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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · Daytona Beach

Gators Crush South Carolina 11-3, Advance in SEC Baseball Tournament

The No. 15 Florida Gators powered past South Carolina 11-3 Tuesday in Hoover, Alabama, extending their SEC-longest six-game series winning streak into the tournament.[1][2][4] Gainesville fans are buzzing as UF eyes a deep run against No. 7 Ole Miss on Wednesday.[1][2] This victory builds on their hot streak after clinching the tournament berth with a dominant weekend series sweep.[1]

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Miami Heat Punch Ticket to Eastern Semis with Game 7 Thriller over Knicks

In a heart-pounding Game 7, the Miami Heat outlasted the New York Knicks to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, igniting celebrations across South Florida. The victory extends a storied playoff rivalry where Miami has claimed key triumphs. Fans at Kaseya Center erupted as the Heat's resilience shone through once more.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller

Andrei Vasilevskiy delivered a 32-save shutout in Game 7, propelling the Tampa Bay Lightning past the New York Rangers and into the NHL playoffs' second round. The stellar performance from the Tampa netminder silenced Madison Square Garden, showcasing Florida hockey's playoff prowess. Lightning fans from St. Petersburg to Orlando erupted in celebration.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning Clinch Playoffs for 9th Straight Year in Florida Frenzy

The Tampa Bay Lightning secured their ninth consecutive Stanley Cup playoff berth Saturday, matching the Toronto Maple Leafs for the NHL's longest active streak amid fierce Florida rivalry. With a 47-22-6 regular-season record, the Bolts locked in their spot thanks to Detroit's loss to the Rangers. Tampa Bay fans are buzzing as the team eyes redemption after recent postseason battles.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Colon dominates on the mound, Tortugas fall in 2-1 heartbreaker

Edgar Colon delivered a dominant performance for the Daytona Tortugas, but the team fell 2-1 to the Lakeland Flying Tigers, extending their losing streak to six games.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Henley Gets Three Hits as Tortugas Fall to Flying Tigers, 10-2

Kyle Henley went 3-for-? as the Daytona Tortugas dropped their fifth straight game, 10-2 to Lakeland.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026