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Boston Bruins, after setting NHL records for wins and points, get eliminated in the 1st round with a Game 7 OT loss

Jimmy Golen — Mon, 01 May 2023 02:42:22 +0000

The Boston Bruins set NHL records with 65 wins and 135 points in the regular season but became the second Presidents’ Trophy winner in five years to lose in the first round.

Verhaeghe stuns Boston Bruins in OT as Florida Panthers pull off one of the biggest playoff upsets in NHL history

Jimmy Golen — Mon, 01 May 2023 02:07:28 +0000

The Panthers will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round.

High school scores and top performers from Saturday, April 29

Steve Gorches, Correspondent — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:45:00 +0000

Three local lacrosse teams advanced to the state semifinals on Saturday with the Hagerty girls advancing in Class 2A, and the Winter Park and Lake Mary boys advancing in 2A.

Stephen Curry scores 50 points — an NBA record in a Game 7 — as the Golden State Warriors complete the 2nd-round field

Janie McCauley — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 22:47:27 +0000

Stephen Curry scored a playoff career-high 50 points and answered time and again to will on the defending champion Golden State Warriors in their quest for a repeat.

Dave Hyde: Heat rise to the moment to take Game 1 with Butler on one ankle

Dave Hyde — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:45:33 +0000

Playoff Jimmy led Heat with 25 points and 11 rebounds, but those final five minutes told a sum-of-their-parts story

Heat, Butler (now ailing) make another playoff statement, push past Knicks 108-101 in series opener

Ira Winderman — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 20:49:42 +0000

Miami Heat again steal homecourt advantage in a playoff road opener, this time pushing past the New York Knick at Madison Square Garden.

Arraez, Marlins break tie in eighth inning, sweep Cubs to move to 10-0 in one-run games

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 20:26:11 +0000

Marlins returned to a season-best three games over .500 as Luis Arraez, who drove in two runs, logged at least one hit for the 25th time in the season's 29 games.

NASCAR’s Dover Cup race postponed by rain until noon Monday

DAN GELSTON — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 20:09:44 +0000

Dover will hold a Monday race for the fifth time in 105 career Cup races — but third time since 2109.

Mike Shannon, who spent 50 years in the St. Louis Cardinals broadcast booth after winning 2 World Series, dies at 83

Associated Press Staff — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:45:54 +0000

Mike Shannon, a two-time World Series winner and longtime St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster, has died. He was 83.

Dolphins undeterred by first-round forfeiture; Grier, McDaniel talk CB, RB situation, Taylor Lewan and more

David Furones — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:24:55 +0000

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel detail operating without their first-round pick and answered other offseason questions.

Chris Perkins: How did Dolphins fare in the draft compared to AFC East foes? Let’s take a look

Chris Perkins — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:07:28 +0000

The Sun Sentinel grades the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and New England Patriots' 2023 NFL draft class and analyzes which AFC East team fared the best in the division.

UCF football transfer tracker: 7th Knight enters the portal

Jason Beede — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:01:27 +0000

The spring portal opened April 15, and moves are expected to take place before the 15-day window closes.

Dolphins give big money to nose tackle, bring in prospects with local ties among undrafted free agents

David Furones — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 13:40:47 +0000

The Miami Dolphins immediately got to work adding undrafted free agents to their rookie class upon completion of the NFL draft Saturday night.

Pride rally on road for season’s 1st victory

Staff and wire reports — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 06:46:16 +0000

Mikayla Cluff, Haley McCutcheon, and Adriana scored for coach Seb Hines' team.

Orlando City gets to 14 points with home win over L.A. Galaxy

Kyle Foley — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 04:42:22 +0000

Forward Ercan Kara opened the scoring for coach Oscar Pareja's Lions.

Jaguars use draft to find help for QB Lawrence

MARK LONG — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 04:07:11 +0000

The draft underscored Jacksonville’s commitment to improving its offense.

No. 1 Lake Mary rallies and Winter Park rolls in FHSAA boys lacrosse

Nate Marrero — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 02:23:01 +0000

No. 1 Lake Mary was 4 goals down before rallying in FHSAA boys lacrosse. Winter Park advanced to state tourney; Lake Highland was rained out.

UCF draft tracker: No Knights picked, multiple UDFAs sign with NFL teams

Jason Beede — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 01:00:01 +0000

Although no Knights were selected in this year's NFL Draft, multiple former UCF players signed as undrafted free agents with NFL teams.

FSU draft tracker: Panthers take DB Jammie Robinson in 5th round

Matt Murschel — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:17:25 +0000

Jammie Robinson's selection by the Panthers extends Florida State's streak to 40 consecutive NFL drafts with at least one player selected.

