ALANIS THAMES

AP Sports Writer
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese watches during the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)
Angel Reese will miss her team’s Unrivaled semifinal matchup due to a hand injury
Angel Reese will miss her team’s Unrivaled semifinal matchup on Sunday because of a hand injury, the league announced Saturday.
 
Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison (22) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Oct. 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, file)
Dolphins bring in Alexander Mattison to bolster running back room, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins added a power-running veteran to their running back room on Thursday, agreeing to a deal with Alexander Mattison, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.
 
Stephen Curry, de los Warriors de Golden State, calienta previo al partido de baloncesto de la NBA en contra de los Trail Blazers de Portland, el lunes 10 de marzo de 2025, en San Francisco. (AP Foto/Nic Coury)
Stephen Curry announced as investor in Unrivaled 3-on-3 women’s basketball league
Stephen Curry has been announced as an investor in Unrivaled, adding to a long list of high-profile stars to align with the startup 3-on-3 women’s basketball league.
 
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec. 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Dolphins bringing in former Jets QB Zach Wilson on 1-year deal to back up Tagovailoa, AP sources say
The Miami Dolphins are bringing in former Jets first-round pick Zach Wilson on a one-year deal to back up Tua Tagovailoa. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on Monday.
 
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, who was acquired in a trade by the Panthers from the Boston Bruins last Friday, speaks during a news conference Monday, March 10, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Reality is setting in for new Florida Panther Brad Marchand, who’s excited for a potential Cup run
Brad Marchand wore something with his new team’s logo on it for the first time Sunday night. He was FaceTiming his kids. There was a Florida Panthers hat on the table in front of him.
 
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves from the sideline before an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC, Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Allende scores to lead Miami past Charlotte 1-0 with Messi again watching from the bench
Tadeo Allende scored 17 seconds into the second half and Inter Miami won its third straight match without Lionel Messi, beating Charlotte FC 1-0.
 
Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) defends the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Vitek Vanecek earns ‘Van-ny!’ chants from Florida fans in strong Panthers debut
Vitek Vanecek was traded to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. By Saturday, Panthers fans were already chanting his name. Fans at Amerant Bank arena screamed “Van-ny! Van-ny!”
 
Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) defends the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Vitek Vanecek stops 21 shots in Florida debut, Panthers blank Sabres 4-0 for sixth straight win
Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots he faced in his Florida debut, and the Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0. A.J. Greer, Carter Verhaeghe, Anton Lundell and Sam Bennett all scored as the Panthers won their sixth-straight game.
 
Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Florida Panthers add veteran Brad Marchand as they gear up for run at another Stanley Cup title
The Florida Panthers welcomed the arrival of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in a Friday trade that adds even more grit and experience to the Stanley Cup champions’ roster.
 
Coach Beulah Osueke works with the Chestnut Hill Youth Sports Club Lightning 6th grade girls basketball team in Philadelphia, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Sports is a powerful tool for grassroots empowerment. A Philly basketball coach made it her focus
Throughout her eight-year coaching tenure, Beulah Osueke built the West Catholic Lady Burrs from an afterthought to a championship-winning program.
 
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) is congratulated after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, March 3, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Barkov scores twice as Panthers beat Lightning 2-1 and snap Tampa Bay’s 8-game winning streak
Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Monday night.
 
Canada's Brandon Hagel, left, fights with United States' Matthew Tkachuk during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP)
Seth Jones makes debut for Panthers, who are losing Matthew Tkachuk for extended period
Seth Jones impressed his Florida Panthers teammates in his debut Monday night, but it’s anyone’s guess when Matthew Tkachuk will be sharing the ice with his newest teammate.
 
Phoenix Mercury's Natasha Cloud dribbles during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever
Athletes have long used sports as a forum for civil rights activism. And their voices could be more vital than ever today as President Donald Trump has issued sweeping orders to end federal government diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
 
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) passes, defended by Sporting Kansas City midfielder Jacob Bartlett (16) during the first half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Lionel Messi strikes early, Inter Miami beats Sporting KC 3-1 to advance in Champions Cup
Lionel Messi opened the scoring with a masterful strike in the 19th minute, and Inter Miami beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on Tuesday night in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup’s first round.
 
