Patriots' Dennard accused of DUI in Nebraska

Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was arrested and accused of drunk driving Thursday in Nebraska while on...

Patriots' Dennard accused of DUI in Nebraska

Alfonzo Dennard of the New England Patriots was arrested Thursday in Nebraska and accused of driving drunk ...

Dolphins receiver Brian Hartline all business in the offseason

How's this for a contrast?

Patriots 'disappointed' after Dennard's arrest

The New England Patriots, already reeling from the Aaron Hernandez murder charge, have another legal matter...

Broncos president says apology rings hollow

Denver Broncos coach John Fox gathered his players at midfield last month just before they dispersed for su...

MIAMI DOLPHINS

Miami Dolphins release training camp schedule

The Dolphins on Wednesday released their training camp schedule. The team will make 2,000 tickets per pract...

Bengals cut loose DE Anderson

The Cincinnati Bengals released defensive end Jamaal Anderson Wednesday after one injury-shortened season w...

Lions give quarterback Stafford $53-million contract extension

DETROIT - Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrated his three-year, $53-million contract extension Wedn...

MIAMI HEAT

Long shot Miami Heat rookie James Ennis tries to focus on just making shots

‘It’s a lot of pressure,’ rookie James Ennis says of trying to make the final roster o...

Heat notebook

Luxury-tax bill might force Miami Heat roster move

Chris Andersen’s signing, announced Wednesday, means the Heat has 14 of the 15 players from this past ...

Knicks believe Bargnani will return to form in NY

Lakers to bring back Farmar

The Lakers aren't necessarily trying to invest in nostalgia, but they do believe experience is one thing th...

Lakers' Kobe Bryant is moving on from Dwight Howard's departure

Strange but true, Kobe Bryant recounted with amusement, not anger, the Los Angeles Lakers' meeting with Dwi...

Mike Dunleavy excited about prospects of winning with Bulls

Mike Dunleavy Jr. received lengthier and more lucrative free-agent offers than the two-year, $6.2 million d...

Ailene Voisin: Kings reshuffling the deck

In their attempt to alter the atmosphere and change the perception of the Kings as the doomed princes of th...

Marla Ridenour: Luring Andrew Bynum seems like a game changer for Cavaliers

Andrew Bynum has two bad knees, and I don't care.

Marlins

Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly working on consistency

Marlins catcher Rob Brantly, who has struggled so far this season, is working to improve his preparation be...

In my opinion

Greg Cote: With suspensions looming, MLB faces a midsummer nightmare

Marlins notebook

Adeiny Hechavarria’s hit streak reaches 10 games

Marlins 6, Braves 2

Giancarlo Stanton ends slump as Miami Marlins end five-game skid

Giancarlo Stanton got his first RBI in July with a two-run double in the first inning, and the Marlins beat...

Moore wins 13th, Rays sweep Twins

Matt Moore pitched like an All-Star on the day he became one.

Pirates break loose, beat Athletics 5-0

Francisco Liriano scattered four hits over seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Oakland Athle...

Diamondbacks lose 7-5 in 14 innings to Dodgers

The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled to close out games over the past few weeks.

De La Rosa leads Rockies over Padres, 5-4

Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa took a one-hit shutout into the sixth inning and Colorado held on to give ...

Ducks land Grant with one-year contract

The Ducks continued to fill out their organization by signing defenseman Alex Grant to a one-year deal Wedn...

Devils star Ilya Kovalchuk retires from NHL

Superstar forward Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the New Jersey Devils and the sports world Thursday, retiring from...

Florida Panthers prospect Michael Matheson shows his smarts in college

Florida Panthers

Florida Panthers’ Alex Petrovic is part of the next wave

Alex Petrovic is right in the middle of a youth movement on defense, where a group of big, fleet players co...

Bruins G Tuukka Rask signs 8-year contract

Tuukka Rask turned an outstanding first season as the Boston Bruins' No. 1 goalie into a long-term commitme...

Laughton and Cousins say plan is to make it difficult for Flyers to cut them

Scott Laughton and Nick Cousins, young centers who represent the Flyers' future, are taking different route...

