Lionel Messi Retires From International Soccer

     Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina National Team. He will stay with the Herons for the next couple of seasons until his contract ends in 2028. 

     Messi helped Argentina capture the FIFA World Cup in 2022. His squad reached the World Cup Final title game on three separate occasions in 2014, 2022 and 2026. Messi and Cafu of Brazil are the only players ever to participate in three championship contests. Argentina also won the Copa America in the two most recent tournaments in 2021 and 2024. 

     He joined the Argentina National Team 21 years ago in 2005. He participated in six FIFA World Cup tournaments in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026. 

     Messi is that nation's all-time leader with 125 goals along with 207 player game appearances, a.k.a. caps. He won a Gold Medal for his country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in China. 

Channing Crowder On Netflix

      104.3 Sports WQAM-FM afternoon co-host Channing Crowder is joining Netflix for the revival of the Pivot Podcast alongside Ryan Clark and Glades Central High School grad Fred Taylor in a multi-year deal. The program will be issued on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning on September 8. Crowder will continue his duties with WQAM. 

     Crowder was part of the Pivot Podcast when it launched in May 2024 until it ended their initial production reign in January 2025. The podcast moved over to Pivot25 Communications. 

     He started working in broadcasting at WQAM as an early afternoon co-host with Adam Kuperstein from October 2012 to September 2013 and from January 2014 to July 2015. Crowder did have short stint as an afternoon co-host with Brandon Guzio from September 2013 until December 2013. 

     Crowder has been an afternoon co-host mainly with Marc Hochman on 560 WQAM since August 2015. His other co-hosts on the program over the past 11 years have included Zach Krantz and Alejandro Solana. The show was simulcasted on Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM from August 2019 to October 2022. The program has been on the WQAM-FM airwaves since it launched in August 2025. 

Nationals Down Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were knocked off by the Washington Nationals 6-3 at Nationals Park on Monday night. It was the midway point of the Marlins seven-game road swing. The Fish will visit the Kansas City Royals tomorrow. 

     Miami(69-69) busted out with three runs in the top of the third for a 3-0 lead. Heriberto Hernandez was able to score on a wild pitch. Kyle Stowers later singled up the middle which scored Agustin Ramirez and Javier Sanoja. 

     Washington(66-74) climbed back and trailed 3-2 in the bottom of the fifth. Daylen Lile smacked a two-run homer to left-center field on a 2-2 count with Andrew Pinckney aboard. It turned out to be Lile's 19th home run of the season. 

     The Nationals leaped to the lead 6-3 during the seventh inning with four runs. Lile connected with his second home run of the game and 20th homer of the 2026 campaign. He pounded a 1-0 pitch over the right-field fence with Nasim Nunez on base. Two batters later, Andres Chaparro drove in Abimelec Ortiz on a base hit into right field. Two batters after that, Brady House singled through the right side and Chaparro reached home. 

Anita Marks On Fox Sports Radio

      Former Miami sports talk radio host Anita Marks has been added by Fox Sports Radio. She worked a Saturday evening show with Jason Fitz yesterday.

     It possibly means that Marks is no longer with ESPN. She has been employed as a fantasy football panelist on ESPN television programs. No ESPN on-air talent works for Fox Sports Radio. 

     Marks was first noticed locally as a morning co-host alongside Carl Foster on 940 WRFX-AM from 2002 to early 2004. Both joined 1400 The Fan WFLL-AM as a morning co-hosts in April 2004. Marks was promoted to the afternoon host position in early 2006 and remained there until April 2006. 

     She left to become an afternoon host on WJFK-AM in Baltimore. The sports talk format was shifted to the FM frequency WJZ-FM. Marks was afternoon co-host at that radio station until January 2010. 

     Marks returned to South Florida and replaced Jim Mandich, who left that radio station due to his health. She co-hosted afternoons with Curtis Stevenson on Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM from February 2010 to June 2010. 

     She had one more run in Miami radio. Marks was a mid-afternoon co-host, specifically on Mondays and Fridays, with Foster on 940 WINZ-AM for one month in October 2018. 

Marlins Come Back On Nationals

      The Miami Marlins overcame the Washington Nationals Miami Marlins 6-2 on Sunday at Nationals Park. Both teams will complete their four-game weekend series tomorrow. 

     Washington(65-74) had a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth. Nasim Nunez doubled to deep right field and Jacob Young scored.

     Miami(69-68) gave up another run in the eighth inning and the Marlins were down 2-0. Daylen Lile hit a sacrifice fly to left field and Brady House crossed the plate.

     The Marlins came back with six runs in the top of the ninth to take a 6-2 lead. The Nats could not score in the bottom of the frame.

Dolphins Trade Quinn Ewers

     The Miami Dolphins traded quarterback Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Fins will receive back a 2028 sixth round draft pick in the exchange. 

     Ewers was selected by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He had 55 pass completions for 622 passing yards and three touchdowns in his only season in Miami. 

Joshisa Trader With North Carolina State

     Former Broward County high school football wide receiver Joshisa Trader is now with the North Carolina State University Wolfpack. He was with the University of Miami Hurricanes for two seasons in 2024 and 2025. He transferred during the offseason to another Atlantic Coast Conference team. 

     Trader played high school football with the Chaminade-Madonna Lions from 2020 to 2023. He captured three consecutive FHSAA state championships in 2021, 2022 and 2023. 

Columbus Upsets Bishop Gorman

     The Bishop Gorman Gaels were shocked by the Columbus Explorers 33-28 on Saturday at Simmons Family Field in Fort Lauderdale. It was one of the contests in the Broward County Showcase held this weekend. The Gaels, who entered ranked first nationally by MaxPreps, travelled in from Las Vegas while the Explorers rode up from Dade County. 

     The game was held up for one hour before the game started due to a lightning delay. Six plays were executed before another weather delay was implemented.

     Columbus(2-0) got out to a 7-0 lead midway in the first quarter. Quarterback Kai Moore tossed a screen pass up the middle and running back Cecil Smith raced 47 yards down the left side for the score. The Explorers extended their lead to 14-0 on a passing touchdown two minutes into the second quarter. 

     Bishop Gorman(2-1) was down 20-0 with 5:47 remaining in the first half. Moore fired an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Amir Sears on the right side of the end zone. 

     The Gaels broke the shutout with 2:50 left in the second quarter to make it 20-7. Quarterback Ace Amina connected an eight-yard pass to wide receiver Trent Walker on the front right side of the end zone. The Lions made it 23-7 on a 25-yard field goal by Matteo Miller with 19 seconds to go in the second. 

     Bishop Gorman closed it to 23-15 on the final play of the first half. Amina tossed a hail-mary pass for a 74-yard touchdown. Wide receiver Michael Blackmond caught the ball on the left hash marks and sprinted into the end zone. Tight end Seager Milholen caught a two-point conversion pass in the back right corner of the end zone from Amina. 

     After a scoreless third quarter, Columbus added to the their lead 30-15 at the 9:43 mark of the fourth quarter. Moore threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tony Brown III on the front left corner of the end zone. It became 33-15 for the Lions when Miller kicked a 35-yard field goal with 7:58 left in the fourth. 

     The Gaels cut the deficit to 33-21 with 2:21 to go in the final quarter. Amina rolled out to his right and found wide receiver Aizen Costalas-Torres in the top right corner of the end zone for a seven-yard score. They failed on the two-point conversion pass. 

     Bishop Gorman would recover the ensuing on-side kick. It led to a 12-yard touchdown pass from Amina to wide receiver Azavier McDaniel with 1:12 remaining in the fourth and the Gaels were down 33-28. The next on-side kick was recovered by Columbus and led to the conclusion of the contest. 

Lionel Messi Four Goals Routs CF Montreal

     Lionel Messi had his best scoring Major League Soccer game with four goals as Inter Miami CF decimated CF Montreal 7-1 at Nu Stadium on Saturday night. The Herons, who continued their three-game homestand, are second in the Eastern Conference standings. 

     In the first half, Inter Miami CF(12-4-6) scored in the 20th minute for a 1-0 lead. Telasco Segovia took a corner kick from the left side and Carlos Casemiro put in a header from six yards. It was the first Major League Soccer goal for Casemiro. 

     CF Montreal(5-11-6) made it 1-1 in the 37th minute. Fabian Herbers drilled in a 21-yard shot with his right foot. 

     The Herons answered back in the 40th minute and reclaimed the lead 2-1. Lionel Messi booted a left-footed shot on a direct kick from 22 yards away. 

     It became 3-1 for Inter Miami CF early in the second half during the 52nd minute. Messi compiled his second goal of the contest. He dribbled through the defense in the middle of the penalty area and placed in a six-yard shot with his right foot into the low left corner of the cage. Messi now leads Major League Soccer in goals this season. 

     The Herons extended their lead to 4-1 over CF Montreal in the 80th minute. Luis Suarez was able to make it a three-goal margin. 

     Messi picked up the hat trick with his third goal of the game in the 83rd minute. He chipped in a shot from 14 yards out with his left foot. 

     Alexander Shaw added on to the lead 6-1 in the 89th minute of play. He blasted a 27-yard shot with his right foot. 

     Inter Miami CF increased it to 7-1 during stoppage time at the end of the second half as Messi collected his fourth goal of the contest. He fired a left-footed, 21-yard direct kick into the right side of the net. 

St. Thomas Aquinas Dominates DeSoto

     The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders destroyed the DeSoto Eagles 38-14 on Simmons Family Field at Brian Piccolo Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night. The Raiders ended a three-game losing streak in nationally televised August games on ESPN.

     The Eagles made the long trip from Texas to play in this contest. It was part of the Broward County High School Showcase. 

     St. Thomas Aquinas(2-0) got out to a 7-0 lead at the 10:17 mark of the first quarter. On their first offensive play of the game, running back Tyler Reid rushed to the left sideline and then cut back to the middle of the field for a touchdown from 57 yards away. 

