Does early kickoff give Miami an advantage over Texas A&M’s vaunted 12th Man?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/9 7:20A Adam Lichtenstein

When the Hurricanes last traveled to College Station, Texas, they had to deal with the electric Kyle Field environment under the lights in front of Texas A&M s notorious 12th Man. That game kicked off at 8 p.m. local time. Miami s return to Texas...

UCF’s focus is the future with an emphasis on recruiting, player retention

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/9 6:32A Matt Murschel

Scott Frost ’s re-introduction to college football began a few minutes following a press conference to welcome him back to UCF . “A couple of players and their agents were waiting outside my office five minutes after I finished, telling me how...

Gift of patience proving rewarding for Heat’s Simone Fontecchio

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/9 5:55A Ira Winderman

ORLANDO — Ahead of his 30th birthday Tuesday, Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio felt he already had been gifted a career reprieve. After stops with the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons, Fontecchio said the trust from Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has...

Florida Gators Podcast: Jon Sumrall hits ground running, did CFP committee stumble? (Ep. 415)

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/9 5:40A Edgar Thompson, Mark Long, Wesle

New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall didn’t waste any time making his two biggest staff hires, culminating with Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. Sumrall made the moves while also coaching Tulane to the AAC title to earn a CFP...

Inter Miami’s Messi is MLS’ first back-to-back MVP winner

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/9 4:02A Tim Reynolds

By TIM REYNOLDS FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Best player. Best team. Inter Miami s Lionel Messi is the unquestioned force in Major League Soccer right now, on a run like nobody else the league has ever seen. The 38-year-old Argentine star and...

Heat’s Adebayo-Ware pairing hasn’t worked: ‘We need to take it personal’

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/9 3:00A Ira Winderman

ORLANDO — It is a lineup combination that certainly should work on the defensive end — it hasn t. It is a pairing that both players want to see succeed — it hasn t. It is an area where coach Erik Spoelstra has preached patience — patience that...

ASK IRA: Why is NBA fiddling while Heat gets burned in Terry Rozier case?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 11:05P Ira Winderman

Q: Having a player still under contract walking into federal court is not a good look. Cut him loose, NBA. – Steve. A: It s almost as if the NBA simply wants to wish and wash all this away, as if Terry Rozier s roster spot, salary-cap hit,...

Dolphins’ coming showdown with Steelers brings offseason trade back into focus

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 9:16A David Furones

This was the matchup immediately circled on the Miami Dolphins ’ schedule once they completed the late June trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two teams that completed the blockbuster deal within a month of training camp opening finally meet...

Hurricanes stars Rueben Bain Jr., Malachi Toney earn AP All-ACC honors

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 7:52A Adam Lichtenstein

Hurricanes stars Rueben Bain Jr. and Malachi Toney can add more postseason awards to their trophy case. The UM defensive end was named the AP All-ACC Defensive Player of the Year, while Toney was named the AP ACC Freshman Newcomer of the Year....

Jimmy Evert Tennis Center reopens after $9.5 million renovation | PHOTOS

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 7:30A Carline Jean

World-class tennis returned to Fort Lauderdale as the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center officially reopened with the dedication of the new Chris Evert Stadium Court on Monday, Dec. 8. The photo gallery captures the ceremony, which featured Fort...

Dolphins’ De’Von Achane has positive outlook for Steelers game after injury scare

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 7:30A David Furones

The outlook appears positive for Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane after exiting Sunday’s win over the host New York Jets early. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday, back at team facilities in Miami Gardens, Achane doesn’t need...

Gators’ Boogie Fland eyeing upset over UConn in return to Big Apple

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 7:06A Edgar Thompson

GAINESVILLE — Florida s Boogie Fland is hoping he ll put on a show for his hometown fans and produce a winning performance Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The sophomore point guard purchased...

Camping World Stadium intends to host 2026 bowl games, Florida Classic

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 6:06A Matt Murschel

Florida Citrus Sports officials hope the upcoming $400 million renovation to Camping World Stadium won’t cause any hiccups that would prevent the venue from hosting events such as the Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts bowls and the Florida Classic game in...

Heat to consider Rozier trade option despite arraignment in gambling probe

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 6:06A Ira Winderman

ORLANDO — In the void of clarity from the NBA, the Miami Heat are moving forward under the presumption that they can negotiate potential trades involving Terry Rozier’s expiring contract. According to an NBA source familiar with the process, the...

World Sevens 7v7 women’s soccer wraps up US debut in Fort Lauderdale

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 12/8 5:48A Associated Press

By ANNE M. PETERSON The World Sevens women’s tournament crowned its second champion Sunday as the innovative seven-on-seven event for professional soccer clubs made its U.S. debut with teams from North, Central and South America. The NWSL’s San...