Cooper Flagg is upgraded to probable for the Mavericks' Monday game against the Miami Heat after completing a shootaround, despite a mild left shoulder sprain that sidelined him on Friday. The 19‑year‑old, 2025 No. 1 pick, left the Indiana Pacers game with 14 points and missed the Spurs loss before an MRI confirmed the sprain. He scored 32 points in the season opener versus Houston. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving returns after a knee issue, while Naji Marshall (illness) and Caleb Martin (thumb sprain) remain out, and several players continue to sit with injuries. Tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at Kaseya Center.
The Miami Dolphins snap their winless streak with a 28-25 victory over division rival New York Jets on Oct. 25, 2026. Quarterback Malik Willis earns the “Fins Up” honor, throwing two TD passes and rushing for a third, posting a season‑best 130.7 passer rating and zero turnovers. Despite the comeback, Miami’s defense – especially the secondary – earns “Fins Down” after allowing 287 passing yards, three TDs and 18 second‑half points, despite rookie safety Michael Taaffe’s interception. The win gives fans a rare Sunday smile, but defensive lapses remain a key concern.
At 21, New York Red Bulls winger Mohammed Sofo says his priority is cementing a spot with the club, not anticipating a Ghana national‑team call‑up. Sofo has featured in 24 MLS games this season, including the Red Bulls' 2‑0 win over Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday, showcasing the consistency that’s drawing attention. He emphasizes focusing on the Bulls' progress while keeping his Ghana aspirations on the back burner.
The Chicago Blackhawks fall to a 3-2 loss against the Florida Panthers, extending their skid to three games and leaving them with just three goals scored in that span. Chicago blows a 0-for-7 power‑play effort despite matching the Panthers in shots and expected goals, while Kevin Korchinski posts a strong defensive night. Prospect Ryan Roobroeck nets his first hat trick, tying for the OHL lead with 12 goals, and the Rockford IceHogs shut out the Toronto Marlies 3‑0. Elsewhere, the Carolina Hurricanes sign RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal, Quinn Hughes scores for the Wild in Vancouver, and Seattle’s Jared McCann is out for about 10 weeks with a lower‑body injury.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Miami has started horribly - the Atlanta Hawks may have been correct in choosing to not trade for the Greek Freak.
The Miami Dolphins won their first game of the season, and their locker room celebration was a release of the losing frustrations.
Cooper Flagg joins the Dallas Mavericks’ shootaround at Miami’s Kaseya Center despite being listed as questionable with a mild left shoulder sprain. The 19‑year‑old, 2025 No. 1 draft pick exited the Mavericks’ 121‑105 win over Indiana after a flagrant foul and missed the 122‑106 loss to San Antonio while an MRI confirmed the sprain. Coach Dusty May leaves his return timeline open. Flagg, who tallied 32 points in the season opener, was replaced by Zachary Risacher (11 points) on Saturday. Kyrie Irving returns, while Naji Marshall and several others remain sidelined. Tip‑off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
The Miami Heat enter week two of the 2026-27 season still winless, joining three other Eastern Conference teams at 0-3. Hosting the Dallas Mavericks, the Heat look to snap the slump after a standout showing from Davion Mitchell against the Charlotte Hornets. The preview examines how the Giannis Antetokounmpo‑led Mavericks will challenge a struggling Heat roster and highlights key matchups and what Miami must improve to secure its first victory.
The Dallas Mavericks have upgraded forward Cooper Flagg to probable for Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat after he participated in the morning shootaround. Flagg suffered a mild left‑shoulder sprain in a fall during a breakaway layup against the Indiana Pacers, where he left after 14 points, five rebounds and six assists. The 19‑year‑old missed the loss to the San Antonio Spurs, but the team expects him back as Kyrie Irving returns and Zaccharie Risacher may start. The Mavericks also list Santi Aldama, Tarik Beberovic, Dereck Lively II, Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin as out.
The Miami Heat have dropped their first three games of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era, joining three other Eastern Conference teams and four NBA clubs still winless after five days. The article dissects the factors behind the 0-3 start — from roster mismatches to defensive lapses — and examines why this is the franchise’s first winless opening streak in years.
Andrew Wiggins may be the one player who could help save the Miami Heat from their early-season free fall.
Major League Soccer crowned its regular season champion this week, as a new name was added to the trophy, taking over from last year’s winners, Philadelphia Union. By James Nalton The new winners also have their eye on surpassing Inter Miami’s MLS record of 74 points in a regular season campaign, so there is stillContinue reading →
The Miami Dolphins, plagued by mismanagement and a $167 million QB bust, entered their Week 1 matchup as the new NFL punchline—only to be out‑performed by the perennially losing New York Jets. The Jets, still winless in a decade and 5‑19 under coach Aaron Glenn, handed the Dolphins a humiliating defeat, underscoring that even the league’s “failure factory” can still out‑fail its rivals. The article highlights the Jets’ ongoing winless streak, the Dolphins’ early-season woes, and the ironic turn of events that left Miami looking even worse after the game.
