Ira Winderman: Will 2025-26 Heat be ‘Watch us Grow’ or just another play-in show?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/18 3:03A Ira Winderman

MIAMI — When it comes to the Miami Heat marketing wing, rarely are opportunities missed, from the Vice uniforms to the hammering home of Culture. And yet, as season 38 approaches for the franchise, tipping off on Wednesday night at Kia Center...

ASK IRA: Did preseason open any window into the direction of Heat?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/18 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Ira, sum up the preseason. – Steve. A: Inconclusive – which all along was going to be the likely outcome with Tyler Herro sidelined . At the moment, not only isn t the offense there (as usual, with the exception of Friday s defenseless...

Balogoun-Ali blocked extra-point kick allows Cardinal Newman to force overtime, then beat West Boca

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/17 7:09P Alex Kushel

WEST PALM BEACH — Cardinal Newman senior Adam Balogoun-Ali blocked an extra point on the final play of regulation, senior running back Phoenix Donghia had a game-winning 6-yard touchdown run, and the host Crusaders delivered a thrilling 26-20...

Louisville intercepts 4 of Beck's passes, tops No. 2 Miami 24-21 to end Hurricanes' home streak

NBCMiami.com (Sports) 10/17 7:00P Tim Reynolds | The Associated Pr

Louisville has pulled off a stunning victory against the second-ranked Miami Hurricanes, winning 24-21 on Friday night. Miller Moss threw two touchdown passes and rushed for another score. Louisville intercepted four of Miami star Carson Beck's...

First protest by La Liga players against Miami game is not shown on live TV

NBCMiami.com (Sports) 10/17 10:49A Joseph Wilson | The Associated P

La Liga players have launched protests against the league’s decision to stage a regular season game in Miami. But the first protest was not shown on television as expected. The television feed of Friday’s game at Oviedo against Espanyol cut to...

No. 2 Miami looks to continue unbeaten start when it hosts Louisville Friday night

NBCMiami.com (Sports) 10/17 5:09A Tim Reynolds | The Associated Pr

Miami quarterback Carson Beck leads the ACC in passing accuracy, while Louisville tops the conference in completion percentage defense. These two teams face off Friday night. Miami, ranked No. 2, hosts Louisville in a matchup of strong offenses...

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says he, players aren't happy about La Liga match in Miami

CBS Miami (Sports) 10/17 4:37A CBS Miami

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and his players are not pleased at having to travel 4,500 miles to play a regular-season La Liga match near Miami in December. Replying to a question at a press conference on Friday, Flick made his feelings clear. "My...

TMH Staff Predictions for Friday night Miami-Louisville matchup

The Miami Hurricane (Sports) 10/17 4:15A Contributing Writers

Sebastian Font, Co-Sports Editor Miami versus Louisville never fails to disappoint, with the last two matchups combining for 166 points in total. The Hurricanes come into this matchup as the No.2 team in the nation, while Louisville currently...

ASK IRA: Is Heat’s Tyler Herro being too optimistic when it comes to his timetable?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/17 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: Tyler Herro again said he will be back soon. Is there a reason not to believe? – Cletus. A: Because players, by nature, work with a certain confidence about overcoming obstacles, they often are the last to know when it again will be go-time....

Miami and Louisville Set to Duel in Key ACC Matchup: What to Know About the Cardinals

The Miami Hurricane (Sports) 10/16 7:10A Derek DeBurger

The Louisville Cardinal s Derek DeBurger previews Cardinal football before they face off against the No.2 Miami Hurricanes In spite of a 4-1 start to the season, the eyes of the Louisville fanbase are drifting towards basketball season. Before...

Gorfin: How Miami WSOC can counteract California to end poor run of form

The Miami Hurricane (Sports) 10/16 3:41A Noah Gorfin

Miami women’s soccer remain winless in the ACC following a disappointing 1-0 loss to Syracuse last Saturday. A lack of conviction in front of goal resulted in the Hurricanes failing to score from their 16 shots. Meanwhile, consecutive...

‘Canes women’s swim and dive start season at the Eagle Invitational

The Miami Hurricane (Sports) 10/16 3:26A Olivia Attalla

Following a 13th place finish in the 2025 NCAA Championship, the Miami Hurricanes women s swimming and diving team opened their 2025-26 season on Friday at the Eagle Invitational in Florida Gulf Coast, Fla. The three programs of FGCU, Tampa, and...

Meet Jasen Lopez, Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver and 2025 Nat Moore Trophy contender

CBS Miami (Sports) 10/16 2:31A Trish Christakis

A standout on both the gridiron and the hardwood, Jasen Lopez of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory is this week's contender for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy . The talented wide receiver has become one of South Florida's most exciting high...

Who has the edge? Dolphins at Browns, in battle of 1-5 teams

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/16 1:15A David Furones

Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (1-5) and Cleveland Browns (1-5) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday s Week 7 game at Huntington Bank Field (1 p.m., CBS): When the Dolphins run:  The Miami run game got back on track in last Sunday’s...

ASK IRA: Will this season’s Heat or 2028 Team USA be a greater challenge for Erik Spoelstra?

Latest Florida Sports Headlines Sun Sentinel 10/16 12:05A Ira Winderman

Q: It’s going to be interesting to watch Erik Spoelstra coach a team of mostly superstars  in the Olympics and see what that looks like.  I think Spo, like Pat Riley, like Phil Jackson, like Gregg Popovich, given the right players can do great...