American Heritage xxxx West Boca Raton

     Two defending state champions faced each other of the football gridiron on Friday night in Broward County. The two-time defending FHSAA Class 4A state champions the American Heritage Patriots xxxxxxx the reigning two-time FHSAA Class 6A state champions the West Boca Raton Bulls xx-xx at Bill Laurie Stadium in Plantation. 

     American Heritage(0-0)

     West Boca Raton(0-0)

St. Thomas Aquinas xxxxx Western

     The defending FHSAA Class 5A state champions the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders went on the road and xxxxxx the Western Wildcats xx-xx on Friday night in Davie. The Raiders began their march to win a state-record eighth consecutive state title and state-record 18th overall high school football state championship. 

     St. Thomas Aquinas(1-0)

     Western(0-1)

Cardinal Newman xxxxx Community School Of Naples

     The reigning FHSAA Class 1A state champions the Carinal Newman Crusaders xxxxx the Community School of Naples Seahawks xx-xx at Sam Budnyk Field in West Palm Beach on Friday night. There was a minor ceremony prior to the game in honor of Cardinal Newman's first state football title in school history. 

     Both squads meet in the FHSAA Class 1A regional semifinals last year. The Crusaders were victorious in that contest by the score of 45-14. 

     Cardinal Newman(1-0)

     Community School of Naples(0-1) 

Marlins xxxx Nationals

     The Miami Marlins xxxxx the Washington Nationals x-x at loanDepot park on Friday night. The Marlins began a six-game homestand. 

     Miami(64-64)

     Washington(61-68)

49ers Add Khalil Herbert

     Former Broward County high school football running back Khalil Herbert has rejoined the San Francisco 49ers. He was signed and released by the Niners earlier this month. 

     Herbert played high school football with the American Heritage Patriots. He won two straight FHSAA Class 5A state championships with them in 2013 and 2014. 

     He was with the University of Kansas from 2016 to 2019. Herbert finished college football with Virginia Tech University in 2020. 

     Herbert was taken by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent his first four seasons with the Bears from 2021 to 2024. Herbert played for the Cincinnati Bengals during 2024 and the New York Jets in 2025. 

Palm Beach Central Gets By Glades Central

     The Palm Beach Central Broncos squeezed by the Glades Central Raiders 14-9 at Bronco Stadium on Thursday night. The longtime rivalry continued between two recognizable high school football programs in South Florida. 

     The start of the contest was not started for one hour due to a lightning delay. This was the first night of regular season high school football games in Palm Beach County. 

     Palm Beach Central(1-0) will visit the Park Vista Cobras next week. Glades Central(0-1) has their home opener in a week against John Carroll Catholic. 

Chaminade-Madonna Slams Monarch

      It was the first day of Broward County regular season high school football games this year as the Chaminade-Madonna Lions dismantled the Monarch Knights 49-22 on Thursday night at Don Conkel Stadium at Coconut Creek High School. The contest was held at a neutral site because Monarch does not have a football field on their campus. 

     Chaminade-Madonna(1-0) rolled out to a 14-0 advantage by the end of the first quarter. The Lions scored early in the second quarter when quarterback Brady Quinn threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tromon Isaac Jr. and they led 21-0. 

     Monarch(0-1) got on the scoreboard with a 60-yard touchdown strike and they trailed 21-6. Both teams then exchanged touchdowns on their next possessions. Chaminade-Madonna got a 50-yard touchdown pass while the Knights picked up a two-yard touchdown toss and a two-point conversion run to make it 28-14. 

     The Lions added two more touchdowns and made it 42-14 late in the second.  The second score was a Quinn 11-yard pass to wide receiver Armani Strong. 

     In the second half, Chaminade-Madonna increased their lead to 49-14 in the opening minute of the third quarter. Wide receiver Peter Pierre caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Quinn. 

     The Knights quickly answered back and they were down 49-22. Wide receiver Chris Cortinas made an 80-yard touchdown reception. It was followed by a two-point conversion pass. A weather delay due to lightning stopped the contest in the third. 

Jon Berti Retiring

     Former Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti has announced his retirement from professional baseball. He was with the Marlins for five seasons from 2019 to 2023. 

     He helped Miami reach the postseason twice in 2020 and 2023. Berti contributed to the New York Yankees winning the American League pennant in 2024. He led Major League Baseball in stolen bases with 41 back in 2022. 

Myles Gaskin Finishes NFL Career

     Former Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin has announced his retirement from the National Football League. He was with the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks over the past three years. Gaskin captured a Super Bowl title with Seattle last season participating in one regular season game. 

     Gaskin was selected in the seventh round by the Fins during the 2019 NFL Draft. He would play four seasons with Miami from 2019 until 2022. Gaskins compiled 361 catches for 1,355 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns in 38 contests with the Dolphins. He also had 101 pass receptions for 701 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

Zane Gonzalez Released By Fins

     The Miami Dolphins have released kicker Zane Gonzalez. The club agreed to an injury settlement with Gonzalez. 

     He has been in the National Football League since the 2017 season. Gonzalez had stints with the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons. 

Commanders Release River Cracraft

     The Washington Commanders have released wide receiver River Cracraft. The team has given Cracraft an injury settlement. 

     Cracraft was with the Miami Dolphins for three seasons from 2022 to 2024. He collected 25 catches for 289 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 29 games. 

Christian Bethancourt Traded

     The New York Yankees have traded catcher Christian Bethnacourt to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. He has not played in the majors this season. 

     Bethancourt was once with the Miami Marlins during the 2024 regular season. He ended up with two home runs, seven runs batted in and a .159 batting average in 38 contests. 

Joe Raineri Joins Sport & State

     Former local radio on-air talent Joe Raineri has joined Sport & State. It is a new company that was launched by Clay Travis today. Raineri co-hosts an afternoon program called On Tilt with Ariel Epstein and Kelly Stewart. 

