Romello Brinson Signs With Cowboys

     Former Dade County high school football wide receiver Romello Brinson is off to the National Football League. He has signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys. 

     Brinson played high school football with the Miami Northwestern Bulls. He captured three consecutive FHSAA state championships with The West in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Brinson had stints with the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Southern Methodist University Mustangs playing college football. 

Odell Beckham Jr. Back In NFL

     Odell Beckham Jr. has returned to the National Football League following a one-year absence. He has agreed to a contract with the New York Giants. It will be his second stint with the Giants. Beckham played five seasons from 2014 until 2018 with New York. He won a Super Bowl title with the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. 

     He was with the Miami Dolphins during the 2024 campaign. Beckham compiled nine catches for 55 receiving yards and no touchdowns in nine games with the Fins. 

Bills Waive Daryl Porter Jr.

     The Buffalo Bills have waived defensive back Daryl Porter Jr. He signed with that organization back in January and was a member of their practice squad. Porter played one contest with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2025 season. 

     Porter participated in high school football with the American Heritage Patriots. He helped them capture two FHSAA state championships in 2016 and 2017. Porter then played college football with West Virginia and Miami. 

Thomas Vanek IIHF Hall Of Fame

     One-time Florida Panthers left wing Thomas Vanek has been elected to the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at the IIHF World Championship title game on Sunday. 

     Vanek was acquired by the Panthers from the Detroit Red Wings late in the 2016-17 regular season. He ended up with two goals and eight assists for 10 points in 20 games with Florida. 

Panthers Adding Matvei Shuravin

     The Florida Panthers are expected to add defenseman Matvei Shuravin. He is signing a three-year, entry-level deal with the club. The contract will go into effect at the start of the 2026-27 season. 

     Shuravin was selected 97th overall by Florida in the 2024 NHL Draft. He has been playing in Russia over the past couple of years. 

Barkov & Lundell Win IIHF World Championship

     Two current Florida Panthers players and one former player captured the IIHF World Championship on Sunday. Team Finland defeated Team Swiss 1-0 in overtime to take the gold medal. 

     Panthers centers Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell were on the victorious Team Finland club. Jesse Puljujarvi also participated on the winning squad. 

Marlins Pass By Nationals

     The Miami Marlins broke by the Washington Nationals 7-3 at Nationals Park on Monday night. The Marlins, who snapped a five-game losing streak, continued their nine-game road trip. 

     Miami(27-34) scooted out to a 1-0 advantage in the top of the first. Owen Caissie walked with the bases loaded for Liam Hicks to touch home.

     Washington(31-30) jumped to the lead 2-1 during the bottom of the second. Jacob Young homered to left field on a 2-2 pitch with C.J. Abrams on base. It was Young's eighth home run of the campaign. 

     The Nats increased it to 3-1 in the bottom of the third. Curtis Mead singled into left field for James Wood to score. 

     The Marlins moved ahead with three runs in the top of the sixth for a 4-3 lead. Heriberto Hernandez powered a two-run homer to left field on a 3-1 count with Leo Jimenez aboard. Three batters later, Connor Norby knocked in Jakob Marsee with a double down the right-field line. 

     The Fish added some insurance in the ninth inning to make it 7-3. Hicks lifted a solo home run to right field on the first pitch for his 12th homer of the season. Two batters later, Kyle Stowers socked a two-run homer to right field on a 1-2 count with Otto Lopez aboard. It ended up being the fourth home run for Stowers this year. 

Zach Brzykcy To Make Marlins Debut

     Zach Brzykcy is expected to debut with the Miami Marlins sometime this week. He is expected to make an appearance against his former club the Washington Nationals. 

     Brzykcy spent two seasons with the Nats in 2025 and 2026. He had a 0-1 record with a 10.05 earned run average in 32 games while in Washington.