SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Rookie Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes after replacing an injured Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers used another dominant defensive performance to beat the Miami Dolphins 33-17 Sunday for their fifth straight win. The 49ers (8-4) allowed a 75-yard touchdown pass to Trent Sherfield on the opening play from scrimmage but little else … [Read more...] about Purdy, defense lead 49ers to 33-17 win over Dolphins
Hurricanes extend Louisville misery by winning ACC opener 80-53
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Miller had 14 points, Norchad Omier scored 12 and Miami opened Atlantic Coast Conference play with an 80-53 victory over winless Louisville on Sunday. Miller sank 6 of 10 shots with a 3-pointer for the Hurricanes (8-1), who picked up their fourth straight win. Omier hit 6 of 7 shots, adding two blocks. Isaiah Wong pitched in with 10 points and … [Read more...] about Hurricanes extend Louisville misery by winning ACC opener 80-53
Panthers snap Kraken’s seven-game win streak with 5-1 win
SEATTLE (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe’s first-period scoring flurry and a standout performance in goal from Spencer Knight brought the longest active win streak in the NHL to a halt. Verhaeghe scored twice 26 seconds apart in the first period, Matthew Tkachuk scored his 12th goal and had an assist, and the Florida Panthers snapped Seattle’s seven-game win streak with a 5-1 win … [Read more...] about Panthers snap Kraken’s seven-game win streak with 5-1 win
Adebayo, Herro lead Heat over Celtics after Brown forces OT
BOSTON (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 28 points, Tyler Herro had 26 and the Miami Heat completed a split of two games in Boston, beating the Celtics 120-116 on Friday night after Jaylen Brown banked in a long 3-pointer to force overtime. Heat leading scorer Jimmy Butler returned to the lineup and had 25 points in 36 minutes after missing the previous seven games with a sore right … [Read more...] about Adebayo, Herro lead Heat over Celtics after Brown forces OT
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins success shows value of elite WRs
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. mostly practices wide receiver drills during his offseasons, partly because running back drills are second nature to him, but also because he understands the importance of being a pass catcher in today’s NFL. “I remember one point in time, it was a running back league,” Wilson said. “Even growing up, … [Read more...] about Tyreek Hill, Dolphins success shows value of elite WRs
Sam Bennett scores twice to help Panthers beat Canucks 5-1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Sam Bennett scored twice and the Florida Panthers ended a three-game skid with a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night. Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and two assists, Gustav Forsling, Ryan Lomberg and Sam Bennett also scored and Spencer Knight made 31 saves. “We’ve got off to pretty good leads in the last few weeks but … [Read more...] about Sam Bennett scores twice to help Panthers beat Canucks 5-1
McDaniel leads streaking Dolphins against his former 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — When Kyle Shanahan got his first job as an NFL position coach, Mike McDaniel was right there as his assistant. From that first time together in 2006 in Houston to stints in Washington, Cleveland, Atlanta and finally San Francisco, as Shanahan moved, McDaniel followed, with the two coaches spending 14 of the next 16 seasons together. “Wherever I … [Read more...] about McDaniel leads streaking Dolphins against his former 49ers
Former Dolphins player among speakers at day of motivational and service events at Olsen Middle School
A special series of events was held in Dania Beach aimed to give inspiration to middle school students, thanks in part to a former Miami Dolphins player. Olsen Middle School hosted a day of motivational and service events called REACH on Thursday. The event’s goal is to encourage students involved in activities at their school and in their community. Among the students … [Read more...] about Former Dolphins player among speakers at day of motivational and service events at Olsen Middle School
Dolphins LT Armstead won’t need surgery, could return soon
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead could return sooner than initially feared after he suffered a pectoral injury against Houston. Miami coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Armstead will be evaluated on a game-to-game basis, but he did not rule out a potential return Sunday when the Dolphins face San Francisco. Armstead will not require … [Read more...] about Dolphins LT Armstead won’t need surgery, could return soon