     Raineri has worked in the South Florida market for the past 15 years. He was the morning co- host on WRMF-FM in West Palm Beach from 2011 until 2014. 

     He joined 640 Sports WMEN-AM in November 2014 as an afternoon host taking over for Steve White. He was moved to the midday shift in May 2015 and then returned to afternoon drive in August 2015 replacing Hank Goldberg. Raineri was elevated to morning co-host alongside Steve Zemach in January 2016 and they held those positions until March 2017. 

     Raineri was a morning disc jockey on WBGF-FM and WZFL-FM from May 2017 to June 2018. He became a studio co-host of The Morning After show on FNTSY Sports Radio Network and SportsGrid in 2018 and held that position until early 2026.  

Inter Miami CF Ties Philadelphia Union

     Inter Miami CF tied the Philadelphia Union 2-2 at Subaru Park on Wednesday night. The Herons snapped a three-game losing streak throughout all of their competitive contests. 

     In the first half, Philadelphia(5-10-5) rumbled out to a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute of play. Frankie Westfield crossed the ball from the right side and Indiana Vassilev volleyed in a right-footed shot from seven yards out. 

     Inter Miami CF(11-3-6) evened it up in the 21st minute of play. Daniel Pinter tapped in a two-yard shot with his right foot following assists from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. 

     The Herons jumped to their first lead of the contest 2-1 in the 26th minute. Messi dribbled in the penalty area and then drilled a left-footed shot from 10 yards away into the low left corner of the cage. 

     In the second half, the Union made it a tie game 2-2 in the 58th minute. Neil Pierre was able to get the tally. 

Phillies Sweep Marlins

     The Philadelphia Phillies pulled off a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins finished off a six-game road trip and fell more behind in the National League Wild-Card race. 

     Philadelphia(70-58) took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Garrett Stubbs picked up an infield base hit to short and Luis Arraez reached home.

     It became 3-0 for the Phillies during the third inning. Arraez ripped a two-run homer to right field on a 2-2 pitch with Bryce Harper aboard. It turned out to be the sixth home run this year for Arraez. 

     Miami(64-64) made it 3-1 in the top of the sixth. Javier Sanoja smacked a solo home run to left field on a 2-2 count for his sixth homer of the seasons. 

     The Phils expanded their lead to 4-1 in the bottom of the seventh. Turner knocked in Kyle Schwarber with a double into the left-center field gap. 

Trey Mancini Retires

     One-time Miami Marlins player Trey Mancini has retired from professional baseball. He was with the Baltimore Orioles for most of his Major League Baseball career from 2016 to 2022. He was dealt to the Houston Astros late in the 2022 campaign and captured a World Series title with them. 

     Mancini was signed by the Miami Marlins in January 2024 and attended their spring training camp in Jupiter. He opted out of his minor league contract when he did not make the Marlins Major League Baseball roster four days before the start of the regular season.  

Dolphins Ink Mark Gronowski Again

     The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Mark Gronowski again over the weekend. He was an undrafted free agent. Gronowski participated in the Dolphins spring practice and their first week of training camp. 

     Gronowski went to South Dakota State University from 2020 to 2024. He spent his final season in college football with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes in 2025. 

Phillies Get By Marlins

     The Philadelphia Phillies edged the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. The Marlins conclude a six-game road swing tomorrow. 

     Philadelphia(69-58) raced out to a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the first. Alec Bohm singled into left field and Bryce Harper reached home. 

     Miami(64-63) evened it up 1-1 in the second inning. Griffin Conine socked a solo home run to center field on a 0-2 pitch for his 14th homer of the campaign. 

     The Marlins picked up one run in the fifth inning and one run in the sixth inning for a 3-1 lead. Xavier Edwards knocked in Brian Navarreto on a single into left-center field. In the sixth, Heriberto Hernandez grounded out into a force out and Otto Lopez to scored on a throwing error by Luis Arraez. 

     The Phillies answered back in the bottom of the sixth with four runs and they leaped to a 5-3 lead. Bohm doubled into left-center field and Trea Turner raced home. Bryson Stott followed with a base hit up the middle for Arraez and Bohm to score. Three batters later, Justin Crawford drove in Stott on a single through the left side.  

     The Fish closed it to 5-4 in the top of the eighth. Hernandez singled into center field and Conine scored. 

     In the bottom of the eighth, the Phils increased their lead to 6-4. Kyle Schwarber picked up a base hit into left field and Stott touched home. 

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.

   

Kendall Lamm Ending NFL Career

     One-time Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Kendall Lamm is retiring. The Baltimore Ravens have placed him on their reserve/retired list. The Ravens signed him to a deal on August 4. 

     Lamm spent four seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2022 to 2025. He was able to participate in 46 contests, including one postseason game in 2023. 

Inter Miami CF Falls To Nashville SC

     Inter Miami CF lost to Nashville SC 4-1 at GEODIS Park on Saturday night. The Herons continued their rivalry against one of their top Eastern Conference foes over the last couple of years. It was the 12nd meeting between both teams in all competitions since 2024. 

     First place was on the line as both teams hold the top two spots in the Eastern Conference standings. The Herons have a 1-3-1 overall record in all competitions over their past five contests. They were eliminated from the League Cup tournament on Wednesday. 

     In the first half, Nashville SC(13-2-4) moved out to a 1-0 advantage in the 17th minute. A cross from the left side bounced in the six-yard area and Andy Najar put in a header from two yards. 

     Inter Miami CF(11-3-5) tied it up 1-1 during stoppage time at the conclusion of the first half. Telasco Segovia made a turnaround shot with his right foot from 11 yards out into the right side of the cage. 

     Nashville SC reclaimed the lead 2-1 in the 49th minute. Hany Mukhtar zipped a left-footed shot in from eight yards away. 

     They increased their lead to 3-1 during the 56th minute of play. Sam Surridge backheeled a shot with his right foot from five yards. 

