ASK IRA: Are Heat leaving themselves short against a sizable rebounding concern?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/19 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, after the Memphis game, Erik Spoelstra said the Heat had to be better with their rebounding, and then they cut Precious Achiuwa. How does that help? – Randy, Atlanta. A: It doesn t. But the move did get the Heat below the tax line , which...

FSU falls short at Stanford

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/18 9:24P Associated Press

STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford tackled Gavin Sawchuk just short of the goal line on an untimed down and the Cardinal barely hung on to hand Florida State its ninth straight Atlantic Coast Conference loss with a 20-13 victory that ended after 2 a.m....

Ira Winderman: Will 2025-26 Heat be ‘Watch us Grow’ or just another play-in show?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/18 3:03A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — When it comes to the Miami Heat marketing wing, rarely are opportunities missed, from the Vice uniforms to the hammering home of Culture. And yet, as season 38 approaches for the franchise, tipping off on Wednesday night at Kia Center...

ASK IRA: Did preseason open any window into the direction of Heat?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/18 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, sum up the preseason. – Steve. A: Inconclusive – which all along was going to be the likely outcome with Tyler Herro sidelined . At the moment, not only isn t the offense there (as usual, with the exception of Friday s defenseless...

Balogoun-Ali blocked extra-point kick allows Cardinal Newman to force overtime, then beat West Boca

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/17 7:09P Alex Kushel

WEST PALM BEACH — Cardinal Newman senior Adam Balogoun-Ali blocked an extra point on the final play of regulation, senior running back Phoenix Donghia had a game-winning 6-yard touchdown run, and the host Crusaders delivered a thrilling 26-20...

ASK IRA: Is Heat’s Tyler Herro being too optimistic when it comes to his timetable?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/17 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Tyler Herro again said he will be back soon. Is there a reason not to believe? – Cletus. A: Because players, by nature, work with a certain confidence about overcoming obstacles, they often are the last to know when it again will be go-time....

Who has the edge? Dolphins at Browns, in battle of 1-5 teams

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/16 1:15A David Furones

Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (1-5) and Cleveland Browns (1-5) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday s Week 7 game at Huntington Bank Field (1 p.m., CBS): When the Dolphins run:  The Miami run game got back on track in last Sunday’s...

ASK IRA: Will this season’s Heat or 2028 Team USA be a greater challenge for Erik Spoelstra?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/16 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: It’s going to be interesting to watch Erik Spoelstra coach a team of mostly superstars  in the Olympics and see what that looks like.  I think Spo, like Pat Riley, like Phil Jackson, like Gregg Popovich, given the right players can do great...

ASK IRA: Are the Heat too weak to compete (on the glass)?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/15 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Another season of me screaming at the TV. Year after year. Defensive rebounding isn t complicated. It s not analytics. I hear box out, effort, grit, grind, intention, schemes, actions, winning plays, yada yada yada. Do the very smart Heat...

ASK IRA: Will Dru Smith vs. Davion Mitchell be a Heat opening-night decision?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/14 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Davion Mitchell or Dru Smith filling in for Tyler Herro on opening night? – Samson. A: We probably won t know for sure until the end of the preseason about where Davion Mitchell stands in his return from calf soreness, with Monday just his...

UCF’s Scott Frost pleased with Knights’ fight amid tough losing streak

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/14 12:00A Matt Murschel

Sure, there is frustration. How could there not be when you’re coming off a disappointing 20-11 loss at Cincinnati on Saturday that sent UCF to its third straight loss and sixth straight against Big 12 opposition? It was another failed...

ASK IRA: Are Nikola Jovic’s injury absences more than a passing concern for Heat?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/13 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, Nikola Jovic said he is sitting out because he doesn t want his back injury to linger. But are we forgetting his career has had nothing but injuries? – Steven. A: That would be hard to do since he missed the final 27 games of last season...

Dolphins center Aaron Brewer active vs. Chargers; LA down key WR

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/12 6:04A David Furones

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have his center in Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers . Aaron Brewer is active after entering Sunday questionable with his new pectoral injury. He was not among inactive...

Undefeated Atlantic rallies past Coconut Creek 33-30 | PHOTOS

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/12 4:30A Jim Rassol

The Atlantic Eagles secured the District 14-5A title with a dramatic 33-30 come-from-behind victory over Coconut Creek on Friday night. View photos of the game where sophomore quarterback Pedro Martinez rallied the undefeated Eagles, throwing for...

Live updates: Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m. kickoff

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/12 4:21A Steve Svekis

Take a look at the latest commentary from the Sun Sentinel coverage team as the Miami Dolphins scramble to avoid a 1-5 start and likely entrance to becoming sellers before the trade deadline in three weeks.