Everyone is in the toughest World Cup group. Just ask the coaches

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 10:19A Associated Press

By HOWARD FENDRICH WASHINGTON (AP) — If you listened to the words spoken after the World Cup draw by the various coaches who were at the Kennedy Center on Friday, it would seem impossible for any of...

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 10:18A Associated Press

By GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Iran will play at least one of its World Cup matches in the United States though the tournament draw on Friday avoided a group-stage clash between the...

World Cup draw could hardly have gone better for US

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 9:42A Associated Press

By JAMES ROBSON, AP Soccer Writer The United States could hardly have asked for a better draw at the 2026 World Cup . The co-host should expect to stick around at its own party until at least the...

How Miami quarterback signee Dereon Coleman compares to ex-UM star Cam Ward

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 8:54A Adam Lichtenstein

CORAL GABLES — Quarterback Dereon Coleman picked the Hurricanes on July 5, 2024, and he never wavered. He watched the class grow from a small group to 30 people following linebacker Karsten Busch s signing on Wednesday. Earlier that day, Coleman...

FIFA World Cup draw for the 2026 soccer tournament | Photos

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 7:28A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Cup draw determines where teams will play at next year’s soccer tournament between 48 nations that will run from June 11 to July 19. Presidents from the three host...

Top Dolphins-Jets prop bets from Chris Perkins and David Furones

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 7:25A David Furones, Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — It’s Year 2 for  Sun Sentinel Dolphins  columnist  Chris Perkins  and Dolphins writer  David Furones  picking prop bets, which they’ll do for all 17 regular-season games. Prior to each game, Furones and Perkins will select a “Best...

UCF still processing loss of Shawn Clark, seeks to fill offensive line position

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 6:17A Matt Murschel

It’s been nearly three months since UCF lost offensive line coach Shawn Clark , who unexpectedly passed away on Sept. 21 after suffering a medical emergency on Sept. 9. While Clark’s time with the program was short, his impact was still being...

UCF football transfer tracker: 6 Knights set to enter portal

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 5:53A Matt Murschel

UCF wrapped up its first season under coach Scott Frost with a 5-7 record, the third consecutive losing season for the Knights and the second straight without a postseason appearance. Players can t...

Heat’s Herro out with new injury, MRI scheduled Saturday; Powell returns

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 5:46A Ira Winderman

ORLANDO — Five games after returning from September ankle surgery, Heat guard Tyler Herro now is sidelined with a toe irritation, scheduled for an MRI on Saturday in Miami. I know about as much as y...

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/5 5:38A Associated Press

By SEUNG MIN KIM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was awarded the  new FIFA peace prize  on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial soccer tournament even more of a...

FIFA considered Vegas for World Cup draw but logistical issues helped send it to Washington instead

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/4 7:03A Associated Press

By MARK ANDERSON, AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — FIFA considered Las Vegas as the site for its World Cup draw but logistical issues helped prevent a deal from getting done. Related Articles Trump’s immigration message is colliding with his...

Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA’s Olympic uniforms

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/4 6:39A Associated Press

By ALYCE BROWN NEW YORK (AP) — Ralph Lauren revealed Team USA’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics looks Thursday, complete with Americana knit sweaters and plenty of vintage call-backs. Related Articles...

Dolphins say QB Tua Tagovailoa must focus on fundamentals

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/4 6:07A Chris Perkins

MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith isn’t overly concerned about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s recent struggles. The Dolphins (5-7) are riding a three-game winning streak heading into Sunday s game at the New York Jets. But...

UCF faces another rebuild at quarterback heading into 2026 season

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/4 5:54A Matt Murschel

On the same day that UCF signed two of its highest-ranked quarterbacks in program history, the Knights faced the loss of their starting quarterback. Welcome to the world of college football. It seems...

Miami Dolphins’ Bradley Chubb nominated for NFL Man of the Year award

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/4 4:02A David Furones

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Bradley Chubb was named the team’s winner and league nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award on Thursday. The award honors players who excel both on the field and “demonstrate a...