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Florida Panthers Poised for Second Half Run

The Florida Panthers are in a position for a strong second half of the NHL season. As the calendar moves into the new year, the Panthers for once are not looking up from the bottom. After a 4-1 loss at Columbus to open a four game trip, the Panthers bounced right back against Ottawa Thursday ...
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Dolphins ink eight to future contracts

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There's been little to no days off for Chris Grier and the Dolphins front office since Brian Flores was named the franchise's new head coach last year. To break the 7-9 cycle the Dolphins tore down the roster. As a result, Miami used 84 different players throughout the season as they searched for players who ...
Erik Spoelstra defines a max player: Butler (and not Whiteside?)

Erik Spoelstra defines a max player: Butler (and not Whiteside?)

It was a simple question about missed shots. But it was natural for some to interpret part of the answer as an subtle shot. OK, here's how it started: I've noticed a trend. Jimmy Butler shoots poorly, as he did Thursday against the Toronto Raptors, making just 2-of-10 from the floor. The Miami Heat win ...
Florida Panthers: Evgenii Dadonov shines in win over Ottawa

Florida Panthers: Evgenii Dadonov shines in win over Ottawa

Dadonov is on fire for the Florida Panthers. Florida Panthers right winger Evgenii Dadonov is a special hockey player. That was evident on Thursday as the Panthers beat Ottawa by a 6-3 score. As a result, they recorded a much-needed bounce back win after losing to Columbus. Dadonov led the charge in the scoring department ...
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Miami Dolphins: Zach Thomas named Hall of Fame finalist

The Miami Dolphins legend is one step closer to the pinnacle of football. A Miami Dolphins legend is one step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Linebacker Zach Thomas was announced as a finalist for the 2020 class on Thursday.  Thomas was named a semifinalist in November. Zach Thomas had a tremendous career ...
Running Back, not QB, may be Bigger Need for Dolphins

Running Back, not QB, may be Bigger Need for Dolphins

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December 29th marked the end of the 2019 season for the Miami Dolphins. Welcome to the offseason. Each day it seems a new rumor or theory rises to the surface. How will the Dolphins rebuild the roster? Fans, and owner Stephen Ross, agree that the Dolphins are in need of a franchise quarterback. While it ...
Sergei Bobrovsky looking for fresh start against Senators

Sergei Bobrovsky looking for fresh start against Senators

Sergei Bobrovsky needs to be better for the Florida Panthers. The Florida Panthers will play their first game of the new year on Thursday night against Ottawa. Hopefully, it will be a bounce-back game for Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. He had a rough return to Columbus on Tuesday night. Bobrovsky gave up four goals on ...
Recap of The Marlins Offseason Before The 2020 Season

Recap of The Marlins Offseason Before The 2020 Season

The Marlins have had a rather successful offseason despite not reeling in any of the prized free agents. From the start, attracting big free agents such as Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strausburg, and Anthony Rendon was never in the Marlins plans for this offseason. Bringing in veterans on short term deals while upgrading the line-up has ...
Miami Dolphins NFL 100 Presence Profound

Miami Dolphins NFL 100 Presence Profound

The Miami Dolphins organization has left their footprint on the NFL 100 All-Time Team. Over the course of the NFL's 100 years in existence, the Miami Dolphins have fielded legendary teams and players. Those legends take us back to a time when Miami stood at the NFL pinnacle. The Miami Dolphins were born in 1966 ...
Perine lands on Dolphins draft radar after leading Gators to Orange Bowl win

Perine lands on Dolphins draft radar after leading Gators to Orange Bowl win

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The Miami Dolphins might not have to look far and wide for their future running back. Lamical Perine rushes for 139 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries to lead the Florida Gators to a 36-28 win over the Virginia Cavaliers in the Orange Bowl. He also gained 43 receiving yards and another touchdown. Perine ...
Miami Dolphins part ways with several coaches on Black Monday

Miami Dolphins part ways with several coaches on Black Monday

The Miami Dolphins parted with several coaches on Monday. In what is known as Black Monday in National Football League circles, the Miami Dolphins have parted ways with coaches of their own. According to multiple media reports, the team has parted ways with safeties coach Tony Oden, offensive line coach Dave Deguglielmo, and offensive coordinator ...
Miami Hurricanes running back Lorenzo Lingard enters transfer portal

Miami Hurricanes running back Lorenzo Lingard enters transfer portal

Lingard is no longer a member of the Miami Hurricanes. A former member of the Miami Hurricanes has entered the transfer portal. According to a report from Matt Zenitz of Alabama.com, running back Lorenzo Lingard has entered the portal. Lingard certainly had promise as a recruit. He was ranked the 25th overall player in the ...
Xavien Howard reported to Miami Dolphins training camp but his contract demands remain unresolved.

Dolphins CB Xavien Howard arrested for domestic battery

Per ESPN's Cameron Wolfe, the Miami Dolphins' star cornerback, Xavien Howard, was arrested on Sunday by the Davie police department on charges for domestic battery in an incident with his fiancée. According to the police report, Howard and his fiancée got into a verbal argument about the recent purchase of a purse that wasn’t disclosed ...
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Pressure Point: Up to Chris Grier to build on Brian Flores’ good work

Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores just made the job of general manager Chris Grier a whole lot tougher. So be it. How can you care at all about the Dolphins and not find delight in the stunning 27-24 upset they pulled off Sunday in Flores’ finale as a rookie head coach in his first visit ...
Miami Dolphins give New England a taste of their own medicine

Miami Dolphins give New England a taste of their own medicine

The Miami Dolphins came away with a huge win on Sunday. Paths cross often in the National Football League. The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 27-24 on Sunday. A bunch of former Patriots coaches had their fingerprints all over the victory. Let’s start with the head coach. Brian Flores began his career with ...