     The Herons surrendered another goal in the 63rd minute and were down 4-1. Inter Miami CF goalkeeper Rocco Rios Novo slipped trying to stop a clearing pass at least 44 yards off his line near the midfield circle. Mukhtar dribbled with the ball into the penalty area alone and placed in a right-footed shot from nine yards away into an open net. 

Marlins Double Reds

     The Miami Marlins outhustled the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 at Great American Ball Park on Saturday night. Both teams will conclude their three-game series tomorrow. 

     Miami(63-61) got one run in the top of the third for a 1- 0 lead and Cincinnati(59-63) overtook them with two runs in the bottom of the third for a 2-1 advantage. 

     The Fish added one run each in the fourth and fifth innings. The Reds tied it up 4-4 with two runs during the bottom of the fifth. 

     The Marlins pulled away 8-4 near the end of the contest. The Fish scored four runs in the eighth inning and one run in the ninth inning. 

Commanders Control Dolphins

     The Washington Commanders pulled away from the Miami Dolphins 20-7 on Friday night. It was the first preseason game for both teams in 2026. The Dolphins have two more preseason contests during the month of August. 

     Miami jumped out to a 7-0 lead during the first quarter. Washington responded with 17 unanswered points in the second quarter and had a 17-7 halftime lead. 

     Neither club scoring in the third quarter. The Commanders added a field goal in the fourth quarter for a 13-point margin over the Fins. 

Reds Shut Out Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were blanked by the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 at Great American Ball Park on Friday night. The Marlins started a six-game road trip. 

     Cincinnati(59-62) got a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth. Eugneio Suarez doubled into left field for Tyler Stephenson to score. 

     Miami(62-61) never got a runner past second base during the entire contest. They were held to four base hits in the game. 

Club Leon Shocks Inter Miami CF

     Club Leon upset Inter Miami CF 3-2 at Nu Stadium on Wednesday night in a Leagues Cup matchup. They qualified for the next round of the Leagues Cup with a 3-0 record. 

     The Herons have a 1-2 record in Phase One of the Leagues Cup. Inter Miami CF was eliminated and will not advance further in the Leagues Cup tournament. Herons midfielder Lionel Messi entered the contest as a substitute during the 42nd minute of play. 

Jeremiah McClendon Signs With Browns

     Former Palm Beach County high school football player Jeremiah McClendon has signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns. He was waived by the New Orleans Saints back in late May after signing with them as an undrafted free agent in April. 

     McClendon played high school football as a defensive back with the Atlantic Eagles. He contributed to them reaching the FHSAA Class 8A state title game against the Dr. Philips Panthers in 2017. McClendon participated in college football with Marshall, Charleston Southern, Florida International University and Southern Illinois. 

Panthers Signing Darren Waller

     The Carolina Panthers are expected to sign tight end Darren Waller. It will be a one-year contract between him and the club. 

     Waller retired from pro football and missed the 2024 season. He returned to playing in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins in 2025. Waller made 24 catches for 283 receiving yards and six touchdowns in nine games with the Fins last season.

     He had several stints in the National Football League. Waller has played for the Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins. 

Miami Heat 2026-27 Schedule

     The National Basketball Association released the entire 2026-27 regular season schedule. The Miami Heat will be playing their 39th NBA season.

     The Heat will begin the 2026-27 campaign at home hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 21 at Kaseya Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway Jr. will make their debuts with the team. Miami will visit the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day in a game between two of the top Eastern Conference contenders. 

     Miami will take on the Milwaukee Bucks three times during the 2026-27 season. Six players from both clubs were involved in the blockbuster trade. Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis will visit South Florida on November 18. The Heat will travel to Milwaukee for a January 28 clash. The Bucks come back to Miami on February 4. 

     Former Miami Heat forward LeBron James is now with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Heat will visit Philadelphia on November 25 and January 8. The Sixers come to Miami on January 30 and April 8. 

     The Heat will face the defending NBA champions the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 27 and January 14. The Knicks challenge the Heat in Miami on December 12. 

West Palm Beach Ratings July 2026

     West Palm Beach sports talk format radio stations got their ratings. The time span went from the fourth week of June to the fourth week of July. 

     ESPN West Palm 106.3 WESP-AM finished with a share of first place for the fourth straight month since it has been listed in the ratings. They increased from a 0.4 to a 0.7 in the period. The radio station depended on the mid-afternoon show with Theo Dorsey, Christian Katt and Tina Costanza followed by the afternoon show with Colin Russo and Michael Rizzo. 

     Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM remained at a 0.4 in the month. They relied on two different afternoon programs with Andy Slater in mid-afternoons followed by Ken LaVicka and Josh Cohen on afternoon drive. 

     Sports Radio 1230 The Gambler WBZT-AM ended up with a 0.0 for the fourth consecutive month. The Marlins completed June with at least 20 victories in a month for the second time in franchise history. 

Pirates Dominates Marlins

     The Pittsburgh Pirates pounded the Miami Marlins 13-1 on Thursday at loanDepot park. The Marlins completed a six-game homestand and will visit the Cincinnati Reds tomorrow. 

     Pittsburgh(59-64) scored 13 unanswered runs and had a commanding lead throughout the game. The Bucs poured on eight runs in the final two innings. 

     Miami(62-60) scored their only run in the contest during the bottom of the ninth. Owen Caissie smacked a solo home run to right-center field on a 0-1 pitch for his 13th homer of the season. 

Omar Brown Waived By Dolphins

     The Miami Dolphins have waived defensive back Omar Brown. He signed a futures contract with the team back in January.

     Brown previously was with the Green Bay Packers for two seasons. He was able to participate in two regular season games in 2024. 

Josh Kushner Buys Los Angeles Lakers

     Miami Heat minority owner Josh Kushner has bought the Los Angeles Lakers along with former Disney business executive Bob Iger. The sale is expected to around $12.5 billion, which would be a highest amount ever paid for any North America professional sports franchise. 

