Fitzpatrick Keeps His Job as Dolphins QB for Another Week
At age 37, Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn’t look or play like the prototypical NFL quarterback
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Pandemic-Proof: Fall College Football Revived on West Coast
The Pac-12 has set a Nov. 6 start date for a seven-game football season, following the Big Ten in overturning its August decision to postpone until spring because of concerns about playing through the pandemic
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Fla. Prosecutors Drop Prostitution Charges Against Patriots' Robert Kraft
Florida state prosecutors on Thursday dropped charges against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other men accused of soliciting prostitution at a Jupiter spa, after the court ruled key surveillance videos could not be used in the case. State Attorney Dave Aronberg said during a virtual press conference that without surveillance video of t... -
Pilot's Actions Likely Caused Earnhardt Plane Crash, NTSB Says
The National Transportation Safety Board says a pilot’s inability to maintain proper airspeed and the flight crew’s decision to continue an unstable approach for landing likely caused the crash of a small plane carrying race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his family in 2019.
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Media Picks Alabama to Top Florida in SEC Championship Game
Alabama is the media favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title while Florida is the pick to win the Eastern Division
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Chargers Doctor Punctured QB's Lung, Causing Sunday's Absence
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last Sunday’s game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, according to a person familiar with the case. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because of medical restriction issues. Rookie Justin Herbert was the Chargers’ surprise ... -
Chicago Bears Legend Gale Sayers Dies at 77
Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers has passed away at the age of 77, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Bullpen, Defense Push Atlanta Braves to Win Over Miami Marlins
Austin Riley’s two-run double capped a wild first inning and the deep Atlanta bullpen took it from there, pushing the Braves a step closer to a third straight NL East with a 5-4 win over the second-place Miami Marlins
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NFL Fines 3 Coaches, Clubs for Unmasked Coaches, Source Says
A person with knowledge of the punishment tells The Associated Press that at least three NFL coaches and their teams have been fined because their coaches weren’t wearing face coverings on the sidelines at all times.
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Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin to Launch NASCAR Team in 2021, With Bubba Wallace Signed as Driver
NBA legend Michael Jordan and NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin are teaming up to form a new NASCAR team, with Bubba Wallace serving as the new team’s driver next season.
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Prosecutors' Decision Likely Clears Pats Owner Robert Kraft in Florida
Florida prosecutors said Monday that they will not appeal a court ruling throwing out video recordings allegedly showing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for massage parlor sex acts, making it likely that misdemeanor charges against him and other customers will be dropped.
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SMU's Bryson DeChambeau Blasts Way to US Open Title
Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open his own way. Whether he’s a mad scientist for his approach to the game or a revolutionary in golf, he quieted skeptics with a powerful victory.
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Suzuki, Nats Bounce Back, Bop Marlins 15-0 to Split Twinbill
Kurt Suzuki homered and doubled to bounce back from a game-ending strikeout in the opener, and the Washington Nationals routed the playoff-contending Miami Marlins 15-0 to split a doubleheader
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Vive Le Tour! With Young Winner, Thrilling Race Defies Virus
For the first time the Tour de France winner wore a face mask on the podium
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California Cool, Matthew Wolff Takes Detour to US Open Lead
Matthew Wolff didn’t follow any of the rules of succeeding in the U.S. Open.
