MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are bringing in former Jets first-round pick Zach Wilson on a one-year deal to back up Tua Tagovailoa, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday. Another person, also speaking on condition of … [Read more...] about Dolphins bringing in former Jets QB Zach Wilson on 1-year deal to back up Tagovailoa, AP sources say
Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended 20 games without pay Monday for violating the NHL and NHL Players’ Association’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, taking him off the ice for the defending Stanley Cup champions’ stretch run and start of the playoffs. Ekblad in a statement through the NHLPA said the news that he had failed a random drug test shocked … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL’s performance-enhancing drug policy
Benefit dinner by Heat’s Kevin Love raises $500,000 for mental health programs in South Florida
A benefit dinner hosted by NBA champion Kevin Love and his wife, Kate Love, raised more than $500,000 to support mental health initiatives in South Florida. The event, held Sunday at Maple & Ash Miami ahead of its official opening, brought together 80 guests, including Miami Heat and Dolphins figures, to fund the expansion of the Kevin Love Fund’s mental health programs … [Read more...] about Benefit dinner by Heat’s Kevin Love raises $500,000 for mental health programs in South Florida
Reality is setting in for new Florida Panther Brad Marchand, who’s excited for a potential Cup run
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand wore something with his new team’s logo on it for the first time Sunday night. He was FaceTiming his kids. There was a Florida Panthers hat on the table in front of him. “We were about to hang up … and I was like, ‘before you go, look at this,’” Marchand said. “And I put it on. It was a weird feeling.” Marchand still felt a … [Read more...] about Reality is setting in for new Florida Panther Brad Marchand, who’s excited for a potential Cup run
Jai Lucas says he’s ready to lead Miami basketball, and his predecessor Jim Larrañaga agrees
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Jai Lucas acknowledges his coaching pedigree lacks the vital role of running a team but believes that experience gained through assistant stops at “Blue Blood” programs has prepared him for the massive undertaking that awaits him. The 36-year-old Lucas was introduced as the men’s basketball coach at Miami on Monday. Lucas replaces Jim Larrañaga, who … [Read more...] about Jai Lucas says he’s ready to lead Miami basketball, and his predecessor Jim Larrañaga agrees