The Miami Dolphins overhauled their special teams on Tuesday, cutting kicker Riley Patterson after a shaky start and re‑signing former practice‑squad kicker Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad. Gonzalez, a 2017 seventh‑round pick who missed last season with an injury, replaces Patterson, who struggled with kickoffs and missed a crucial extra point in Week 5. The team also promoted rookie edge rusher Rodney McGraw and waived Andre Jones Jr. The biggest surprise was the release of undrafted cornerback Storm Duck, who had been on the PUP list recovering from a knee injury and was not added to the active roster.
The Miami Heat have high expectations, but can they match them in the first year of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era?
Jets running back Breece Hall teases his return with a single-word Instagram post—"Soon"—ahead of the Week 7 home clash with Miami. After a promising 102-yard debut, Hall has been limited to under 65 yards over the next two games, while backup Braelon Allen has emerged, ranking second in league carries (41) and third in rushing yards (194) through Weeks 5‑6. Coach Frank Reich now faces the challenge of reintegrating Hall’s unique skill set into an offense that’s struggled early this season. The article highlights Hall’s potential impact and Allen’s hot streak as the Jets prepare for the Dolphins showdown.
The Miami Dolphins are not going to win many games this year, but one veteran has no desire to find a team that will.
The Miami Heat open the 2026‑27 NBA season at Kaseya Center on Oct. 21, facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. The marquee matchup pits Giannis Antetokounmpo in his first regular‑season home debut against Anthony Edwards, while both teams look to start strong after a busy summer. The preview breaks down key storylines, recent preseason form, and what to expect from the heated showdown.
Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade recalled how Shaquille O’Neal called a players-only meeting early in his first season with Miami because the team had nearly the same record as Kobe Bryant’s Los Angeles Lakers. According to Wade, O’Neal was determined to outperform his former team following his departure from Los Angeles in 2004. Although […]
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Back in this spring’s draft, the Joe typing here was one of the very few not popping champagne bottles over the Bucs selecting the Miami Mauler, Rueben Bain, with the No. 15 pick. The main crux was KitKat-eating Bucs coach […]
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Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo is preparing to begin his new chapter with the team as they open their season against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, beyond basketball, the Heat star is also closely following the upcoming World Series, where the Tampa Bay Rays are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers. Following the Brewers’ return to […]
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LeBron James' debut with the Philadelphia 76ers proves he may be exactly what the Miami Heat are missing.
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming into their first year of a rebuild after an offseason in which they traded franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat. The current Bucks’ roster is a mix of young players and aging veterans one of whom is Kyle Kuzma. Despite the current state of the Bucks’ roster, Kyle […]
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Kel’el Ware says sharing the floor with veteran Myles Turner lets him stretch the defense and sprint more, thanks to Turner’s pick‑and‑pop range and shot‑blocking. The 22‑year‑old, acquired from Miami in the Giannis trade, highlights how Turner’s 11.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 38.3% three‑point shooting open spacing for both bigs. Ware, who shot 39.5% from three last season, is working on tagging up on the offensive glass and adapting to new teammates as the Bucks kick off the 2026‑27 season against Washington on Oct. 21, followed by a home game versus Chicago on Oct. 23.
Five games into his stint, Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is struggling: he’s averaging just 169.8 passing yards, a career‑low 56.2% completion rate, only two TDs against four interceptions and a 68.4 passer rating. Fans who hoped his mobility would upgrade the offense are losing optimism as the team’s quarterback woes persist. The Phinsider asks whether Willis can still develop into a long‑term starter or if Miami should start scouting a new QB for next season.
The Miami Heat unveiled their first injury report ahead of Wednesday’s season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. And they are entering relatively healthy. According to the report, only Vlad Goldin (right ankle sprain), who’s playing on a two-way contract, was the only one listed as questionable. Dru Smith (calf), who missed all of preseason, Pelle […]
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The Minnesota Timberwolves open the 2026‑27 season on October 21 at Miami's Kaseya Center, facing a revamped Miami Heat in ESPN's first nationally televised game. Both clubs overhauled their rosters—Minnesota added LaMelo Ball to pair with Anthony Edwards, while Miami landed Giannis Antetokounmpo alongside Bam Adebayo. Key storylines include the Wolves' perimeter‑focused attack versus the Heat's interior dominance, a three‑point shooting disparity, and how each defense will handle the league's top bigs, especially Giannis and Bam. Injury notes: Minnesota is without DiVincenzo (Achilles); Miami lists Vladislav Goldin as questionable. The matchup promises a clash of styles that will set the tone for both teams' campaigns.
