SB Nation Tampa Bay - All Postshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2017-02-07T17:37:53-05:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/current/2017-02-07T17:37:53-05:002017-02-07T17:37:53-05:00Today in Florida Pro Sports
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<p>A quick look into SB Nation’s coverage of Florida sports today.</p> <h3 id="5b8opT">NFL</h3>
<p id="fG9bzY"><a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/"><strong>Miami Dolphins</strong></a></p>
<p id="XiwBTd">Kevin Nogle over at The Phinsider <a href="http://www.thephinsider.com/2017/2/7/14531838/nfl-free-agency-rumors-resigns-reports-miami-dolphins-jermon-bushrod">talks</a> about what to do with guard Jermon Bushrod. KDog92 <a href="http://www.thephinsider.com/2017/2/7/14515740/the-splash-zone-2-6-17-jason-taylor-biggest-endorsement-came-from-tom-brady-adam-gase">breaks down a little</a> about Jason Taylor’s biggest proponent for getting into the Hall of Fame. (Hint: It’s Tom Brady).</p>
<p id="qPJT37"><a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/"><strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</strong></a></p>
<p id="b1Uwdz">Hockey Duckie over at Bucs Nation talks about the need in Tampa Bay for another <a href="http://www.bucsnation.com/2017/2/7/14511488/bucs-need-a-wr2">legitimate target</a> for quarterback <span>Jameis Winston</span>. </p>
<p id="sFp2m5"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/"><strong>Jacksonville Jaguars</strong></a></p>
<p id="Ny6WQd">What will the Jacksonville Jaguars do with tight end <span>Julius Thomas</span>? Big Cat Country’s Alfie Crow has <a href="http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2017/2/7/14532514/julius-thomas-jaguars-contract-cut-nfl-free-agency-2017">an idea</a>. </p>
<h3 id="JvDoaV">MLB</h3>
<p id="Lxoomi"><a href="https://www.fishstripes.com/"><strong>Miami Marlins</strong></a></p>
<p id="FUx8P1">Daniel Smith over at Fish Stripes <a href="http://www.fishstripes.com/2017/2/7/14529862/worst-marlins-move-of-the-offseason">laments</a> Miami’s decision to sign veteran catcher <span>A.J. Ellis</span> as opposed to promoting promising <span>Tomas Telis</span> from the Baby Cakes. Also, my own personal offseason-long <a href="http://www.fishstripes.com/2017/2/7/14515418/all-time-top-100-marlins-41-steve-cishek">countdown</a> of the Top 100 All-Time Marlins continues with reliever <span>Steve Cishek</span>, cashing in at number 41.</p>
<p id="pI3qwj"><a href="https://www.draysbay.com/"><strong>Tampa Bay Rays</strong></a></p>
<p id="ZSV3rf">Stuart Sternberg <a href="http://www.draysbay.com/2017/2/6/14520526/rays-owner-claims-team-is-in-the-red">insists</a> that he’s losing money in every way imaginable in his quest to come out on top with the Rays. </p>
<h3 id="yNrADB">NBA</h3>
<p id="sgIJxN"><a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/"><strong>Miami Heat</strong></a></p>
<p id="mHAOaX">In NBA action last night, the 22-30 Miami Heat extended their NBA-second longest winning streak to 11 with a two-point win over the 19-33 <a href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a>. Check out the <a href="http://www.hothothoops.com/2017/2/7/14529896/miami-heat-minnesota-timberwolves-nba-dragic-towns-whiteside-mcgruder-rubio-five-stars-11th-heaven">Five Stars</a> over at Hot Hot Hoops to see just how close it was. The Heat will take a day off before putting their streak on the line against the 22-28 <a href="https://www.brewhoop.com/">Milwaukee Bucks</a>, who sit just one game ahead of the Heat and one game behind the eighth-seed in the Eastern Conference. </p>
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<p id="MlrEFo"><a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/"><strong>Orlando Magic</strong></a></p>
<p id="3wg644">Cory Hutson goes over the good, the bad, and the ugly in his <a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2017/2/6/14458918/how-the-aaron-gordon-experiment-succeeded-failed-small-forward-power-forward">breakdown</a> of the “Aaron Gordon Experiment.”</p>
<p id="UhiXcB">Tonight, the 20-33 Magic will take their show on the road to face the 37-17 <a href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a>, live at 8PM EST on NBA TV. </p>
<h3 id="atwwcO">NHL</h3>
<p id="C7lZQd">In the NHL, neither Florida team was in action last night. The 23-24-6 <a href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> will host the 27-22-4 <a href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Los Angeles Kings</a> in a matchup of two teams that everyone expected bigger things from this season. </p>
<p id="sMWyhW"><a href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/"><strong>Florida Panthers</strong></a></p>
<p id="aRtX63">The Panthers are still three points outside of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. Todd Little <a href="http://www.litterboxcats.com/2017/2/7/14531654/florida-panthers-eastern-conference-playoff-chase">breaks down</a> the details. </p>
<p id="V8ZTNe"><strong>Tampa Bay Lightning</strong></p>
<p id="uCdwkA">iActium <a href="http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/2/7/14530936/los-angeles-kings-at-tampa-bay-lightning-preview-with-reign-comes-thunder">previews</a> tonight’s matchup with the Kings. Also, GeoFitz4 <a href="http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/2/6/14515944/a-look-at-some-of-the-2015-16-syracuse-crunch-players-that-have-moved-on">takes a look back</a> at what some of Tampa Bay’s former prospects with the Syracuse Crunch have gone on to. </p>
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<p>Could Tyler Eifert be the next addition to help Ryan Tannehill to the next level?</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Dolphins</a> have made a real effort to bring in talent in free agency this offseason, and few could argue with the notion that they've improved a great deal. The signing of wide receiver <span>Mike Wallace</span> was a big one, as the team is hoping that quarterback <span>Ryan Tannehill</span> will make a big impact in his second season in the NFL.</p>
