It’s a moment many Miami Dolphins fans have been waiting for. On Tuesday morning, Tua Tagovailoa has reportedly been named the starter for the Dolphins. The team’s first-round pick made his debut during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Tagovailoa played in the final two minutes of the game, completing his first two NFL passes to secure the 24-0 shut out. He will replace … [Read more...] about Dolphins reportedly name Tua Tagovailoa as starting quarterback
Dolphins turn up heat on Jets and embattled Gase, 24-0
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick threw three touchdown passes and the Miami Dolphins held the winless New York Jets without a third-down conversion until the fourth quarter Sunday to get their first shutout in six years, 24-0. The game was so lopsided that Miami rookie Tua Tagovailoa made his NFL debut in mop-up duty with 2:27 left. The Dolphins’ potential franchise … [Read more...] about Dolphins turn up heat on Jets and embattled Gase, 24-0
Marlins, Jeter part with exec Michael Hill after 19 seasons
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins executive Michael Hill’s 19-season tenure with the franchise has ended. Hill was president of baseball operations for the past six years and provided continuity after a 2017 change in ownership, but his contract expired and he will not be back next season, CEO Derek Jeter said Sunday. “I had to approach this as a new negotiation,” Jeter said. “We had … [Read more...] about Marlins, Jeter part with exec Michael Hill after 19 seasons
King’s 4 TD passes lead No. 13 Miami past Pittsburgh, 31-19
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami avoided the post-Clemson letdown and now can set its sight on remaining in the conference championship picture. A week after a 42-17 road loss to the top-ranked Tigers, the No. 13 Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 31-19 on Saturday. D’Eriq King threw four touchdowns, including two to Will Mallory, to lead the Hurricanes (4-1, 3-1 Atlantic Coast … [Read more...] about King’s 4 TD passes lead No. 13 Miami past Pittsburgh, 31-19
Diaz says Hurricanes must shed arrogance, rebound vs Pitt
MIAMI (AP) — The competition isn’t as formidable this week for the Miami Hurricanes, and that has their coach concerned. After losing last week at No. 1 Clemson, Miami will try to rebound Saturday against Pittsburgh. The No. 13-ranked Hurricanes are 9 1/2-point favorites, which makes it a game that will test the attitude second-year coach Manny Diaz is trying to instill in … [Read more...] about Diaz says Hurricanes must shed arrogance, rebound vs Pitt
AP source: Dolphins DT Godchaux expected to be out 3 months
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is expected to be sidelined for three months with a biceps injury, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday, meaning he will likely miss the rest of the season. The person confirmed Godchaux’s injury on condition of anonymity because the Dolphins hadn’t addressed it publicly. Godchaux received a second opinion … [Read more...] about AP source: Dolphins DT Godchaux expected to be out 3 months
Miami Dolphins, Its4thekids team up to distribute 1,000 meals
The Miami Dolphins teamed up with a local organization to donate 1,000 meals across South Florida. On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins Foundation and Its4thekids organization teamed up to distribute the free food. The organization’s founder, Ricky Patel, also handed out hundreds of copies of his children’s book “The Beautiful Caterpillar.” He co-wrote the book with his daughter … [Read more...] about Miami Dolphins, Its4thekids team up to distribute 1,000 meals
Bubble Kings: Lakers run past Heat for 17th NBA championship
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The ultimate anguish. The ultimate joy. This season, for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, had it all. And it ended in the only fashion that they deemed would be acceptable, with them back atop the basketball world. For the first time since Kobe Bryant’s fifth and final title a decade ago, the Lakers are NBA champions. James had 28 points, … [Read more...] about Bubble Kings: Lakers run past Heat for 17th NBA championship
Fitzpatrick’s 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns and the Miami Dolphins sent the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers to their third straight home loss to open the season, 43-17 on Sunday. Fitzpatrick connected on a 3-yard TD pass to Adam Shaheen on the opening drive of the game for the Dolphins (2-3) and didn’t let up, quieting talk … [Read more...] about Fitzpatrick’s 3 TD passes lead Dolphins past 49ers 43-17