Things to watch for in Dolphins vs. Browns on Sunday

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/26 2:02A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — Sunday’s game at Cleveland will be another test for the Dolphins (7-8). Weather shouldn’t be a factor, but it could be depending on how you define “cold weather” game. The temperature at kickoff should be in the mid to low 40s. If...

ASK IRA: In the end, does Jimmy Butler stand as a Heat mercenary (not that there is anything wrong...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/25 8:25P Ira Winderman

Q: I know. I know. Professional sports is as much (or more) a business than it is a sport or a game. But it will hurt to see Jimmy Butler wearing another uniform just like it did when Alonzo Mourning and Dwyane Wade did. I say keep Jimmy and if...

New injuries for two Dolphins defenders; Miami doesn’t get Christmas Day help

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/25 9:27A David Furones, Chris Perkins

The Miami Dolphins did not practice on Christmas Day, but they released a league-mandated injury report Wednesday which revealed new injuries to two starting defenders. The Dolphins, in estimations of practice participation while not going...

Heat’s Jimmy Butler doubtful for Thursday in Orlando amid speculation whirlwind

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/25 7:36A Ira Winderman

ORLANDO — Forward Jimmy Butler is expected to miss his third consecutive game when the Heat face the Orlando Magic on Thursday night at Kia Center. Butler formally was listed as doubtful on the Heat s Wednesday injury report, with a designation...

Heat's Jimmy Butler reportedly prefers trade out of Miami before NBA trade deadline

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 12/25 4:24A Yahoo Sports

Jimmy Butler is ready for a change of scenery.

Amid report of Heat’s Butler preferring trade, pushback is that no such demand has been made

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/25 4:10A Ira Winderman

ORLANDO — Speculation regarding Jimmy Butler s future with the Miami Heat was rekindled Wednesday, with an ESPN report that the star forward prefers a trade out of Miami ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trading deadline. Sources familiar with the process...

Heat lose guard Dru Smith for remainder of season with torn Achilles

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 12/25 3:51A Seymour Tribune

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith, left, loses control of the ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson recovers the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Source: post Miami Heat...

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers open to pay cut, but unsure if he wants to play next season

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/25 2:35A Peter Sblendorio

The future remains up in the air for Aaron Rodgers . The Jets quarterback acknowledged as much Monday when he expressed a willingness to take a pay cut and to mentor a young quarterback next season, but stressed there are still decisions to be...

Heat goal simple in rematch in Orlando, ’48 minutes of great basketball and not 32'

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/25 2:30A Ira Winderman

ORLANDO — Depending on the perspective, this either is a cruel twist of fate or destiny providing a second chance. And, so, five nights after one of the most distressing losses in the Miami Heat s 37 seasons, Erik Spoelstra s team finds itself...

QB options in NFL Draft if Jets decide to move on from Aaron Rodgers

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/25 2:20A Antwan Staley

The future is cloudy for the Jets after a disappointing 2024 season. After owner Woody Johnson fired both Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas during the season, there’s a lot of uncertainty within the organization. That also includes Aaron Rodgers and...

Beyoncé halftime show gives Netflix some pizazz

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/25 12:22A The New York Times

Just as families are cleaning up the wrapping paper on Christmas afternoon, Netflix is going to bring out two more presents: an NFL doubleheader and a Beyoncé halftime show. The holiday entertainment Wednesday will be a high-profile test for the...

GATORS PODCAST: Billy Napier turns attention toward 2025 following Gasparilla Bowl  (Ep. 265)

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/24 11:00P Edgar Thompson, Mark Long, Wesle

The Gators and DJ Lagway weren’t at their best against outmatched Tulane, but didn’t need to be during a 25-point Gasparilla Bowl win. But Florida’s fortunes under Billy Napier will hinge on how he performs this offseason. The transfer portal...

ASK IRA: With Dru Smith down is this when the Heat most need Terry Rozier to step up?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/24 10:22P Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, with Dru Smith going down, maybe this will be a wakeup call for Terry Rozier. There aren t any options out there better than Terry playing like he did in Charlotte. – Michael. A: The reality is that if Terry Rozier had been closer to what...

Miami Heat Make Roster Adjustment After Dru Smith Injury

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 12/24 9:33A Inside The Heat

Following Dru Smith Jr. s season-ending injury, the Miami Heat are converting G-League standout Keshad Johnson to a two-year standard NBA contract. The news was first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Johnson s promotion comes after an...

MRI confirms a season-ending torn Achilles for Heat’s Dru Smith, ‘a gut punch’

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 12/24 9:30A South Florida Sun Sentinel

MIAMI — The sense of dread proved all too real Tuesday, with the Miami Heat announcing that guard Dru Smith sustained a season-ending torn left Achilles tendon in Monday night’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Having recently emerged as a prime...