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<p>They have a relatively high pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and the direction they go with their pick will be interesting. Will they continue to add weapons for Tannehill or will they go a different direction?</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/22/4250052/2013-nfl-mock-draft">Dan Kadar of SB Nation</a> released his latest mock draft on Monday and he has the Dolphins taking Notre Dame tight end <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84675/tyler-eifert" class="sbn-auto-link">Tyler Eifert</a> with the No. 12 pick in the first round:</p>
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<p>The Dolphins have made an effort to surround <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/8646/ryan-tannehill">Ryan Tannehill</a> with more talent this offseason, re-signing <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/7201/brian-hartline">Brian Hartline</a> and adding Mike Wallace to the fold. Now they add arguably the most talented skill player in the draft in tight end Tyler Eifert. It's true Jeff Ireland doesn't value tight ends in the draft, and the Dolphins have never taken one in the first round. Eifert is just too good of a fit.</p>
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<p>Miami definitely needs some help at tight end, and Eifert would be able to come right in and be the starter, probably for a long time. It's just another move meant to help Tannehill succeed in the NFL. You can find a full <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/3/24/4142122/tyler-eifert-2013-nfl-draft-scouting-report">scouting report on Eifert here</a>.</p>
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<p>• <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/4/22/4251064/2013-nfl-draft-mock-lions?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">What could happen in top 5? Expert predictions</a></p>
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<p>• <b>2013 NFL schedules:</b> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/18/4240568/monday-night-football-schedule-2013-espn/in/4003649?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Monday night</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/18/4240642/2013-sunday-night-football-schedule-nbc/in/4003649?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Sunday night</a> | <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/18/4240720/thursday-night-football-schedule/in/4003649?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">Thursday night</a></p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2013/4/22/4253072/2013-nfl-mock-draft-tyler-eifert-dolphinsJames Brady2013-04-22T13:31:37-04:002013-04-22T13:31:37-04:00Jordan still the pick for Jaguars
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<p>Outside linebacker Dion Jordan is still the pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the latest SB Nation mock draft.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> have been in full-on rebuilding mode for some time now. With another top-five pick in the NFL Draft, they're not getting away from that any time soon. This also doesn't seem to be the strongest draft we've had lately, but the Jaguars should still be able to land a strong player at No. 2 overall.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/22/4250052/2013-nfl-mock-draft" target="_blank">Dan Kadar of SB Nation</a> released his penultimate mock draft on Monday and he has the Jaguars addressing a big need with the selection of Oregon outside linebacker <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37406/dion-jordan" class="sbn-auto-link">Dion Jordan</a>:</p>
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<p>There has been a lot of discussion about the Jaguars drafting an offensive tackle with the second overall pick. The logic is that the team hasn't started the process to extend left tackle <span>Eugene Monroe</span>. But the team has a more immediate need with a player that can line up at the Leo position. Besides, Jordan has the most upside of any pass rusher in the draft this year.</p>
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<p>The Jaguars will likely be able to get Monroe extended, and that means the selection of Jordan or one of the other high-impact defensive players is likely the smart route for Jacksonville. Jordan can definitely make big things happen, and he'd come in and immediately be a starter wherever the Jags need him at this point. Check out his <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2012/12/19/3780298/dion-jordan-2013-nfl-draft-scouting-report" target="_blank">scouting report here</a>.</p>
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<p>• <a href="http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2013/4/22/4251416/2013-final-7-round-mock-draft-version-2-0?utm_source=sbnation&utm_medium=nextclicks&utm_campaign=articlebottom">NFL mock draft: 7 full rounds!</a></p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2013/4/22/4252926/2013-nfl-mock-draft-dion-jordan-jaguarsJames Brady2013-04-18T08:00:06-04:002013-04-18T08:00:06-04:00Mock: Bucs take Richardson
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<p>Tampa Bay could be on the edge of being competitive again, but will need to find an impact player in the first round of the draft. Is Richardson that player?</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> finished 7-9 in 2012 after losing five of their last six games and having one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL. The Bucs allowed the most passing yards in the NFL, while opposing quarterbacks had 30 touchdowns and 18 interceptions, with the Bucs losing shootouts more often than they won any. Many have speculated that this could cause the Buccaneers to draft a cornerback in the NFL draft or trade for <span>Darrelle Revis</span>, but it is still just speculation.</p>