     The Raiders made it 14-0 with 52 seconds left in the first. DeSoto(0-1) quarterback Jayden Shaw threw an interception and defensive back Jaden Carey returned it down the right sideline for a 38-yard touchdown.

     STA increased their lead to 17-0 with 6:20 to go in the second quarter. Kyle Infinti was able to kick a 33-yard field goal. 

     The Raiders got a turnover on a fumble by Eagles running back Sarod Baker and recovery by linebacker Jackson Leimberger at the 13-yard line. On the next play, running back Collin Francis dashed up the middle and sprinted into the end zone on a 13-yard touchdown run to give them a 24-0 advantage with 4:27 remaining in the second. 

     The Eagles surrendered another touchdown to St. Thomas Aquinas later in the second quarter and trailed 31-0 at half. The Raiders expanded their lead to 38-0 with 19 seconds left in the first half. Quarterback Blake Calixte connected a nine-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. on the left hash marks. 

     A running clock was implemented for the second half. DeSoto got on the scoreboard at the 6:49 mark of the third quarter to make it 38-8. Baker plunged up the middle from one yard out. He then sprinted around the left end on a two-point conversion run. 

     The Eagles cut it to 38-14 with 2:11 remaining in the fourth quarter. Wide receiver Kendrick McCoy caught a 21-yard touchdown pass on the left hash marks from quarterback Patrick Harris Jr. They were stopped on the two-point conversion run. 

Nationals Walk By Marlins

     The Washington Nationals slipped by the Miami Marlins 5-4 in 10 innings at Nationals Park on Saturday. The Marlins will finish their series with the Nationals on Sunday. 

     Washington(65-73) broke out to a 4-0 advantage as they compiled four run in the bottom of the third. Miami(68-68) was able to catch up with four runs during the top of the seventh and tied it up 4-4. 

     The Nationals got the walk-off victory in the 10th inning. Dylan Crews singled to center field with the bases loaded and Nasim Nunez scored. 

Heat Re-Sign Keshad Johnson

     The Miami Heat have reupped guard Keshad Johnson. He has agreed to sign a two-way contract with the organization. 

     Johnson played his entire two-season NBA career with the Heat. He averaged a career-high 4.3 points per game in 32 games last season. 

Heat Grab J'Vonne Hadley

      The Miami Heat have inked guard J'Vonne Hadley to an Exhibit 10 contract. The terms of the deal was not announced. 

     Hadley spent college basketball with Northeastern, Colorado and Louisville. He was an undrafted free agent.

Heat Sign Nick Richards

     The Miami Heat have signed Nick Richards to a deal. It is a one-year contract between him and the team. 

     He was with the Phoenix Suns and the Chicago Bulls during the 2025-26 season. Richards finished with a 5.8 points per game last season. 

Vero Beach Handles Atlantic

     The Vero Beach Indians stopped the Atlantic Eagles 45-30 at Billy Livings Field on Friday night. The Indians were a FHSAA Class 7A state finalist last year. The Eagles made the 100-mile trip up I-95 from Palm Beach County to Indian River County. 

     Atlantic(1-1) jumped out to a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. The Indians moved ahead 13-7 later in the frame with two touchdowns.

     Vero Beach(2-0) took charge in the second quarter of play. They poured on 18 points for a 31-7 halftime lead.

      The Eagles could not overcome their opponent. They did outscore the Indians 23-14 during the second half.

American Heritage Edges East St. Louis

     The American Heritage Patriots escaped the East St. Louis Flyers 35-28 in overtime at Bill Laurie Stadium in Plantation on Friday night. The Flyers flew in from the St. Louis area. 

     American Heritage(1-1) did not come out sluggish like they did last week. The Pats collected two touchdowns in the second quarter for a 14-0 lead at halftime.

     East St. Louis(1-1) mounted a major comeback in the second half. They eventually tied it up 28-28 with 21 points during the fourth quarter. The Patriots scored a touchdown in overtime to get the victory 35-28.

Cardinal Newman Over Cardinal Mooney

     The Cardinal Newman Crusaders defeated the Cardinal Mooney Cougars 48-47 at Austin Smithers Stadium on Friday night. The Crusaders made the trip across the state to Sarasota.  

     It was a battle between two championship squads from last year. The Crusaders won the FHSAA Class 1A state championship while the Cougars captured the FHSAA Class 2A state title. 

     Cardinal Newman(2-0) rushed out to 14-7 lead after one quarter. They Crusaders had a 23-13 advantage by the end of the first half. 

     Cardinal Mooney(1-1) found themselves down 40-20 after three quarters. The Cougars ripped out 26 points in the fourth quarter were down 47-46 at the conclusion of the game. They had a go-ahead field goal blocked in the final minute of the fourth. 

Falcons Fly By Dolphins

     The Atlanta Falcons downed the Miami Dolphins 17-12 at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday night. It was the final preseason game for both clubs. 

     The Dolphins will open up the 2026 regular season on September 13 at the Las Vegas Raiders. Former Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took several snaps on offense for the Falcons in the opening quarter. He was seven-for-eight in passing attempts for 95 passing yards. 

     Atlanta held a 7-3 advantage at the conclusion of the first quarter. Miami was behind 17-3 with 3:28 left in the second quarter on a touchdown pass. The Fins kicked a field goal near the end of the first half and trailed 17-6.

     The Dolphins picked up a field goal midway in the third. The Fins added another field goal late in the fourth and they were down 17-12..

Nationals Can Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were walloped by the Washington Nationals 9-2 on Friday night at Nationals Park. The Marlins had won four of their past six games entering tonight. 

     Miami(68-67) zoomed out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Washington(64-73) compiled five runs during the bottom of the third to take a 5-1 lead.

      The Nationals poured on four runs in the bottom of the seventh for a 9-1 advantage. The Marlins managed a run in the top of the eighth and trailed 9-2.

Chris Driedger Heads To Canucks

     One-time Florida Panthers goalie is returning to the National Hockey League. The Vancouver Canucks have signed him to a professional tryout offer. He spent 23 games with Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League last season and lasted just two months. Driedger finished with a 8-9-7 record and a 3.05 goals-against-average. 

     Driedger was with the Panthers for two seasons in 2019-20 and 2020-21. He ended up with a 21-8-4 record, .931 save percentage and a 2.07 goals-against-average in 34 contests with Florida. 

Tutu Atwell Returned To Rams

     The Miami Dolphins have traded wide receiver Tutu Atwell. He has been sent back to the Los Angeles Rams for running back Jarquez Hunter. Atwell signed with the Dolphins as a free agent back in March. 

     Atwell was first known as a quarterback with the Miami Northwestern Bulls. He led them to a FHSAA Class 6A state championship in 2017. It was The West first state title since 2007. Atwell then participated in college football with the University of Louisville as a wide receiver from 2018 to 2020. 

     He was taken by the Rams at 57th overall in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Atwell had 105 pass receptions for 1,535 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 64 games with Los Angeles. He helped the Rams to a championship in Super Bowl LVI. 

     Hunter was selected by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He played in five contests and had no rushing attempts during his rookie year.  

Packers Getting Jonnu Smith

     The Green Bay Packers are expected to sign tight end Jonnu Smith to a contract. It will be a one-year deal. 

     Smith played one season with the Miami Dolphins in 2024. He ended up with 88 catches for 884 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games with the Fins. Smith was traded along with Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick in June 2025. 

Raptors Retiring Kyle Lowry Number

     The Toronto Raptors announced they will retire the number 7 jersey of guard Kyle Lowry. It will happen at Scotiabank Arena on January 10. 

     It will be the second number that the Raptors have retired. It first occurred for Vince Carter and his number 15 jersey.

     Lowry was with Toronto for nine NBA seasons from 2012-13 to 2020-21. He guided the Raptors to their first NBA title in 2019. 

     He later played for the Miami Heat from 2021-22 until the middle of the 2023-24 campaign. Lowry helped the Heat win the Eastern Conference championship in 2023. He averaged 11.4 points per game for Miami in 155 contests. 

Chaminade-Madonna Falls To Sierra Canyon

     The Chaminade-Madonna Lions lost to the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers 24-7 on Heritage Field at Bill Laurie Stadium in Plantation on the American Heritage High School campus on Thursday night.

     The Lions were a FHSAA Class 1A state finalist last year. They have reached the state title game for a state-record 10 consecutive years. 

     This contest was part of the Broward County Showcase. The Trailblazers made the long cross-country trip from Chatsworth, California. 

     Sierra Canyon(2-0) scored a touchdown during the middle of the first half and had a 7-0 lead. Chaminade-Madonna(1-1) tied it up on a touchdown with three minutes left in the second quarter and made it 7-7. 

     The Trailblazers would take charge in the second half. They compiled two touchdowns and field goal by the midway point of the fourth quarter and had a 24-7 lead. 

Miami Northwestern Takes Miami Jackson In Soul Bowl

     The Miami Northwestern Bulls smashed the Miami Jackson Generals 42-0 in the 2026 Soul Bowl held at Traz Powell Stadium on Thursday night. It continued the longtime rivalry between both high schools. 

     Miami Northwestern(2-0) was the only team score in the first two quarters. The West held a 19-0 lead at halftime. 

     Miami Jackson(1-1) fell more behind in the second half. The Bulls made it 28-0 in the third quarter and added 14 more points in the fourth for a 42-0 advantage. 

Monarch Outlasts Miramar

     The Monarch Knights outscored the Miramar Patriots outscored the Monarch Knights 48-41 on Thursday night at Don Conkel Stadium at Coconut Creek High School. It was the second straight week that the Knights hosted a Thursday night contest at a neutral site. 

     The offense of both Miramar(0-2) and Monarch(1-1) produced heavily during the first half of play. Monarch had a 14-6 advantage early in the second quarter. 