Chris Perkins: How do they fit? A closer look at Dolphins’ 2023 draft class

Chris Perkins — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:04:34 +0000

The Miami Dolphins only had four picks in the 2023 NFL draft, but they improved their team's talent base. Here's a closer look at the Dolphins' draft class -- cornerback Cam Smith, running back Devon Achane, tight end Elijah Higgins, and offensive tackle Ryan Hayes.

30 years later, SEC finally following UF’s lead on storming field | Commentary

Mike Bianchi — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Former Gators AD Jeremy Foley let it be known a long time ago that this dangerous tradition would not be tolerated at the Swamp.

Cincinnati Bengals grab Miami Hurricanes cornerback DJ Ivey in seventh round

Adam Lichtenstein — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 23:18:48 +0000

Ivey went to the Bengals with pick No. 246.

Dolphins take college WR who will play TE, offensive tackle on Day 3 of NFL draft

David Furones — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 23:06:34 +0000

The Miami Dolphins selected a talented college wide receiver who has the size to play tight end in the NFL with their sixth-round selection on the final day of the 2023 NFL draft, and then grabbed an offensive tackle in the seventh round.

Gary Harris excelled at the ‘little things’ for Magic

Khobi Price — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 21:49:27 +0000

Gary Harris’ impact on the Orlando Magic could be easy to overlook but he brought multiple "little things" to the team on and off the floor.

Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins TE Elijah Higgins and OT Ryan Hayes, Miami’s sixth- and seventh-round draft picks

Chris Perkins, David Furones — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 21:17:45 +0000

Here’s what you need to know about Stanford WR-TE Elijah Higgins, the sixth-round pick for the Miami Dolphins, and Michigan OT Ryan Hayes, the seventh-round pick.

FSU football transfer tracker: Safety Travis Jay enters portal

Matt Murschel — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:21:06 +0000

The Seminoles have another transfer heading out of Tallahassee after the April 15 Garnet and Gold Showcase.

Hagerty tops No. 1 Vero Beach to join Lake Highland Prep in FHSAA girls lacrosse state semifinals

Steve Gorches — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:15:06 +0000

Hagerty topped No. 1-ranked Vero and Lake Highland cruised to region final wins as both reached FHSAA state semifinals. Lake Mary fell short.

Reverberations of Larson’s violent Talladega wreck ‘unsettling’

DAN GELSTON — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:03:45 +0000

The collision twisted and broke the support bars in Larson’s Chevrolet’s roll cage.

UF draft tracker: LB Ventrell Miller heads to Jacksonville Jaguars

Edgar Thompson — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:07:51 +0000

UF linebacker Ventrell Miller of Lakeland is staying close to home after the Jacksonville Jaguars selected him No. 121 overall during the NFL draft.

Hurricanes’ Will Mallory drafted by Indianapolis Colts

Adam Lichtenstein — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:03:12 +0000

Will Mallory is the latest Miami Hurricanes tight end to reach the NFL. Mallory is the 22nd UM tight end to be picked in the draft, and the first since the Houston Texans picked Brevin Jordan in 2021.

Softball slugger Ana Roman is a big hit for Hagerty entering FHSAA playoffs

Nate Marrero — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Hagerty, with sophomore Ana Roman, is an FHSAA district favorite. Lake Brantley, Windermere, Bishop Moore, Eustis, OCP are top seeds.

Ira Winderman: Heat could use a Herro, but there still is a formula vs. Knicks

Ira Winderman — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:58:18 +0000

Tyler Herro may never be missed more than in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. But there still is a way for the Miami Heat to keep it rolling in the NBA playoffs.

Jaguars add TE Strange, RB Bigsby on Day 2 of NFL draft

MARK LONG — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 06:12:52 +0000

Tacksonville's first three selections in the draft are aimed at helping quarterback Trevor Lawrence take his performance to the next level for the defending AFC South champions.

High school scores and top performers from Friday, April 28

Robert Clark, Correspondent — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 05:48:40 +0000

Friday's high school scores and stars from around Orlando.

Chris Perkins: Dolphins drafted the best players available with first two picks instead of filling needs. Stay tuned ...

Chris Perkins — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:22:49 +0000

The Dolphins selected the best players available in the NFL draft on Day 2, and they're convinced they did the right thing. However, some think they should have filled their needs, especially when it comes to tight end, right tackle and left guard.

Dolphins select CB Cam Smith, RB Devon Achane on Day 2 of NFL draft

David Furones — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:36:37 +0000

In an unexpected move, the Miami Dolphins selected South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith with their second-round pick in the NFL draft. They then went running back in the third round, taking Texas A&M; speedster Devon Achane at No. 84.

Fast facts: Learn more about Dolphins’ Day 2 picks in the NFL draft, CB Cam Smith and RB Devon Achane

Chris Perkins, David Furones — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 02:47:16 +0000

Get to know South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith and Texas A&M; running back Devon Achane, the Miami Dolphins' second- and third-round picks in the NFL draft, and more on how Miami will likely use them.