Dusty May New Mavericks Coach

     Former Florida Atlantic University Owls basketball head coach Dusty May is expected to be named the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. He guided the University of Michigan Wolverines to the 2026 National Championship for men's basketball back in April. 

     May was the head coach of FAU for six seasons from 2018-19 to 2023-24. He helped them reach the NCAA Final Four during the 2022-23 season. 

Marlins xxxxx Rangers

     The Miami Marlins xxxxx the Texas Rangers x-x at loanDepot park on Monday night. The Marlins xxxxxx  their eight-game home winning streak. 

     Miami(40-38)

     Texas(37-40)

Lionel Messi All-Time World Cup Goal Leader, Argentina Beats Austria

     Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi set the FIFA World Cup record with his 17th career goal as Argentina topped Austria x-x on Monday at Dallas Stadium in a Group J game. Argentina advances to the Round of 32 knockout stage with the victory. 

     In the first half, Argentina 

He passed Miroslav xxxxxx of Germany who compiled 16 World Cup goals. 

Florida Panthers Acquire Brady Tkachuk

     Ottawa Senators center Brady Tkachuk has been traded to the Florida Panthers. The Cats sent back two 2026 first-round picks, ninth overall and 25th overall to Ottawa. In addition, the Senators get a 2027 second-round selection and a conditional 2029 first-round selection.

     He is the brother of Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk. Both contributed to the United States winning the 2026 gold medal in ice hockey for the first time in 46 years. 

     Tkachuk was the fourth overall selection in the 2018 NHL Draft. He compiled 213 goals and 250 assists for 463 points in 572 NHL games during eight seasons with the Sens. Tkachuk was eventually elevated to become the Senators captain later in his tenure there. 

     Brady Tkachuk's brother Matthew Tkachuk was acquired by the Panthers from the Calgary Flames prior to the 2022-23 season. Florida has captured two Stanley Cup titles and three Eastern Conference championships since Tkachuk arrived in South Florida. 

     The Tkachuk family has a long connection with the National Hockey League. Matthew's and Brady's father is Keith Tkachuk and their cousin is former Florida Panthers center Tom Fitzgerald. 

Mackie Samoskevich Traded To Kraken

     The Florida Panthers have dealt right wing Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken. The Panthers will get back a 2026 first-round selection at 25th overall along with a conditional 2027 second-round pick. 

     Samoskevich was the 24th overall selection by the Florida Panthers in the  first round of 2021 NHL Draft. He played for the Panthers over the past three seasons. Samoskevich captured a Stanley Cup championship with the organization in 2024-25. He had 12 goals and 20 assists for a career-high 32 points during 77 contests last season. 

Uruguay Ties Cape Verde

     Uruguay and Cape Verde finished with a 2-2 tie in Group H on Sunday at Miami Stadium. It was the second contest of seven games being played in Miami during the 2026 World Cup. 

     Cape Verde, who participated in their second World Cup game in the nation's history, surprisingly moved out to a 1-0 lead during the 21st minute when Lenini powered in a direct kick from 27 yards away. 

     Uruguay evened it up 1-1 in the when Maximiliano Araujo scored in the 44th minute. They moved ahead 2-1 during stoppage time at the end of the half as Agustin Canabbio was able to get the tally. 

     In the second half, it became a tie game 2-2 in the 61st minute as Cape Verde scored. Varela placed a shot from 24 yards out into an open net when the goalkeeper came out get a loose ball outside of the penalty area. 

Marlins Sweep Giants

     The Miami Marlins edged the San Francisco Giants 2-1 at laonDepot Park on Sunday. The Marlins swept the three-game series against the Giants. 

      Miami(40-38) broke out to a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the first. Kyle Stowers socked a solo home run to right-center field on the first pitch for his eighth homer of the campaign.

      San Francisco(31-46) tied it up 1-1 in the top of the third. Casey Schmitt singled into right field for former Marlins player Luis Arraez to score.

       The Fish regained the lead 2-1 in the fourth inning. Otto Lopez doubled into right-center field and Stowers raced home.