Powell again surfaces on injury report, as Heat extension window remains open

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 7:32A Ira Winderman

As the Miami Heat sort out where they stand both in the moment and moving forward, little has been settled when it comes to taking the long view. For Norman Powell, that particularly has been the case, with the All-Star guard eligible for an...

FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 7:28A Associated Press

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ MEXICO CITY (AP) — The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup...

Hurricanes expected to hire Broncos assistant Favian Upshaw as new running backs coach

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 7:23A Adam Lichtenstein

The Hurricanes are filling one of the vacancies on their coaching staff. Denver Broncos running backs coach Favian Upshaw is poised to become Miami s new running backs coach, a source told the South Florida Sun Sentinel on Thursday. CBS Sports...

Panthers looking to ‘dial in’ for playoff push after intense Olympics

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 6:56A Adam Lichtenstein

FORT LAUDERDALE — All of the Panthers Olympians were back on the ice for their morning skate before Thursday night s matchup with Toronto, making for crowded ice at the team s Fort Lauderdale training facility. We had about 27 guys out there,...

Chris Perkins: Is coach Jeff Hafley the most important figure in Dolphins rebuild?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 5:53A Chris Perkins

There’s a role we haven’t discussed enough in the Dolphins’ rebuild, and it’s a vitally important role — head coach Jeff Hafley . Dolphins fans should eye the 46-year-old Hafley with more scrutiny than general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan or the...

Jeff Galloway, who inspired people with his run-walk method, dies at 80

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 4:44A Associated Press

By ED WHITE Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team who for decades inspired elite athletes and countless everyday runners by promoting a run-walk-run strategy , whether in a marathon or just a neighborhood jog, died Wednesday at...

Panthers’ Tkachuk has ‘so much respect’ for women’s hockey team, amid controversy over Trump’s...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 4:41A Adam Lichtenstein

FORT LAUDERDALE — Soon after the USA men s hockey team sparked celebrations across the country with Jack Hughes gold-medal-winning goal against Canada on Sunday , the team was engulfed in a political controversy. FBI Director Kash Patel was seen...

No longer an award favorite, Heat’s Jaquez still finding reward in role as sixth man

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 3:07A Ira Winderman

There was a time earlier this season when Jaime Jaquez Jr. stood as the favorite for the NBA s Sixth Man of the Year Award, poised to join Tyler Herro s as the second Miami Heat player so honored in the franchise s 38 seasons. Then opposing...

What’s a ‘Sully guy?’ New Dolphins GM Sullivan lays out what he looks for in prospects

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/26 1:41A David Furones

INDIANAPOLIS — Years down the road, the Miami Dolphins might have a large enough sample size of successful draft picks made by new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan to start labeling prospects a “Sully guy.” Maybe certain characteristics rise to...

ASK IRA: Can Tyler Herro yet work his way back into Heat extension favor?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/25 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: What does Tyler Herro have to do to get the Heat to start talking extension again in the summer? It seems a little shaky at the moment. – Arn. A: Basically, there seemingly only would be one way for Tyler Herro to even crack open the door when...

ASK IRA: Is starting Larsson over Ware the prudent Heat pick for Spoelstra?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/23 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: In what world is Pelle Larsson better than Kel el Ware? – Eddie. A: The short answer is: In Erik Spoelstra s world, when it comes to rounding out his starting lineup, getting a needed balance with shooting, defense and attacking. Look, this...

FBI director joins US men’s hockey team in locker room celebration of Olympic gold medal

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/23 12:59A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel joined the American men’s hockey players in the locker room Sunday for a rowdy celebration of winning the gold medal in the Winter Olympics. Related Articles...

ASK IRA: After seeing bronzed Riley, should Heat offer a makeover on Wade statue?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/22 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, credit the Lakers. The statue of Pat Riley is perfect. I wonder what Dwyane Wade thought. – Syl. A: Agree, the Lakers captured the style, panache, drive of Pat Riley in the statue unveiled Sunday in Los Angeles. And the other Lakers, Los...

ASK IRA: Will Myron Gardner spark the Heat, or get someone killed out there?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/21 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, what are we going to do about Myron Gardner? The kid s got a bit – shall we say – too much energy. – Watson. A: Which is sort of what you want your team to have as you plow through an 82-game regular season and have to deal with opponents...

ASK IRA: Is Spoelstra playing Heat best and youngest one and the same?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 2/20 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Were the first nine Heat players to see action against the Hawks, the best nine players on the roster? – Chad, Coral Springs. A: Interesting, because as the game against the Hawks played out , it came off as Erik Spoelstra attempting to...