A big NHRA event starts up in Gainesville, the Miami Heat win streak continues and more in our Thursday Sports News and Notes… ** Gatornationals roars into Gainesville starting today and running through the weekend; almost all of the biggest names in NHRA racing will be in town to run …

On the second day of NFL free agency, teams have picked up where they left off yesterday. Signing players to fill their needs moving forward, teams are also cutting players who no longer fit into their plans. The Miami Dolphins made their big move yesterday, signing wide receiver Mike Wallace …

The SEC has been a breeding ground for future NFL talent in recent years, and the 2013 Florida Gators draft class is no exception. This class is headlined by juniors Sharrif Floyd and Matt Elam who possess 1st round potential, and it also includes 10 seniors and 2 other underclassmen. …

In case you missed it…. NHL analyst and former player Barry Melrose chatted with Sportscene’s Steve Russell. Steve and Barry talked about NHL conference realignment, both The Florida Panthers’ and The Tampa Bay Lightning’s losing seasons, possible NHL trades, league free agency and also who’s hot and who’s not in …

The men’s SEC Basketball Tournament tips off Wednesday night in Nashville, with several teams vying for, and almost equally capable of, capturing the title. With a 24-6 overall record and 14-4 mark in conference play, Florida enters the tournament as the top seed. However, the Gators are 0-5 this season in …