Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Read full article: Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta BowlMiami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays agree to $60 million, 4-year contract, AP sources say
Read full article: Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays agree to $60 million, 4-year contract, AP sources sayTwo people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $60 million, four-year contract.
Jake Paul drops out of WBA cruiserweight rankings after loss to Anthony Joshua
Read full article: Jake Paul drops out of WBA cruiserweight rankings after loss to Anthony JoshuaJake Paul has slipped out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings after the YouTuber-turned-boxer was soundly beaten by former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua last month.
Hockey was already a big deal in Florida. Outdoor games might spark even more growth of the game
Read full article: Hockey was already a big deal in Florida. Outdoor games might spark even more growth of the gameFlorida's hockey scene is booming, with the Panthers and Lightning dominating the NHL in recent years.
Florida Panthers and New York Rangers bring 'Miami Vice' flair to Winter Classic
Read full article: Florida Panthers and New York Rangers bring 'Miami Vice' flair to Winter ClassicThe Florida Panthers arrived in Ferraris, cigars lit, dressed in all-white Miami Vice attire — and, in true South Florida fashion, fashionably late.
Defending champ Ohio State loses to Miami as teams with first-round byes drop to in playoff
Read full article: Defending champ Ohio State loses to Miami as teams with first-round byes drop to in playoffThese Ohio State Buckeyes won’t win the first back-to-back national championships in school history and the College Football Playoff still doesn’t have a winner from teams with the first-round byes.
Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton Bowl
Read full article: Jeremiah Smith opted for Ohio State, and now faces his hometown Hurricanes in CFP Cotton BowlOhio State coach Ryan Day is certainly glad to have All-America receiver Jeremiah Smith on his team.
5 Florida cities among 20 best college towns in US, but the top 2 may surprise you
Read full article: 5 Florida cities among 20 best college towns in US, but the top 2 may surprise youFlorida cities landed five spots on WalletHub’s new list of the nation’s top 20 college towns, underscoring the state’s growing influence in higher education and student life, according to an article from.
College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership
Read full article: College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewershipThe College Football Playoff's first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year.
Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long ago
Read full article: Ohio State and Miami set for a nostalgic CFP clash, with the focus on now, not a flag from long agoOhio State and Miami are set to meet in the Cotton Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal, on New Year's Eve.
White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
Read full article: White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcementFlorida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays.
Miami freshman Malachi Toney redeems himself with winning touchdown in 10-3 victory over Texas A&M
Read full article: Miami freshman Malachi Toney redeems himself with winning touchdown in 10-3 victory over Texas A&MMalachi Toney’s tiebreaking 11-yard touchdown reception with less than two minutes left lifted No. 10 seed Miami to a 10-3 win over No. 7 Texas A&M in the College Football Playoff.
Democrat Eileen Higgins sworn in as Miami's first female mayor after 30 years of GOP control
Read full article: Democrat Eileen Higgins sworn in as Miami's first female mayor after 30 years of GOP controlEileen Higgins has been sworn in as Miami's first female mayor, taking office two weeks after defeating a Trump-endorsed Republican.
Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential library
Read full article: Judge dismisses complaint against Miami land transfer for Trump’s presidential libraryA judge in Miami has dismissed a complaint challenging a college’s decision to gift prime downtown real estate for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library.
LEGO contest sparks creativity in young builders with Legoland Galacticoaster ride opportunity
Read full article: LEGO contest sparks creativity in young builders with Legoland Galacticoaster ride opportunityThe competition invites young innovators to explore creativity through hands-on building inspired by the universe. Winners will be announced by Feb. 5.
Losing to Jake Paul would be 'awfully embarrassing' for Joshua, says promoter Hearn
Read full article: Losing to Jake Paul would be 'awfully embarrassing' for Joshua, says promoter HearnAnthony Joshua's promoter says it would be “an absolute disaster and awfully embarrassing" if the British fighter lost to Jake Paul or was even taken the distance in their eight-round bout.
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
WILD VIDEO: Lake Mary wins Class 7A football championship on last-second Hail Mary pass
Read full article: WILD VIDEO: Lake Mary wins Class 7A football championship on last-second Hail Mary passLake Mary High School completed a stunning comeback to capture the FHSAA Class 7A state football championship Saturday night in Miami, defeating Vero Beach 28-27 on a walk-off touchdown.
