MIAMI DOLPHINS

Miami Dolphins’ Joe Philbin completes coaching staff

Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin completed his 21-person coaching staff with four hires Friday, and one mil...

WR Ward willing to restructure deal with Steelers

Steelers' wide receiver Hines Ward wants to retire with the Pittsburgh Steelers, offering to restructure hi...

Bengals LB Maualuga charged with assault in Ohio

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (mow-uh-LOO'-guh) has been charged with assault stemming from a ...

Belichick wanted Giants to throw toward Manningham

The Patriots got exactly what they wanted when the Giants threw to Mario Manningham on New York's last Supe...

49ers extend GM Baalke

The San Francisco 49ers have extended the contract of general manager Trent Baalke through 2016.

Gronkowski has successful ankle surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his l...

Titans lock up WR Hawkins with multi-year deal

The Tennessee Titans signed wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins to a multi-year contract on Friday.

Miami Heat

Miami Heat’s Mario Chalmers matures into key asset

In Year Two of the Big 3, point guard Mario Chalmers has upped his game and role as a leader.

In My Opinion

Rise of New York Knicks’ Jeremy Lin delightfully confusing

Dudley leads Suns past Kings 98-84

Heat 106, Wizards 89

Spectacular plays define Miami Heat win over Wizards

Star guard Dwyane Wade put on a show as the Heat turned it on in the fourth quarter and put away the Wizard...

THE NBA

Miami Heat’s LeBron James, Dwyane Wade revive art of the alley-oop

Heat

Miami Heat prepares for tough 3-game span

Lin, Knicks rally for 5th straight, beat Wolves

In his first three starts, Jeremy Lin's out-of-nowhere emergence all but saved the New York Knicks' season.

Sunday Focus | Yoenis Cespedes

Yoenis Cespedes may be the great unknown for Miami Marlins

The sky is the limit for Yoenis Cespedes, but as the Marlins know, the Cuban outfielder comes with risks.

Rangers, Napoli reach agreement on contract

The Texas Rangers and catcher Mike Napoli have reportedly agreed on a one-year contract for the 2012 season...

Cardinals sign P Linebrink

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed pitcher Scott Linebrink to a minor league contract with an invitation t...

Indians re-sign SS Cabrera

The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration with shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, signing him to a one-year contra...

Cardinals sign P Linebrink

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed pitcher Scott Linebrink to a minor league contract with an invitation t...

Royals sign 12 players to one-year deals

Sean O'Sullivan and Blake Wood have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with the Kansas City Royals.

Orioles ink veteran P Ayala

The Baltimore Orioles signed veteran reliever Luis Ayala to a one-year contract on Friday.

Panthers 3, Devils 1

Florida Panthers snatch rare road victory against New Jersey Devils

Florida, which had won just three of its previous 16 road games, got it done in New Jersey, led by Scott Cl...

Jokinen, Iginla lift Flames over Canucks in SO

Panthers notebook

Florida Panthers’ Mike Santorelli fighting slump

When the Panthers signed Mike Santorelli to a one-year contract in the summer of 2010, no one was sure wha...

Canadiens rout Leafs 5-0 on Mats Sundin night

Hall gives Oilers OT win over Senators

Taylor Hall scored 17 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing streak with a...

Umberger's 2 goals give Jackets 3-1 win vs. Wild

R.J. Umberger scored two goals, one on a power play with 21 seconds left in the second period, to send the ...

Bruins beat Predators 4-3 with 2 SO goals

Tennessee 75, No. 8 UF men 70

Florida Gators lose second game in a row

No. 15 FSU 64, UM men 59

Miami Hurricanes’ ACC push stalled after loss to Florida State Seminoles

Center Reggie Johnson was held to four points, as the Hurricanes saw their ACC winning streak snapped at fi...

Denver 77, FIU men 63

Sluggish start dooms FIU Golden Panthers in loss to Denver

Denver raced out to a 38-14 halftime lead, and the FIU men’s team couldn’t close the gap in t...

FIU women 58, Denver 42

Diamond Ashmore leads FIU Golden Panthers over Denver

Junior forward Diamond Ashmore had three blocks and led a defensive smothering of Denver senior forward Kae...

Canaan, No. 9 Murray State beat Austin Peay 82-62

Austin Peay got on the board first against Murray State on Saturday night. It was all downhill from there f...

No. 16 Saint Mary's beats rival Santa Clara 82-67

Santa Clara fades in loss to No. 16 Saint Mary's

It's the little things that are keeping Santa Clara winless in the West Coast Conference this season.

Girls’ soccer | Class 5A final

St. Thomas Aquinas rules state again

Girls’ soccer | class 3A final

American Heritage falls short in penalty kicks

Basketball

Norland handles Central in 16-6A

As Central made its one successful run of the game, a Rockets coach yelled out with enthusiasm.

Wrestling | region 4-3A

South Dade advances 11 to finals

South Dade had the most wrestlers heading to this week’s FHSAA wrestling finals, and Columbus perfor...

