Over 350 figure skaters, more than 70 jump ropers and 22 rugby teams will be competing the weekend of May 18-20 at the Sunshine State Games Broward County Festival, the first of three regional Sunshine State Games festivals taking place through the end of June.

Sunshine State Games Figure Skaters are now able to CLICK HERE to see the daily schedule of events taking place at the Saveology.com Iceplex in Coral Springs and their individual groupings.  Skaters have the opportunity to scheduling practice ice at the Iceplex through Wednesday, May 16.

Making its debut in Florida's Sunshine State Games in 2012 is Jump Rope competition to be held Saturday, May 19 at the Nova Southeastern University RecPlex.  Things will definitely be jumping as athletes will compete in singles, doubles and group competition for speed, power and to music. 

Now a fixture on the Sunshine State Games calendar of events, Rugby will be played Saturday, May 19 at Pine Island Park in Plantation.  At the day-long event, boys and girls middle and high school divisions will be in competition along with a men's and women's open division.

CLICK HERE for more information about the 2012 Sunshine State Games Broward County Festival. 

Miami Heat facing Indiana Pacers in 2nd-round NBA Playoff Action

Following a 95-86 win over Indiana in Game One of the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Heat return to the American Airlines Arena floor tonight for Game Two.  Following tonight's game, the stage shifts to Indianapolis for Games Three and Four.  The series returns to South Florida for Games Five and Seven (if necessary) on Tuesday, May 22 and Saturday, May 26, respectively.
The Heat advanced to Round Two by defeating the New York Knicks in five games.  The winner of this semifinal series advances to the Eastern Conference Finals to meet the winner of the Boston Celtics/Philadelphia 76ers series.

CLICK HERE to follow the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Indiana Pacers.