<p>Also speculation: Tampa doesn't take a cornerback with their first round pick.</p>
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<b>More</b>: <a href="http://www.bucsnation.com/2013/4/17/4235046/darrelle-revis-trade-rumors-jets-price-is-too-high" target="new">Bucs Nation: Jets Price is Too High</a>
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<p>While it is true that Tampa Bay is in need of help in the secondary, it is also true that they are in need of help in other areas. Losing five of six games doesn't solely fall on one group of players. If Tampa Bay does land the disgruntled Revis from the Jets, it will likely cost them at least the 13th overall pick that they hold in the draft. If they don't trade for Revis, is any corner worth a pick that high other than Dee Milliner? Many experts are saying no, and there seems to be a fat chance that Milliner would get out of the top ten.</p>
<p>So that would mean that unless the Bucs trade down or take a cornerback higher than most expect, it could cause them to select a player from another position. Perhaps one like defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson out of Missouri. That is what Rob Rang of CBS Sports <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-RobRang">has projected in his latest mock draft</a>:</p>
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<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 14.390625px;">It has long been rumored that the Bucs will ship this pick to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">New York Jets</a> as part of a trade for cornerback Darrelle Revis. That doesn't necessarily mean the team will use this pick on a cornerback should the trade not occur. Perhaps due in part to their inability to defend the pass, the Bucs led the NFL in rush defense in 2012, allowing just 82.5 yards per game. That's why it is surprising the team elected to allow half of their front four (defensive end Michael Bennett, defensive tackle <span>Roy Miller</span>) to leave town as relatively inexpensive free agents. I believe it is an indication that the Bucs plan to invest heavily on the defensive line via the draft, potentially starting in the first round with Richardson.</span></p>
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<p>Adding an impact player on defense at any position should theoretically help other units anyway. So if Richardson is the consolation prize for a player like Revis or Milliner, that would not be that bad.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2013/4/18/4236456/2013-nfl-mock-draft-buccaneers-sheldon-richardsonKenneth Arthur2013-04-08T11:34:41-04:002013-04-08T11:34:41-04:00Jags take Smith in mock
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<p>Jacksonville needs help on and off the field, something that Smith could provide for this hurting franchise.</p> <p>In the latest<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/8/4192860/2013-nfl-mock-draft-three-rounds-geno-smith-tavon-austin"> SB Nation three-round mock draft by Matthew Fairburn</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> go all out to improve their struggling team.</p>
<p>In order, Jacksonville takes top-quarterback prospect Geno Smith of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/west-virginia-mountaineers">West Virginia Mountaineers</a>, followed by safety <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78881/d-j-swearinger">D.J. Swearinger</a> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/south-carolina-gamecocks">South Carolina Gamecocks</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/auburn-tigers">Auburn Tigers</a> defensive end <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/112891/corey-lemonier">Corey Lemonier</a>.</p>
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<p>Smith going to Jacksonville would be an upset, with most people expecting Smith to land with either the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> or <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/">Arizona Cardinals</a>.</p>
<p>However, taking Smith to replace the disappointing <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36902/blaine-gabbert">Blaine Gabbert</a> wouldn't be the worst move in the world. The Jaguars have had major issues drawing fans to games, and taking Smith would only help bring people back. Smith is unquestionably the best quarterback in the draft.</p>
<p>Swearinger is one of the most interesting players in the secondary coming into the draft. Playing in the SEC, Swearinger showed the ability to cover while still being able to come up and lay the wood on a ball carrier.</p>
<p>Lemonier is a player who can get after the quarterback, something that is desperately needed for a team that couldn't lay a hand on the signal caller.</p>
<p>The Jaguars need help at almost every position, and this draft would be a great upgrade.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/jacksonville-jaguars-news/2013/4/8/4196824/2013-nfl-mock-draft-jacksonville-jaguars-geno-smithMatt Verderame2013-04-08T11:10:10-04:002013-04-08T11:10:10-04:00Miami takes Eifert, defense in mock
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<p>The Dolphins are an up-and-coming team who can make a huge jump with a great draft.</p> <p>In the latest <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/8/4192860/2013-nfl-mock-draft-three-rounds-geno-smith-tavon-austin">SB Nation three-round mock draft by Matthew Fairburn</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> come back with a massive haul due to their five picks.</p>
