A Gator hoops signee leaves, playoff results, a former Gator inks his NFL deal and more in our Wednesday Sports Update… ** Several media reports today are saying that forward Noah Dickerson, a UF hoops signee, will opt to play elsewhere. Florida still hopes three other signees will stay in the fold. ** According to Sports Illustrated, former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson has met with Florida coaches about the possibility of transferring to UF. To do so, he would have to get a special waiver from the SEC. ** Former Gator Dante Fowler has signed his NFL contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He joins other former Gators like running back
Matt Jones and wide receiver Quinton Dunbar who have signed their deals. The Denver Broncos also pick up kick returner Solomon Patton as well. ** In the NBA, Cleveland gets 38 from LeBron James to defeat Chicago 106-101 to go up 3-2 in that series. And James Harden had a triple-double for Houston as the Rockets beat the LA Clippers 124-103 to stay alive in that series. Tonight, Washington is at Atlanta tied 2-2 and Golden State hosts Memphis tied 2-2. ** The Tampa Bay Lightning advance in the NHL playoffs after beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 last night. Tampa Bay will play the winner of tonight’s game between Washington and the New York Rangers. ** In baseball, Tampa Bay beat the New York Yankees 4-2 while Atlanta loses 4-3 to Cincinnati and Miami loses to the LA Dodgers.