What South Florida sports fans are talking about:

1. HURRICANES

Great rivalry renewed as UM welcomes visiting Florida State: It seemed that a sore ankle would sideline Stephen Morris. Coach Al Golden texted Morris to ask if he was ready to go but mistakenly sent it to UM baseball coach Jim Morris. Mixups must have continued because, somehow, Canes’ starter Saturday night was ex-Dolphin Mercury Morris.

2. BASEBALL

Tigers first to reach World Series in sweep of Yankees: World Series starts in three days, but the story of postseason so far was the collapse by New York in the ALCS. Alex Rodriguez’s benching, Derek Jeter’s injury, nobody hitting — it was just an utter humiliation for the Yankees. (See, Red Sox fans, it wasn’t such a bad year after all!)

3. HEAT

Countdown: Nine days until defending NBA champs open regular season: Silly speculation about LeBron James has begun. ESPN.com had a headline, “L.A. Bron?” because he could opt out of his contract after two more seasons and supposedly Lakers already are eyeing him. Geez, can we please HAVE a dynasty before you try to break it up!?

4. DOLPHINS

Team spends bye week on two-game streak, tied for first in division: As the Stinkin’ Jets await, the Dolphins entered their bye week in first place in the AFC East. OK, granted, everybody is in first place in the AFC East with all four teams 3-3. But considering Miami was winless at this time last season, we’re going to see the bright side wherever we can.

5. ALEX RODRIGUEZ

A-Rod to Marlins rumors are denied but persist: Speculation is that Yanks are likely to part with Rodriguez, 37, and that Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria wants him to end his career in his hometown of Miami. A-Rod can’t hit fastballs from right-handers. Loria working feverishly to transform NL into league comprised entirely of soft-throwing lefties.