Just last year, the Miami Dolphins signed cornerback Kendall Fuller to a two-year deal worth $16.5 million. For an annual salary of $8.25 million, a corner of Fuller’s caliber was a steal. Unfortunately, he caught the injury bug in 2024, dealing with two concussions and a knee injury. Though the deal ended up looking underwhelming, ...

Welcome to Five Reasons Why, my new series breaking down five key factors behind big decisions in the world of South Florida sports. This week, we’re diving into the buzz surrounding former Packer's cornerback Jaire Alexander, who was officially released by Green Bay today. I once threw around the idea of a Jaylen Ramsey for ...

The Thunder exacted retribution in Game 2, emphatically putting down the Pacers. Coach Rick Carlisle inadvertently predicted the story of the night on Saturday, saying that every team’s pattern is to come out more aggressively after a loss. The Thunder were first to 50-50 balls, their bench scored 48 digits, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rained a surplus ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Miami Marlins dropped two out of three games to their in-state rival, the Tampa Bay Rays, this past weekend. With this series loss, the Marlins have now lost four consecutive series. Despite showing occasional signs of life—especially in their Game 2 win—the team continues to struggle with putting together complete performances ...

South Florida Sports: The Peaks, the Pitfalls, and the Path Back to Glory South Florida’s sports scene is a rollercoaster of passion, heartbreak, and untapped potential. From the sun-soaked beaches to the electric arenas, this region has produced some of the most iconic moments in sports history—and some of the most frustrating. The Florida Panthers ...

The Pacers muffled the roars inside the cavernous Paycom Center with a 12-2 run in crunch time, ripping victory from the Thunder’s grasp to take a 1-0 lead in the Finals.      The Thunder were in control for 45 minutes as their instruments of destruction dismantled defenders and held the Pacers’ half-court attack to ...

For a few years “Time to Hunt” was a marketing slogan used by the Florida Panthers organization, including in last year’s postseason, where the team won its first Stanley Cup in franchise history. This season, Florida are no longer the hunters, rather, what is the case for every reigning champion in any sport, the defending ...

The Pacers chopped down the Knicks in Game 6 to advance to the NBA Finals. They were greyhounds in transition, they punished New York’s 17 giveaways with 34 digits, and Pascal Siakam terrorized them at short, mid and long range. The Pacers' faithful supporters celebrated their second trip to the NBA Finals and first in ...

💸 Breaking Down the Pod: Are the Miami Heat Actually “Cheap”? A Look at NBA Luxury Tax Spending Since 2012 Welcome back to Breaking Down the Pod, your fan-first breakdown of the Five on the Floor podcast. In this episode, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander dig into one of the more heated narratives surrounding the ...

🎧 Breaking Down the Pod: Should the Heat Embrace the Midrange Again? Welcome back to Breaking Down the Pod—your go-to spot for sharp, fan-first insights on the Five on the Floor podcast. This time, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk dig into one of the most debated topics surrounding the Miami Heat: is it time to ...

A Breakout Season on a Bargain Deal Jonnu Smith was signed last offseason on a two-year, $8.4 million "prove-it" deal—and prove it he did. Smith brought new life to a position that has been historically dormant in the Dolphins' offense, breaking Miami's single-season tight end records in receptions (88), yards (884), and touchdowns (8). Smith ...

The Pacers were outhustled and outmuscled, plus Jalen Brunson turned into Rambo in Game 5, shifting the series back to Indiana. He scored 32 digits on 66.7% shooting, which included a 16-point blaze in the third quarter on blow-bys and jumpers. Coach Rick Carlisle said his team didn’t play with the force needed, and they ...

Tyreek Hill: Always the Center of Attention Tyreek Hill is generally the center of attention wherever he is, whether on or off the field. His time as a Dolphin has highlighted this to the extreme — from being arrested pregame, to forming a dynamic force with Jaylen Waddle, to quitting on his team, to dealing ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Panthers are well aware they strayed away from their brand of hockey in Game 4. On Monday in Sunrise, the Carolina Hurricanes came out with their best performance of the series to finally get a win on the board against Florida. After failing to sweep the Hurricanes on home ice, the ...

Tyrese Haliburton’s signature performance- 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds and zero giveaways- propelled the Pacers to a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. He became the first player since turnovers were recorded (1977-78) to put up such a mammoth stat line. The Knicks will try holding them off in Game 5, but they ...

Five Players to Watch as Dolphins' Camp Ramps Up As the Miami Dolphins kick off OTAs, they’ve already made a notable roster move—placing cornerback Jason Maitre on season-ending injured reserve and signing Ryan Cooper Jr. in his place. Maitre was a name to watch this offseason after flashing potential last preseason as a nickel corner ...