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Monday, May 4, 2026 · Florida

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.

Monday, May 4, 2026

Miami Heat Punch Playoff Ticket, Crush Bulls 112-91 in Miami

Jimmy Butler erupted for 28 points as the Miami Heat dominated the Chicago Bulls 112-91 to clinch their Eastern Conference first-round series. The victory propels South Florida's squad into a highly anticipated semifinal clash with the Knicks. Fans at Kaseya Center erupted, signaling another deep playoff run for the resilient Heat.

Monday, May 4, 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.

Monday, May 4, 2026

FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller

The Florida State Seminoles locked up the ACC regular-season title with a gritty 6-3 victory over Clemson on Sunday at Dick Howser Stadium. Earning a first-round bye in the upcoming tournament, FSU's triumph solidifies their dominance in the Atlantic Division. Tallahassee fans erupt as the Garnet and Gold celebrate a milestone season.

Monday, May 4, 2026

Lightning on Brink vs. Canadiens in Tense Tampa Playoff Thriller

The Tampa Bay Lightning face elimination in Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens after a 3-2 series deficit, with star Brandon Hagel held pointless in the critical Game 5 loss. Tampa's electric Bolts Nation rallies amid high stakes at Amalie Arena. Can the two-time champs claw back for home-ice survival?

Monday, May 4, 2026

Gators Capture SEC Baseball Crown in Hoover

The Florida Gators baseball team claimed the Southeastern Conference championship this weekend, extending a storied program's NCAA Tournament streak. The title marked another milestone for a program that has reached 17 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and nine of the last 15 College World Series.

Monday, May 4, 2026

Miami Heat Crush Celtics in Game 7, Storm to NBA Finals

In a dominant 103-84 Game 7 rout of the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, the Miami Heat clinched the Eastern Conference Finals and advanced to the NBA Finals. Jimmy Butler's heroics earned him ECF MVP honors as South Florida's squad became just the second No. 8 seed to reach the championship stage. They now face the Denver Nuggets starting Thursday.

Monday, May 4, 2026