Woman sues Royal Caribbean over fiancé’s cruise ship death, saying he was served 33 alcoholic drinks
Read full article: Woman sues Royal Caribbean over fiancé’s cruise ship death, saying he was served 33 alcoholic drinksThe fiancee of a man who died on a cruise ship has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Royal Caribbean.
Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field
Read full article: Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff fieldNotre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua thinks there’s a simple solution to politicking for College Football Playoff spots: expansion.
Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US
Read full article: Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in USHundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Miami's Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn't perfect
Read full article: Miami's Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn't perfectMario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football.
Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting 'punched in the stomach' by CFP
Read full article: Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting 'punched in the stomach' by CFPNotre Dame has announced it will not participate in a bowl game this season after being left out of the College Football Playoff.
Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out
Read full article: Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left outAlabama and Miami are in, Notre Dame is out and Indiana is No. 1 in the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket.
Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertainty
Read full article: Fans of other schools rejoice at ACC title game as Duke win increases CFP uncertaintyDuke's overtime win against No. 16 Virginia in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game attracted its share of curious onlookers, given the league's uncertain footing for College Football Playoff bids.
Can Alabama make it into the College Football Playoff with 3 losses? Can Duke make it with 5?
Read full article: Can Alabama make it into the College Football Playoff with 3 losses? Can Duke make it with 5?Alabama is forcing the group that will set the College Football Playoff bracket to ask: Should a 12-team tournament include a team with three losses.
STATES BOUND? See which Central Florida high schools are heading to the football state championships
Read full article: STATES BOUND? See which Central Florida high schools are heading to the football state championshipsLake Mary, Lakeland, Jones, Bishop Moore and Cocoa played for a spot in the state championship Friday night.
Despite legal challenge, Florida college votes again to transfer land for Trump presidential library
Read full article: Despite legal challenge, Florida college votes again to transfer land for Trump presidential libraryThe board of the South Florida college that’s giving away a valuable piece of property for Donald Trump’s future presidential library redid its vote to transfer the land.
Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1
Read full article: Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1Ole Miss lost a coach but gained in the College Football Rankings, moving up a spot to No. 6 despite the sudden departure of Lane Kiffin to LSU.
Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championship
Read full article: Ohio State earns spot in Big Ten title game, Georgia and Alabama meet again in SEC championshipThe final regular season week of college football has set the stage for conference championships.
The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-Lakers
Read full article: The NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set: Heat-Magic, Knicks-Raptors, Suns-Thunder, Spurs-LakersThe NBA Cup quarterfinal field is set, with Miami facing Orlando and New York taking on Toronto in the Eastern Conference.
The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC
Read full article: The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACCThree months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided.
College football rankings start juggling act at 6-7, while top 5 remain the same
Read full article: College football rankings start juggling act at 6-7, while top 5 remain the sameA sleepy week filled with nonconference blowouts locked the College Football Playoff rankings into a virtual standstill, with Ohio State ranked first again and Oregon’s flip-flop with Ole Miss at Nos.
Messi's goal, 3 assists power Inter Miami past FC Cincinnati 4-0, into 1st Eastern Conference final
Read full article: Messi's goal, 3 assists power Inter Miami past FC Cincinnati 4-0, into 1st Eastern Conference finalLionel Messi had a goal and three assists and Tadeo Allende scored twice as Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 4-0 Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Beck’s 4 TD passes carry No. 14 Miami past Virginia Tech, 34-17
Read full article: Beck’s 4 TD passes carry No. 14 Miami past Virginia Tech, 34-17Carson Beck threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Miami to a 34-17 victory over Virginia Tech. Malachi Toney had career highs in receptions (12) and yards (146) and had a touchdown, lifting the 9-2 Hurricanes to their third straight win and keeping alive their hopes of making it to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to play 1st MLS regular-season match in new stadium April 4
Read full article: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to play 1st MLS regular-season match in new stadium April 4Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play their first Major League Soccer match in their new stadium on April 4.
US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds
Read full article: US Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster fundsU.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing federal disaster funds and using the money to aid her 2021 campaign, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
16-year-old stepbrother ‘is a suspect’ in Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship, court documents show
Read full article: 16-year-old stepbrother ‘is a suspect’ in Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship, court documents showThe teenage stepbrother of Anna Kepner "is a suspect” in the 18-year-old’s death on a cruise ship, according to new court documents.
Georgia jumps, Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M stay 1-2-3, and what is going on with Miami?
