Jim Leyland, manager who led Marlins to 1997 World Series title, elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 1:32P Associated Press

By RONALD BLUM (AP Baseball Writer) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to a World Series title in 1997 and won 1,769 regular-season games over 22 seasons as an entertaining and at-times crusty big league manager, was...

Dave Hyde: There’s nobody doing what Dolphins star Tyreek Hill is doing

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 12:41P Dave Hyde

LANDOVER, Maryland — The day that landed Tyreek Hill squarely in the NFL’s Most Valuable Player race began with a simple eye contact with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. “We just looked at each other, he said. Actually, it didn’t begin...

UCF headed back to Gasparilla Bowl to face Georgia Tech

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 11:31A Matt Murschel

UCF will return to a familiar postseason destination as the Knights make the short trip to Tampa to take on Georgia Tech in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl on Friday, Dec. 22 (6:30, ESPN). It’s the sixth time the program has played in the...

SEC bias at its worst! Leaving unbeaten FSU out of the playoff is un-American | Commentary

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 11:28A Mike Bianchi

It was a sham. A charade. A travesty. It was pathetic. Pitiful. Heartbreaking. And un-American. Yes, you heard me. Un-American . Undefeated ACC champion Florida State being left out of the College Football Playoff on Sunday goes against...

Hurricanes earn spot in Pinstripe Bowl, set to play Rutgers on Dec. 28

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 10:56A Adam Lichtenstein

The Hurricanes will pack their bags and head to the Big Apple later this month. Miami (7-5) was picked to play in this year s Pinstripe Bowl, which will be played at Yankee Stadium in New York at 2:15 p.m on Dec. 28. The Hurricanes face off with...

Chris Perkins: Dolphins’ defense continues on the road to being a playmaking, game-changing crew

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 10:55A Chris Perkins

Beware of the Miami Dolphins’ defense. These guys are good, and they’re trending toward becoming elite. But look at the big picture , look at what this Dolphins defensive performance means in the grand scheme of things — the Dolphins have another...

Dave Hyde and David Furones break down Miami Dolphins’ win over the Washington Commanders | VIDEO

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 10:38A Kenny Rosarion, David Furones, D

In this video, the South Florida Sun Sentinel s Dave Hyde and David Furones discuss the Miami Dolphins 45-15 rout of the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Miami got two long touchdowns from receiver Tyreek Hill , and an...

Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 45-15 victory over the Washington Commanders

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 9:22A Chris Perkins, Steve Svekis

The Miami Dolphins, playing without safety Jevon Holland, got their first December win under coach Mike McDaniel and extended their lead in the AFC East on Sunday with their 45-15 victory over the Washington Commanders . Miami (9-3), which got...

Hyde10: Hill’s big day, playoff seedings, Baker injury — 10 thoughts on Dolphins’ 45-15 win over...

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 8:54A Dave Hyde

Nine-and-three. Whee-e-e-e. The Dolphins did the expected with a fun dismantling of Washington, 45-15 , to go ahead of Buffalo by three games in the AFC East. This one was over early , as the Dolphins jumped out to a 17-0 lead in the first...

Dolphins kick December off with convincing win over Commanders as Tua, Hill connect on two long TDs

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 8:53A David Furones

LANDOVER, Maryland — These don’t look like the same Miami Dolphins that have historically had December woes . Behind two long scoring connections between quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his top target, Tyreek Hill, plus a defensive touchdown, the...

Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 45, Washington Commanders 15

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 8:50A Kenny Rosarion

Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Miami Dolphins win over the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland : Dave Hyde, Columnist The Dolphins keep piling up wins against bad teams — just like you’re...

Florida State vs. Georgia Orange Bowl highlights South Florida bowl slate

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 7:37A Adam Lichtenstein

Two teams that think they should be playing for a national title will instead face off in South Florida. No. 5 Florida State (13-0) , which was snubbed from the College Football Playoff despite an undefeated season and an ACC title, will square...

Dolphins’ Jevon Holland out vs. Commanders, Terron Armstead active

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/3 5:02A David Furones

LANDOVER, Maryland — The Miami Dolphins will be without safety Jevon Holland for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders, but they have left tackle Terron Armstead available. Holland was among inactive players announced 90 minutes prior...

Pacers put on historic shooting show, run away from Heat 144-129

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 12/3 4:38A WTTV

MIAMI (AP) — Let’s put what the Indiana Pacers did on Saturday night in perspective. They missed 15 shots in the first quarter, then 14 shots in the next three quarters combined. Oh, and without their best player. Add it all up, and the NBA’s...

Jimmy Butler Calls Out 'Very Mediocre' Heat After Loss to Pacers without Haliburton

Miami Heat on Yahoo! Sports 12/3 3:56A Bleacher Report

Miami s most recent performance was a 144-129 loss to the Pacers on Saturday that happened even though Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton was sidelined. It didn t stop the Heat from allowing six Pacers to reach double figures, including Bruce Brown...