     The Knights reached the end zone again with nine minutes remaining in the second quarter and led 20-6. The Patriots and Knights responded to each other with one touchdown each later in the frame with the Knights ahead 27-13. Miramar got a score along with a two-point conversion in the final minute of the second quarter and trailed 27-21 at halftime. 

     Miramar outscored their opponent 12-6 in the third quarter to tie it up 33-33. Monarch reclaimed the lead 40-33 midway through the fourth quarter with a score. The Patriots answered back with a touchdown and a two-point conversion and had a 41-40 lead with two minutes remaining in the fourth. The Knights would get a touchdown and picked up a two-point conversion in the final minute of the game for a 48-41.

Marlins Drop John King

     The Miami Marlins released relief pitcher John King. He was placed on release waivers and is not expected to be claimed by any club. 

     King had a 6-2 record with a 3.99 earned run average in 50 contests this season for Miami. He previously was with the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals 

Austin Slater Exits Rays

      Austin Slater has opted out of his contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. He signed a minor league deal with the club and was never promoted from the minors. 

     Slater ended his third reign with a MLB team this season. He played 12 games with the Miami Marlins earlier this year and had a .174 batting average. 

Marlins Stop Red Sox

     The Miami Marlins blanked the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night at loanDepot park. The Marlins finished off a six-game homestand with a 4-2 record. The Red Sox snapped a five-game winning streak with the loss. 

     Miami(68-66) had a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Heriberto Hernandez singled through the left side and Kyle Stowers reached home. 

     The Fish added another run in the second inning to go up 2-0. Otto Lopez stole second, advanced two bases on a throwing error and scored. 

     Boston(73-60) fell behind 4-0 in the bottom of the eighth as the Marlins collected two more runs. Owen Caissie hit a ball to first and Nick Sogard made a fielding error for Lopez to score. Two batters later, Javier Sanoja drove in Esteury Ruiz with a single into center field. 

Dolphins Bring In Ryan Miller

     The Miami Dolphins have claimed wide receiver Ryan Miller off waivers from the New York Giants. He was claimed by the Giants from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in December 2025. 

     Miller has been with the Bucs for his entire three-year NFL career. He had 14 pass receptions for 162 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 25 games from 2023 to 2025. 

Dolphins Let Go Jamaree Salyer

     The Miami Dolphins have released offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer. The Fins were able to sign him back on March 13. 

     Salyer has spent his entire National Football League career with the Los Angeles Chargers. He played 64 contests for them from 2022 until 2025. 

Zack Moss Utah Utes Radio Sideline Reporter

     One-time Broward County high school football running back Zack Moss has been named the new radio sideline reporter for University of Utah Utes football game broadcasts. He will begin his first role in the professional broadcasting industry on September 3. 

     Moss played high school football with the Hallandale Chargers from 2012 until 2015. He along with quarterback Tyler Huntley defeated quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Boynton Beach Tigers for the District 15-6A title in 2014. The Chargers went on the road and eliminated the defending two-time FHSAA Class 5A state champions the American Heritage Patriots in the 2015 regional semifinals.

     After high school, Moss went to the University of Utah from 2016 to 2019. He was selected at 86th overall in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Moss with the Bills from 2020 to 2022, the Indianapolis Colts from 2022 to 2023 and with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024. He rushed for 2,318 yards and 16 touchdowns in 61 NFL games. 

Red Sox Top Marlins

     The Boston Red Sox took the Miami Marlins 7-3 in 11 innings at loanDepot park on Tuesday night. The Marlins will complete their six-game homestand tomorrow. 

     The BoSox extended their winning streak to five games. Red Sox relief pitcher Tyron Guerrero made his first loanDepot park appearance since he played for the Miami Marlins in 2019. 

     Boston(73-59) broke out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Mickey Gasper lifted a solo home run on a 0-1 pitch barely over the right-center field fence for his fourth homer of the year.   

     Miami(67-66) pulled even 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth. Brian Navarretto drove in Leo Jimenez with a sacrifice fly to center field. 

     It became 2-1 for the Red Sox in the top of the sixth. Gasper powered a solo homer to center field on a 1-1 count for his second home run of the contest and fifth home run of the campaign. 

     The Marlins tied it up 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth. Heriberto Hernandez crushed a solo home run to left field on a 3-2 pitch for his 20th home run of the season. 

     Boston took a 3-2 advantage in the top of the 10th. Connor Wong was able to cross the plate on a passed ball.   

     The Fish made it 3-3 in the bottom of the 10th. Javier Sanoja struck out on a wild pitch and Navarreto scored. 

     The contest completely changed in the 11th inning as the Red Sox piled on four runs and led 7-3. Jarren Duran smashed a grand-slam home run to right-center field on a 1-0 count for his 18th homer in 2026. Willson Contreras, Jahmai Jones and Andruw Monasterio scored in front of him on the play. It was the first time that the Marlins surrendered an extra-inning, grand-slam home run since 2013. 

Seahawks Waive Anthony Hankerson

     The Seattle Seahawks have waived running back Anthony Hankerson. He signed with the club back on August 17.

     The Miami Dolphins inked him as an undrafted free agent in April. He was placed on waivers by the team on August 10. 

     Hankerson played high school football with St. Thomas Aquinas. He contributed to the Raiders capturing three consecutive FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2019, 2020 and 2021.  

Tyron Herring Waived By Browns

     Former South Florida high school football quarterback Tyron Herring has been waived from the injured list by the Cleveland Browns. He signed a contract with the Browns as a defensive back in late May.

     Herring played high school football with two different squads. He was with the Boynton Beach Tigers in 2015 and 2016 followed by the Deerfield Beach Bucks in 2017 and 2018. 

Matt Haack Ends With Patriots

     Former Miami Dolphins punter Matt Haack has signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots. He was dropped from training camp by the Washington Commanders on August 18. 

     Haack spent his first four NFL seasons with the Dolphins from 2017 to 2020. He involved in 64 games with the Fins and never missed a contest. 

WSCR-FM Adds Jarrett Payton

     One-time University of Miami running back Jarrett Payton has joined WSCR-FM in Chicago as a morning co-host. He will start his new position on August 31. 

     Payton, son of Chicago Bears legendary running back Walter Payton, learned announcing from the Illinois Center For Broadcasting. He entered professional broadcasting with WGWG-AM as an afternoon co-host. Payton worked for WGN-AM as a weekend afternoon co-host. He then landed in television at CLTV as an evening co-host. 

     He would have his longest reign of employment in broadcasting with WGN-TV as a sports anchor. Payton, a University of Miami 2003 grad and member of the 2001 national champions, was there from May 2015 to July 2026. 

Dan Le Batard Show On NBC Sports NOW

     The Dan Le Batard Show has aired at noon on NBC Sports NOW since the middle of June. They reached their 47th episode with that platform on Monday. 

     The program will be shifted to another time slot next Monday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. NBC Sports NOW announced that Not So Fast with Andrew Perloff and Paul Pabst will take over the 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. spot beginning on August 31. 

     Le Batard, a University of Miami 1990 grad, has owned Meadowlark Media since January 2021. He hosts the Dan Le Batard Show along with South Beach Sessions podcast. 

     He began as a sports columnist with the Miami Herald. Le Batard appeared on ESPN television programs and hosted a weekend show on ESPN Radio in the early 2000s. 

     Le Batard started hosting an afternoon show with Jon Weiner, a.k.a. Stugotz, when Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM launched in August 2004. The program would eventually be nationally syndicated during afternoons on ESPN Radio beginning in September 2013. The show was moved to the midday shift in September 2015 and it lasted on that network until January 2021. 

     The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz also moved on 790 The Ticket in Miami from afternoon drive to middays in September 2015. The program was placed on sister-station 560 WQAM-AM in August 2019. It became a late morning show on WQAM in August 2020 and stayed there thru January 2021. 

Good Karma Brands Rebrands To Good Karma Sports

     Good Karma Brands has been rebranded to Good Karma Sports. It was the second time that chief executive officer Craig Karmazin and president Steve Politziner has changed the name of the company. They were known as Good Karma Broadcasting from 1997 until January 2014.

     Good Karma Sports owns ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-FM and Deportes Radio 760 WEFL-AM in West Palm Beach. The organization entered the South Florida media market launching WEFL in March 2003. 

     They also own other radio stations in major markets that carry some local sports shows and nationally syndicated ESPN Radio. It includes WEPN-AM in New York City, KSPN-AM in Los Angeles, WMVP-AM in Chicago, WKNR-AM in Cleveland, WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee and WTLX-FM in Madison. Good Karma Brands does manage WHSQ-AM in New York City, which is owned by Audacy. 

Fort Pierce Westwood Sacks Palm Beach Gardens

     The Palm Beach Gardens Gators fell to the Fort Pierce Westwood Panthers 21-7 at Lawnwood Stadium in St. Lucie County on Monday night. The contest was postponed three days ago due to inclement weather. It was the only high school football game played in South Florida tonight. 

     Palm Beach Gardens(0-1) will visit the Jupiter Warriors later on this week. Fort Pierce Westwood(1-0) will host the Centennial Eagles on Friday. 

Red Sox Outduel Marlins

     The Boston Red Sox defeated the Miami Marlins 4-2 at loanDepot park on Monday night. Both clubs entered the contest with three-game winning streaks. The Red Sox visited Miami for the first time since the 2024 regular season. 

     Former third baseman Mike Lowell was in attendance for the game. He captured a World Series with the Marlins in 2003 and the Red Sox in 2007. 

     Miami(67-65) pushed out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Otto Lopez drove in Jakob Marsee with a sacrifice fly to center field. 

     Boston(72-59) tied it 1-1 in the top of the fifth. Mickey Gasper doubled off the center-field wall for Jarren Duran to score. 

