MLB Network Hires Eric Hosmer

     MLB Network has brought in Eric Hosmer as their new baseball studio analyst. He will make segment appearances on many of their programs. 

     Hosmer played high school baseball with the American Heritage Patriots in Plantation. He was selected in the first round third overall in the 2008 MLB Draft by the Kansas City Royals.  

     He played seven seasons with the Royals organization as a first baseman. Hosmer helped that franchise capture the 2015 World Series title and two American League championships. 

Panthers Get By Blue Jackets

     The Florida Panthers passed by the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night. Panthers defenseman Michael Benning made his NHL debut. 

     The Panthers closed to nine points from eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Cats will begin a four-game road trip on Sunday and not return to Sunrise until March 24. 

     After no scoring in the opening frame. Columbus(33-21-11) took a 1-0 lead with 6:59 remaining in second period. Mason Marchment sent a lead pass from his own zone. Adam Fantilli released a wrist shot from the right-circle dot past Sergei Bobrovsky for his 19th goal of the season.

     Florida(33-29-3) evened it up 1-1 with the man advantage at the 1:28 mark of the third period. Mackie Samoskevich pushed the puck from the top left circle. Sam Reinhart centered it from the left goal line and Sam Bennett steered a forehand shot from the right side of the crease for his 24th goal of the campaign. 

     In overtime, the Panthers won the game on the power play at 2:19. Benning sent a cross-ice pass from the top left circle and Matthew Tkachuk made a diagonal pass from the top right circle. Reinhart snapped a shot from below the left circle for his 29th goal in 2025-26. Benning collected his first NHL assist and first NHL point on the play. 

Heat Avoid Bucks

     The Miami Heat held off the Milwaukee Bucks 112-105 on Thursday night at Kaseya Center. It was the Heat's first contest since Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. The Heat won the season series over the Bucks for the first time since the 2019-20 season. They extended their winning streak up to season-high seven games. 

     Miami(38-29) ripped out with a 23-10 spurt and were ahead 31-21 at the end of the first quarter. The Heat stayed in front 59-51 at halftime.

     Milwaukee(27-38) attempted to close the margin and were down 85-77 at the conclusion of the third quarter. The Bucks cut the deficit during the final quarter and came within two points 103-101 with 2:26 left. 

     Pelle Larsson dropped in a career-high 28 points for Heat while Adebayo contributed 21 points and eight rebounds. Kasparas Jakucionis compiled 18 points and Davion Mitchell scored 13 points. 

     Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored the first 10 points in the contest for the Bucks, finished with xx points and xx rebounds. Two players came off the bench for Milwaukee as Bobby Portis drained in xx points and Ryan Rollins had xx points along with xx assists for a double-double. 

No Inter Miami CF Non-MLS Games On ESPN West Palm

     ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-FM did not broadcast the Inter Miami CF CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 first-leg game against Nashville SC on their airwaves tonight. It is the second straight year that the Inter Miami CF English-language flagship station did it. 

     The agreement between the soccer team and the radio station is that only Major League Soccer regular season and postseason contests can be broadcast. Inter Miami CF games in the CONCACAF Championship Cup, Leagues Cup and FIFA World Club Cup competitions can not be aired. 

Bradley Chubb Moves To Bills

     Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb has shuffled off to the Buffalo Bills. It is a three-year contract that is worth $43.5 million.

     Chubb spent the past four seasons with the Dolphins organization. He ended up participating in 41 contests with the team. 

Jonathan Ford Returning To Packers

     One-time Dillard Panthers defensive lineman Jonathan Ford is returning to the Green Bay Packers. He has inked a one-year contract with the club. 

     Ford was selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Packers. After spending a couple of years on the Packers practice squad, he made his NFL debut with the Chicago Bears in 2024. Ford split his time between the Bears and the  Packers last season. 

Channing Tindal Heading To Falcons

     Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Tindal has agreed to a contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He was with the Arizona Cardinals in 2025. 

     Tindal broke into the NFL with the Dolphins when they choose him in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played 44 contests in three seasons with the Fins.