FLORIDA SPORTS BUZZ

NFL insiders: Peyton Manning having trouble throwing the ball

Two days after Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz said Peyton Manning "is not throwing like an NFL qua...

Raiders cut CB Stanford Routt

The Oakland Raiders released cornerback Stanford Routt on Thursday, just one season after he signed a three...

Bills release Corto

The Buffalo Bills have released safety Jon Corto, who missed the entire 2011 season with a shoulder injury.

NFL

Former Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams calls it a career

Ricky Williams, the Dolphins’ second-leading all-time rusher whose time in Miami was marked by succe...

Holmes staying put with Jets after clause kicks in

It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around - just as the New York Jets said he would.

Grizzlies end 3-game skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80

Colts name Telesco VP of football operations

The Indianapolis Colts have promoted Tom Telesco to vice president of football operations.

Miami Heat

Miami Heat struggling to defend three-point shooters

As recent games have suggested, opposing teams are exploiting a weakness in Miami’s defense by attem...

IN MY OPINION

Tweet from Miami Heat’s LeBron James about Blake Griffin on the mark despite Kendrick Perkins’ rant

Can we officially call Kendrick Perkins’ criticism of LeBron James the early frontrunner for dumbest s...

NBA All-Star Game

Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh selected as NBA All-Star reserve

Tyreke Evans leads Kings past Thunder

Miami Heat (19-7) at Washington Wizards (5-21), 7 p.m. (ET)

After getting their six-game road trip off to a poor start, the Miami Heat will dust themselves off for ton...

Cavs Irving out next 2 games with concussion

Cavaliers rookie Kyrie Irving will miss Cleveland's next two home games with a concussion.

Magic 102, Heat 89

Miami Heat struggles in loss to Orlando Magic

Dwight Howard had 25 points and 24 rebounds, and the Magic connected on 17 three-pointers to hold off the H...

Miami Marlins

Yoenis Cespedes’ tour of Marlins Park a ‘step in the process’

Outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, a free agent from Cuba, praised the Marlins’ offseason moves after meeti...

In My Opinion

Yoenis Cespedes, Miami Marlins a perfect fit

The Miami Marlins are such a natural fit for Yoenis Cespedes and such a prohibitive favorite to sign the Cu...

Orioles beat Bergesen in arbitration

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brad Bergesen lost his arbitration case and will earn a salary of $800,000 for th...

Alderson: 'Big fundraiser tonight for gas money'

Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can't resist pointing out the team's financial difficulties.

Report: Harden to miss 2012 season

Free agent pitcher Rich Harden will reportedly miss the entire 2012 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Royals, Gordon agree to one-year deal

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Alex Gordon, the team an...

Rangers, Cruz strike $16M, 2-year deal

AL championship series MVP Nelson Cruz has agreed to a $16 million, two-year contract with the Texas Rangers.

Panthers 3, Kings 1

Florida Panthers top Los Angeles Kings, are tied for first

Sean Bergenheim and Mike Santorelli scored in the second as Florida beat Los Angeles on home ice for the fi...

Doan's PP goal lifts Coyotes over Flames 2-1 in OT

Shane Doan scored a power-play goal at 3:05 of overtime and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Calgary Flames 2-1...

Panthers notebook

Slow starts have hurt Florida Panthers

Like most teams in the National Hockey League, the Panthers are more comfortable playing with the lead and...

Sedin twins both score as Canucks beat Wild 5-2

Jets mount comeback, beat Capitals 3-2 in shootout

The Winnipeg Jets overcame a two-goal deficit in the final 2:15 of regulation and then prevailed in a shoot...

Jokinen's hat trick leads Flames past Sharks 4-3

Olli Jokinen capitalized on a turnover by Colin White to break a third-period tie with his third goal of th...

Clemmensen makes 22 saves, Panthers beat Kings 3-1

UM men 65, Virginia Tech 49

Hope bubbles after Miami Hurricanes’ victory over Virginia Tech

Reggie Johnson scored 15 points and Miami defeated Virginia Tech to follow up Sunday’s upset of No. ...

North Texas 68, FIU 61

Solo performance overshadows FIU Golden Panthers in loss to North Texas

A key 8-0 run by guard Brandan Walton was enough to help North Texas pull away from FIU.

UM FOOTBALL

Miami Hurricanes likely to open vs. Boston College on Labor Day weekend

The Miami Hurricanes might face the Boston College Eagles on Labor Day weekend, but the schedule won’...

UM | David Thompson

David Thompson sets his sights on Miami Hurricanes’ diamond, gridiron

Lifelong Canes fan David Thompson is taking his talents to UM: as a power-hitting third baseman ... and as ...

FIU women’s basketball

Coley scores 25, FIU sinks late free throws to edge N. Texas

A negligible difference separated FIU and North Texas’ women’s teams Thursday in points in the pa...

FIU softball

FIU’s Diamond Dinner a sellout; Piniella to speak

Though FIU’s softball team begins its season Friday with a home game against Michigan State, Saturday ...

UM basketball

Miami Hurricanes look to win over fans after victory over Duke

Despite coming off a big road win against Duke and talk about being a NCAA Tournament bubble team, Miami is...