     Kushner holds a small share of ownership in the Heat with Micky Arison being the majority owner of the team. He would have to divest his holdings in the Miami Heat if the sale goes through to buy the Lakers. 

     He once had an minority ownership share of the Memphis Grizzlies. Kushner sold that interest in May 2025 to join Miami Heat ownership. 

Unrivaled Moves Game From Miami

     The 3-on-3 women's basketball league Unrivaled has moved a semifinal game from the Miami area. The contest is being shifted to Philadelphia. 

     Unrivaled consists of eight teams with no geographic cities or regions playing their second season. Sephora Arena in Medley held the majority of the games during their first season in early 2026. 

Marlins Speed By Pirates

      The Miami Marlins canned the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 at loanDepot park on Wednesday night. The Marlins will conclude their six-game homestand tomorrow. 

     Pittsburgh(58-64) had a 1-0 advantage in the top of the second. The Fish matched in the bottom of second for a 1-1 tie. Miami(62-59) piled on four runs in the bottom of the third for a 5-1 lead. 

     Griffin Conine belted a solo home run on a 2-1 pitch in the fourth inning for his 13th homer this season to give Miami a five-run margin 6-1. The Marlins added another two runs in the bottom of the sixth for an 8-2 lead on a two-run homer by Heriberto Hernandez to left-center field. It was Hernandez's 17th home run of the 2026 campaign. 

Anthony Rizzo Podcast Host

     Former Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school baseball player Anthony Rizzo has relaunched a podcast. He co-hosts Ross & Rizzo Unfiltered with David Ross on The Volume. It was previously called The Lovable Reunion. 

     Both of them contributed to the Chicago Cubs in 2016 by winning their first World Series championship in 108 years. Rizzo finished his MLB career with the New York Yankees by helping them capture the 2024 American League pennant. 

     Rizzo was hired by NBC Sports in April as a baseball analyst. He has been a representative for FanDuel, which includes appearing on several commercials. 

NBA Releases Special Game Dates

     The National Basketball Association has issued a part of their 2026-27 regular season schedule. They released contests are in the first couple of days this season along with their Christmas Day matchups.

     The Miami Heat will have their season opener at home versus the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12. The Heat will play on December 25 at the Boston Celtics.

Emmanuel Ogbah Returns To Chiefs

     One-time defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah has agreed to a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. He helped the team win their first Super Bowl in 50 years back in February 2020.

     Ogbah then signed with the Dolphins. He spent five seasons with the Fins and chalked up 29.5 sacks in 75 games.

Miami Ratings July 2026

     Miami/Fort Lauderdale sports talk format radio stations received their ratings. The time span went from the fourth week in June to the fourth week in July. 

     104.3 Sports WQAM-FM improved to a 1.0 following two months at a 0.8. The Miami Marlins finished with at least 20 wins in a month for the second time in franchise history during the month of June.

     Fox Sports 940 WINZ-AM moved up to second place this month with a 0.3 after two straight periods with a 0.2. They were able to rely on nationally syndicated Fox Sports Radio. The WINZ stream on WZTU-FM-HD2 shifted from a 0.4 to a 0.3. 

     Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM fell from a 0.3 to a 0.2 in the month and dropped to third place. They have two different local shows in the afternoon shift with Andy Slater followed by Ken LaVicka and Josh Cohen. 

Marlins Blank Pirates

     The Miami Marlins shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 at loanDepot park on Tuesday night. The Marlins are in the middle of a six-game homestand. Both clubs had the day off yesterday. 

     Miami(61-59) took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Esteury Ruiz cracked a solo home run to left field on the first pitch for his sixth homer of the season. 

     Pittsburgh(58-63) gave up one run in the fifth inning and were down 2-0. Xavier Edwards hustled for an infield hit and Ruiz scored on a throwing error by Jacob Gonzalez. 

     Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes went five innings, struck out five batters and gave up one earned run on five hits. Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez hurled seven shutout innings, allowed three hits and struck out seven batters. 

Caedan Wallace Sent To Dolphins

     The New England Patriots will trade offensive lineman Caedan Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round draft pick to the Miami Dolphins. The Fins will give the Pats a 2028 sixth-round selection.

     Wallace was taken by New England in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft at 68th overall. He participated in 10 contests with them over the past two seasons. 

Anthony Hankerson Waived By Dolphins

     The Miami Dolphins have placed running back Anthony Hankerson on the waiver wire. He joined the Fins as an undrafted free agent in April. 

     Hankerson played high school football with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders. He won three consecutive FHSAA Class 7A state championships with them in 2019, 2020 and 2021. 

     He began college football with the University of Colorado in 2022 and 2023. Hankerson finished college football with Oregon State University in 2024 and 2025. 

Dolphins Pick Up Nick McCloud

     The Miami Dolphins have inked defensive back Nick McCloud to a contract. It is unknown what the terms of the deal is. 

     McCloud has been in the National Football League since the 2021 season. He had stints with the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears. 

David Blay Jr. Lands With Eagles

     One-time University of Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman David Blay Jr. has signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. Blay played high school football north of the Philadelphia area in Levittown. 

     Blay transferred to the Hurricanes for the 2025 season and helped them reach the CFP National Championship Game in January. He participated in 13 games and compiled 28 tackles with the Canes last season. 

Tim Anderson Retires

     Tim Anderson has retired from Major League Baseball. He is best known for his first eight MLB seasons with the Chicago White Sox. 

     Anderson signed with the Miami Marlins as a free agent in February 2024. He only had nine runs batted in along with a .214 batting average in 65 games with the Marlins. Anderson was released by the Fish in July 2024. 

Marlins Get Wikelman Gonzalez

     The Miami Marlins have claimed relief pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. He will be sent to the Marlins Triple-A affiliate in Jacksonville. 

