South Florida Sports News

Understanding LeBron’s actions with his son
Perhaps it's time for an alternative perspective for what may have triggered LeBron James' reaction and behavior several days ago at his son LeBron Jr.'s AAU basketball game a little over a week ago, as LeBron ran onto the basketball court to congratulate his son and his son's teammate for a spectacular alley-oop dunk. Many ...

Marlins to call up Isan Diaz and Lewis Brinson
The Marlins will finally get to see what they truly got in return for the reigning National League MVP after calling up centerfielder Lewis Brinson and second baseman Isan Diaz, as reported by Craig Mish. Sources indicate the Miami Marlins are calling up Isan Diaz from New Orleans.— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) August 4, 2019 Diaz ...

Robert Dugger to make MLB debut on Monday
The Miami Marlins travel to New York to face the Mets this week beginning with a double-header on Monday. This allows them to call up a 26th member of the roster and that has led to starting pitching prospect Robert Dugger making his Major League debut. The transaction has not been made official, he was ...

Lionel Messi: “Repito lo que dije la temporada pasada. Confío en la plantilla”
Lionel Messi sigue ofreciendo declaraciones que nos dan de qué hablar por meses. Antes de la temporada pasada, Messi prometió la Champions League y muchos se aprovecharon de esas declaraciones para burlarse del astro argentino cuando llegó la debacle de Anfield. La tarde de este domingo, un año después, Lionel Messi no reculó. Al contrario, ...

Claudio Bravo le da la Community Shield al City
Claudio Bravo regresó por todo lo alto con el Manchester City en la Community Shield. El guardameta chileno se convirtió en el héroe de los dirigidos por Pep Guardiola con varias paradas fundamentales durante los noventa minutos y luego al detener uno de los disparos desde los doce pasos en la tanda de penales definitoria ...

Former Dolphins LB Zach Thomas gets ringing Hall of Fame endorsement
Almost anyone who watches the Miami Dolphins knows how good linebacker Zach Thomas was in his prime. Labeled as an undersized player throughout his whole career, he put hits on offensive players akin to someone twice his size. His career stats are also wow worthy, comparable and even surpassing the likes of Hall of Fame ...

Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams drawing high praise
It's been a long road for Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams. He's made mistakes off the field that he's trying to get past, and he's trying to make up for those mistakes by pushing himself as an undrafted free agent. Now, as Miami's first preseason game draws ever closer, Williams is starting to impress the ...

A fan’s view of Canes Fest
Highlights and photos from today’s annual CanesFest held right on the campus of the University of Miami: Fans starting rolling in at around 11:30 am to catch a glimpse of ‘The New Miami’. While most of the festival activities were outside in the parking lot right behind the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility, it was ...

Miami Dolphins coaches using versatility to define defense
Consider the New England Patriots. One of the things that makes their defense so formidable is that opposing teams can never be sure what they're facing. Is there a blitz? Why are there are so many defensive backs? Are the linebackers blitzing or in coverage? It's through reputation alone that they're considered good, even when ...

Miami Dolphins camp Quickie Notes: Day 9
Day 9- NO Scrimmage. Regular Practice scheduled. Oh Well.- Coach Flores arrives 5 minutes early.- I know I said Ryan Fitzpatrick was leading the competition, but there is still plenty of competition left - Coach Flores- The Practice schedule for today is unclear. When asked when the "Live" periods of practice will occur, coach Flores ...

Miami Hurricanes: Thomas, Osborn Lead Dynamic WRs
The Miami Hurricanes continue their first full week of Fall camp and competition across the roster is heating up. That competition is exactly what Manny Diaz is looking for if pictures tell a thousand words. 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 ᴇɴʜᴀɴᴄᴇ E̳N̳H̳A̳N̳C̳E̳ Yeah, the head man loves competition on Greentree. pic.twitter.com/XJHW0FQZY6 — Canes Football (@CanesFootball) July 29, 2019 In ...

Quickie Miami Dolphins training camp notes — Day 8
Day 8 - "My High School coach is here."- Coach Flores - Tomorrow's Scrimmage will have a game day simulation "feel"- Coach Flores - We are all in this thing together (on coaches running to T.N.T Wall)- Coach Flores - "Defensive issue" yesterday cause Coach Flores to run to wall. - Some praise for the ...

Harold Ramirez hits walk-off home run against Twins
The Miami Marlins found themselves in the same position as they were in the previous game, down multiple runs in the bottom of the ninth facing a Minnesota Twins reliever that's not the closer. Unlike on Wednesday, the Marlins emerged on top with a 5-4 walk-off win in 12 innings on Thursday to avoid the ...

Who should take Zac Gallen’s rotation spot on Monday?
After the whirlwind that was the trade deadline on Wednesday, the Miami Marlins will have the rare off day on Friday to recalibrate before the weekend series on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Zac Gallen was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for their top ranked prospect, shortstop Jazz Chisholm. His next start was ...

Quickie Camp Notes, Day 7
DAY 7 - No Coach Flores availability today. - Dreary, cloudy. Menace of rain. - Practicing outside. No bubble time. - Loose warmup going on...might miss 9:40 prompt practice start for first time? - RAIN! - Practice starts with Special Teams. We also have a crew of Officials. - Near Field work today. - Michael ...