Boys’ basketball

Ely quintet focuses on winning look

Whether it’s sartorial splendor or defensive pressure, Ely’s starting five seniors are gettin...

Girls’ basketball | Regional quarterfinals

Mompremier’s double-double leads Miami High

Girls’ state soccer | Class 1A title game: Palmer Trinity vs. St. Johns Country Day

Falcons thrive with players making the call on penalty kicks

Palmer Trinity reached the state title game with an unorthodox approach: Players decide who takes the penal...

Girls’ basketball | Regional quarterfinals

Pinder gets win No. 800, but Dillard on a mission

Roundup

Lourdes dominates Varela, advances to regional semifinals

Varela’s 2-0 lead in the opening seconds was not nearly indicative of the onslaught that was to come a...

Roundup

Inspired South Broward reaches girls’ basketball semifinals

South Broward co-head coach Sharlene Ferguson’s father passed away this week, but when she showed up f...

Boys’ basketball

Myers lifts Ely past Dillard for Big 8 title

Krishaun Myers scored a game-high 27 points as Ely held off Dillard in the Big 8 championship game.

Lehman seeks more Champions Tour success

Tom Lehman, a player of the year on three tours in his career, will look to repeat as winner of the Allianz...

McIlroy, Bjorn share lead in Dubai

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn both fired seven-under 65s Friday to move into a share of the lea...

McIlroy, Bjorn share 2nd-round lead in Dubai

Ryu grabs lead at Women's Australian Open

Reigning U.S. Women's Open champion So Yeon Ryu fired a four-under 69 on Friday to climb into the lead afte...

Ryu leads Women's Australian Open

U.S. Women's Open champion So Yeon Ryu shot a 4-under 69 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over fellow So...

Symetra Tour announces 2012 slate

The Symetra Tour announced its schedule for the 2012 season on Thursday.

Johnson among leaders at Pebble Beach; Tiger five back

Dustin Johnson, Danny Lee and Charlie Wi shot rounds of nine-under par Thursday to take the lead after one ...

Barrichello seeking sponsors for IndyCar move

Veteran Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello said his move to the IndyCar Series depends on finding new sp...

Jack Beckman leads Funny Car qualifying

Jack Beckman raced to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Thursday in the season-open...

Mercedes tops F1 test; Lotus fastest 2012 car

The new Mercedes car topped Formula One preseason testing for a second straight day, while Lotus was quicke...

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.

IndyCar race director wants better communication

The new race director for the IndyCar Series wants improved communications with the drivers, and is willing...

Raikkonen quickest in first day of F1 preseason testing

Kimi Raikkonen's return to Formula One began on a high note when the 2007 world champion topped the timeshe...

Capello: No plans to coach in Italy

Redknapp flattered by England coach consideration

New York signs midfielder Palsson

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

U.S. women add matches against Japan, Brazil

The U.S. women's national team will play Japan and Brazil in April, with both friendlies being held in Japa...

Houston acquires Kandji from Colorado

The Houston Dynamo have acquired forward Macoumba Kandji from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for a conditi...

Column: Capello gives England excuse to fail again

U.S. will host friendly against Brazil in May

The U.S. men's national team will host five- time World Cup champion Brazil in a friendly on May 30 in Land...

Hantuchova advances, Zvonareva retires in Pattaya City

Defending champion Daniela Hantuchova was among the quarterfinal winners Friday at the Pattaya Open, while ...

Croatia, Japan even in Davis Cup World Group

Ivo Karlovic beat Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 Friday to give Croatia a split against Japan in the first rou...

Hantuchova edges King of US in Thailand

Defending champion Daniela Hantuchova ousted Vania King of the United States 7-6 (7), 6-4 Friday to reach t...

Fish gives U.S. 1-0 lead against host Swiss

Mardy Fish outlasted Stanislas Wawrinka in a five-set thriller Friday, as the visiting United States grabbe...

Croatia, Japan split opening Davis Cup singles

Croatia and Japan split the opening singles matches in their first-round Davis Cup tie on Friday.

Tennis spotlight

‘Humbled’ Odesnik continues his climb back

There were times, during Wayne Odesnik’s year-long drug suspension, when he wondered whether his tenn...

Bartoli lands in Paris quarters

French crowd favorite Marion Bartoli was an easy second-round winner Thursday in Paris.

Boonen of Belgium earns 4th Tour of Qatar title

Tom Boonen of Belgium won his fourth Tour of Qatar title on Friday, beating American Tyler Farrar.

Contador back training after doping ban

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador returned to training for competition Friday, four days after receiving a t...

Judge vows quick rulings on Sandusky bail proposal

The judge overseeing Jerry Sandusky's child sex-abuse case promised quick rulings on several issues, includ...

Friday's Sports in Brief

Lance Armstrong is relieved the federal investigation into doping allegations against him has ended, and sa...

Witness: Slain U.Va. athlete had normal heart

Austrian brothers win luge doubles world title

Austrian brothers Andreas and Wolfgang Linger successfully defended their luge doubles title at the world c...

Women's GS in Andorra canceled due to high wind

A women's World Cup giant slalom scheduled for Friday has been canceled because of high winds in the Pyrene...