<p>In order, the Dolphins selected tight end <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84675/tyler-eifert">Tyler Eifert</a> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a>, corner <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77812/jordan-poyer">Jordan Poyer</a> of the Oregon State Beavers, safety <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/116002/eric-reid">Eric Reid</a> of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/lsu-tigers">LSU Tigers</a>, Fresno State Bulldogs safety <span>Phillip Thomas</span> and defensive end <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78735/sam-montgomery">Sam Montgomery</a> of LSU.</p>
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<p>This would be an incredible draft for Miami. The Dolphins need help in the worst way in their secondary after losing <span>Yeremiah Bell</span>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6491/vontae-davis">Vontae Davis</a> and <span>Sean Smith</span> over the last two years. Fairburn understood this and picked up Poyer, who will immediately step in and start. Poyer excels at zone coverage, something Miami does quite often.</p>
<p>Reid is a terrific player who might be the most dynamic safety in the draft. Anyone who watches Reid knows what a playmaker the youngster can be. In the SEC, Reid stood out.</p>
<p>In the first round, Eifert makes all the sense in the world. The Dolphins need to get quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/8646/ryan-tannehill">Ryan Tannehill</a> a security blanket and Eifert is the best in tight end in the draft.</p>
<p>Thomas is another player who can contribute right away and will probably come in for sub-packages. Montgomery is a tough player to project. If Montgomery decides he wants to play hard, he's a first-round talent. If not, he will probably be out of football soon.</p>
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<p>Tampa Bay needs defensive help and got it here with the addition of Rhodes.</p> <p>In <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/4/8/4192860/2013-nfl-mock-draft-three-rounds-geno-smith-tavon-austin">SB Nation's latest three-round mock draft by Matthew Fairburn</a>, the <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> potentially upgraded on both sides of the ball.</p>
<p>In order, the Buccaneers selected cornerback <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/87393/xavier-rhodes" class="sbn-auto-link">Xavier Rhodes</a> of the Florida State Seminoles, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/stanford-cardinal" class="sbn-auto-link">Stanford Cardinal</a> tight end <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/77878/zach-ertz" class="sbn-auto-link">Zach Ertz</a> and Missouri Southern defensive tackle Brandon Williams.</p>
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<p>Rhodes is perhaps the most physical corner in the draft. A big corner at 6'2 and 210 pounds, Rhodes can climb up on the receiver at the line of scrimmage and pound on his opponent before they get out of the five-yard bump zone. Along with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35162/mark-barron" class="sbn-auto-link">Mark Barron</a>, this would immediately be a young, very talented secondary.</p>
<p>Ertz is considered by almost everyone to be the best tight end outside of Notre Dame's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/84675/tyler-eifert" class="sbn-auto-link">Tyler Eifert</a> and would be a great fit in Tampa Bay. Ertz would replace <span>Dallas Clark</span> and be the long-term security blanket for <span>Josh Freeman</span>.</p>
<p>Williams is from a small school but has shown the ability to push the pocket somewhat and attack the run game. Considering how much the Buccaneers struggled on the defensive line, it's worth the gamble.</p>
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<p>The final weekend of the 2013 college basketball season tips off on Saturday, with a pair of Final Four games from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Here is how to view the games on television, online and smartphone, as well as listen on radio. </p> <p>For those unsure of how to take in Saturday's pair of Final Four games, fans will be afforded a number of different viewing and listening options. The games, which tip off at 6:09 p.m. ET from Atlanta, will be aired on television, streamed online and via smartphone app and will also be called live on the radio as well.</p>
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<p>Like they have all spring long, CBS will broadcast both semifinal contests live and in their entirety, with Steve Kerr joining Jim Nantz and Clark Kellogg in the booth for the third straight year. The two games, which feature Louisville and Wichita State in the opener and Michigan versus Syracuse to follow, will <a href="http://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/">also stream online at NCAA.com</a> as well.</p>
<p>For the tech savvy viewer, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ncaa-march-madness-live/id423246594?ls=1&mt=8">Apple has the March Madness Live</a> app available iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and iPad Mini. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncaa.mmlive.app">Android offers the same app</a> to their subscribers.</p>
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<p>And finally for fans stuck in the car on Saturday evening, both games will be broadcasted via <a href="http://dialglobalsports.com/?league-archive=2013-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament">Dial Global Sports Network</a>. Tampa's <a href="http://dialglobalsports.com/stations/fl/2013-ncaa-basketball-tournament/">Dial Global Sports Network affiliate is WHFS-FM 98.7</a>.</p>
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