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The Story Behind UM's Newest Turnover Chain
The Miami Hurricanes unveiled their newest turnover chain after a second quarter interception against Louisville Saturday night. And, for the fourth straight year, the king of bling has worked his magic. The blinged out Cuban link chain has become a sensation for players and fans alike. This year, jeweler AJ Machado, mixed the sunshine state with t... -
Rojas, Cooper Homer to Lead Marlins Over Nationals 7-3
Miguel Rojas and Garrett Cooper each had a double and a homer, and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-3
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Gabriel Throws 4 TD Passes, No. 14 UCF Beats Ga Tech 49-21
Dillon Gabriel threw for a career-best 417 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Central Florida to a 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech in the Knights’ season opener
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8 of 10 Premier League Matches This Weekend Streamed in US
NBC has moved eight of this weekend’s 10 Premier League matches to its online streaming service Peacock behind a pay wall
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Pogacar Crushes Roglic to Seal Tour De France Title
In an incredible climax to the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar crushed fellow Slovenian Primoz Roglic in the last stage before the finish in Paris
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FSU Head Coach Tests Positive for COVID-19, Will Not Coach vs. Miami
The Florida State Seminoles will be without their head coach next week against rival Miami after Mike Norvell announced he tested positive for COVID-19. Novell said he tested positive during the latest round of testing Friday, while both his wife and daughter tested negative but are quarantining. Norvell said he is isolating and will coach remotely... -
Reed Takes the Lead as the Real US Open Gets Started
Now this is the U.S. Open at Winged Foot everyone expected.
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Anderson's 3 HRs Help Miami Marlins Earn Split Against Washington
Brian Anderson tied franchise records with three homers and seven RBIs to help the Miami Marlins earn a doubleheader split by beating the Washington Nationals 14-3
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Celtics, Heat Agree: 2-0 Lead in East Finals Means Nothing
If there is a sliver of consolation for the Boston Celtics, it probably can be found within the understanding that a 2-0 lead for the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals doesn’t guarantee anything
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Gonzalo Higuaín Signs With Inter Miami After Leaving Juventus
Gonzolo Higuaín signed with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, a day after the 32-year-old forward terminated his contract with Italian champion Juventus
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NBC 6 Weekend Football Preview: Never Too Early for Must Win Time
If you’re either of the teams that calls Hard Rock Stadium home, you can’t really say that the first week of games for the 2020 season were much of a surprise – at least when it comes to the outcome. For the Miami Hurricanes, it was a known fact that they were going to come out on top over UAB….
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10 in Quarantine After Fan at Chiefs Game Tests Positive for COVID-19
The day after attending the NFL season opener in Kansas City last week, a fan tested positive for COVID-19 a day later, prompting authorities to tell 10 others who were at the game to quarantine, NBC News reports.
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Comeback Heat Do It Again, Rally Past Celtics for 2-0 Lead
Goran Dragic scored 25 points, Bam Adebayo led a big third-quarter rally to finish with 21, and the Miami Heat pulled off another comeback to beat the Boston Celtics 106-101 and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night
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Former Marlin Eovaldi Shuts Down Miami in Victory for Boston
Nathan Eovaldi pitched five shutout innings and struck out seven, and the Miami Marlins stumbled in their playoff run with a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox 5-3
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Flores, Miami Dolphins Seek Breakthrough Win Against Buffalo
If Brian Flores’ rebuilding project with the Miami Dolphins is to end atop the AFC East, he must find a way to beat Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills
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Thomas Takes US Open Lead With 65 on Soft, Kind Winged Foot
This wasn’t the kind of fun Justin Thomas had in mind for a U.S. Open at Winged Foot.
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No. 17 Miami, No. 18 Louisville Meet to Top ACC Schedule
No. 17 Miami’s trip to No. 18 Louisville headlines the Week 2 slate in the Atlantic Coast Conference
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Alfaro Hits 2 HRs as Miami Marlins Beat Boston to Inch Closer in NL East
Jorge Alfaro homered twice before he took a foul ball to his helmet and the Miami Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 8-4
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With Big Ten Reversal, Trump Aims to Score in Battlegrounds
President Donald Trump was quick to spike the ball in celebration when the Big Ten announced the return of fall football at colleges clustered in some of the Midwest battleground states critical to his reelection effort
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WNBA Star Maya Moore Marries Man She Helped Free From Prison
WNBA star Maya Moore revealed Wednesday that she tied the knot with Jonathan Irons — a man she helped free from prison this year after a judge overturned his conviction.