     The Marlins leaped to a 2-1 advantage in the seventh inning. Xavier Edwards singled through the right side with the bases loaded and Lopez crossed the plate. 

     The Red Sox evened it up 2-2 during the eighth inning. Wilyer Abreu was able to reach home on a wild pitch. 

     In the top of the ninth, the BoSox picked up their first lead of the game 4-2 as they added two more runs. Anthony Seigler knocked in Eli White on a triple down the right-field line. Nick Sogard followed with a base hit through the right side and Seigler scored. 

Marlins Sweep Nationals

     The Miami Marlins topped the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday at loanDepot park. The Marlins held a pregame ceremony for television game analyst Tommy Hutton. He is retiring from the broadcast booth at the end of the 2026 season. 

     The Marlins, who pulled off a three-game sweep of the Nats, reached the midway point of their six-game homestand. The Fish will host the Boston Red Sox tomorrow. 

     Miami(67-64) struck first in the opening frame to go up 1-0. Heriberto Hernandez doubled into the left-field corner and Agustin Ramirez scored.

     Washington(61-71) evened it up 1-1 in the top of the fourth. Dylan Crews doubled to deep center field which brought in Daylen Lile.

     The Marlins moved in front 3-1 in the fifth ining. Xavier Edwards singled into left field to score Otto Lopez and Ramirez.

     The Nationals closed it to 3-2 in the top of the sixth. Jorbit Vivas doubled off the right-field wall and Keibert Ruiz reached home.

     It became 5-2 for the Fish during the bottom of the sixth. Joe Mack sliced a double down the left-field line and Jakob Marsee crossed the plate. Lopez came up next and hit a sacrifice fly to right field and Griffin Conine touched home.

     The Nationals gave up another run in the eighth inning and were down 6-2. Marsee scored on a force out to second by Mack. 

Inter Miami CF Loses To Toronto FC

     Toronto FC upended Inter Miami CF 2-1 at Nu Stadium on Saturday night. The Herons, who began a three-game homestand over the next two weeks, are winless in their past four Major League Soccer games with a 0-2-2 record. 

     Neither scored in the first half of play. Toronto FC(5-7-9) had a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute when Josh Sargent powered in a left-footed shot from 18 yards away into the low left corner of the cage. 

     They scored again several minutes later in the 62nd minute. Derrick Etienne Jr. one-timed a rebound shot with his right foot from eight yards to make it 2-0. 

     Inter Miami CF(11-3-6) broke the shutout during the 82nd minute and cut the deficit to 2-1. Rodrigo De Paul connected a lead pass from near the midfield circle. Lionel Messi tapped in a left-footed shot from 15 yards out. 

Marlins Scoot By Nationals

     The Miami Marlins held off the Washington Nationals 4-2 on Saturday at loanDepot park. The Marlins continued their homestand. 

     Miami(66-64) came up strong to begin the contest. They scored two runs in the bottom of the first and added one more run during the second inning for a 3-0 lead. 

     Washington(61-70) closed it to 3-1 in the top of the fourth. The Fish matched it in the bottom of the fourth and reclaimed a three-run margin 4-1. The Nationals answered back with one run in the fifth inning and were down 4-2. 

Giants Stomp Dolphins

      The New York Giants mangled the Miami Dolphins 26-3 at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. It was the second of three preseason games for both clubs. The Dolphins will host the Atlanta Falcons in their last contest of the 2026 preseason next Thursday night. 

     New York took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. The Giants extended their lead to 17-0 with a touchdown and field goal in the second quarter. 

     Miami got their only points in the game late in the second quarter. The Fins got a field goal in the first two minutes of the first half and trailed 17-3. New York answered back with a field goal on the final play of the second quarter for a 17-point halftime margin. 

     The Giants were the only team to get on the scoreboard during the second half. They had a field goal during the third quarter and a field goal in the fourth quarter for a 26-3 lead. 

2026 High School Football Radio Broadcasts

     The 2026 high school football season began this week throughout South Florida. There was only one local radio station in the tri-county area that will broadcast high school football this year. Five South Florida radio stations announced high school football games back in 2011. 

     ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-FM had their weekly Friday night high school football game broadcast. Good Karma Brands and their West Palm Beach cluster has aired high school football games since 2010. 

     Michael Rizzo, ESPN West Palm afternoon co-host, began his first season as play-by-play announcer. He has announced Inter Miami CF audio broadcast of their Major League Soccer games for the past two seasons as their play-by-play announcer. Rizzo replaces Christian Katt as their high school football radio voice. Katt held the post since the 2024 season. 

     Former Palm Beach Lakes Rams head coach Al Shipman takes over as the radio game analyst. He replaces Jimmie Bell, who announced their games since 2014. 

     Colin Russo entered his third season as their studio host on their high school football contests. He is an afternoon co-host on ESPN West Palm alongside Rizzo. 

Klay Thompson Joining Miami Heat

     Klay Thompson is expected to join the Miami Heat. He was bought out by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.  

     The Miami Heat look to sign Thompson to a two-year contract that is worth $11.5 million. Thompson captured four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 and has played in six NBA Finals. 

Heat Hire Vin Baker

     The Miami Heat have hired Vin Baker to be a part of their coaching staff. He will work under head coach Erik Spoelstra. 

     Baker spent the past eight seasons as a Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach. He helped the Bucks win their first NBA title in 50 years back in 2021. Baker has coached center Giannis Antetokounmpo throughout most of his career while in Milwaukee. 

Key West Closes Boca Raton

     The Key West Conchs moved by the Boca Raton Bobcats 30-7 at Bobcat Stadium on Friday night in Boca Raton. The Conchs made the long trip from the Florida Keys to the southern edge of Palm Beach County for the contest. It was the first game of the 2026 regular season for both high schools. 

     Key West(1-0) struck for a touchdown in the first quarter for a 7-0 advantage. The Conchs added another score three minutes into the second quarter and led 14-0. 

     Boca Raton(0-1) broke the shutout late in the first half to make it 14-7. They picked up a touchdown with four minutes to go in the second quarter. 

     In the second half, the Conchs expanded their lead to 22-7. Key West compiled a touchdown followed by a two-point conversion in the opening minute of the third quarter. The Conchs did the same thing late in the final quarter and were up 30-7.

Damon Amendolara Leaving Weekday Show

     Former Miami sports talk radio host Damon Amendolara is leaving Mad Dog Radio on SiriusXM Radio. He has co-hosted the morning show on Mad Dog Radio since October 2023. Amendolara will continue his role as a Sunday mid-morning host of SiriusXM NFL Tailgate Show on NFL Radio during the pro football season. 

     Amendolara was once on the 560 WQAM-AM airwaves. He held the late night host and weekend host positions at that radio station from early 2008 until August 2009. 

     He moved on to WBZ-FM in Boston and was their evening host from August 2009 to December 2012. Amendolara, a Syracuse University 2001 grad, spent time at CBS Sports Radio Network from January 2013 to September 2023. His numerous roles there included overnight host, evening host, late morning host, Sunday host and morning host. 

West Boca Raton Takes American Heritage

     Two defending state champions faced each other of the football gridiron on Friday night in Broward County. The reigning two-time FHSAA Class 6A state champions the West Boca Raton Bulls defeated the two-time defending FHSAA Class 4A state champions the American Heritage Patriots 24-7 at Bill Laurie Stadium in Plantation. 

     West Boca Raton(1-0) moved out to a 7-0 lead. They were able to pick up a touchdown with four minutes remaining in the opening quarter when quarterback Trey Moran fired a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Lorontae Davis on the left hash marks. The Bulls increased their lead to 14-0 three minutes into the second quarter as Davis caught a five-yard touchdown swing pass from Moran on the right side. 

     American Heritage(0-1) surrendered another touchdown midway through the third quarter and found themselves behind 21-0 when Moran plunged up the middle from one yard away. The Patriots got on the scoreboard later in the third with a rushing touchdown and trailed 21-7. The Bulls got a 44-yard field goal from Kyle Aller two minutes into the fourth quarter and led 24-7.

St. Thomas Aquinas Wallops Western

     The defending FHSAA Class 5A state champions the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders went on the road and decimated the Western Wildcats 42-0 on Friday night in Davie. The Raiders began their march to win a state-record eighth consecutive state title and state-record 18th overall high school football state championship. 

     St. Thomas Aquinas(1-0) rocketed out to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. They scored a touchdown within the first two minutes of the contest. The Raiders extended it to 14-0 with four minutes left in the second quarter. It became 21-0 for STA in the final minute of the first half with another touchdown. 

     Western(0-1) was in trouble early in the second half. St. Thomas Aquinas scored on their first possession of the third quarter at the nine-minute mark and led 28-0. The Raiders picked up another touchdown with three minutes remaining in the third for a 35-0 lead. STA reached the end zone again midway in the fourth quarter to lead 42-0. 

Cardinal Newman Tops Community School Of Naples

     The reigning FHSAA Class 1A state champions the Carinal Newman Crusaders stormed by the Community School of Naples Seahawks 37-6 at Sam Budnyk Field in West Palm Beach on Friday night. There was a minor ceremony prior to the game honoring their former head coach Sam Budnyk who passed away last month. 

     Both squads met in the FHSAA Class 1A regional semifinals last year. The Crusaders were victorious in that contest by the score of 45-14. 

     Cardinal Newman(1-0) scored 37 unanswered points from the start of the game and had a 37-point margin. A running clock was implemented during the second half. Community School of Naples(0-1) was able to get a touchdown during the fourth quarter as running back Fritz Jacques rushed in up the middle from two yards out to make it 37-6.

Marlins Overcomes Nationals

     The Miami Marlins came back on the Washington Nationals 3-2 in 10 innings at loanDepot park on Friday night. The Marlins began a six-game homestand and snapped a three-game losing streak. The Nationals have lost 16 of their last 22 contests. 

