The Florida Panthers and American Cancer Society announced the launch of a fundraising campaign at a press conference at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. The program, called Panthers on the Prowl, aims to raise funds to support cancer research, patient services and advocacy programs. Individual donors will be given a life-sized panther sculpture. The … [Read more...] about The Florida Panthers partner with American Cancer Society in fundraising campaign
No hard feelings, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says, as he prepares for his first game back in Miami
MIAMI SHORES, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler has been through these first-game-back matchups against former teams before. He got a standing ovation and a tribute video at Chicago in 2018. He got jeered in Minnesota in 2019. He got downright booed in his return to Philadelphia later that year. Next up: His return to Miami on Tuesday. And it’s fair to expect a little of … [Read more...] about No hard feelings, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says, as he prepares for his first game back in Miami
Zach Wilson excited to be Tagovailoa’s backup in Miami, but hopes to earn another starting job
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — There were plenty of things that drew Zach Wilson to the Miami Dolphins. “What’s not to like?” he said Monday. “Extremely explosive offense. They do a great job, and it starts from coach (Mike) McDaniel and goes all the way down. You’ve seen how (Tua Tagovailoa)’s development has gone since he’s been there. I’m just excited to be with those … [Read more...] about Zach Wilson excited to be Tagovailoa’s backup in Miami, but hopes to earn another starting job
Jimmy Johnson reflects on legendary coaching career, retirement in Key Largo
For the first time in decades, Hall of Fame coach and longtime broadcaster Jimmy Johnson isn’t rushing to be anywhere. “I’ve always been obsessed with being on time and being early,” Johnson said. “My wife, you know, really gives me hell for saying, ‘Hey, you said we were going to leave at 2:00. Why are you ready at 1:30?’ You know. I had a ball doing the show. I love doing … [Read more...] about Jimmy Johnson reflects on legendary coaching career, retirement in Key Largo
Panthers rally and beat Penguins 4-3 in shootout win
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored in the shootout round while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped all three attempts and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Sunday night. Sam Reinhart scored twice, giving him 35 goals on the season, and Anton Lundell also scored for the Panthers. Coming off a 2-4 road trip, ending with Saturday’s 6-3 loss at … [Read more...] about Panthers rally and beat Penguins 4-3 in shootout win