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.