     Washington(61-69) was ahead 1-0 in the top of the sixth. Keibert Ruiz lifted a solo home run to right field on a 0-1 pitch for his eighth homer of the 2026 campaign. 

     Miami(65-64) leaped to a 2-1 advantage during the bottom of the eighth. Javier Sanoja singled into right field for Jakob Marsee to score. Three batters later, Otto Lopez knocked in Sanoja with a base hit through the right side.

     The Nationals were down to their final strike in the ninth inning and tied it up 2-2. Daylen Lile drove in Jacob Young on a single into left field. 

     The Marlins won the game during the bottom of the 10th. Sanoja singled up the middle and Agustin Ramirez raced home

49ers Add Khalil Herbert

     Former Broward County high school football running back Khalil Herbert has rejoined the San Francisco 49ers. He was signed and released by the Niners earlier this month. 

     Herbert played high school football with the American Heritage Patriots. He won two straight FHSAA Class 5A state championships with them in 2013 and 2014. 

     He was with the University of Kansas from 2016 to 2019. Herbert finished college football with Virginia Tech University in 2020. 

     Herbert was taken by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent his first four seasons with the Bears from 2021 to 2024. Herbert played for the Cincinnati Bengals during 2024 and the New York Jets in 2025. 

Palm Beach Central Gets By Glades Central

     The Palm Beach Central Broncos squeezed by the Glades Central Raiders 14-9 at Bronco Stadium on Thursday night. The longtime rivalry continued between two recognizable high school football programs in South Florida. 

     The start of the contest was not started for one hour due to a lightning delay. This was the first night of regular season high school football games in Palm Beach County. 

     Palm Beach Central(1-0) will visit the Park Vista Cobras next week. Glades Central(0-1) has their home opener in a week against John Carroll Catholic. 

Chaminade-Madonna Slams Monarch

      It was the first day of Broward County regular season high school football games this year as the Chaminade-Madonna Lions dismantled the Monarch Knights 49-22 on Thursday night at Don Conkel Stadium at Coconut Creek High School. The contest was held at a neutral site because Monarch does not have a football field on their campus. 

     Chaminade-Madonna(1-0) rolled out to a 14-0 advantage by the end of the first quarter. The Lions scored early in the second quarter when quarterback Brady Quinn threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tromon Isaac Jr. and they led 21-0. 

     Monarch(0-1) got on the scoreboard with a 60-yard touchdown strike and they trailed 21-6. Both teams then exchanged touchdowns on their next possessions. Chaminade-Madonna got a 50-yard touchdown pass while the Knights picked up a two-yard touchdown toss and a two-point conversion run to make it 28-14. 

     The Lions added two more touchdowns and made it 42-14 late in the second.  The second score was a Quinn 11-yard pass to wide receiver Armani Strong. 

     In the second half, Chaminade-Madonna increased their lead to 49-14 in the opening minute of the third quarter. Wide receiver Peter Pierre caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Quinn. 

     The Knights quickly answered back and they were down 49-22. Wide receiver Chris Cortinas made an 80-yard touchdown reception. It was followed by a two-point conversion pass. A weather delay due to lightning stopped the contest in the third. 

Jon Berti Retiring

     Former Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti has announced his retirement from professional baseball. He was with the Marlins for five seasons from 2019 to 2023. 

     He helped Miami reach the postseason twice in 2020 and 2023. Berti contributed to the New York Yankees winning the American League pennant in 2024. He led Major League Baseball in stolen bases with 41 back in 2022. 

Myles Gaskin Finishes NFL Career

     Former Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin has announced his retirement from the National Football League. He was with the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks over the past three years. Gaskin captured a Super Bowl title with Seattle last season participating in one regular season game. 

     Gaskin was selected in the seventh round by the Fins during the 2019 NFL Draft. He would play four seasons with Miami from 2019 until 2022. Gaskins compiled 361 catches for 1,355 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 38 contests with the Dolphins. He also had 101 pass receptions for 701 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

Zane Gonzalez Released By Fins

     The Miami Dolphins have released kicker Zane Gonzalez. The club agreed to an injury settlement with Gonzalez. 

     He has been in the National Football League since the 2017 season. Gonzalez had stints with the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons. 

Commanders Release River Cracraft

     The Washington Commanders have released wide receiver River Cracraft. The team has given Cracraft an injury settlement. 

     Cracraft was with the Miami Dolphins for three seasons from 2022 to 2024. He collected 25 catches for 289 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 29 games. 

Christian Bethancourt Traded

     The New York Yankees have traded catcher Christian Bethnacourt to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. He has not played in the majors this season. 

     Bethancourt was once with the Miami Marlins during the 2024 regular season. He ended up with two home runs, seven runs batted in and a .159 batting average in 38 contests. 

Joe Raineri Joins Sport & State

     Former local radio on-air talent Joe Raineri has joined Sport & State. It is a new company that was launched by Clay Travis today. Raineri co-hosts an afternoon program called On Tilt with Ariel Epstein and Kelly Stewart. 

     Raineri has worked in the South Florida market for the past 15 years. He was the morning co- host on WRMF-FM in West Palm Beach from 2011 until 2014. 

     He joined 640 Sports WMEN-AM in November 2014 as an afternoon host taking over for Steve White. He was moved to the midday shift in May 2015 and then returned to afternoon drive in August 2015 replacing Hank Goldberg. Raineri was elevated to morning co-host alongside Steve Zemach in January 2016 and they held those positions until March 2017. 

     Raineri was a morning disc jockey on WBGF-FM and WZFL-FM from May 2017 to June 2018. He became a studio co-host of The Morning After show on FNTSY Sports Radio Network and SportsGrid in 2018 and held that position until early 2026.  

Inter Miami CF Ties Philadelphia Union

     Inter Miami CF tied the Philadelphia Union 2-2 at Subaru Park on Wednesday night. The Herons snapped a three-game losing streak throughout all of their competitive contests. 

     In the first half, Philadelphia(5-10-5) rumbled out to a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute of play. Frankie Westfield crossed the ball from the right side and Indiana Vassilev volleyed in a right-footed shot from seven yards out. 

     Inter Miami CF(11-3-6) evened it up in the 21st minute of play. Daniel Pinter tapped in a two-yard shot with his right foot following assists from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. 

     The Herons jumped to their first lead of the contest 2-1 in the 26th minute. Messi dribbled in the penalty area and then drilled a left-footed shot from 10 yards away into the low left corner of the cage. 

     In the second half, the Union made it a tie game 2-2 in the 58th minute. Neil Pierre was able to get the tally. 

Phillies Sweep Marlins

     The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins finished off a six-game road trip and fell more behind in the National League Wild-Card race. 

     Philadelphia(70-58) took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Garrett Stubbs picked up an infield base hit to short and Luis Arraez reached home.

     It became 3-0 for the Phillies during the third inning. Arraez ripped a two-run homer to right field on a 2-2 pitch with Bryce Harper aboard. It turned out to be the sixth home run this year for Arraez. 

     Miami(64-64) made it 3-1 in the top of the sixth. Javier Sanoja smacked a solo home run to left field on a 2-2 count for his sixth homer of the seasons. 

     The Phils expanded their lead to 4-1 in the bottom of the seventh. Turner knocked in Kyle Schwarber with a double into the left-center field gap. 

Trey Mancini Retires

     One-time Miami Marlins player Trey Mancini has retired from professional baseball. He was with the Baltimore Orioles for most of his Major League Baseball career from 2016 to 2022. He was dealt to the Houston Astros late in the 2022 campaign and captured a World Series title with them. 

     Mancini was signed by the Miami Marlins in January 2024 and attended their spring training camp in Jupiter. He opted out of his minor league contract when he did not make the Marlins Major League Baseball roster four days before the start of the regular season.  

Dolphins Ink Mark Gronowski Again

     The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Mark Gronowski again over the weekend. He was an undrafted free agent. Gronowski participated in the Dolphins spring practice and their first week of training camp. 

     Gronowski went to South Dakota State University from 2020 to 2024. He spent his final season in college football with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes in 2025. 

Phillies Get By Marlins

     The Philadelphia Phillies edged the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins conclude a six-game road swing tomorrow. 

     Philadelphia(69-58) raced out to a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the first. Alec Bohm singled into left field and Bryce Harper reached home. 

     Miami(64-63) evened it up 1-1 in the second inning. Griffin Conine socked a solo home run to center field on a 0-2 pitch for his 14th homer of the campaign. 

     The Marlins picked up one run in the fifth inning and one run in the sixth inning for a 3-1 lead. Xavier Edwards knocked in Brian Navarreto on a single into left-center field. In the sixth, Heriberto Hernandez grounded out into a force out and Otto Lopez to scored on a throwing error by Luis Arraez. 

     The Phillies answered back in the bottom of the sixth with four runs and they leaped to a 5-3 lead. Bohm doubled into left-center field and Trea Turner raced home. Bryson Stott followed with a base hit up the middle for Arraez and Bohm to score. Three batters later, Justin Crawford drove in Stott on a single through the left side.  

     The Fish closed it to 5-4 in the top of the eighth. Hernandez singled into center field and Conine scored. 

     In the bottom of the eighth, the Phils increased their lead to 6-4. Kyle Schwarber picked up a base hit into left field and Stott touched home. 

Shemar Jean-Charles On Seahawks

      Former Broward County high school defensive back Shemar Jean-Charles is playing with the Seattle Seahawks. He participated with the Miramar Patriots while in high school. Jean-Charles later attended Appalachian State University for college football. 

     He made previous stops in the National Football League. Jean-Charles had stints with the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints. 

Anthony Hankerson Heads To Seahawks

     One-time Broward County high school football running back Anthony Hankerson has signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks. He was waived by the Miami Dolphins last week. 

