In case you missed it: Dec. 6
In case you missed it, here were the top stories from FOX Sports Florida for Friday, Dec. 6:
* Even with Jameer Nelson back in the starting lineup after missing the previous three games with a sprained left foot, the Magic unraveled in the second half and suffered their most one-sided loss of the season. The Knicks, up by only five points at halftime, dominated the final 24 minutes in handing the Magic a 121-83 drubbing. Read More
* Carmelo Anthony had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and New York snapped a seven-game home losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 121-83 on Friday night for its first victory at Madison Square Garden since October. Read More
* No. 1 Florida State faces No. 20 Duke in Saturday’s ACC title game. With a win, the Seminoles would likely head to the BCS Championship. Bob Ferrante previews the matchup. Read More
* There's a chance UCF football will never be the same after Thursday night. The Knights (10-1, 7-0 AAC) close the regular season Saturday at SMU, but because they beat Louisville by a field goal on Oct. 18 -- part of a wild 6-1 record in games decided by seven points or less -- they own the tiebreaker over the Cardinals for a BCS bowl bid. Read More
* Playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday should offer few surprises for the Miami Dolphins. The forecast called for a 60-percent chance of snow with game-time temperatures expected to be in the high 20s to low 30s. Read More
* Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey has invited members of this weekend's visiting team to be his dinner guests. Pouncey's twin brother, Mike, and the rest of the Miami Dolphins' offensive line will share a meal at Maurkice's home Saturday, the eve of the game between the teams. Read More
* For the third time this week it appears the Marlins have dipped into the free-agency pool, adding experienced bats to a young lineup. First baseman Garrett Jones, who is reportedly close on a two-year deal, was non-tendered by the Pirates earlier this week. Read More
* Florida Panthers winger Jonathan Huberdeau has had to adjust to the way teams play him after winning the Calder Memorial Trophy. Read More
* The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have listed Vincent Jackson as questionable for Sunday, but the three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver could play if he decides it's best for him. Read More
* Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is getting an MRI on his tight right hamstring. Read More
* Tampa Bay snapped a scoreless drought and two-game skid on Thursday in a 3-1 win over Ottawa. The team continues to search for an identity without Steven Stamkos. Read More
* The Marlins officially announced the signing of catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia Friday morning. He will meet with the media Monday afternoon at the Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Read More