The Miami Dolphins head into another long offseason accompanied by the sort of buzz five-win seasons rarely generate. It has been that kind of year for the Dolphins: weird. A gutting of the roster under rookie coach Brian Flores extended beyond training camp, when Miami traded away two players who went on to the Pro Bowl: Minkah Fitzpatrick and Laremy…

A late-season stall has kept the Miami Dolphins in contention for the No. 1 draft choice in April, and now they face another must-lose situation. The Dolphins (3-11) desperately need a franchise quarterback such as Joe Burrow to anchor their rebuilding project. But they’ll be eliminated from contention for the top pick if they win at home Sunday against the…

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall finds it amusing his Cavaliers have been designated the home team in the Orange Bowl. They’re playing Florida, which ensures most of the crowd on Dec. 30 will be cheering for the “visitors.” “This might be the most disproportionate home team-visiting team game ever,” Mendenhall said. “Based on the Gator responses I got all day here…

Ryan Fitzpatrick has a chance to lead the Miami Dolphins in rushing this season, which isn’t good. The Dolphins’ 3-10 record is no surprise. But despite a roster thin on talent, they figured their most productive rusher would be someone other than a 37-year-old quarterback who acknowledges he’s no great shakes in the open field. “I have the same...

The Miami Dolphins coach who screamed and cursed and chased an official at the end of his team’s latest loss was in a more reflective mood 24 hours later. “I get over things pretty quickly,” Brian Flores said Monday. “It’s an emotional game. It’s my anger, but it’s for the players. I’m upset for them.” The Dolphins (3-10) lost...

The perennially thrifty Miami Marlins opened their purse strings Monday and added some speed and power to an offense that ranked last in the National League in runs and homers this year. Miami acquired infielder Jonathan Villar from the Baltimore Orioles for minor league left-hander Easton Lucas. The Marlins also claimed first baseman Jesús Aguilar off waivers after he...

For a franchise that has been a perennial loser, Victor Victor Mesa sounds like a winner.

A black cap with the Miami Marlins’ new neon logo sat atop Jorge Posada’s graying hair Monday, a jarring sight for fans who recall he spent his entire playing career with the New York Yankees.

Cameron Johnson scored 22 points, including 3-pointers on consecutive possessions in the closing minutes, and No. 13 North Carolina won a seesaw game Saturday against Miami 85-76.

New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores is the first candidate to interview for the Miami Dolphins’ coaching job.