     Hankerson was with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders while playing high school football. He captured three straight FHSAA Class 7A state championships with STA in 2019, 2020 and 2021. 

     He played college football for the University of Colorado in 2022 and 2023. Hankerson transferred to Oregon State University for his final two seasons in 2024 and 2025. 

Erik Ezukanma With Eagles

     Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Erik Ezukanma is playing with the Philadelphia Eagles. He signed with that organization on June 16. 

     Ezukanma was with the Dolphins for three seasons from 2022 until 2024 and suited up for five contests. He did have five pass receptions for 22 receiving yards during the 2023 regular season. 

Suns Re-Sign Haywood Highsmith

     The Phoenix Suns are re-signing Haywood Highsmith to a new one-year contract. He inked a deal with the team back in February. 

     Highsmith participated with the Miami Heat for four seasons from 2021-22 until 2024-25.  He averaged 5.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in 213 contests. 

Phillies Respond To Marlins

     The Philadelphia Phillies outdueled the Miami Marlins 6-5 at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night. Both teams are battling out for a National League Wild-Card spot. 

     Philadelphia(68-58) went out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Park Vista High School grad Trea Turner singled through the left side and Justin Crawford reached home. Two batters later, former Marlins player Luis Arraez knocked in Turner on a base hit through the right side. 

     Miami(64-62) cut the deficit to 2-1 in the top of the sixth. Griffin Conine singled into left field and Otto Lopez scored. 

     The Phillies added two more runs in the bottom of the sixth for a 4-1 advantage. Pinch-hitter Derek Hill got a base hit up the middle for Bryson Stott to score. Kyle Schwarber followed with a sacrifice fly to center field and J.T. Realmuto raced home. 

     The Marlins closed it to 4-3 in the top of the seventh. Javier Sanoja doubled into right field for Xavier Edwards and Agustin Ramirez to cross the plate. 

     The Phils made it 5-3 during the bottom of the seventh. Hill walked with the bases loaded and Alec Bohm touched home. 

     In the eighth inning, Miami pulled it to 5-4. Brian Navarreto powered a solo home run to left field on a 1-1 pitch for his first homer of the year. . 

     Philadelphia answered back and regained a two-run margin 6-4. Bohm drove in Harper with a base hit up the middle. 

     The Marlins added another run in the top of the ninth to make it 6-5. Lopez singled into right-center field and Edwards scored. 

Amar'e Stoudemire Basketball Hall Of Fame

     One-time Miami Heat center Amar'e Stoudemire was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts on Saturday night. He was one of eight individuals who were part of the class of 2026. 

     Stoudemire finished his NBA career with the Heat in the 2015-16 season. He averaged 5.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in 52 regular season contests while in Miami. 

Marlins Outlast Reds

     The Miami Marlins handled the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Sunday at Great American Ball Park. The Marlins are now in the middle of a six-game road swing and will challenge the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. 

      Miami(64-61) got two runs in the top of the eighth. Cincinnati(59-64) chalked up one run in the bottom of the eighth on a solo home run by Tyler Stephenson

      The Marlins compiled five runs during the ninth inning and pulled away. Javier Sanoja capped the frame with a three-run homer to left field n a 1-1 count for his fifth home run of the year.

   

Kendall Lamm Ending NFL Career

     One-time Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Kendall Lamm is retiring. The Baltimore Ravens have placed him on their reserve/retired list. The Ravens signed him to a deal on August 4. 

     Lamm spent four seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2022 to 2025. He was able to participate in 46 contests, including one postseason game in 2023. 

Inter Miami CF Falls To Nashville SC

     Inter Miami CF lost to Nashville SC 4-1 at GEODIS Park on Saturday night. The Herons continued their rivalry against one of their top Eastern Conference foes over the last couple of years. It was the 12nd meeting between both teams in all competitions since 2024. 

     First place was on the line as both teams hold the top two spots in the Eastern Conference standings. The Herons have a 1-3-1 overall record in all competitions over their past five contests. They were eliminated from the League Cup tournament on Wednesday. 

     In the first half, Nashville SC(13-2-4) moved out to a 1-0 advantage in the 17th minute. A cross from the left side bounced in the six-yard area and Andy Najar put in a header from two yards. 

     Inter Miami CF(11-3-5) tied it up 1-1 during stoppage time at the conclusion of the first half. Telasco Segovia made a turnaround shot with his right foot from 11 yards out into the right side of the cage. 

     Nashville SC reclaimed the lead 2-1 in the 49th minute. Hany Mukhtar zipped a left-footed shot in from eight yards away. 

     They increased their lead to 3-1 during the 56th minute of play. Sam Surridge backheeled a shot with his right foot from five yards. 

     The Herons surrendered another goal in the 63rd minute and were down 4-1. Inter Miami CF goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo slipped trying to stop a clearing pass at least 44 yards off his line near the midfield circle. Mukhtar dribbled with the ball into the penalty area alone and placed in a right-footed shot from nine yards away into an open net. 

Marlins Double Reds

     The Miami Marlins outhustled the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 at Great American Ball Park on Saturday night. Both teams will conclude their three-game series tomorrow. 

     Miami(63-61) got one run in the top of the third for a 1- 0 lead and Cincinnati(59-63) overtook them with two runs in the bottom of the third for a 2-1 advantage. 

     The Fish added one run each in the fourth and fifth innings. The Reds tied it up 4-4 with two runs during the bottom of the fifth. 

     The Marlins pulled away 8-4 near the end of the contest. The Fish scored four runs in the eighth inning and one run in the ninth inning. 

Commanders Control Dolphins

     The Washington Commanders pulled away from the Miami Dolphins 20-7 on Friday night. It was the first preseason game for both teams in 2026. The Dolphins have two more preseason contests during the month of August. 

     Miami jumped out to a 7-0 lead during the first quarter. Washington responded with 17 unanswered points in the second quarter and had a 17-7 halftime lead. 

     Neither club scoring in the third quarter. The Commanders added a field goal in the fourth quarter for a 13-point margin over the Fins. 

Reds Shut Out Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were blanked by the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 at Great American Ball Park on Friday night. The Marlins started a six-game road trip. 

     Cincinnati(59-62) got a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth. Eugneio Suarez doubled into left field for Tyler Stephenson to score. 

     Miami(62-61) never got a runner past second base during the entire contest. They were held to four base hits in the game. 

Club Leon Shocks Inter Miami CF

     Club Leon upset Inter Miami CF 3-2 at Nu Stadium on Wednesday night in a Leagues Cup matchup. They qualified for the next round of the Leagues Cup with a 3-0 record. 

     The Herons have a 1-2 record in Phase One of the Leagues Cup. Inter Miami CF was eliminated and will not advance further in the Leagues Cup tournament. Herons midfielder Lionel Messi entered the contest as a substitute during the 42nd minute of play. 

Jeremiah McClendon Signs With Browns

     Former Palm Beach County high school football player Jeremiah McClendon has signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns. He was waived by the New Orleans Saints back in late May after signing with them as an undrafted free agent in April. 

     McClendon played high school football as a defensive back with the Atlantic Eagles. He contributed to them reaching the FHSAA Class 8A state title game against the Dr. Philips Panthers in 2017. McClendon participated in college football with Marshall, Charleston Southern, Florida International University and Southern Illinois. 

Panthers Signing Darren Waller

     The Carolina Panthers are expected to sign tight end Darren Waller. It will be a one-year contract between him and the club worth $1.3 million. 

     Waller retired from pro football and missed the 2024 season. He returned to playing in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins in 2025. Waller made 24 catches for 283 receiving yards and six touchdowns in nine games with the Fins last season.

     He had several stints in the National Football League. Waller has played for the Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins. 

Miami Heat 2026-27 Schedule

     The National Basketball Association released the entire 2026-27 regular season schedule. The Miami Heat will be playing their 39th NBA season.

     The Heat will begin the 2026-27 campaign at home hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 21 at Kaseya Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway Jr. will make their debuts with the team. Miami will visit the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day in a game between two of the top Eastern Conference contenders. 

     Miami will take on the Milwaukee Bucks three times during the 2026-27 season. Six players from both clubs were involved in the blockbuster trade. Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis will visit South Florida on November 18. The Heat will travel to Milwaukee for a January 28 clash. The Bucks come back to Miami on February 4. 

     Former Miami Heat forward LeBron James is now with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat will visit Philadelphia on November 25 and January 8. The Sixers come to Miami on January 30 and April 8. 

     The Heat will face the defending NBA champions the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 27 and January 14. The Knicks challenge the Heat in Miami on December 12. 

West Palm Beach Ratings July 2026

     West Palm Beach sports talk format radio stations got their ratings. The time span went from the fourth week of June to the fourth week of July. 

     ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-AM finished with a share of first place for the fourth straight month since it has been listed in the ratings. They increased from a 0.4 to a 0.7 in the period. The radio station depended on the mid-afternoon show with Theo Dorsey, Christian Katt and Tina Costanza followed by the afternoon show with Colin Russo and Michael Rizzo. 

     Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM remained at a 0.4 in the month. They relied on two different afternoon programs with Andy Slater in mid-afternoons followed by Ken LaVicka and Josh Cohen on afternoon drive. 

     Sports Radio 1230 The Gambler WBZT-AM ended up with a 0.0 for the fourth consecutive month. The Marlins completed June with at least 20 victories in a month for the second time in franchise history. 

Pirates Dominates Marlins

     The Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Miami Marlins 13-1 on Thursday at loanDepot park. The Marlins completed a six-game homestand and will visit the Cincinnati Reds tomorrow. 

     Pittsburgh(59-64) scored 13 unanswered runs and had a commanding lead throughout the game. The Bucs poured on eight runs in the final two innings. 

     Miami(62-60) scored their only run in the contest during the bottom of the ninth. Owen Caissie smacked a solo home run to right-center field on a 0-1 pitch for his 13th homer of the season. 