Read full article: Georgia jumps, Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M stay 1-2-3, and what is going on with Miami?Georgia nabbed the fourth and final projected first-round bye in the College Football Playoff rankings, while undefeated Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M held onto the top three positions.
Step-sibling may be charged after Titusville teen mysteriously dies on Carnival cruise ship
Read full article: Step-sibling may be charged after Titusville teen mysteriously dies on Carnival cruise shipOver a week after an 18-year-old Titusville student was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship, new court documents show that one of her step-siblings may be investigated.
AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama loss will change the top 5 and USF's loss opens up race for G5 bid
Read full article: AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama loss will change the top 5 and USF's loss opens up race for G5 bidThe top five of The Associated Press poll is in for a change Sunday after staying the same for three weeks.
‘What happened to this poor girl:’ Community awaits FBI findings 1 week after Titusville teen’s death on cruise
Read full article: ‘What happened to this poor girl:’ Community awaits FBI findings 1 week after Titusville teen’s death on cruiseA week after a teenager died on a cruise, authorities still aren’t saying how Anna Kepner died.
Former NFL player Antonio Brown released from Miami jail to await attempted murder trial
Read full article: Former NFL player Antonio Brown released from Miami jail to await attempted murder trialFormer NFL star Antonio Brown has been released from a Miami jail a day after pleading not guilty to second-degree attempted murder.
‘Beautiful heart:’ Questions linger in cruise ship death as Florida family posts teen’s obituary
Read full article: ‘Beautiful heart:’ Questions linger in cruise ship death as Florida family posts teen’s obituaryAccording to media reports, Anna Kepner was on the Carnival Horizon when the ship docked in Miami on Saturday morning.
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Read full article: Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big moveOhio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted.
Titusville groups remember 18-year-old’s ‘big heart’ after death on Carnival cruise ship
Read full article: Titusville groups remember 18-year-old’s ‘big heart’ after death on Carnival cruise shipA Titusville community is in mourning after the reported death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who authorities say was aboard a Carnival cruise ship that returned to Port Miami over the weekend.
Carson Beck catches a TD pass, tops 10,000-yard milestone as No. 18 Miami rolls past Syracuse 38-10
Read full article: Carson Beck catches a TD pass, tops 10,000-yard milestone as No. 18 Miami rolls past Syracuse 38-10Carson Beck threw for a touchdown, caught a scoring pass, and surpassed 10,000 career passing yards as No. 18 Miami dominated Syracuse 38-10.
US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdown
Read full article: US airlines cancel more than 2,500 weekend flights largely due to government shutdownU.S. airlines have canceled more than 2,500 weekend flights mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.
Miami Heat set franchise record with 53-point first quarter against Charlotte Hornets
Read full article: Miami Heat set franchise record with 53-point first quarter against Charlotte HornetsThe Miami Heat have set a franchise record by scoring 53 points in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
‘Failed ideology:’ DeSantis celebrates as this new class comes to Florida schools next year
Read full article: ‘Failed ideology:’ DeSantis celebrates as this new class comes to Florida schools next yearAs Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis commemorated the holiday in Miami, his office also brought new details about a class coming to schools in 2026.
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested in Dubai on attempted murder charge in Florida shooting
Read full article: Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested in Dubai on attempted murder charge in Florida shootingFormer NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
NBA staff members meet congressional staffers to discuss gambling scandals, AP sources say
Read full article: NBA staff members meet congressional staffers to discuss gambling scandals, AP sources sayNBA staff members have met with congressional staffers to discuss the league’s relationship with sportsbooks.
‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert says
Read full article: ‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
Man accused in a series of 1980s rapes in Florida is convicted in another attack
Read full article: Man accused in a series of 1980s rapes in Florida is convicted in another attackA man suspected of being the “pillowcase rapist” in a string of South Florida rapes during the 1980s has been convicted in another one of the attacks.
This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study says
Read full article: This Florida city has the worst bedbug infestations in the state, study saysJust in time for summer, pest-control company Terminix has released its annual report on the most bedbug-infested cities in the nation.
No. 10 Miami's margin for error is gone after critical mistakes in 26-20 OT loss to SMU
Read full article: No. 10 Miami's margin for error is gone after critical mistakes in 26-20 OT loss to SMUNo. 10 Miami doesn't have any more margin for error after the second loss in three weeks for the Hurricanes.