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Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricaneForecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening to a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba.
AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team
Read full article: AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four teamThis move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU.
Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores
Read full article: Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near AzoresA hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica have been issued as a weather system in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen.
Bass' 61-yard field goal gives Allen and Bills a thrilling 30-27 win over Tagovailoa and Dolphins
Read full article: Bass' 61-yard field goal gives Allen and Bills a thrilling 30-27 win over Tagovailoa and DolphinsTyler Bass kicked a career-best 61-yard field goal with 5 seconds left, Josh Allen threw three second-half touchdown passes in a back-and-forth duel with Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa, and the Buffalo Bills continued their domination of the Dolphins with a 30-27 victory.
Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31
Read full article: Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Ward threw for 400 yards and five more touchdown passes, three to Xavier Restrepo on a record-setting day for both of them, and No. 5 Miami erased a double-digit deficit for the third time this season to roll past Duke 53-31 and stay unbeaten.
Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical Festival
Read full article: Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical FestivalCountry Bay Music Festival is returning to Miami for its second year, with organizers hoping the event can earn a permanent spot in the city's music scene alongside events like Ultra and Rolling Loud.
A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York
Read full article: A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New YorkSomeone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesday’s game what else he’s looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
Kyler Murray rallies Cardinals to 28-27 win over Dolphins in Tua Tagovailoa's return
Read full article: Kyler Murray rallies Cardinals to 28-27 win over Dolphins in Tua Tagovailoa's returnKyler Murray drove the Cardinals into position for a game-winning field goal by Chad Ryland as time expired for the second straight week, and Arizona spoiled Tua Tagovailoa’s return from a concussion, beating the Miami Dolphins 28-27.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher
Read full article: Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark FletcherMark Fletcher Jr. never considered not playing in Miami’s rivalry game against Florida State, for the simple reason that his father would have wanted him out there.
No. 6 Miami remains unbeaten, topping Florida State 36-14 in rivalry game
Read full article: No. 6 Miami remains unbeaten, topping Florida State 36-14 in rivalry gameCam Ward passed for 208 yards and caught a touchdown pass, Damien Martinez ran for 148 yards and two touchdowns and No. 6 Miami remained unbeaten by beating rival Florida State 36-14 on Saturday night.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol and will start vs. Cardinals
Read full article: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa clears concussion protocol and will start vs. CardinalsMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker
Read full article: In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flickerThe last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits alone at the west end of a suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and largely ignored.
Banchero scores 33, Orlando Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat on opening night
Read full article: Banchero scores 33, Orlando Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat on opening nightPaolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat in the opener for both teams.
Woman, 66, goes overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship that sailed out of Florida
Read full article: Woman, 66, goes overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship that sailed out of FloridaThe U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Bahamas Defense Force are searching for a 66-year-old woman who went overboard from Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas near Nassau.
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Read full article: Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownershipShohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 winAjay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.
Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues
Read full article: Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continuesThe online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million.
Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check out
Read full article: Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check outOne of Orlando’s busiest highways will soon double as a vibrant oasis for residents to gather. The city of Orlando released a first look at The Canopy, a project to develop the vacant space under Interstate 4. As you wait in anticipation of The Canopy’s opening day, take a look at these three similar underpass parks to make the time pass a little easier.
Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hers
Read full article: Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hersDonald Trump has offered uncharacteristic personal compliments of Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, noting her ability to “survive" — though it came with a subtle jab.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expected to play again this season
Read full article: Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expected to play again this seasonDolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play football again in 2024 after being diagnosed with his third concussion in two years earlier this season.
How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsets
Read full article: How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsetsLongtime Associated Press Top 25 voter Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle said this week's ballot was the most difficult he's had to fill out.
No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38
Read full article: No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves from the system could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane.
Second fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseball
Read full article: Second fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseballThe claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball.
Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land
Read full article: Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from landTwo tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land.
A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won't be forgotten by either side
Read full article: A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won't be forgotten by either sideThere might be a FaceTime call on Sunday, as there is just about every week, in which Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones connect to talk about their most recent games.
No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturned
Read full article: No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturnedCam Ward found Isaiah Horton with a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 left for what became the winning score, and No. 7 Miami rallied to beat Virginia Tech 38-34 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night.
Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong case
Read full article: Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong caseThe attorney for an 18-year-old man trying to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction until a lawsuit is resolved believes he has a strong case.
Florida man's lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani's 50th HR ball from being sold
Read full article: Florida man's lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani's 50th HR ball from being soldA Florida man's lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold after saying it was stolen from him moments after he secured it.
These are the best suburbs to raise a family in Florida. 5 are near Orlando
Read full article: These are the best suburbs to raise a family in Florida. 5 are near OrlandoThe ranking examined factors like public schooling, housing, nightlife, cost of living and more to determine a final “grade” for each suburb.
Miami Dolphins defeated by Seahawks after dealing with another QB injury
Read full article: Miami Dolphins defeated by Seahawks after dealing with another QB injuryThe Miami Dolphins lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday after Geno Smith threw for 289 yards and a 71-yard touchdown to DK Metcalf and Zach Charbonnet rushed for two TDs.
Miami Hurricanes‘ Cam Ward tops 15,000 yards passing for collegiate career
Read full article: Miami Hurricanes‘ Cam Ward tops 15,000 yards passing for collegiate careerMiami quarterback Cam Ward has topped 15,000 yards passing in his career, making him the 13th player recognized by the NCAA to have reached that milestone.
Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic 1st season with the Dodgers
Read full article: Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic 1st season with the DodgersShohei Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
Read full article: Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man upInjuries already are accruing across the NFL, knocking several star players out and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves.
Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?
Read full article: Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?Among the roughly 23,000 men who played played Major League Baseball over the past century-and-a-half, none had a season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases — until now.
Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over Marlins
Read full article: Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over MarlinsShohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4.
Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the season
Read full article: Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the seasonJesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night.
Dolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussion
Read full article: Dolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussionThe Miami Dolphins have placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward is approaching the 15,000-yard passing milestone
Read full article: Miami quarterback Cam Ward is approaching the 15,000-yard passing milestoneMiami quarterback Cam Ward spent some time in offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson’s office earlier this week, going over the Hurricanes’ passing game and how things have worked through three games.
Wind, rain but no name as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas coast
Read full article: Wind, rain but no name as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas coastHeavy winds and rains from a storm in the Atlantic that wasn’t quite organized enough to get a name hit a stretch of the southeastern U.S. coast.
Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1
Read full article: Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1Lionel Messi made a successful return after a lengthy absence, scoring two goals and assisting on the third to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.
Ward throws 5 more TDs, No. 10 Miami piles up stats in 62-0 win over Ball State
Read full article: Ward throws 5 more TDs, No. 10 Miami piles up stats in 62-0 win over Ball StateCam Ward was dominant again, throwing for 346 yards and five touchdowns before getting subbed out early in the second half as No. 10 Miami piled up stats in a 62-0 win over Ball State on Saturday night.
An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear
Read full article: An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclearEarlier in this turbulent week for the Miami Dolphins, coach Mike McDaniel joked that enough people had seen him cry.
Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'
Read full article: Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarified comments from earlier this week regarding “some guy in his basement” and called it a “terrible choice of words.”.
Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17Cam Ward threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns while looking cool, calm and collected on a sweltering day in the Swamp and No. 19 Miami dominated Florida 41-17 to give coach Mario Cristobal a signature victory to start his third season at his alma mater.
‘Watched in horror:’ Florida man arrested after diver was fatally entangled in boat propeller
Read full article: ‘Watched in horror:’ Florida man arrested after diver was fatally entangled in boat propellerAccording to court records, he took a couple out on his boat for their first dive back in 2020, though the wife was sucked under into the propeller when he put it in reverse.
Florida man gets over 3 years in prison for attacking a Muslim mail carrier and grabbing her hijab
Read full article: Florida man gets over 3 years in prison for attacking a Muslim mail carrier and grabbing her hijabA South Florida man has been sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for attacking a Muslim U.S. Postal Service worker and trying to pull off her hijab.
🍎 New research reveals self-care savvy cities (and what we can learn from them)
Read full article: 🍎 New research reveals self-care savvy cities (and what we can learn from them)With National Wellness Month around the corner, Hers surveyed residents across America to see how they rated themselves in youthfulness, body positivity, emotional stability, and more.
Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguers
Read full article: Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguersLooking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramírez.
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
Read full article: Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security riskThe Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
Have you seen the giant ‘Moonman’ along I-4? Here’s where it came from
Read full article: Have you seen the giant ‘Moonman’ along I-4? Here’s where it came fromDrivers heading west along Interstate 4 through Seminole County might have caught a glimpse of this large astronaut statue during their commute.
United Airlines jet makes unscheduled landing in Orlando after a passenger fights with crew member
Read full article: United Airlines jet makes unscheduled landing in Orlando after a passenger fights with crew memberUnited Airlines says one of its jets from Miami to New Jersey made an unscheduled landing in Orlando, Florida, after a passenger became “aggressive and disruptive.”.
Getaway train? Brightline offering sing-along ride from Orlando to Miami for Taylor Swift concert
Read full article: Getaway train? Brightline offering sing-along ride from Orlando to Miami for Taylor Swift concertFor three and a half hours, Swifties can belt out their favorite Taylor Swift songs and swap friendship bracelets on a unique ride to the Eras Tour stop in Miami Gardens this fall.
More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges
Read full article: More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surgesAgents for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Sunday screened 3 million airline passengers in a single day for the first time ever.
Potential cyber attack takes down Florida system for birth, death certificates. Why that matters
Read full article: Potential cyber attack takes down Florida system for birth, death certificates. Why that mattersA potential cyber attack caused temporary outages of the Florida Department of Health’s online system, the department said.
CONMEBOL assures Hard Rock Stadium's surface will be in 'excellent condition' for Copa America final
Read full article: CONMEBOL assures Hard Rock Stadium's surface will be in 'excellent condition' for Copa America finalSouth American soccer’s governing body maintains that the Hard Rock Stadium’s playing surface will be in great shape for the Copa America final on July 14 amid complaints during the group stage about grass at other fields used for the tournament.
Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering Caribbean
Read full article: Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering CaribbeanBeryl has grown into a hurricane in the Atlantic and is forecast to strengthen into a major storm as it nears the Caribbean.
This Florida city ranks as the worst for summer travel. Here’s why
Read full article: This Florida city ranks as the worst for summer travel. Here’s whyThe study used factors like crime rates, hotel prices, delayed flights and fatal crashes to figure out which cities suffer the most during the summer travel season.