Omar Brown Waived By Dolphins

     The Miami Dolphins have waived defensive back Omar Brown. He signed a futures contract with the team back in January.

     Brown previously was with the Green Bay Packers for two seasons. He was able to participate in two regular season games in 2024. 

Josh Kushner Buys Los Angeles Lakers

     Miami Heat minority owner Josh Kushner has bought the Los Angeles Lakers along with former Disney business executive Bob Iger. The sale is expected to around $12.5 billion, which would be a highest amount ever paid for any North America professional sports franchise. 

     Kushner holds a small share of ownership in the Heat with Micky Arison being the majority owner of the team. He would have to divest his holdings in the Miami Heat if the sale goes through to buy the Lakers. 

     He once had an minority ownership share of the Memphis Grizzlies. Kushner sold that interest in May 2025 to join Miami Heat ownership. 

Unrivaled Moves Game From Miami

     The 3-on-3 women's basketball league Unrivaled has moved a semifinal game from the Miami area. The contest is being shifted to Philadelphia. 

     Unrivaled consists of eight teams with no geographic cities or regions playing their second season. Sephora Arena in Medley held the majority of the games during their first season in early 2026. 

Marlins Speed By Pirates

      The Miami Marlins canned the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 at loanDepot park on Wednesday night. The Marlins will conclude their six-game homestand tomorrow. 

     Pittsburgh(58-64) had a 1-0 advantage in the top of the second. The Fish matched in the bottom of second for a 1-1 tie. Miami(62-59) piled on four runs in the bottom of the third for a 5-1 lead. 

     Griffin Conine belted a solo home run on a 2-1 pitch in the fourth inning for his 13th homer this season to give Miami a five-run margin 6-1. The Marlins added another two runs in the bottom of the sixth for an 8-2 lead on a two-run homer by Heriberto Hernandez to left-center field. It was Hernandez's 17th home run of the 2026 campaign. 

Anthony Rizzo Podcast Host

     Former Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school baseball player Anthony Rizzo has relaunched a podcast. He co-hosts Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered with David Ross on The Volume. It was previously called The Lovable Reunion. 

     Both of them contributed to the Chicago Cubs in 2016 by winning their first World Series championship in 108 years. Rizzo finished his MLB career with the New York Yankees by helping them capture the 2024 American League pennant. 

     Rizzo was hired by NBC Sports in April as a baseball analyst. He has been a representative for FanDuel, which includes appearing on several commercials. 

NBA Releases Special Game Dates

     The National Basketball Association has issued a part of their 2026-27 regular season schedule. They released contests are in the first couple of days this season along with their Christmas Day matchups.

     The Miami Heat will have their season opener at home versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12. The Heat will play on December 25 at the Boston Celtics.

Emmanuel Ogbah Returns To Chiefs

     One-time defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah has agreed to a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. He helped the team win their first Super Bowl in 50 years back in February 2020.

     Ogbah then signed with the Dolphins. He spent five seasons with the Fins and chalked up 29.5 sacks in 75 games.

Miami Ratings July 2026

     Miami/Fort Lauderdale sports talk format radio stations received their ratings. The time span went from the fourth week in June to the fourth week in July. 

     104.3 Sports WQAM-FM improved to a 1.0 following two months at a 0.8. The Miami Marlins finished with at least 20 wins in a month for the second time in franchise history during the month of June.

     Fox Sports 940 WINZ-AM moved up to second place this month with a 0.3 after two straight periods with a 0.2. They were able to rely on nationally syndicated Fox Sports Radio. The WINZ stream on WZTU-FM-HD2 shifted from a 0.4 to a 0.3. 

     Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM fell from a 0.3 to a 0.2 in the month and dropped to third place. They have two different local shows in the afternoon shift with Andy Slater followed by Ken LaVicka and Josh Cohen. 

Marlins Blank Pirates

     The Miami Marlins shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 at loanDepot park on Tuesday night. The Marlins are in the middle of a six-game homestand. Both clubs had the day off yesterday. 

     Miami(61-59) took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Esteury Ruiz cracked a solo home run to left field on the first pitch for his sixth homer of the season. 

     Pittsburgh(58-63) gave up one run in the fifth inning and were down 2-0. Xavier Edwards hustled for an infield hit and Ruiz scored on a throwing error by Jacob Gonzalez. 

     Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes went five innings, struck out five batters and gave up one earned run on five hits. Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez hurled seven shutout innings, allowed three hits and struck out seven batters. 

Caedan Wallace Sent To Dolphins

     The New England Patriots will trade offensive lineman Caedan Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins. The Fins will give the Pats a 2028 sixth-round selection.

     Wallace was taken by New England in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft at 68th overall. He participated in 10 contests with them over the past two seasons. 

Anthony Hankerson Waived By Dolphins

     The Miami Dolphins have placed running back Anthony Hankerson on the waiver wire. He joined the Fins as an undrafted free agent in April. 

     Hankerson played high school football with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders. He won three consecutive FHSAA Class 7A state championships with them in 2019, 2020 and 2021. 

     He began college football with the University of Colorado in 2022 and 2023. Hankerson finished college football with Oregon State University in 2024 and 2025. 

Dolphins Pick Up Nick McCloud

     The Miami Dolphins have inked defensive back Nick McCloud to a contract. It is unknown what the terms of the deal is. 

     McCloud has been in the National Football League since the 2021 season. He had stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears. 

David Blay Jr. Lands With Eagles

     One-time University of Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman David Blay Jr. has signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Blay played high school football north of the Philadelphia area in Levittown. 

     Blay transferred to the Hurricanes for the 2025 season and helped them reach the CFP National Championship Game in January. He participated in 13 games and compiled 28 tackles with the Canes last season. 

Tim Anderson Retires

     Tim Anderson has retired from Major League Baseball. He is best known for his first eight MLB seasons with the Chicago White Sox. 

     Anderson signed with the Miami Marlins as a free agent in February 2024. He only had nine runs batted in along with a .214 batting average in 65 games with the Marlins. Anderson was released by the Fish in July 2024. 

Marlins Get Wikelman Gonzalez

     The Miami Marlins have claimed relief pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. He will be sent to the Marlins Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville. 

     Gonzalez made his Major League Baseball debut with the White Sox last season. He ended up with a 1-0 record and a 2.66 earned run average in 16 games

Dave O'Brien Extended By Red Sox

     Former Florida Marlins play-by-play announcer Dave O'Brien will have his contract extended by the Boston Red Sox. His tenure will continue for another two years through the 2028 season. 

     He joined as the Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer in 2007. O'Brien was elevated and replaced Don Orsillo as the television play-by-play announcer on NESN in 2016. 

     O'Brien began his Major League Baseball broadcasting career as a radio play-by-play announcer with the Atlanta Braves from 1990 to 1991. He joined the Florida Marlins as their first radio play-by-play announcer along with Joe Angel in 1993. O'Brien and Angel added duties as Marlins television play-by-play announcers in 1997 replacing Jay Randolph. O'Brien stayed in the Florida Marlins broadcast booth through the 2001 campaign. 

     He moved on to ESPN in 2002 to become a play-by-play announcer on baseball, men's college basketball and soccer games. O'Brien was the New York Mets television play-by-play announcer on WPIX-TV from 2003 until 2005. 

Dolphins Hire Isaiah Hawbaker

     The Miami Dolphins added to their football operations department last week. They have brought in Isaiah Hawbaker as a staff assistant in their analytics department. 

     It is the first position for Hawbaker in the National Football League. He was once a scouting/recruiting assistant at the University of Tennessee and an operations assistant at Wake Forest University. 

Teddy Bridgewater Retiring Again

     It looks like quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is about to retire again from the National Football League. He has stepped away from the Detroit Lions and is likely to be placed on the Lions reserve/retired list. 

     Bridgewater played quarterback with the Miami Northwestern Bulls while in high school. He later participated in college football with the University of Louisville Cardinals. 

     He did play five games with the Miami Dolphins during the 2022 season. Bridgewater had 49 pass completions for 683 passing yards and four touchdowns that year. 

     Bridgewater coached Miami Northwestern to the 2024 FHSAA Class 3A state championship. The Teddy Bridgewater Act was signed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis back in May. It allowed a coach to use his own money to help their high school players with expenses. 

Marlins Soar By Angels

     The Miami Marlins pounded the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 at loanDepot Park on Sunday. The Marlins won the three-game series. 

     Los Angeles(45-73) roared out to a 1-0 advantage in the top of the first. Zack Neto singled into shallow center field and Nolan Schanuel scored.

     Miami(60-59) moved ahead 3-1 in the bottom of the first. Kyle Stowers touched home on a wild pitch. Otto Lopez then picked up an infield hit to third. Schanuel made a throwing error to third and Xavier Edwards raced home. Three batters later, Owen Caissie drove in Lopez with a single into left field.

     The Angels cut the deficit to 3-2 during the second inning. Jose Siri socked a solo home run to center field on a 3-1 pitch for his seventh homer of the campaign. 

     The Marlins expanded their lead to 4-2 in the fourth  Javier Sanoja singled through the left side for Caissie to score.

     It became 10-2 for the Fish in the bottom of the fifth as they added six more runs. Griffin Conine started the rally with a two-run homer to right-center field on a 1-1 count with Lopez aboard. It turned out to be the 11th home run by Conine in 2026.

Inter Miami CF Stunned By Monterrey

     Inter Miami CF were surprised by Monterrey 2-1 on Saturday night at Nu Stadium in a Leagues Cup clash. It was the Herons second contest in the Leagues Cup group stage. Monterrey is a well-known squad from Liga MX in Mexico. 

     Lionel Messi was not on the Inter Miami CF roster for the contest. His father Jorge Messi passed away on Friday. The team held a moment of silence before the game. 

