pitching 2 1/3 shutout innings. Ji-Man Choi hit his first double and singled for the Rays.

Lewis Brinson expecting spring training home run binge to continue into Marlins' season

The Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson is hoping his spring power and home run binge can carry over into the regular season.

Gators seniors 'extremely desperate' as NCAA tourney bid hangs in the balance

The Florida Gators (17-12, 9-7 Southeastern Conference) are coming off a disappointing loss and looking for a way to salvage their season.

Preview: Heat looking to climb back into playoff positioning as Hornets come to town

The Miami Heat have the chance to move into eighth place in the Eastern Conference if they can take care of the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.

Heat put 3-game home streak on the line against Hornets

The Miami Heat have reeled off three straight wins at home, a streak they will put on the line Wednesday night when they welcome Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets to town.

Mic’d up: Anton Stralman directs traffic, gets Lightning on same page vs. Jets

Tampa Bay Lightning blue liner Anton Stralman directs traffic, and gets the team on the same page vs. Jets

NHL remembers life, career of hockey legend Ted Lindsay (1925-2019) with touching tribute video

The NHL remembers the life and career of hockey legend Ted Lindsay (1925-2019) with a touching tribute video.

Jon Cooper on Bolts’ win: ‘Every game you play to win it’

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper recaps how the Bolts came out on top 5-2 over the Jets.

Nikita Kucherov ties Vincent Lecavalier's Lightning single-season points record in 5-2 win over Jets

Nikita Kucherov ties Vincent Lecavalier’s Tampa Bay Lightning’s single-season points record in a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara works 3 2/3 scoreless innings in win over Mets

Miami starter Sandy Alcantara worked 3 2/3 scoreless innings. New Mets closer Edwin Diaz struck out two in an inning.

Lightning’s homestand continues with Jets in town

The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their homestand Tuesday night when they welcome the Winnipeg Jets to town.

Dwyane Wade tries in vain to overcome his anxiety with What’s in the Box?

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is fearless on the court. But when it comes to a blind guessing game, he got a little nervous.