     Gonzalez made his Major League Baseball debut with the White Sox last season. He ended up with a 1-0 record and a 2.66 earned run average in 16 games

Dave O'Brien Extended By Red Sox

     Former Florida Marlins play-by-play announcer Dave O'Brien will have his contract extended by the Boston Red Sox. His tenure will continue for another two years through the 2028 season. 

     He joined as the Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer in 2007. O'Brien was elevated and replaced Don Orsillo as the television play-by-play announcer on NESN in 2016. 

     O'Brien began his Major League Baseball broadcasting career as a radio play-by-play announcer with the Atlanta Braves from 1990 to 1991. He joined the Florida Marlins as their first radio play-by-play announcer along with Joe Angel in 1993. O'Brien and Angel added duties as Marlins television play-by-play announcers in 1997 replacing Jay Randolph. O'Brien stayed in the Florida Marlins broadcast booth through the 2001 campaign. 

     He moved on to ESPN in 2002 to become a play-by-play announcer on baseball, men's college basketball and soccer games. O'Brien was the New York Mets television play-by-play announcer on WPIX-TV from 2003 until 2005. 

Dolphins Hire Isaiah Hawbaker

     The Miami Dolphins added to their football operations department last week. They have brought in Isaiah Hawbaker as a staff assistant in their analytics department. 

     It is the first position for Hawbaker in the National Football League. He was once a scouting/recruiting assistant at the University of Tennessee and an operations assistant at Wake Forest University. 

Teddy Bridgewater Retiring Again

     It looks like quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is about to retire again from the National Football League. He has stepped away from the Detroit Lions and is likely to be placed on the Lions reserve/retired list. 

     Bridgewater played quarterback with the Miami Northwestern Bulls while in high school. He later participated in college football with the University of Louisville Cardinals. 

     He did play five games with the Miami Dolphins during the 2022 season. Bridgewater had 49 pass completions for 683 passing yards and four touchdowns that year. 

     Bridgewater coached Miami Northwestern to the 2024 FHSAA Class 3A state championship. The Teddy Bridgewater Act was signed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis back in May. It allowed a coach to use his own money to help their high school players with expenses. 

Marlins Soar By Angels

     The Miami Marlins pounded the Los Angeles Angels 12-3 at loanDepot Park on Sunday. The Marlins won the three-game series. 

     Los Angeles(45-73) roared out to a 1-0 advantage in the top of the first. Zack Neto singled into shallow center field and Nolan Schanuel scored.

     Miami(60-59) moved ahead 3-1 in the bottom of the first. Kyle Stowers touched home on a wild pitch. Otto Lopez then picked up an infield hit to third. Schanuel made a throwing error to third and Xavier Edwards raced home. Three batters later, Owen Caissie drove in Lopez with a single into left field.

     The Angels cut the deficit to 3-2 during the second inning. Jose Siri socked a solo home run to center field on a 3-1 pitch for his seventh homer of the campaign. 

     The Marlins expanded their lead to 4-2 in the fourth  Javier Sanoja singled through the left side for Caissie to score.

     It became 10-2 for the Fish in the bottom of the fifth as they added six more runs. Griffin Conine started the rally with a two-run homer to right-center field on a 1-1 count with Lopez aboard. It turned out to be the 11th home run by Conine in 2026.

Inter Miami CF Stunned By Monterrey

     Inter Miami CF were surprised by Monterrey 2-1 on Saturday night at Nu Stadium in a Leagues Cup clash. It was the Herons second contest in the Leagues Cup group stage. Monterrey is a well-known squad from Liga MX in Mexico. 

     Lionel Messi was not on the Inter Miami CF roster for the contest. His father Jorge Messi passed away on Friday. The team held a moment of silence before the game. 

     In the first half, the Herons broke out to a 1-0 lead in the 32nd minute. Rodrigo De Paul rifled a right-footed shot from 28 yards away into the low left corner of the cage. 

     Monterrey evened it up 1-1 in the 47th minute of play. Hugo Kuypers roofed a two-yard shot with right foot following a loose rebound early in the second half. 

     Inter Miami CF would trail 2-1 during the 90th minute. Diego Rossi trapped the ball with his chest and half-volleyed a left-footed shot from two yards out. 

Marlins Dominate Angels

     The Miami Marlins routed the Los Angeles Angels 7-0 on Saturday at loanDepot park. The Marlins continued their six-game homestand. 

     Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara passed Ricky Nolasco for the most inning pitched in Marlins franchise history at 1,226 with one out during the top of the third. He was able to strike out Josh Lowe. 

     Miami(59-59) rocketed out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Xavier Edwards doubled into left field for Owen Caissie and Javier Sanoja to score. Two batters later, Otto Lopez got a base hit through the left side which brought in Jakob Marsee and Edwards.

      The Marlins extended it to 7-0 in the fifth inning with three more runs. Edwards drove in Marsee on a single into left field. Three batters later, Griffin Conine singled into left field and Edwards scored. Heriberto Hernandez followed with a double to left-center field and Lopez reached home.

     Los Angeles(45-72) came close to breaking the shutout in the top of the sixth. They left a player on third base.

Joey Wiemer Heading To White Sox

      Former Miami Marlins outfielder Joey Wiemer has agreed to join the Chicago White Sox. He is signing a minor league contract. Wiemer was placed on release waivers by the Washington Nationals several days ago. 

     Wiemer played one season for the Marlins in 2025. He chalked up three home runs, 12 runs batted in and a .236 batting average in 27 contests with Miami. 

Mike Trout & Angels Fly By Marlins

     The Miami Marlins were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 at loanDepot park on Friday night. Angels outfielder Mike Trout celebrated his 35th birthday. 

     The Marlins were coming off a seven-game road trip against National League East Division opponents. The Angels have the worst record in Major League Baseball. 

