Andre Jones Waived

     The Miami Dolphins have placed defensive lineman Andre Jones on waivers from their practice squad. He participated in three Dolphins games earlier this year in a special teams capacity. 

     Jones played in 16 games over two seasons with the Washington Commanders in 2023 and 2024. He was with the Buffalo Bills for three contests last year. The Fins signed him off the Bills practice squad on September 21. 

Rodney McGraw Promoted

     The Miami Dolphins have decided to sign defensive line Rodney McGraw from their practice squad and place him on their active roster. He was signed to the team's practice squad on September 10. 

     McGraw has seen action in two games earlier in the 2026 season with the Fins. He played in their last two contests versus the Minnesota Vikings on October 4 and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 11. 

Miami Heat xxxx Season Opener

     The Miami Heat began their 39th season in the National Basketball Association as they xxxxx the Minnesota Timberwolves xxx-xxx at Kaseya Center on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. made their playing debuts with the Heat. 

     Miami(0-0)

     Minnesota(0-0) 

Panthers xxxx Senators

     One-time Ottawa Senators captain and center Brady Tkachuk retuned to his former home as the Florida Panthers xxxx to the Senators x-x at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday night. The Panthers, who extended their winning streak to (four) games, started a four-game road trip. The Cats are in the middle of playing six road contests in an eight-game stretch. 

     Florida(5-2-2)

     Ottawa(6-3-0)

Dolphins Releasing Riley Patterson

     The Miami Dolphins will be releasing kicker Riley Patterson from his one-year contract. He already missed two field goals and one extra point in five contests this year. 

     Patterson played two seasons with the Dolphins in 2025 and 2026. He participated in 22 games and made 34 field goals on 38 field-goal attempts. 

Heat & Panthers 2026-27 Home Game Conflicts

     The Miami Heat and the Florida Panthers will have home game conflicts and will be playing at the same time during the 2026-27 season. This has happened since the 1998-99 season when both teams began to play contests in different venues. 

     It is the biggest date difference ever in terms of the start of both club's regular season. The exceptions to this matter were a lockout, strike or pandemic. 

     The Florida Panthers stared their 2026-27 campaign on September 29 while the Miami Heat begins on October 21. The difference between both season and home openers was 23 days. 

     The total number of regular season home conflicts between both teams is seven this season. It is the lowest since the 2019-20 season when six of the seven planned dates happened. The final one did not happen due to both leagues being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

     This season's conflicts consist of one on October 30, zero in November, one on December 21, zero in January and none in February. There are four conflicts in the month of March on March 2, March 6, March 25 and March 27. Both clubs play home game on the same day on April 9. 

     The Heat and the Panthers were anticipated to have strong rosters in 2026-27 and both could contend for a league championship in the middle of next year. There can sometimes be a possible arangement or agreement between both organization's team operations, venue operations and leagues to avoid game conflicts. Some corporations and individuals can be season-ticket holders which can create a conflict for them. In addition, media organizations, security personnel and vendors may work at both arenas on gamedays. 

Zane Gonzalez Back With Dolphins

     Zane Gonzalez has returned to the Miami Dolphins for his second stint as a kicker. He was placed on the team's practice squad. 

     The Dolphins had signed Gonzalez to a contract back in March. He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 10, waived on August 19 and eventually released with an injury settlement.