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Reverse: Big Ten Will Try to Play Fall Football After All
The Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all
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Houck Wins MLB Debut as Boston Red Sox Blank Miami Marlins
Tanner Houck pitched five scoreless innings to win his major league debut and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Miami Marlins 2-0
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Bam! Adebayo's Block Helps Heat Win Game 1 Over Celtics
Bam Adebayo had the biggest block of his career in the Heat’s Game 1 win over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals
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As MLB Plays On, the Businesses It Feeds Fight for Survival
While the major league baseball season presses on amid the coronavirus pandemic, the ban on fans at games has created a perilous situation for businesses who rely on fans for survival.
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‘Heat Culture': How Miami's Surprise Season Led to Conference Finals
By the middle of this week, four teams will be left standing in the NBA’s bubble in Central Florida – and the team from the closest city might be the biggest surprise there. The Miami Heat will tip off their Eastern Conference Finals series Tuesday against the Boston Celtics after winning eight of their first nine playoff games played i... -
Miami Marlins Inch Closer to Playoff Berth With Win Over Philadelphia
With two weeks left in the season, the Miami Marlins seem to be playing the rest of their schedule with a simple approach: every game counts. Monday, the Marlins used timely hitting and a quality start on the mound from pitcher Pablo Lopez to get a 6-2 victory over the divisional rival Philadelphia Phillies inside Marlins Park for another needed... -
QB Fitzpatrick to Start Sunday for Miami Dolphins in Home Opener: Flores
The Miami Dolphins’ self-professed placeholder at quarterback played like one in the season opener, amplifying questions about the team’s timetable for turning to rookie Tua Tagovailoa
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Miami-Florida State Game Gets Primetime, National TV Spot in 2020
When the No. 17 Miami Hurricanes and the Florida State Seminoles meet for the 65th time on the football field later in September, it will have a familiar spot for those who watched the annual rivalry game for decades before. The ACC announced on Monday that the September 26th game inside Hard Rock Stadium will be nationally televised with kickoff&#... -
Pau Gasol and His Wife Name Newborn Daughter After Gianna Bryant
Milwaukee Bucks player and former Lakers star Pau Gasol announced the sweet and special news that he’s a father. The two-time NBA champion and his wife Catherine McDonnell welcomed their first child together, a baby girl.
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Thiem 1st Since 1949 to Win US Open After Ceding 1st 2 Sets
Dominic Thiem has become the first man in 71 years to win the U.S. Open after dropping the first two sets of the final
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Garrett Wins Major League Debut as Miami Marlins Sweep Philadelphia
Braxton Garrett won his major league debut, pitching five solid innings and leading the Miami Marlins to an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a sweep of their doubleheader Sunday
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Miami Hurricanes Ranked in Latest AP Poll After Opening Game Win
Louisiana-Lafayette and Appalachian State are among 10 new teams ranked in the first regular-season Associated Press college football poll, which was stripped of the schools not yet scheduled to play a fall season
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Newton Runs for 2 TDs as New England Holds Off Miami Dolphins in Opener
Cam Newton rushed for two touchdowns and the New England Patriots held on to beat the Miami Dolphins 21-11
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Racial Injustice Themes Fill Empty NFL Stadiums
NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.