     Los Angeles(45-71) bounced out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Trout blasted a solo home run to right-center field on a 0-1 pitch for his 19th homer this season. He tied a Major League Baseball record with his sixth homer on his birthday. Trout is now shares the mark with Alex Rodriguez and Mark Reynolds. 

      Miami(58-59) tied it up 1-1 in the bottom of the fourth. Kyle Stowers walked with the bases loaded and Owen Caissie crossed the plate.

      The Marlins took a 2-1 lead in the sixth inning. Stowers knocked in Jakob Marsee on a base hit into center field.

      The Angels overcame the Fish with three runs in the seventh inning to take a 4-2 lead. Trout reached first on a throwing error and Josh Lowe scored. Florida Atlantic University grad Nolan Schanuel followed with a two-run homer to right-center field on a 0-1 count for his seventh home run of the year.

       Miami picked up one run and fell short in the bottom of the ninth. Leo Jimenez singled into center field to score Agustin Ramirez. The game came down to one play. Javier Sanoja then doubled down the left-field line and Jose Siri threw out Jimenez at the plate to conclude the contest.

Falcons Claim Keidron Smith

     The Atlanta Falcons have claimed defensive back Keidron Smith off waivers from the New York Jets. He played three games with the Jets during the 2025 season. 

     Smith was with the Oxbridge Academy Thunderwolves while he was involved in high school football. He participated in the 2017 FHSAA Class 3A state championship game against the Chaminade-Madonna Lions. 

Pharaoh Brown Goes To Colts

     One-time Miami Dolphins tight end Pharaoh Brown has agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts. He has inked a one-year deal with that team. 

     Brown signed with the Dolphins back in March 2025. He was waived by the Fins in August 2025 and did not participate in a game with Miami. 

49ers Ink Kion Smith

      Former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Kion Smith has signed a deal with the San Francisco 49ers. It is a one-year contract between him and the club. 

     Smith joined Miami as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He participated in nine contests in 2023 and 14 games in 2025 with the Dolphins. 

Jaden Davis Waived By Cardinals

     Former Broward County high school football wide receiver Jaden Davis has been waived by the Arizona Cardinals. He was on the their injured reserve list and has received an injury settlement from the team for being put on waivers. 

     Davis was with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders in high school football from 2015 until 2018. He helped STA capture two straight FHSAA Class 7A state championships in 2015 and 2016. 

     He made two stops while in college football. Davis had stints with the University of Oklahoma Sooners from 2019 to 2022 and the University of Miami Hurricanes in 2023. 

     Davis was selected by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft at 226th overall. He was involved in three contests last season with them. 

Jets Waive Keidron Smith

     The New York Jets have waived defensive back Keidron Smith. He participated in three games last season with the Jets and nine contests with the Denver Broncos in 2024. 

     Smith played wide receiver and defensive back with the Oxbridge Academy Thunderwolves in high school football. He later spent college football with Ole Miss and Kentucky. 

Kenny McIntosh Looking Around

     Former Broward County high school football player Kenny McIntosh is currently looking to join another National Football League team. He was waived by the Seattle Seahawks back on July 28. 

     McIntosh was with the Seahawks since the 2023 season. He did not participate in a contest last year with the club due to an injury. Seattle eventually won Super Bowl LX over the New England Patriots in February. 

     He played high school football with the University School Sharks from 2015 to 2018. McIntosh later won two CFP National Championships with the University of Georgia Bulldogs in 2021 and 2022. 

Braves Sweep Marlins

     The Atlanta Braves knocked off the Miami Marlins 11-3 on Thursday night at Truist Park. The Marlins concluded a seven-game road trip and will host the Los Angeles Angels tomorrow. The Braves now have an eight-game winning streak. 

     Atlanta(70-45) moved in front 2-0 in the bottom of the third. Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a ball to left-center field on a 2-0 pitch. Two Marlins outfielders, center fielder Esteury Ruiz and left fielder Heriberto Hernandez, crashed into each other trying to catch the ball on the warning track and it bounced over the fence for a homer. Drake Baldwin scored in front of Acuna on the play.

     The Braves pulled ahead 6-0 in the sixth inning with four more runs. Matt Olson blasted a solo home run to center field on a 1-2 count for his 32nd home run of the season. Three batters later, Lane Thomas doubled into the left-field corner and Michael Harris II crossed the plate. It was the first base hit for Thomas in a Braves uniform. Two batters after that, Austin Riley drove in Mauricio Dubon with a sacrifice fly to center field. Thomas would eventually score on a fielder's choice where Xavier Edwards made a fielding error. 

     Miami(58-58) closed it to 6-2 in the top of the seventh. Javier Sanoja singled into center field and Edwards scored. Griffin Conine followed with a base hit through the right side and Leo Jimenez reached home. 

     The Bravos answered back with two runs in the bottom of the seventh for an 8-2 advantage. Harris knocked in Olson on a triple into the right-center field gap. Dubon came up next and drove in Harris with a single up the middle. 

Pirates Dump Marcell Ozuna

     Former Miami Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna has been released by the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was his only season in Pittsburgh. He compiled eight home runs, 29 runs batted in and a .203 batting average in 70 contests with the Bucs. 

     Ozuna played his first five Major League Baseball seasons with the Marlins from 2013 to 2017. He stacked up 96 home runs, 361 runs batted in and a .277 batting average in 653 games with Miami. Ozuna later captured a World Series title with the Atlanta Braves in 2021. 

Joey Wiemer On Release Waivers

     The Washington Nationals have placed outfielder Joey Wiemer on release waivers. It means that the Nationals may not keep him if no team claims him off waivers. 

     Wiemer was with the Miami Marlins in last season. He finished with three home runs, 12 runs batted in and a .236 batting average in 27 games with the Fish. 

