Local Sports

Marlins make change to 2026 Opening Day

Originally scheduled for a 4:10 p.m. first pitch at loanDepot park on March 26, the Miami Marlins will move their 2026 Opening Day game against the Colorado Rockies to March 27 at 7:10 p.m. ET.

By Brandon Liguori

Messi receives 2nd MLS MVP award, young talent competes in new Messi Cup

Inter Miami is celebrating Lionel Messi on Tuesday after the Major League Soccer Cup victory on Saturday at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. 

By Clay Ferraro

Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle provides kids from Boys & Girls Clubs with holiday shopping spree

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle helped put some big smiles on the faces of dozens of South Florida’s youth for the holiday season.

By Jason Carter

FIFA launches volunteer center ahead of World Cup 2026

FIFA opened the World Cup 2026 volunteer center on Monday at the Brightline MiamiCentral Station in Downtown Miami

By Hannah Yechivi

South Florida tennis star Donna Fales still serving up wins at 85 years young

Eighty five years young and still serving up wins, a woman in South Florida is showing everyone that age is no limit.

By Michaila Hightower

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier to be arraigned in New York court over sports betting scheme

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is set to appear in a New York court on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.

By By PHILIP MARCELO and Associated Press

Verhaeghe scores again, Panthers close out homestand with 4-1 win over Islanders

Carter Verhaeghe stayed red-hot with his sixth goal in his last six games, Seth Jones scored for the second consecutive game and the Florida Panthers closed a homestand by topping the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer

Miami Gardens to host key World Cup matchups, including Brazil–Scotland and Portugal–Colombia

The four World Cup group-stage matches taking place at Hard Rock Stadium were confirmed Saturday.

By Pablo Hernandez

Tagovailoa wins in cold, leads Dolphins to 4th straight victory 34-10 to remain unbeaten vs. Jets

Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets and put his cold weather woes on ice, and the Miami Dolphins had three rushing touchdowns to run away with a 34-10 victory Sunday.

By Associated Press

Miami Hurricanes will face Texas A&M in College Football Playoff

The games have all been played, and after a few more rounds of number crunching, the College Football Playoff bracket has been revealed.

By Associated Press and David Dwork

Zach LaVine scores 42, Kings top Heat 127-111 to snap four-game slide

Zach LaVine had season highs of eight 3-pointers and 42 points, and the Sacramento Kings got their first double-digit win of the season Saturday by topping the Miami Heat 127-111.

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer

Messi and Inter Miami have completed their journey. They win the MLS Cup, topping Vancouver 3-1

Lionel Messi’s legacy was long secured when he came to Inter Miami and joined Major League Soccer. He’d won a World Cup, won dozens of trophies, was generally considered the greatest player in the sport’s history.

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer

WATCH ON 10: Miami Heat host the Sacramento Kings

The Miami Heat host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday at 8 p.m.

By Pablo Hernandez

Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay to play FIFA World Cup matches in Miami-Dade

FIFA is announcing the schedule and sites for the 104 World Cup 2026 matches from June 11 in Mexico to July 19 in New Jersey.

By Andrea Torres

Haiti’s long-awaited World Cup return comes with formidable Group C challenge

With the 2026 World Cup draw taking place Friday, Haiti learned which opponents it will face in next summer’s tournament.

By Pablo Hernandez