The New England Patriots cut punter Bryce Baringer, who joined as a 2023 sixth‑round pick and appeared in all 55 regular‑season and playoff games over three years. Baringer logged 247 punts with a 47.1‑yard gross average and a 40.6‑yard net before an undisclosed injury in the 2026 preseason sidelined him. After placing him on IR, the Patriots signed veteran Mitch Wishnowsky, who has already punted 22 times this season at a 47.1-yard gross and 41.2-yard net average. The move comes as the 4‑3 Patriots prepare to travel to Miami for a matchup against the 1‑5 Dolphins.
The Big Lead flags three NBA clubs that should already be on edge after a 0‑3 start to the 2026‑27 season. The defending champion New York Knicks, who lost to an undermanned Orlando Magic, are the first title‑holders to stumble 0‑3 since the 2011‑12 Mavericks, with key players Karl‑Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Miles McBride still awaiting contract extensions. The Golden State Warriors sit winless amid an aging roster, a blown 12‑point lead to Memphis and Kristaps Porziņģis sidelined by POTS, though Stephen Curry secured a two‑year extension. Finally, the Miami Heat, despite landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, have yet to notch a win, conceding 115+ points in each loss while trying to mesh Giannis with Bam Adebayo under Erik Spoelstra. These early struggles suggest a potentially rough campaign for all three teams.
The Penguins head into a rare four‑day rest before a home rematch with Utah, who boast the league’s top power play (38.1%) and rank sixth in goals per game (3.83). After two solid back‑to‑back wins over Florida and Nashville, the team looks to build momentum against a fast Utah squad on Thursday, then travel to Montreal for a second showdown with the Canadiens—who are missing star center Nick Suzuki and have gone 5‑1‑1 recently. The schedule stays brutal with upcoming games versus Vegas and Boston, but key players like Evgeni Malkin, Egor Chinakhov and Justin Brazeau are expected back, prompting roster tweaks that could affect line combinations. This rest period may be pivotal for Pittsburgh’s early‑season push.
The Monday, Oct. 26 NBA injury report lists several key absences ahead of upcoming games. Moses Moody, Mark Williams and Steven Adams are confirmed out, while Cooper Flagg is listed as questionable for the Dallas Mavericks’ matchup against the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart is ruled out for the Houston Rockets, and some teams have yet to submit their updates. The report highlights roster concerns that could impact early‑season matchups.
Week 7 gave New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn an opportunity to end one of the bleakest droughts in franchise history, and he unsurprisingly wasted it.
Golden State Warriors legend Klay Thompson risks quickly wearing out the Miami Heat's patience after a tough start to the season.
Lars Eller scored with 2:23 left in the third period to lift the Florida Panthers past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday at United Center.
Chicago's power play went 0-for-7 in a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. Here are the Blackhawks' biggest winners and losers, including Ryan Greene and Spencer Knight.
Miami Dolphins beat New York Jets 28-25 on Oct. 25 as Malik Willis threw two TD passes and ran for a score, with Caleb Douglas catching a 63-yard touchdown.
Mike Tomlin criticizes Jets head coach Aaron Glenn for the team's 107-6 deficit in the two minutes before halftime over his 24-game tenure, highlighted by a 28-25 loss to the winless Miami Dolphins on Oct. 25. Tomlin says the Jets should practice two‑minute drills daily, noting that Glenn’s four timeouts in the first half allowed a 15‑play, 91‑yard Dolphins drive. The defeat drops New York to 2‑5, Glenn to 5‑19 overall and 0‑8 in the AFC East, sparking calls for his dismissal. Tomlin’s blunt advice underscores the urgency to fix the Jets’ clock management before the season’s slump deepens.
The Blackhawks fell 3-2 to the Panthers at the United Center on Oct. 26, 2026, squandering a 2:23‑minute lead after failing to convert any of seven power‑play chances – now 0‑for‑16 in their last three games. Both teams posted 60 shots, but Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk netted a five‑second power‑play goal, and Lars Eller scored the winner after a broken stick on Ryan Donato. Coach Jeff Blashill praised the team's process despite a 3-8-0 start, while captain Connor Bedard urged the squad to turn frustration into results. The lackluster special teams and missed breakaways underscore Chicago’s scoring woes.
After a 115-110 loss to Charlotte that leaves the Miami Heat 0-3, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon rips the team's defense on the Hoop Collective podcast. He points out that Miami ranks third worst in defensive net rating, listing starters' alarming numbers—Davion Mitchell (130.4, –20.6), Klay Thompson (134.9, –33.5), Andrew Wiggins (141.5, –39), Giannis Antetokounmpo (122.9, –28.6) and Bam Adebayo (128.3, –20.5). MacMahon criticizes the lineup’s talent depth, noting Giannis fouled out and the Heat surrendered 115 points and 16 threes. The Heat now head into a Monday game against the Dallas Mavericks still winless.