Cumulus Media Cuts Leo Baldwin

     Cumulus Media has let go former South Florida radio executive Leo Baldwin. He was the operations manager of Cumulus Media in Columbia, South Carolina. Baldwin also was the program director at WOMG-FM along with the program director and morning co-host at WTCB-FM. 

     Baldwin came to West Palm Beach in November 2014 and worked in the same position with an organization that was sold twice. He was the operations manager for Digity Media, Alpha Media and Hubbard Broadcasting. Baldwin also had program director stints at WRMF-FM, WMEN-AM, WFTL-AM and WEAT-FM. He moved to St. Louis for a radio management position in November 2019. 

Inter Miami CF Pounds Atletico de San Luis

     Lionel Messi broke the all-time Leagues Cup goal record as Inter Miami CF walloped Atletico de San Luis 4-2 on Wednesday night at Nu Stadium. It was the first game of the 2026 Leagues Cup for the Herons.

     Messi made his first appearance with Inter Miami CF since May 24 against the Philadelphia Union. He was allowed by Major League Soccer to take a three-week rest since the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19. 

     It was a shocking start when Atletico de San Luis scored just four minutes into the game to make it 1-0. They made a cross from the right side and David Rodriguez redirected a header into the low left corner of the net from seven yards out.  

     The Herons evened it up 1-1 during the 11th minute. Messi volleyed a left-footed shot from 14 yards away into the right side of the cage. He tied Denis Bouanga with his 12th career Leagues Cup goal. 

     Inter Miami CF expanded their lead to 2-1 in the 26th minute of play. Telasco Segovia half-volleyed a shot with his right foot into an empty net from eight yards. 

     It became 3-1 for the Herons in the 44th minute. Messi dribbled in the middle of the penalty area and roofed a seven-yard shot with his left foot. He set a Leagues Cup record with his 13th career goal on the play. 

     The momentum kept going for Inter Miami CF as they increased it to 4-1 during stoppage time at the conclusion of the first half. Messi took a left-corner kick and Micael dos Santos placed in a header from eight yards that landed in the low right corner of the net. 

     In the second half, Atletico de San Luis cut the deficit to 4-2 in the 51st minute. Rafa Llorente one-timed a right-footed, curling shot from 19 yards away off the right post and into the cage. 

Braves Take Marlins

     The Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 at Truist Park on Wednesday night. The Marlins will complete their seven-game road swing tomorrow. The Braves extended their winning streak to seven games.

     Atlanta(69-45) poured on three runs in the bottom of the second for a 3-0 lead. Austin Riley hit a ground-rule double down the left-field line and Ozzie Albies reached home. Two batters later, Drake Baldwin singled up the middle for Mauricio Dubon and Riley to score. 

     The Braves made it a four-run margin 4-0 in the bottom of the third. Dubon knocked in Michael Harris II with a base hit through the right side. 

     Miami(58-57) got on the scoreboard in the top of the fifth. Joe Mack grounded out to second and Owen Caissie scored. 

Cristian Pache Back In Majors

     One-time Miami Marlins outfielder Cristian Pache is back in Major League Baseball. He has been called up by the New York Mets from their Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse. 

     Pache last played in the majors with the Marlins in 2024. He finished with one home run, seven runs batted in and a .183 batting average in 35 contests with Miami. 

Mario Cristobal Extended By Miami

     University of Miami Hurricanes football head coach Mario Cristobal has agreed to a contract extension with the school. It is unknown what the terms for the agreement are. 

     Cristobal joined the Canes as their head coach in 2022 and has a 35-19 record with Miami. He led the Hurricanes to the CFP National Championship Game against the University of Indiana Hoosiers back in January. 

Ravens Extend Zay Flowers

     The Baltimore Ravens have signed wide receiver Zay Flowers to a four-year extension worth $140 million. The new deal keeps his with the team through the 2031 season. 

     Flowers played high school football with the University School Sharks. He later attended Boston College for college football. 

     He was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at 22nd overall by the Ravens. Flowers has 237 catches for 3,128 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 50 games during three seasons with Baltimore. 

Braves Sink Marlins

     The Atlanta Braves downed the Miami Marlins 4-2 at Truist Park on Tuesday night. Both teams had the day off yesterday. 

     Atlanta(68-45) scooted out to a 1-0 advantage in the bottom of the second. Ozzie Albies socked a solo home run to right field on the first pitch for his 19th homer this year. 

     Miami(58-56) surrendered two more runs in the seventh inning and were down 3-0. Austin Riley powered a two-run homer to left-center field on a 1-1 count with Lane Thomas aboard. It was 13th home run of the 2026 campaign for Riley. 

     The Braves put up one run during the bottom of the eighth for a 4-0 lead. Ronald Acuna Jr. scored on a wild pitch. 

     The Marlins broke the shutout in the top of the ninth with two runs. Leo Jimenez singled through the left side for Otto Lopez and Heriberto Hernandez to score. 

Tarik Black Waived By Lions

     The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver Tarik Black on waivers. He signed a contract with the team back on June 17. 

     Black joined the Miami Dolphins practice squad in October 2024 and did not play in a regular-season game. He was waived by the Dolphins in August 2025 and was never signed for the season. 

Orioles Acquire Rece Hinds

     The Miami Marlins sent outfielder Rece Hinds to the Baltimore Orioles. It was the second time this season that Hinds has been traded. 

     Hinds spent three seasons with the Cincinnati Reds before being dealt to the Marlins on May 21. He only played in one game for Miami on July 12 and struck out once in two plate appearances that day. 

Lake Bachar Dealt To Pirates

     The Miami Marlins dealt relief pitcher Lake Bachar to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Miami receives back infielder Hyun Seung Lee, outfielder Brian Sanchez and pitcher Brandan Bidois. 

     Bachar played with the Marlins over the past three seasons. He finished with a 3.88 earned run average in 101 contests with Miami. 