     In the first half, the Herons broke out to a 1-0 lead in the 32nd minute. Rodrigo De Paul rifled a right-footed shot from 28 yards away into the low left corner of the cage. 

     Monterrey evened it up 1-1 in the 47th minute of play. Hugo Kuypers roofed a two-yard shot with right foot following a loose rebound early in the second half. 

     Inter Miami CF would trail 2-1 during the 90th minute. Diego Rossi trapped the ball with his chest and half-volleyed a left-footed shot from two yards out. 

Marlins Dominate Angels

     The Miami Marlins routed the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 on Saturday at loanDepot park. The Marlins continued their six-game homestand. 

     Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara passed Ricky Nolasco for the most inning pitched in Marlins franchise history at 1,226 with one out during the top of the third. He was able to strike out Josh Lowe. 

     Miami(59-59) rocketed out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Xavier Edwards doubled into left field for Owen Caissie and Javier Sanoja to score. Two batters later, Otto Lopez got a base hit through the left side which brought in Jakob Marsee and Edwards.

      The Marlins extended it to 7-0 in the fifth inning with three more runs. Edwards drove in Marsee on a single into left field. Three batters later, Griffin Conine singled into left field and Edwards scored. Heriberto Hernandez followed with a double to left-center field and Lopez reached home.

     Los Angeles(45-72) came close to breaking the shutout in the top of the sixth. They left a player on third base.

Joey Wiemer Heading To White Sox

      Former Miami Marlins outfielder Joey Wiemer has agreed to join the Chicago White Sox. He is signing a minor league contract. Wiemer was placed on release waivers by the Washington Nationals several days ago. 

     Wiemer played one season for the Marlins in 2025. He chalked up three home runs, 12 runs batted in and a .236 batting average in 27 contests with Miami. 

Mike Trout & Angels Fly By Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 at loanDepot park on Friday night. Angels outfielder Mike Trout celebrated his 35th birthday. 

     The Marlins were coming off a seven-game road trip against National League East Division opponents. The Angels have the worst record in Major League Baseball. 

     Los Angeles(45-71) bounced out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Trout blasted a solo home run to right-center field on a 0-1 pitch for his 19th homer this season. He tied a Major League Baseball record with his sixth homer on his birthday. Trout is now shares the mark with Alex Rodriguez and Mark Reynolds. 

      Miami(58-59) tied it up 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Kyle Stowers walked with the bases loaded and Owen Caissie crossed the plate.

      The Marlins took a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning. Stowers knocked in Jakob Marsee on a base hit into center field.

      The Angels overcame the Fish with three runs in the seventh inning to take a 4-2 lead. Trout reached first on a throwing error and Josh Lowe scored. Florida Atlantic University grad Nolan Schanuel followed with a two-run homer to right-center field on a 0-1 count for his seventh home run of the year.

       Miami picked up one run and fell short in the bottom of the ninth. Leo Jimenez singled into center field to score Agustin Ramirez. The game came down to one play. Javier Sanoja then doubled down the left-field line and Jose Siri threw out Jimenez at the plate to conclude the contest.

Falcons Claim Keidron Smith

     The Atlanta Falcons have claimed defensive back Keidron Smith off waivers from the New York Jets. He played three games with the Jets during the 2025 season. 

     Smith was with the Oxbridge Academy Thunderwolves while he was involved in high school football. He participated in the 2017 FHSAA Class 3A state championship game against the Chaminade-Madonna Lions. 

Pharaoh Brown Goes To Colts

     One-time Miami Dolphins tight end Pharaoh Brown has agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts. He has inked a one-year deal with that team. 

     Brown signed with the Dolphins back in March 2025. He was waived by the Fins in August 2025 and did not participate in a game with Miami. 

49ers Ink Kion Smith

      Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Kion Smith has signed a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. It is a one-year contract between him and the club. 

     Smith joined Miami as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He participated in nine contests in 2023 and 14 games in 2025 with the Dolphins. 

Jaden Davis Waived By Cardinals

     Former Broward County high school football wide receiver Jaden Davis has been waived by the Arizona Cardinals. He was on the their injured reserve list and has received an injury settlement from the team for being put on waivers. 

     Davis was with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders in high school football from 2015 until 2018. He helped STA capture two straight FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2015 and 2016. 

     He made two stops while in college football. Davis had stints with the University of Oklahoma Sooners from 2019 to 2022 and the University of Miami Hurricanes in 2023. 

     Davis was selected by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft at 226th overall. He was involved in three contests last season with them. 

Jets Waive Keidron Smith

     The New York Jets have waived defensive back Keidron Smith. He participated in three games last season with the Jets and nine contests with the Denver Broncos in 2024. 

     Smith played wide receiver and defensive back with the Oxbridge Academy Thunderwolves in high school football. He later spent college football with Ole Miss and Kentucky. 

Kenny McIntosh Looking Around

     Former Broward County high school football player Kenny McIntosh is currently looking to join another National Football League team. He was waived by the Seattle Seahawks back on July 28. 

     McIntosh was with the Seahawks since the 2023 season. He did not participate in a contest last year with the club due to an injury. Seattle eventually won Super Bowl LX over the New England Patriots in February. 

     He played high school football with the University School Sharks from 2015 to 2018. McIntosh later won two CFP National Championships with the University of Georgia Bulldogs in 2021 and 2022. 

Braves Sweep Marlins

     The Atlanta Braves knocked off the Miami Marlins 11-3 on Thursday night at Truist Park. The Marlins concluded a seven-game road trip and will host the Los Angeles Angels tomorrow. The Braves now have an eight-game winning streak. 

     Atlanta(70-45) moved in front 2-0 in the bottom of the third. Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a ball to left-center field on a 2-0 pitch. Two Marlins outfielders, center fielder Esteury Ruiz and left fielder Heriberto Hernandez, crashed into each other trying to catch the ball on the warning track and it bounced over the fence for a homer. Drake Baldwin scored in front of Acuna on the play.

     The Braves pulled ahead 6-0 in the sixth inning with four more runs. Matt Olson blasted a solo home run to center field on a 1-2 count for his 32nd home run of the season. Three batters later, Lane Thomas doubled into the left-field corner and Michael Harris II crossed the plate. It was the first base hit for Thomas in a Braves uniform. Two batters after that, Austin Riley drove in Mauricio Dubon with a sacrifice fly to center field. Thomas would eventually score on a fielder's choice where Xavier Edwards made a fielding error. 

     Miami(58-58) closed it to 6-2 in the top of the seventh. Javier Sanoja singled into center field and Edwards scored. Griffin Conine followed with a base hit through the right side and Leo Jimenez reached home. 

     The Bravos answered back with two runs in the bottom of the seventh for an 8-2 advantage. Harris knocked in Olson on a triple into the right-center field gap. Dubon came up next and drove in Harris with a single up the middle. 

Pirates Dump Marcell Ozuna

     Former Miami Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna has been released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was his only season in Pittsburgh. He compiled eight home runs, 29 runs batted in and a .203 batting average in 70 contests with the Bucs. 

     Ozuna played his first five Major League Baseball seasons with the Marlins from 2013 to 2017. He stacked up 96 home runs, 361 runs batted in and a .277 batting average in 653 games with Miami. Ozuna later captured a World Series title with the Atlanta Braves in 2021. 

Joey Wiemer On Release Waivers

     The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Joey Wiemer on release waivers. It means that the Nationals may not keep him if no team claims him off waivers. 

     Wiemer was with the Miami Marlins in last season. He finished with three home runs, 12 runs batted in and a .236 batting average in 27 games with the Fish. 

Cumulus Media Cuts Leo Baldwin

     Cumulus Media has let go former South Florida radio executive Leo Baldwin. He was the operations manager of Cumulus Media in Columbia, South Carolina. Baldwin also was the program director at WOMG-FM along with the program director and morning co-host at WTCB-FM. 

     Baldwin came to West Palm Beach in November 2014 and worked in the same position with an organization that was sold twice. He was the operations manager for Digity Media, Alpha Media and Hubbard Broadcasting. Baldwin also had program director stints at WRMF-FM, WMEN-AM, WFTL-AM and WEAT-FM. He moved to St. Louis for a radio management position in November 2019. 

Inter Miami CF Pounds Atletico de San Luis

     Lionel Messi broke the all-time Leagues Cup goal record as Inter Miami CF walloped Atletico de San Luis 4-2 on Wednesday night at Nu Stadium. It was the first game of the 2026 Leagues Cup for the Herons.

     Messi made his first appearance with Inter Miami CF since May 24 against the Philadelphia Union. He was allowed by Major League Soccer to take a three-week rest since the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19. 

     It was a shocking start when Atletico de San Luis scored just four minutes into the game to make it 1-0. They made a cross from the right side and David Rodriguez redirected a header into the low left corner of the net from seven yards out.  

     The Herons evened it up 1-1 during the 11th minute. Messi volleyed a left-footed shot from 14 yards away into the right side of the cage. He tied Denis Bouanga with his 12th career Leagues Cup goal. 

     Inter Miami CF expanded their lead to 2-1 in the 26th minute of play. Telasco Segovia half-volleyed a shot with his right foot into an empty net from eight yards. 

     It became 3-1 for the Herons in the 44th minute. Messi dribbled in the middle of the penalty area and roofed a seven-yard shot with his left foot. He set a Leagues Cup record with his 13th career goal on the play. 

     The momentum kept going for Inter Miami CF as they increased it to 4-1 during stoppage time at the conclusion of the first half. Messi took a left-corner kick and Micael dos Santos placed in a header from eight yards that landed in the low right corner of the net. 

     In the second half, Atletico de San Luis cut the deficit to 4-2 in the 51st minute. Rafa Llorente one-timed a right-footed, curling shot from 19 yards away off the right post and into the cage.