Florida State is now just over two months away from kicking off the season. (Photo: Chris Holder)
The 2012 season is just over two months away from kicking off and Florida State is hopeful that 2012 is the year that it returns to national prominence. Game times and telecasts have been set for the first three weeks of the season. The Seminoles [...]
Monthly archives for June, 2012
Florida State Football: NEWS AND NOTE...
Florida State is now just over two months away from kicking off the season. (Photo: Chris Holder)
The 2012 season is just over two months away from kicking off and Florida State is hopeful that 2012 is the year that it returns to national prominence. Game times and telecasts have been set for the first three weeks of the season. The Seminoles [...]
What we Learned from 2012 NBA Draft: ...
The Magic took Norfolk State big man Kyle O'Quinn 49th overall on Thursday. (Photo: Dennis Adair/dbadair on flickr)
With the 2012 NBA Draft in the books, the Orlando Magic selected big men Andrew Nicholson and Kyle O’Quinn. However, there was a lot that was learned this draft:
Dwight Howard Stays Put… For Now
From what looked like an ent [...]
Fish-Phils Fight to Stay Out of Cella...
Omar Infante has driven in key runs of late for Miami. (Photo: Steven Grant)
The Miami Marlins are coming off of yet another tough series, but were able to salvage the finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. Miami looked to have the first game of the series wrapped up as they took a 6-2 lead into the 9th inning before eventually falling 8-7 i [...]
Magic Select Nicholson, O’Quinn
St. Bonaventure forward Andrew Nicholson (44) was A-10 Player of the Year as a senior.
The Magic selected two four-year players in Thursday night’s draft. Their first round selection, number 19 overall, was forward Andrew Nicholson from St. Bonaventure. Their other choice, number 49, Kyle O’Quinn out of Norfolk State.
Andrew Nicholson 6-foot- [...]
The Mike Ferguson Show 6/29/12
On Friday’s The Mike Ferguson Show, Mike, Fallon McNeil and Randall Hoffman open the show by discussing Thursday night’s NBA Draft. Mike Ferguson Show June 29th
In the second part of the show, the hosts talk about the state of Major League Baseball and the Arizona Wildcats winning the College World Series. Part 2
In the final par [...]
Miami Dolphins: NEWS AND NOTES (June ...
The Dolphins are hopeful that Chad Ochocinco can return to the player of old.
The preseason is just over a month away for the Miami Dolphins as the ‘Fins look to build on a 6-10 season. May was not the most eventful of months for the Dolphins, but there were some significant roster moves made nonetheless.
Miami was able to agree to term [...]
2012 NBA Draft Preview: Miami Heat
While the party in South Beach may continue all offseason for the fans of the Miami Heat, the executives, coaches, and front office personnel have to get back to work. The long offseason for the NBA will officially begin tonight with the NBA Draft.
Although they won the NBA Championship and seem destined to begin a dynasty, Pat Riley’s [...]
3 Needs for Magic in NBA Draft
Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger appears high on the radar of the Orlando Magic. (Photo: Dennis Adair/dbadair on flickr)
Three Needs that the Orlando Magic Should Look to Address in Thursday Night’s NBA Draft
The Orlando Magic are coming off of their sixth straight playoff appearance, but with an aging team and a second straight first [...]
Danny Ferry quickly prepares for firs...
Only a few days into his tenure as the general manager of the Atlanta Hawks, Danny Ferry has to quickly get up to speed on the team’s needs and the prospects that will be available entering Thursday’s draft.
There has been a lot of activity around the league in recent days with teams trying to work their way higher up in the draft. The Hawks [...]
Orlando Magic: NEWS AND NOTES (June 2...
Von Wafer (1) has already been waived by the Magic, could a trade of Dwight Howard (12) be next? (Photo: Jose Garcia/flickr.com/photos/jrg1975)
The Orlando Magic have certainly taken their time making decisions after firing head coach Stan Van Gundy and general manager Otis Smith on May 21st. The Magic have still yet to find a head coach, but [...]
Could Oviedo be Answer at Closer for ...
Juan Oviedo has closed for the Marlins the last two season under the name, "Leo Nunez". (Photo: Bryan Green)
In front of more than 27,000 in Miami on Monday night, the Miami Marlins bullpen did what it does so often and snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Miami led 6-1 after seven innings, but gave up a run in the 8th, four in [...]
Fish Host Cards for Three
Mark Buehrle was stellar for Miami on Sunday when the Marlins needed an outstanding start.
It’s been a tough month of June for the Miami Marlins, but the Fish are coming off of their best performance of the month in a 9-0 shutout of Toronto. Miami is still a dismal 5-16 in the month of June, but hopefully for the Marlins, Sunday’s [...]
Jurrjens Key to Braves Playoff Hopes
Jair Jurrjens looked to have returned to form in his first start since being sent to the minors.
Jair Jurrjens was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett when ace pitcher Brandon Beachy went down with an elbow injury for the season. Jurrjens ability to recover from a terrible start to this season could play a major role in the Atlanta Braves’ playo [...]
LeBron’s Maturity Evident in Ti...
LeBron James has finally led his team to a world championship.
Throughout his 9-year career, Miami Heat forward LeBron James has been a lot of things. He’s been a winner, a competitor, an All-Star, a MVP and on Thursday, became a champion. There’s been little doubt for a long time now that James is the greatest player in the leagu [...]
Magic GM Hennigan to Speak with Howar...
For a second straight offseason, Dwight Howard's future in Orlando is highly uncertain.
Rob Hennigan was introduced as the new general manager of the Orlando Magic on Thursday afternoon. Hennigan the youngest GM in the league, 30, spent two of the last four seasons as assistant GM for the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Henn [...]
The Mike Ferguson Show 6/22/12
On Friday’s The Mike Ferguson Show, Mike and co-host Randall Hoffman begin the show by reliving the Miami Heat’s NBA title. They also discuss the legacy of Miami forward LeBron James. Mike Ferguson June 22nd
In the second part of the show, Mike and Randall talk about the Orlando Magic adding Rob Hennigan to be the team’s ge [...]
Marlins Seek to End Slide vs. Blue Ja...
The Marlins' season has been turned upside down of late.
The horrendous month of June has gone from bad to worse for the Miami Marlins. The Fish were swept at Fenway Park by the Boston Red Sox and have fallen to three games under .500 at 33-36. The Marlins looked to have salvaged a game on Thursday night, but allowed three runs in the 8th [...]
Heat Rout Thunder to Win Championship
After much scrutiny, LeBron James has his first championship. (Photo: Marc Serota/Getty Images)
MIAMI – For the second time in franchise history, the Miami Heat are world champions following a 121-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to take Game 5 of the NBA Finals and win the series 4-1. LeBron James finished with a triple-doubl [...]
