ASK IRA: Do Heat have to prioritize Jakucionis development?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, we can t afford to not be playing Kasparas Jackucionis, no matter who is back. You develop by playing. – Greg. A: No, you develop by developing, which can be done in practice or the G League. What you don t want is for such a player to...

Who has the edge? Dolphins at Patriots, in season finale

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 10:43A David Furones

Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (7-9) and New England Patriots (13-3) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday s Week 18 game at Gillette Stadium ( 4:25 p.m., Fox ): When the Dolphins run:  Miami running back De’Von Achane, entering with...

Do Dolphins have a future full-time starting QB in Quinn Ewers?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 10:19A David Furones

MIAMI GARDENS — The hot topic surrounding Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers as he completes his three-game slate starting for the team that appears primed to move on from Tua Tagovailoa is whether he has the goods to be a starter...

Mario Cristobal, Ryan Day working to keep teams focused despite Cotton Bowl amenities

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 9:44A Adam Lichtenstein

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ryan Day is familiar with the pomp and circumstance surrounding the College Football Playoff. Day has coached his team to the playoffs in five of his eight seasons as Ohio State s coach, culminating in his first national...

UCF expects to be busy when transfer window opens on Friday

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 9:27A Matt Murschel

It’s a safe bet that UCF will be a major player when the 15-day football transfer portal window opens on Friday. The Knights are coming off a 5-7 season in Scott Frost ’s return to the program. In its first year under Frost, UCF focused on roster...

Things to watch for: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots on Sunday

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 9:21A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins (7-9) are already assured of their second consecutive losing season. They’re trying to win Sunday against the New England Patriots (13-3) at Gillette Stadium so they can avoid posting their worst record in the...

Jon Sumrall builds 2026 Gators as transfer portal opens, sets off two-week frenzy

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 7:37A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — A new year arrives as Florida coach Jon Sumrall s 2026 Gators begin to take shape. The transfer portal will open Friday to set off a two-week frenzy of player movement when the highest...

Current ankle sprain not as serious as previous sprain for Heat’s Larsson; Herro again out vs....

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 6:47A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — If it s not one ankle, it s another for Pelle Larsson. So there was the second-year Heat guard again working on the side at practice Wednesday at Kaseya Center, ruled out for Thursday night s road game against the Detroit Pistons at...

How do you keep ice from melting in Miami? NHL prepares for first outdoor game in Florida

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 5:33A WLRN Public Media

For more than a week, there has been a 200 feet by 85 feet sheet of ice sitting at LoanDepot Park in Miami, and the National Hockey League is counting on it not melting. It s the same ice where the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers will meet...

Dolphins’ McDaniel assesses Tua’s decline, emotions of benching QB

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 5:11A David Furones

MIAMI GARDENS — While the decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa, who had formerly and consistently been deemed the Miami Dolphins’ franchise quarterback, may have been tough for coach Mike McDaniel, he said Wednesday he removes his emotions when...

DeSantis names former UF coach Urban Meyer to New College board

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/31 4:49A Lucy Marques

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week that he has appointed three people to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. Urban Meyer, the University of Florida’s former head football coach, is the only new appointment. DeSantis reappointed Mark...

Dolphins bring former Miami Hurricanes DT on board

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/30 9:51A David Furones

The Miami Dolphins have a University of Miami alum back on the team. The Dolphins announced they signed former Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle Simeon Barrow Jr. to the practice squad Tuesday. Barrow was with UM for the 2024 season, earning...

Five Hurricanes who may decide the Cotton Bowl playoff matchup vs. Ohio State

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/30 9:30A Adam Lichtenstein

DALLAS — The Hurricanes are the underdog against Ohio State in Wednesday s College Football Playoff quarterfinal . That is no surprise. The Buckeyes spent most of the season as the No. 1 team in the nation. Their only loss was against current No....

Dolphins Q&A: Should Ross ‘run it back’ in 2026? What are the QB options?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/30 9:14A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — Welcome to the latest season edition of our Miami Dolphins Q&A, where South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins answer questions from readers. Q: ​I say stick with Ewers. Hire Champ, stick with the group...

Florida Gators Podcast: Decisions, decisions … transfer portal madness arrives | VIDEO

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/30 8:55A Edgar Thompson, Mark Long, Wesle

The transfer portal opens on Friday as new coach Jon Sumrall and his staff continue to construct the 2026 Gators. Attrition is already underway, highlighted by quarterback DJ Lagway’s departure. Many players reportedly intend to enter the portal,...