Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/9 2:43A Associated Press

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Russia’s national anthem rang out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold on Monday. Related...

Miami Dolphins to release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/9 2:22A David Furones

The Tua Tagovailoa era for the Miami Dolphins is over. The Dolphins are cutting their one-time franchise quarterback whom the team selected with the No. 5 pick of the 2020 draft and signed to a lucrative contract extension in 2024, the Dolphins...

ASK IRA: Has play-in hope turned to playoff hope for surging Heat?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/9 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Despite your claim that tanking teams will impact the playoff picture, the fact is the Heat hold their destiny in their own hands, by how well they play against the good teams remaining on their schedule. After an abysmal record against teams...

Cardinal Gibbons’ Mocco brothers and Somerset’s Sainz close out undefeated wrestling seasons

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/8 2:44A Alex Kushel

Cardinal Gibbons senior Michael Mocco capped off a dominant high school career with his fourth straight individual state title, and he was joined by brother and teammate Peter Mocco and Somerset Academy teammates Tristan Sainz and Mateo Martinez...

ASK IRA: For Spoelstra, will complete Heat be more about the rotation than the lineup?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/8 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: So how do you change the lineup/rotation when Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell return? – Bruce. A: Actually, that s two different questions – lineup and rotation. The starting lineup is about ego, and, for some, future contracts. So go ahead...

Dolphins free agent watch: Wide receivers/tight ends

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/7 4:11A Chris Perkins

Wide receivers and tight ends are in short supply on the Miami Dolphins ’ roster, and it’s a situation that isn’t likely to improve greatly through free agency. Teams can begin negotiating with players Monday, and can sign players to contracts at...

Dave Hyde: If Sullivan likes Willis, Dolphins must go hard after him

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/7 3:49A Dave Hyde

Don’t ask me. I don’t know. Nor does anyone spouting rock-hard opinions in recent weeks about Malik Willis with little more than scant and seductive game film. They’ve never seen him practice, study, work, lead, improve, interact with teammates,...

Ira Winderman: Adjacent impact of tanking could pollute Heat’s playoff chase

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/7 3:31A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — The tanking debate is one that could well come to define the 2025-26 NBA regular season, with Commissioner Adam Silver as recently as Friday at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston acknowledging the perils for the league of...

ASK IRA: Herro locked in as Heat starter, with Spoelstra left to figure out the rest?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/7 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Tyler Herro has been playing great since entering the starting lineup. To be honest, when healthy he plays very well (offensively) no matter where he is. But my question is: When Norman Powell comes back, what do you think Erik Spoelstra will...

Heat’s Smith set the pace, glad to see Celtics’ Tatum also beat Achilles timeline

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/6 3:00A Ira Winderman

MIAMI – Dru Smith smiled when asked to define the Dru Smith Rapid Recovery Regimen and whether he had trademarked any such phrase or treatment blueprint. No, the Heat guard said with a smile, it s different for everyone. Only it s not, at least...

Hurricanes land commitment from local five-star prospect Nicholas Lennear

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/6 2:13A Adam Lichtenstein

The Hurricanes landed a huge addition to their 2027 class late Thursday night. Miami Carol City five-star wide receiver Nicholas Lennear committed to UM while attending the team s recruiting event, giving a big boost to the Hurricanes class. He...

ASK IRA: One step forward and no more back now for Heat’s Ware?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/6 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: So Ira, tell us again why Kel el Ware shouldn t play more. – Bob. A: Can t recall putting it that way. Can recall phrasing it as the minutes, only two years in, still have to be earned. Thursday night they were earned . And not to in any way...

Post-combine 2026 NFL mock draft: Dolphins do what makes sense at 11

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/4 7:51A David Furones

The NFL scouting combine came and went, and teams have evaluated and interviewed draft prospects in Indianapolis. The combine is a time where those who test well and have strong measurables seem to...

The Golden Era: Todd Golden reaches 100 wins faster than any coach in UF history

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/4 7:06A Associated Press

By MARK LONG GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Todd Golden was an afterthought in coach of the year conversations a month ago. Now, maybe he should be considered a frontrunner. Golden became the fastest coach in program history to reach 100...

Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 3/4 6:43A Associated Press

By TALES AZZONI CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina to celebrate their 50th anniversary, with China looking to extend its dominance as a Paralympic powerhouse...