Connor Norby Traded By Marlins

     The Miami Marlins have traded infielder Connor Norby and pitcher Aiden May to the Colorado Rockies for relief pitcher Victor Vodnik. It concluded all the acquisitions the Marlins made at the Major League Baseball trade deadline.

     Norby spent part of three seasons with Miami. He finished with 19 home runs, 67 runs batted in and a .236 batting average in 189 games with the Fish.

     Vodnik has spent his entire four-year MLB career with the Rockies. He compiled a 13-10 record and a 4.35 earned run average in 155 relief appearances. 

Marlins Deal Braxton Garrett

     Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett has been traded to the Chicago Cubs. The Fish will receive first baseman Jonathon Long and pitcher Jace Beck in return. 

     Garrett was taken in the first round at seventh overall in the 2016 MLB Draft. He broke into the majors during the shortened 2020 regular season. Braxton has a career 16-20 record with a 4.16 earned run average in 67 games. 

Marlins Trade Liam Hicks

     The Miami Marlins have traded designated hitter/catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Fish will get back third baseman Brayden Taylor, pitcher Jacob Kisting and shortstop Adrian Santana. 

     Hicks has played his entire Major League Baseball career with Miami in 2025 and 2026. He has 14 home runs, 62 runs batted in and a .282 batting average in 101 contests this season. 

Vikings Waive Kejon Owens

     Former Dade County high school football running back Kejon Owens has been waived by the Minnesota Vikings. He signed with the organization as an undrafted free agent back in April. 

     Owens played with the Miami Central Rockets from 2016 to 2019. He led them to a FHSAA Class 6A state championship in 2019. Owens moved on to Florida International University for college football. 

49ers Dump Eli Apple

     The San Francisco 49ers have released defensive back Eli Apple. He has played for seven National Football League teams. 

     Apple participated with the Miami Dolphins during the 2023 campaign. He ended up with one interception and 46 tackles in 10 games with the Fins. 

Bryan McCabe Leaves Panthers

     Longtime Florida Panthers hockey executive Bryan McCabe has left the organization. He had worked in their front office for the past 14 seasons, which included the most recent nine seasons as the director of player personnel. 

     McCabe contributed to the Panthers capturing consecutive Stanley Cup titles in 2023 and 2024. His name is listed twice on the Stanley Cup. 

     He once played as a defenseman with Panthers for three seasons from 2008-09 to 2010-11. McCabe compiled 28 goals and 76 assists for 104 points in 199 contests. He became the first defenseman to be named captain in Panthers franchise history. 

Luis Arraez Traded To Phillies

     The San Francisco Giants have traded second baseman Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies. He currently leads the National League with a .324 batting average. Arraez has captured three consecutive batting titles from 2022 to 2024

     Arraez played 180 games in two seasons with the Miami Marlins during 2023 and 2024. He led Major League Baseball with a .354 batting average in 2023. He finished with a National League-leading .314 batting average splitting his time between the Marlins and the San Diego Padres in 2024. 

Marlins Blank Mets

     The Miami Marlins shut out the New York Mets 2-0 at Citi Field on Sunday. The Marlins, who have won six of their past seven games, will continue their seven-game road swing in Atlanta versus the Braves tomorrow. 

     Miami(58-55) broke the scoreless game in the top of the fifth. Joe Mack smashed a solo home run to center field on a 3-2 pitch for his 11th homer in his rookie year.

     New York(47-66) gave up another run in the ninth inning and trailed 2-0. Xavier Edwarfs singled into center field and Otto Lopez scored.

    

Inter Miami CF Tie Columbus Crew

     Inter Miami CF tied the Columbus Crew 2-2 at Nu Stadium on Saturday night. Lionel Messi did not participate in the contest as he continued his three-week rest following the 2026 FIFA World Cup championship game. Rodrigo De Paul did play for the Herons tonight for the first time since the World Cup. 

     In the first half, Inter Miami CF(11-2-5) bolted out to a 1-0 lead. The Crew turned the ball over near the midfield circle. Luis Suarez lobbed a right-footed shot from 42 yards away over the out-of-net goalkeeper in the 16th minute. He now has a four-game scoring streak. 

     Columbus(5-8-5) evened it up 1-1 in the 34th minute of play. They picked up a tally on an own goal by Herons midfielder Carlos Casemiro with his sliding stop of a pass. 

     The Herons reclaimed the lead 2-1 during stoppage time at the conclusion of the first half. Suarez crossed the ball from the right side and Noah Allen placed in a header from 14 yards away. 

     The Crew garnered the only goal in the second half at the 84th minute. Brais Mendez finished off the scoring in the contest as he curled a direct kick with his left foot from 30 yards out into the left side of the cage. It was the first Major League Soccer goal for Mendez.  

Marlins Power By Mets

     The Miami Marlins handled the New York Mets 6-2 on Saturday at Citi Field. The Marlins have been victorious in five of their last six games. 

     The Mets had a pregame ceremony for the 40th anniversary of their 1986 World Series championship team. It was the last time that the Mets had captured a World Series title. 

     Miami(57-55) raced out to a 1-0 lead during the top of the first. Liam Hicks singled through the left side and Otto Lopez reached home. 

     It became 3-0 for the Marlins in the top of the second. Javier Sanoja lifted a two-run homer to left field on a 1-2 pitch with Kyle Stowers aboard. It was the fourth home run of the year for Sanoja. 

     New York(47-65) closed it to 3-2 in the bottom of the second. Tyrone Taylor walloped a two-run home run to left field on a 1-0 count with Marcus Semien on base for his 10th homer of the season. 

     The Fish increased their lead to 4-2 in the fourth inning. Lopez knocked in Esteury Ruiz with a sacrifice fly to right-center field. 

     In the sixth inning, Miami expanded it to 6-2. Griffin Conine connected with a solo home run to right field on the first pitch for his 10th homer of the campaign. Three batters later, Hicks drove in Lopez on a base hit through the right side.