Roundup

Cuesta’s inspirational effort pushes La Salle to title

La Salle senior Martin Cuesta’s only view of the final play was from floor level.

Roundup

Cardinal Gibbons wraps up regional wrestling championship

Cardinal Gibbons secured the Region 4-1A wrestling team championship again Saturday evening at its home gym.

Soccer

Palmer Trinity girls fall

The Falcons could not pull of the upset of St. Johns Country Day and lost in the state final.

Champions Tour | Allianz Championship

Pavin, Senior tied at 10-under

Corey Pavin and Peter Senior led the Allianz Championship by one stroke heading into Sunday’s final ...

Korda wins Women's Australian Open

Korda wins playoff at Women's Australian Open

Jessica Korda first gained control during the final round at the Women's Australian Open on Sunday, then ga...

Champions Tour | Allianz Championship

Pavin gets hot on back nine, leads Allianz by 2

With seven birdies on his last nine holes, Corey Pavin shot an 8-under 64 to take a two-shot lead at the Al...

Pavin, Senior tied for lead at Allianz

Corey Pavin and Peter Senior - both winless on the Champions Tour - shared the lead Saturday after the seco...

Jessica Korda leads Women's Australian Open

American teenager Jessica Korda moved into position for a two-sport, father-daughter Australian double, sho...

Westwood has 1-shot lead in Dubai; McIlroy 2 back

Lee Westwood took advantage of some shaky play from Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn, shooting a 5-under 67 fo...

Morgan Lucas take No. 1 spot in Top Fuel

Morgan Lucas raced to the No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel on Saturday in a rain-shortened session in the ...

Kasey Kahne has surgery on left knee

NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is expected to be ready for Daytona next week following knee surgery.

IndyCar returns to Milwaukee for June 16 race

The IndyCar Series is returning to the Milwaukee Mile after all.

IndyCar puts Carpenter, Penske in Leaders Circle

One car each from Ed Carpenter Racing and Jay Penske's Lotus Dragon Racing team have been selected as the f...

Morgan Lucas take No. 1 spot in Top Fuel

Morgan Lucas raced to the No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel on Saturday in a rain-shortened session in the ...

F1 champ Vettel gets first ride in Red Bull's new car

Two-time defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel returned to the track for the first time in two mo...

Landon Cassill gets seat with new team

Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career.

In My Opinion

Top talent likely for Mexico-Colombia match here

Nobody will say for sure, but there’s a good chance Manchester United forward Javier “Chicharito...

Copa Latina

Dolphin Park High’s Bernard fuels Jamaica win

Man United beats Liverpool 2-1 in Premier League

United win overshadowed by Suarez-Evra spat

Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra overshadowed Manchester United's 2-1 win over rival ...

Morgan's late heroics lift U.S. past New Zealand

Alex Morgan scored twice in the final minutes to cap a 2-1 comeback win for the U.S. women's national team ...

Mali beats Ghana 2-0 for 3rd place at African Cup

New York signs midfielder Palsson

Red Bull New York signed Icelandic midfielder Victor Palsson on Friday.

Croatia advances past Japan in Davis Cup

Ivo Karlovic defeated Go Soeda in the final match as Croatia downed host Japan, 3-2, to advance in the Davi...

Sweden wins Davis Cup doubles, trails Serbia 2-1

Sweden avoided elimination from the Davis Cup first round by defeating Serbia in doubles on Saturday.

Argentina beats Germany 3-0 in Davis Cup

Argentina's David Nalbandian and Eduardo Schwank rallied from two sets down in doubles against Germany on S...

Spain beats Kazakhstan 3-0 in Davis Cup

Defending champion Spain secured its place in the Davis Cup quarterfinals by winning the doubles against Ka...

Russia wins Davis Cup doubles, trails Austria 2-1

US sweeps Federer's Swiss team out of Davis Cup

Given a supremely tough draw in the Davis Cup, the United States is off to an exhilarating start.

Croatia takes 2-1 lead over Japan in Davis Cup

Gulfstream Park

Hymn Book rallies down stretch for Donn victory

Unheralded Hymn Book defeated past Triple Crown race winners to capture the Donn Handicap.

Boxing | Angelo Dundee funeral

Friends pay tribute to legendary boxing trainer Dundee

Muhammad Ali joined about 1,000 people at the memorial service for Angelo Dundee, boxing’s best trai...

Horse racing

Donn’s headliners: Triple Crown stars

Shackleford and Ruler on Ice head a deep Field in the $500,000 Donn Handicap.

Schild wins 6th slalom, Vonn falls in WCup race

No. 6 Baylor loses 72-57 at No. 4 Missouri

Baylor opened the week with dreams of grabbing control in the Big 12 Conference. Now the Bears are forced t...

Schild wins, Vonn falls in WCup slalom

Marlies Schild of Austria won her sixth World Cup slalom of the season on Saturday after overall leader Lin...

Lagat regains US indoor 5,000 record at Millrose