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, center, passes to midfielder Telasco Segovia to score the side's second goal against New York City FC, tying the game in the final minutes of stoppage time in their MLS soccer match, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Messi assists on Segovia’s late goal, Inter Miami ties New York City FC 2-2 in MLS season opener
Telasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time and Inter Miami played New York City FC to a 2-2 draw in their MLS opener.
 
Napheesa Collier celebrates after defeating Aaliyah Edwards in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 basketball final, in Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Napheesa Collier takes home $200K and Unrivaled 1-on-1 crown, beating Aaliyah Edwards in final
Napheesa Collier of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx took home $200,000 after she beat Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards in the final of Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament.
 
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Dolphins release running back Raheem Mostert, along with two other veterans
Raheem Mostert was released by the Miami Dolphins on Friday. The team announced the veteran running back’s release, along with cornerback Kendall Fuller and tight end Durham Smythe.
 
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs past Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill (1) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill says he wants to stay in Miami and regrets comments made after season finale
Tyreek Hill wants to stay in Miami and he regrets his comments after the Dolphins’ final game of the season that suggested he wanted out.
 
Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues, front right, scores against New York Islanders goalie Jakub Skarek, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Carter Verhaeghe has 4th career trick in Panthers’ 6-3 victory over the Islanders
Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat New York 6-3 on Sunday night to end the Islanders’ winning streak at seven games.
 
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) is congratulated after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Tkachuk has goal and 2 assists, Bobrovsky stops 30 shots as Panthers beat Kings 3-0
Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots for his second shutout of the season, and the Florida Panthers beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-0.
 
Phantom forward Satou Sabally (0) drives to the basket as Mist forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) defends during the second half of an Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Medley, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
WNBA players using the rapid pace of Unrivaled games to prepare for upcoming season
Satou Sabally was all over the court. The leading scorer for Unrivaled’s Phantom BC drained a 3-pointer at the top of the key at Wayfair Arena in Miami, dove for a loose ball a couple possessions later, then took a few deep breaths as she made her way to the bench.
 
Former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker, File)
Women’s basketball players reflect on Kobe Bryant’s impact on their game five years after his death
Five years after NBA great Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in California, several women’s basketball players reflected on what he meant to their game and how he championed it.
 
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) reaches out to catch a pass as he works out with wide receivers coach Robert Prince, right, during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Aug. 28, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Dolphins hiring former Cowboys receivers coach Robert Prince for same position, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the hiring told The Associated Press the Miami Dolphins are hiring longtime assistant Robert Prince to coach their wide receivers. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not made an announcement.
 
Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) makes a save against Anaheim Ducks right wing Frank Vatrano (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Spencer Knight makes 34 saves, Panthers beat Ducks 3-0 to open home-and-home set
Spencer Knight made 34 saves for his second shutout of the season and the Florida Panthers beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Saturday night to open a home-and-home set. Jesper Boqvist, Anton Lundell and Gustav Forsling scored.
 
Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) aims a pass during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Penn State QB Drew Allar’s late interception helps seal Notre Dame’s win in Orange Bowl
Drew Allar’s critical interception sealed Penn State’s loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Orange Bowl.
 
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a pass for a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) gives him a push during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Tyreek Hill’s agent says he’s committed to the Dolphins and he played in 2024 with a broken wrist
Tyreek Hill is committed to the Miami Dolphins, his agent says, despite the star wide receiver seeming to indicate otherwise last week.
 
Miami Marlins pitcher Braxton Garrett (29) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during a baseball game, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett to miss 2025 season after elbow surgery
Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett will miss the 2025 season after undergoing revision surgery with an internal brace on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, the team said.
 
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) makes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Dolphins GM Chris Grier: Tyreek Hill ‘never asked for a trade with me’
The Miami Dolphins don’t appear to have any immediate plans to trade Tyreek Hill. General manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel both had conversations with Hill on Monday, a day after the star receiver indicated he might want out of Miami following a loss to the New York Jets, which punctuated
 
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Tyreek Hill’s frustration becomes a main issue for Dolphins heading into offseason
Tyreek Hill has opened the door for a potential exit from the Miami Dolphins. And figuring out whether he has a future with the franchise is now one of the team’s top offseason priorities.
 
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Dolphins’ Tagovailoa ‘unlikely’ to play Sunday against Jets, Huntley in line for 2nd straight start
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to miss his second straight game when the Dolphins travel to face the New York Jets on Sunday, coach Mike McDaniel said.
 
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