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Friday, June 12, 2026 · Lakeland

NBA Regular Season Closes: Rockets and Cavaliers Secure Favorable Playoff Positioning

The NBA regular season concluded Sunday, solidifying playoff seedings. Standout performances influenced the final bracket, creating advantageous matchups for several teams.

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NBA Play-In Tournament Field Set: Warriors, 76ers Among Teams Battling for Playoff Berths

The NBA Play-In Tournament is scheduled to begin this week, with eight teams from each conference competing for the final two playoff positions. Teams such as the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers will participate.

Friday, June 12, 2026

2026 NBA Draft Lottery Order Determined as Regular Season Concludes

The NBA's 2026 Draft Lottery order was finalized Sunday, marking the end of the regular season. Washington, Indiana, and Brooklyn will enter the lottery with the best odds to win the No. 1 overall pick.

Friday, June 12, 2026

NBA Playoff Field Set: First Round Matchups Determined

The 2025-26 NBA regular season concluded Sunday, solidifying matchups for the upcoming playoffs. Each conference's bracket is now set.

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Jets Position Themselves for Future with Projected 2026 Draft Picks

A projected 2026 NFL mock draft anticipates the New York Jets will prioritize positions including pass rusher, cornerback, and wide receiver. The Jets currently hold nine picks in the 2026 draft, with four selections in the top 50.

Friday, June 12, 2026

#11 Mocs Fall to #2 Buccaneers in SSC Contest

Florida Southern College men's tennis team (15-5) lost 0-7 to undefeated Barry University (17-0) in Miami Shores.

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Florida Southern's Pinto Finishes in Top 10 at South Florida Invitational

Florida Southern sophomore Heloise Pinto secured a top-10 finish in the 5,000m at the South Florida Invitational on Saturday.

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Mocs Fall in Sweep at No. 2 Saint Leo

Florida Southern dropped a doubleheader to No. 2 Saint Leo on Saturday, losing 4–3 and 3–0.

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Florida Southern Stuns No. 1 Tampa in Series Opener

Florida Southern College pulled off a 3-1 upset over No. 1 Tampa on Friday night, limiting the Spartans to just four hits.

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Florida Southern Swept by No. 1 Tampa in Doubleheader

Florida Southern dropped both ends of a doubleheader to top-ranked Tampa, losing 12-1 and 9-4 on Saturday.

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Florida Southern Tennis Tops Eckerd 6-1

The 11th-ranked Mocs men's tennis team beat Eckerd 6-1, extending their season record to 16-5—their best regular-season mark in 17 years.

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Fire Take Two from Warner on Strong All-Around Day

The No. 6 Southeastern University Fire softball team swept Warner University in a doubleheader at the SEU Softball Field on Thursday, winning 5-0 and 3-1.

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Fire Take Series Opener in Extras Over Keiser

The No. 9 Southeastern Fire baseball team won their series opener against Keiser 5–3 in extra innings on Thursday evening.

Friday, June 12, 2026