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Herro's Rise for Heat Has Come Fast, Sparked by Hard Work
When the NBA was shut down for a few months because of the coronavirus pandemic, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was in a gym all the time
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Protesters Block Buses Outside NBA Campus, Asking for Help
A small number of protesters carrying signs and shouting into megaphones blocked at least two buses chartered by the NBA from briefly from entering the Walt Disney World campus on Saturday night, with the group saying it wanted LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and other top players to take notice
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Mauricio Pereyra Lifts Orlando City Over Inter Miami
Mauricio Pereyra scored in the 69th minute to lift Orlando City past Inter Miami, 2-1 on Saturday night
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Georgia Tech Upsets Florida State in Mike Norvell's Coaching Debut
True freshman Jeff Sims, who was once a Florida State commitment, threw for 277 yards and a touchdown as Georgia Tech defeated the Seminoles 16-13
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Harper Sheds Batting Funk, Leads Phillies Past Marlins 12-6
Bryce Harper homered, doubled and reached base five times, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 12-6 win over the Miami Marlins
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Naomi Osaka Comes Back, Beats Azarenka for 2nd US Open Title
After one errant forehand in the first set of the U.S. Open final, Naomi Osaka looked at her coach in the mostly empty Arthur Ashe Stadium stands with palms up, as if to say, “What the heck is happening?” In response to another wayward forehand against Victoria Azarenka seconds later, Osaka chucked her racket. It spun a bit and...
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Miami Marlins Split Doubleheader With Philadelphia, Stay in Race for Playoff Spot
In a series that could go a long way to deciding the playoff picture in the National League, the Miami Marlins ended the day Friday the same way it started. Miami (21-20) split their doubleheader against their divisional rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies (22-20), dropping game one 11-0 before coming back to win game two by a score of 5-3.... -
QB Position in Spotlight for Dolphins-Patriots Season Opener
Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Dolphins coach Brian Flores have built their NFL reputations on defense
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Ex-Penn State WR Shorter Gets Waiver to Play Now for Florida
Former Penn State receiver Justin Shorter is eligible to play for No. 8 Florida this season
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NBC 6 College Football Preview: Miami-Dade's Small Colleges Have Big Hopes for 2020 Season
While most college football fans think of the Miami Hurricanes and FIU Panthers when it comes to teams in this area, Miami-Dade County will also be home to not just one but now two teams playing at the NAIA level during the 2020 season. For the second straight year, the St. Thomas University Bobcats will take the field after a…
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Miami Marlins Rally Past Philadelphia, Open 1st 7-Game Series Since 1967
Starling Marte hit a tying, three-run double off Brandon Workman in the eighth inning, Jorge Alfaro singled home the winning run in the ninth and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 in the opener of a seven-game series, the longest in a major league regular season in 53 years
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NFL Season Kicks Off With Nod to Social Injustice at Chiefs-Texans Contest
Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs offered a symbolic gesture of support for racial injustice ahead of the NFL’s first game of the season Thursday, NBC News reports.
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Short of No. 24 Again, Williams Loses to Azarenka at US Open
Serena Williams’ latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam title has ended with a three-set loss to Victoria Azarena in the U.S. Open semifinals
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Harris Leads Miami to Season-Opening Win Over UAB
Cam’Ron Harris ran for 134 yards and scored twice to lead Miami to a 31-14 season-opening win over UAB
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Fox Sports' Skip Bayless Under Fire for Dak Prescott Comments
A Fox Sports commentator is under fire from his own network after criticizing Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for talking publicly about a recent bout with depression.
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Miami Dolphins Video Says They'll Stay Inside During Anthem
Black and white Miami Dolphins players and coach Brian Flores have released a video on social media saying they’ll protest racial injustice by remaining in their locker room during the national anthem
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NFL Player From Florida Charged in $1.2 Million Coronavirus Relief Fraud
A National Football League player from Florida is accused of stealing more than $1.2 million in coronavirus relief funds.
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Texans-Chiefs Set to Kick Off NFL Season Unlike Any Other
This most unusual NFL season kicks off with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs facing the Houston Texans before about 17,000 fans at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night.
