Florida did wear white jerseys for their primary home uniforms in Miami Arena from 1993-94 to 1997-98 and their current home in Sunrise from 1998-99 to 2002-03. The National Hockey League required clubs to wear their colorful uniforms for home contests beginning in 2003-04.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Panthers Wearing White Home Jerseys
The Florida Panthers will be wearing white uniforms for their home game at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators, who will wear their home gold jerseys. It will be the first time that the Panthers franchise will be in their all-white jerseys since the 2002-03 season.
Miami Dolphins Recent Signings
The Miami Dolphins made several transactions over the past week. The 2024 NFL calendar year began on Wednesday.
Wide receiver and special teams returner Braxton Berrios re-signed with the team for one year at close to $3 million. Defensive back Kendall Fuller joined the team signing a two-year deal worth $16.5 million.
The Dolphins picked up several free agents from other teams. They included Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Neville Gallimore, Buffalo Bills defensive back Siran Neal and Denver Broncos defensive lineman Jonathan Harris.
The Fins added tight end Jody Fortson. Defensive lineman De'Shawn Hand stayed with the club while defensive lineman Benito Jones returned to the Dolphins for a second stint.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Tyler Huntley Landing With Browns
Former Broward County high school quarterback Tyler Huntley is expected to sign a contract with the Cleveland Browns He is leaving his backup quarterback position behind Lamar Jackson in Baltimore.
Huntley played high school football with the Hallandale Chargers and college football with the University of Utah. He spent his entire four-season National Football League career with Baltimore. Huntley participated in 20 regular season games with the Ravens.
Heat Sweep Pistons
The Miami Heat held off the Detroit Pistons 104-101 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. It was the second time in three days that both teams faced each other in the same venue. The Heat were victorious over the Pistons on Friday night.
Detroit(12-55) had a slight lead 23-21 at the end of the first quarter. Miami(37-30) went on a 26-14 run at the conclusion of the second quarter and led 60-50 at halftime.
The Heat had a 13-6 spurt to begin the second half and were ahead 79-76 after three quarters. Duncan Robinson helped with a four-point play with 2:00 left in the fourth to give them a 101-96 lead. The Pistons scored five straight points to tie it up 101-101. Bam Adebayo nailed a three-point shot with no time remaining to give the Miami the victory.
Robinson dropped in a game-high 30 points for Miami. Terry Rozier contributed 17 points while Jaime Jacquez Jr. had 15 points. Adebayo collected a double-double of 20 points and 17 rebounds. Evan Fournier came off the bench for the Pistons with a team-high 18 points.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Lightning Streak By Panthers
The Florida Panthers lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday night. Both clubs have faced each other during the Stanley Cup Playoffs in two of the last three seasons.
The Panthers were coming off a three-game road trip. The Boston Bruins surpassed the Cats for first place in the Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference and National Hockey League.
The Bolts scored four unanswered goals in the first 27 minutes of the contest and held a 4-0 lead. In the first period, Steven Stamkos scored his 26th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the opening frame. Michael Eyssimont added his 10th goal of the campaign at 6:39 left in the first.
Tampa Bay(36-25-6) added two more goals for a four-goal margin during the second period. Darren Raddysh chalked up his fifth goal of the year at the 3:02 mark. Stamkos got his second tally of the contest and 27th goal of the season with the man advantage at 6:59.
Florida(45-19-4) would then mount a comeback. Matthew Tkachuk scored his first goal in nine games and his 22nd goal this season at 8:23 with a shorthanded goal. Sam Reinhart nailed a power-play goal for his 47th goal of the season at 11:55.
In the third period, the Panthers closed it to 4-3. Reinhart delivered his second goal of the game and 48th goal of the season with 3:52 remaining.
The Lightning wrapped it up on an empty-net goal by Nikita Kucherov with 1:32 to go for his 40th goal in 2023-24. It was the third time that Kucherov has reached the 40-goal plateau in a season.
Inter Miami CF Rip By D.C. United
Inter Miami CF went on the road and dropped D.C. United 3-1 at Audi Fild on Saturday. Lionel Messi did not play in the contest. Inter Miami CF advanced to the CONCACAF Championship Cup Quarterfinals back on Wednesday.
D.C. United(1-1-2) broke out to a 1-0 advantage during the 14th minute of play. John Stroud gave them the early tally.
It became a tie game 1-1 in the 23rd minute. Leonardo Campana of Inter Miami CF(3-1-1) fired a left-footed shot from 16 yards out.
The second half would belong to Inter Miami CF. A crossing pass was made from the right side and Luis Suarez tapped the ball in with his left foot from six yards.
Inter Miami CF expanded their lead to 3-1 during the 85th minute. Suarez lobbed a left-footed shot from 17 yards away for his second goal of the game and his fourth goal this season.
Friday, March 15, 2024
Adam Duvall Inks With Braves
Former Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall has signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves. It will be his third stint with that organization.
Duvall spent a part of one season with the Marlins in 2021. He compiled 22 home runs and 68 runs batted in during 91 games. Duvall was later dealt to the Braves and gave Atlanta their first World Series title since 1995.
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