Sharp Football Analysis’ Week 7 Worksheet breaks down the Steelers‑Saints clash in Paris, highlighting a -3.5 spread for Pittsburgh and a 24.0 implied total. The Saints rank 3rd in second‑half points per drive (2.62) but have yet to score first this season and allow a league‑high 49 turnover points. Pittsburgh’s defense limits opponents to 10 red‑zone trips (fewest in the league) and a 14.5% touchdown rate, while New Orleans concedes 26 red‑zone trips and a 30% TD rate. Quarterback outlook favors Aaron Rodgers as a high‑upside QB2, with Tyler Shough as a risky QB2 option for the Steelers. Key stats: Steelers 61.7% pass completion, 5.0 Y/A; Saints 66.5% completion, 7.7 Y/A.
Waived DB Storm Duck from the reserve/physically unable to perform list and LB Andre Jones. Released K Riley Patterson. Signed DE Rodney McGraw from the practice squad to the active roster. Signed K Zane Gonzalez to the practice squad. Full team page: https://totalapexsports.com/nfl-team/miami-dolphins/
Bills Bills HC Joe Brady told reporters he isn’t planning to cut veteran S C.J. Gardner-Johnson after the spitting incident that led to his ejection. “Look, C.J.’s a member of the Buffalo Bills. We brought him here for a reason, and we know that he knows that he has to play better. He knows he […]
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The Florida Panthers lose starting goalie Jacob Markstrom for 10–14 days after a practice puck strike, coach Paul Maurice confirms. Markstrom, who posted a 2.21 GAA and .897 SV% in the Panthers' 3-1-1 start, joins the team for his 17th season after being drafted in 2008. Backup Akira Schmid steps in despite an .878 SV%, while AHL call‑up Cooper Black (2‑1‑0, .919 SV%) is primed for an NHL debut. The injury follows a recent undisclosed ailment, leaving the Panthers scrambling for stability in net.
Steph Curry reflects on his ended run with Klay Thompson.
Per the NFL transaction wire, the Dolphins worked out five kickers on Tuesday. The full list includes: Michael Badgley Will Ferrin Zane Gonzalez Joshua Karty Justin Tucker Of this group, they signed Gonzalez to the practice squad. Gonzalez, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Browns back in 2017. He was in the second […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, now a minority owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, praises owner Mark Attanasio for the investment that propelled the club to its first World Series since 1982. The Brewers completed a historic NLCS sweep of the Dodgers after trailing in every game, earning a 103‑59 regular‑season record and a matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Oct. 20 at American Family Field. Antetokounmpo’s comments, given at his Heat rookie‑season press conference, highlight the team’s “gamers” ethos and his hopes for future championships.
The Timberwolves' season opener takes place on Wednesday when they play against the Heat.
Sam Quinn cited the Raptors as the one team the Heat should avoid in the playoffs. The concerns should be mutual.
The Florida Panthers (5‑2‑2) kick off a four‑game road swing against Atlantic Division foes the Ottawa Senators (6‑3‑0) at the Canadian Tire Centre on Oct. 20. Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe makes history, recording a natural hat trick for the third consecutive game—a first in NHL history. The matchup pits Verhaeghe’s scoring streak against a Senators squad looking to climb the division standings, promising an early‑season showdown with playoff implications.
The Miami Dolphins release cornerback Storm Duck after he cleared the Physically Unable to Perform list following a major knee injury that limited him to two games in 2025. Duck, an undrafted 2024 rookie who posted 35 tackles and four pass defenses that year, is let go as the team reshapes its roster under GM Jon-Eric Sullivan. Tuesday also saw kicker Zane Gonzalez replace Riley Patterson, and EDGE Andre Jones Jr. waived for rookie Rodney McGraw from the practice squad.