Chelios' hockey odyssey leads to Hall

Growing up in Evergreen Park the son of a restaurant owner and then moving to Southern California at 15 isn...

Blues trade Perron to Oilers for Paajarvi and draft pick

David Perron's time in St. Louis, both eventful and entertaining, has come to an abrupt end.

UM Baseball

UM baseball standout David Thompson recovering well after shoulder surgery

Recruiting

Staying at QB key for Booker T. Washington’s Treon Harris

The main reason Treon Harris chose to play football at FSU is because he was told he could continue playing...

Hernandez's troubles bring scrutiny on Meyer

Aaron Hernandez's troubles have become Urban Meyer's problem.

UM football

D-line recruit Travonte Valentine a perfect fit for Miami Hurricanes

Va. Tech tailback Holmes dismissed from school

Virginia Tech tailback Michael Holmes has been kicked out of school after being convicted of assault and ba...

Buckeyes fan, 12, beats cancer he named 'Michigan'

Butler hires Miller to replace outgoing Stevens

Butler found its next basketball coach the same place it usually does - inside the family.

Meyer: Hernandez murder charge not Florida related

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said it is "wrong and irresponsible" to connect him or his former Florida staf...

Recruiting

Staying at QB key for Booker T. Washington’s Treon Harris

The main reason Treon Harris chose to play football at FSU is because he was told he could continue playing...

Recruiting

Local talent rises up on national stage

Some of South Florida’s top football prospects, including Sean White, Ermon Lane, Dalvin Cook and Jo...

In My Opinion

Tunsil has young Lions on the rise

For much of the spring and summer, Champagnat Catholic’s football program has found a way to find th...

BASKETBALL

Undrafted Kenny Boynton Jr. to play for Lakers’ summer league team

Kenny Boynton Jr., the No. 2 all-time scorer at Florida and a former Broward high school star, will get a c...

Nike 7-on-7 football challenge

Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of football prospects at Nike event

Rain and lightning suspended the Nike event until Sunday, but some local stars were already looking toward ...

High School roundup

South Florida’s football elite on display at Nike 7-on-7 Football Challenge

High Schools gear up for football tournament.

In My Opinion | Recruiting

UM attracts recruits with Al Golden’s football camps

Al Golden never had reservations about what his six summer football camps would mean for the culture of So...

NBA Draft

Tim Hardaway Jr. headed to New York Knicks

British Open, Facts & Figures

Facts and figures for the British Open golf championship:

Mickelson shoots 66, in 3rd at Scottish Open

Phil Mickelson eased back into links golf with a 6-under 66 at the Scottish Open, leaving him behind two En...

Tee to Green: Redemption at Muirfield

Returning to the scene of a disaster can elicit a number of unpleasant reactions: flashbacks, anxiety, fear...

Portion of Sam Snead's trophies offered at auction

The Masters trophy Sam Snead won in 1954 after the epic playoff with Ben Hogan. The claret jug when Snead w...

Parry ahead of Khan, Mickelson in Scotland

John Parry shot 8-under-par 64 on Thursday and grabbed a 1-stroke lead after the opening round of the Scott...

Heat illness forces Jacobsen out of US Senior Open

Peter Jacobsen has withdrawn from the U.S. Senior Open in Omaha, Neb., because of heat-related illness.

Mickelson looking to finally conquer links golf

Just when he thought he'd finally understood the unique nature of links golf, Phil Mickelson arrived at las...

Vahe Gregorian: Tom Watson seeing himself change, and not for the better

Tom Watson all of a sudden is 63, and his self-deprecating sense of humor gravitates easily to that.

Chase Elliott has first truck victory in mind at Iowa

On Saturday, Elliott is expected to make his fourth start in the series at Iowa Speedway. This 0.875-mile r...

This Week in Auto Racing July 12 - 14

Sprint Cup Series

Doubleheader weekend for IndyCar in Toronto

The third and final doubleheader in 2013 will occur at Houston's Reliant Park, which is a new venue on the ...

