Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins to stay two games back of Mets for wild card

MIAMI (AP) — Matt Olson broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday to stay two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card. New York beat Philadelphia 6-3 at Citi Field, preventing the NL East-leading Phillies from clinching the division crown. Gio Urshela and Jorge Soler also went deep for the Braves. Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II each had three hits. Atlanta starter Max Fried allowed two... Read More

Hurricanes star Cam Ward, USF’s Byrum Brown offer distinct strategies as mobile quarterbacks

TAMPA — Miami Hurricanes star quarterback Cam Ward can escape the pocket when he needs to scramble. USF quarterback Byrum Brown uses his athleticism frequently, leading his team in rushing yards entering Saturday’s matchup between the two Florida schools. Each strategy has its pros and cons, and Ward explained why he is a throw-first quarterback as he prepared for the game against the Bulls. “I just think there’s a time and place when to do that,” Ward said. “I haven’t had that... Read More

Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith could be frequent target for quarterback Skylar Thompson vs. Seattle

The Dolphins are still exploring ways to use TE Jonnu Smith, but they think they’re onto something already and he could key for QB Skylar Thompson in Seattle vs. the Seahawks. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: September 21, 2024 at 11:01 a.m. ... Read More

Game time: Fast facts, odds, injury report for Dolphins vs. Seahawks

DOLPHINS (1-1) at SEAHAWKS (2-0) Kickoff: 4:05 p.m., Sunday, Lumen Field TV: CBS (Ch. 4 in Miami-Dade, Broward; Ch. 12 in Palm Beach); Paramount+ (streaming). RADIO: WBGG (105.9-FM), WIOD (610-AM), WTZU (94.9-FM, Spanish), Sirius XM Ch. 119 or 381; Palm Beach: ESPN (106.3 FM); WEFL (760-AM, Spanish) Coaches: The Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel is 21-17, including playoffs, in his third season as a head coach; The Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald is 2-0 in his first season as a head coach. Series: The... Read More

Condo inspection deadline still looms, despite governor’s call for relief

Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged that the Legislature would find a way to prevent the costs of newly required inspections and repairs from pricing low-income retired seniors out of their homes. Some lawmakers, however, say they don’t support changes before the Dec. 31 inspection deadline. Originally Published: September 21, 2024 at 9:50 a.m. ... Read More

The Wagyu House, new steakhouse firing up $600 Wagyu prime rib and high-end meats, opening in Hallandale Beach

Six years after starting their humble butcher shop in the back of a Peruvian eatery, two lifelong friends are raising the steaks at The Wagyu House, their new high-end restaurant in Hallandale Beach. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. ... Read More

Dissatisfied with his party’s potential candidates, Democratic state senator may run for Florida governor

State Sen. Jason Pizzo, who assumes the high-profile role of Florida Senate Democratic leader in two months, may run for governor in 2026. He isn’t saying he’s a candidate. And in an interview, he said he’s focused on his two years as party leader in the Senate following the November elections, and on knotty issues facing Florida. But he’s also clearly thought about the opportunity and obstacles presented by the governor’s job voters will fill in 2026, when Gov. Ron DeSantis is... Read More

You needn’t like Trump, just vote for him | Letters to the editor

You don’t have to like Donald Trump to be able to look back and see all the good that he did for our nation. We were safe. We had more money in our pockets. No new wars were started. If there were only one grocery store where you could buy food for your family, but you hated the owner, would you boycott it and let your family starve? Like it or not, we need Trump to get our country back on track. Kamala Harris has been in the White House for almost four years, and things have declined... Read More

Braves’ run of six straight NL East titles ends with 4-3 loss to Marlins

By ALANIS THAMES MIAMI (AP) — The Atlanta Braves’ run of six straight NL East titles ended Friday night with a 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins as Jake Burger singled and doubled. Atlanta (83-71) cannot mathematically win the division and trails by two games back for the last NL wild-card spot. The Braves have eight games left, including three at home against a New York Mets team they are trying to overcome. “What we do is we worry about today,” manager Brian Snitker said. “We’re... Read More