Sid Rosenberg Final Local Show 10th Anniversary

     Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of the final sports show that Sid Rosenberg ever hosted in South Florida. He is currently the morning host at WABC-AM in New York City. 

     After he left his position at WFAN-AM in September 2005, he joined Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM as a fill-in host. It led to him becoming the midday co-host with O.J. McDuffie at that radio station. He would later be elevated to morning host and remained there until May 2009. 

     Rosenberg moved on to Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM in September 2009 as a midday host. He would later become the afternoon host from June 2010 to April 2012. 

     He was then hired by 640 Sports WMEN-AM as a morning host in August 2012. Rosenberg stayed at that radio station until his contract was not renewed in December 2015. 

Scott Ferrall Final Infinity Sports Network Show

     Former 560 WQAM-AM mid-morning host Scott Ferrall filled in as the final host ever on Infinity Sports Network back on December 28. Infinity Sports Network, which was previously branded CBS Sports Radio Network, changed to Westwood One Sports at midnight of that day. 

     Ferrall had prior experience as the last host and final voice for another nationally syndicated sports radio network. He hosted the final program ever on Sportsfan Radio Network back in April 2001. 

Florida Panthers On Team Canada

     Team Canada announced their roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The men's ice hockey tournament will be held next month in Italy. 

     Two players from the Florida Panthers were selected. They are left wing Brad Marchand and right wing Sam Reinhart. 

Michael Irvin Launches Playmaker Production Group

     Michael Irvin will begin the Playmaker Production Group in the near future. It is unknown what it will consist of, but podcasting is a likely venture. 

      Irvin played wide receiver for the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders in high school, the University of Miami Hurricanes in college football and the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. He captured a national championship with the Hurricanes in 1987 and three Super Bowl titles with the Cowboys. 

      He entered broadcasting with Fox Sports Net as a panelist on the The Best Damn Sports Show Period. 

It led to work as an studio analyst at ESPN. He had the same position at NFL Network from 2009 until May 2024. He was panelist on Undisputed and an NFL studio analyst on Fox Sports 1 from August 2023 to August 2024. 

      Irwin did have some radio experience. He started as a midday host at KESN-FM in Dallas. Irvin was a midday co-host on 560 WQAM-AM from July 2010 until July 2012. 

Heat xxxxx Pistons

     The Miami Heat xxxx the Detroit Pistons xxx-xxx at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night. It was the only contest of the Heat's road trip. 

Oregon xxxxx Texas Tech In Orange Bowl

     The University of Oregon Ducks xxxxx the Texas Tech University Red Raiders xx-xx during the CFP Quarterfinals in the 2026 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Thursday. xxxxx moved on to the CFP Semifinals. 

Frank Gore NFL Hall Of Fame Finalist

     Former University of Miami Hurricanes running back Frank Gore is one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It is his first year of eligibility for enshrinement. There will be two more rounds before the final decisions will be made on new Pro Football Hall of Fame members in early February. 

     Gore played most of his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers. He was with the Miami Dolphins for 14 games in 2018. 

Jonathan Ford Returns To Packers

     The Green Bay Packers has picked up former Dillard Panthers defensive lineman Jonathan Ford off waivers from the Chicago Bears. It will be Ford's second stint with the Packers. 

      Ford was acquired by the Bears off waivers from the Packers back in December 2024. He was able to participate in eight games with Chicago this year.  

Steelers Release Daryl Porter Jr.

     The Pittsburgh Steelers have released defensive back Daryl Porter Jr. He made his NFL debut with the Steelers on December 21 against the Miami Dolphins. 

      Porter played high school football with the American Heritage Patriots and captured two FHSAA state titles in 2016 and 2017. He was later at West Virginia and Miami for college football. 

Bills Cut Michael Badgley

      The Buffalo Bills let go kicker Michael Badgley from their practice squad earlier this week. He played in the Bills two recent games. Badgley participated in seven contests with the Indianapolis Colts earlier in the 2025 season. 

      Badgley was with the University of Miami Hurricanes while being involved in college football. He has been with six different NFL teams since 2018. 

John Curtiss Signing With Diamondbacks

      One-time Miami Marlins pitcher John Curtiss will be staying with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He will sign a minor league contract and be invited to their spring training camp. 

      Curtiss spent one season with the Fish in 2021. He appeared in 35 games and had a 2.48 earned run average with the Marlins.