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Chiefs Nix Headdresses, Face Paint to Start NFL Season
Kansas City Chiefs fans who file into Arrowhead Stadium for a masked and socially distanced start to the NFL season won’t be wearing headdresses or face paint amid a nationwide push for racial justice following the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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NBC 6 (Early) Weekend Football Preview: South Florida Welcomes Back the Pigskin…For Now
After six months of devastation across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, a sense of normalcy comes back starting Thursday night – the road to .500 football begins this weekend for the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Hurricanes. Fans of both teams won’t find that joke funny, but the fact of the matter is the teams have combined t... -
NBC 6 College Football Preview: Ambition is Plentiful for Florida's Other FBS Programs
Pop quiz time, college football fans: name the two FBS teams in the state of Florida who have NOT had a losing record in each of the last three seasons. Give up? Here’s a hint: neither of the answers is any of the big three programs of Miami, FSU or Florida. If you guessed the UCF Knights and FAU...
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Atlanta Braves Set Franchise Record for Runs, Hammer Miami Marlins
Adam Duvall drove in nine runs with three homers, including a grand slam, and the Atlanta Braves obliterated their franchise scoring record in a 29-9 win over the Miami Marlins
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Morgan Scores Twice as Inter Miami Beats Atlanta United
Lewis Morgan scored twice in the first half to help Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 2-1 on Wednesday night
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No Tua, But Miami Dolphins Will Rely Heavily on Rookies in Opener
At least four Miami Dolphins rookies are expected to see significant action in Sunday’s opener, and none of them is named Tua Tagovailoa
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MLB in Final Stages of Postseason Bubble Plans With World Series in Texas
Major League Baseball is closing in on the final stages of a postseason bubble format as it nears completion of its season that’s been shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to people close to discussions, MLB has selected California and Texas as its two neutral locations with ballparks, including Dodger Stadium in Los Angles and Petco Park ... -
Former WWE Wrestlers' Lawsuit Over Brain Damage Is Dismissed
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 50 former pro wrestlers who claimed World Wrestling Entertainment failed to protect them from repeated head injuries that led to long-term brain damage
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UM Ready to Unveil New, Wiped Down ‘Turnover Chain' for 2020 Season
For the last three seasons, the Miami Hurricanes have been the talk of the college football world as much for their jewelry on the sideline as their play on the field. The famed ‘Turnover Chain,’ designed each time by AJ Machado of AJ’s Jewelry in Cutler Bay, has featured everything from the U logo to the 305 area code during… -
NBC 6 College Football Preview: Different End Goals for Florida, FSU in 2020
The 2010s was a time where the state of Florida saw something it hadn’t seen since the 1970s – only one team won a national title during the entire decade when the Florida State Seminoles took home the final crown of the Bowl Championship Series era during the 2013 season. Indeed, it was a time where the entire state took…
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Sánchez, Relievers Throw 4-Hitter as Miami Marlins Blank Atlanta Braves
Sixto Sánchez combined with four relievers on a four-hitter, Jorge Alfaro hit one of three homers for Miami and the Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0
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Human Rights Groups Ask IOC to Move Olympics From China
China’s repression in Tibet, the status of the exiled Dali Lama, and its treatment of ethnic minorities spurred violent protests ahead of Beijing’s 2008 Olympics.
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Heat Reach the East Finals, Top Bucks to Win Series 4-1
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are headed to the Eastern Conference finals
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Dolphins' Defense Hope to Be Much Better Than in '19 Opener
It has been a decade since the Miami Dolphins ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in defense
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Colin Kaepernick a Playable Character on ‘Madden' Roster for First Time Since 2016
Colin Kaepernick is making his return to the football field — as a playable character on the sport’s biggest video game, “Madden 21,” NBC News reports.
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NBC 6 College Football Preview: Why 2020 is Must Win Time for FIU Panthers
If you are a fan of the FIU Panthers football team, it’s quite possible that you don’t remember anything from the 2019 season other than what took place inside of Marlins Park on the second to last Saturday in November – the day when the Panthers made themselves truly visable when it comes to the sport in Miami-Dade County. Indeed,…... -
Organizers, IOC Trying to Remove Doubts Over Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee and Japanese organizers are trying to remove public doubts that the postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year despite the COVID-19 pandemic