Keselowski, Logano looking forward to New Hampshire

Keselowski has appeared in the Chase the past two years. In 2012, he scored an average finishing position o...

Sadler aiming for another 'Dash 4 Cash' payday

Daytona was the first of four races in this year's "Dash 4 Cash" bonus program from Nationwide Insurance, w...

F1 proving a challenge to American drivers

As Formula One expands its reach into the United States, there's still a missing ingredient that could keep...

NASCAR - Camping World - American Ethanol 200 Preview

Date: Saturday, July 13 ...

IZOD IndyCar Series - Honda Indy Toronto Race 1 Preview

Date: Saturday, July 13 ...

Belize players reject offer to fix Gold Cup game

A man who allegedly offered two Belize players large sums of money to fix a CONCACAF Gold Cup match against...

RBNY signs D Sekagya

Red Bull New York announced Thursday that the club has signed defender Ibrahim Sekagya, pending the receipt...

MLS Preview from The Sports Network (ET)

The Philadelphia Union will aim to get back on the winning track on home soil on Friday as the club welcome...

Soccer

Blitz begins to hype Guinness International Champions Cup at Sun Life Stadium

Ticket sales have been strong for the inaugural Guinness International Champions Cup at Sun Life Stadium.

Soccer

Group B favorite Honduras leads quartet of Gold Cup clubs playing in South Florida

Honduras, considered a dark horse to win the Gold Cup, headlines Friday night’s Group B doubleheader...

US men defeat Belize 6-1 in Gold Cup play

Maybe next time they'll spell Chris Wondolowski's name right.

Jeld-Wen Field to host 2014 MLS All-Star game

Major League Soccer announced on Wednesday that Jeld-Wen Field, home of the Portland Timbers, will host the...

Column: Great night for US _ against Belize

There are few luckier draws on the soccer calendar than playing Belize at your place.

Russell advances to Newport's semifinals

American Michael Russell advanced to the semifinals at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Thursday by...

WTT's Kastles lose for first time since 2010

The longest winning streaks in major U.S. pro sports history is over.

Berdych, Almagro reach Bastad QFs

Top seed Tomas Berdych and Nicolas Almagro were a pair of second-round winners Thursday at the Swedish Open.

Haas beats Gulbis, advances to last 8 in Stuttgart

Top-seeded Tommy Haas beat Ernests Gulbis of Latvia 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 to join two other Germans in the Mercedes...

Haas lands in Stuttgart quarters

Former runner-up Tommy Haas posted a second-round victory Thursday at the $530,000 Mercedes Cup tennis event.

Scheepers into Budapest quarters

Sixth seed Chanelle Scheepers was among Thursday's second-round winners at the $235,000 Hungarian Grand Pri...

Scheepers, Peer in final 8 at Budapest GP

Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa reached her third quarterfinals of the year when she defeated Petra Mart...

Berdych, Almagro make last 8 at Swedish Open

Top seeds Tomas Berdych and Nicolas Almagro began the Swedish Open by reaching the quarterfinals on Thursday.

South Florida Fishing Report

Captain Mark Schmidt of Sundancer Charters out of Murrays Marina in Key West reported permits, barracudas a...

South Florida Outdoor Notebook

Commercial and recreational red snapper harvest seasons will not open in July in federal or state waters of...

Penn State ex-president files libel lawsuit papers

Penn State's former president Graham Spanier initiated a libel and defamation case Thursday against Louis F...

APNewsBreak: Ohio St. president slow to apologize

Former Ohio State University President Gordon Gee took his time apologizing for remarks he made that were c...

Hamm taking plunge into sports world as ESPYs host

Jon Hamm is going from a presenter to host of the ESPY Awards, a natural segue for the former three-sport p...

95-year-old man sets records as competitive runner

You might say Orville Rogers is a late bloomer.

Timeline of apologies by ex-Ohio St. President Gee

A timeline of events leading to apologies that former Ohio State President Gordon Gee made about off-the-cu...

Fisheating Creek

Paddling down Fisheating Creek is an adventure worth taking

I probably should have waited until the weather cooled to paddle and camp along south-central Florida ...