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The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle
Read full article: The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battleThe Atlantic Coast Conference finds itself fighting for respect from the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st loss
Read full article: Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st lossCam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.
Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager
Read full article: Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general managerPreston Mattingly, a son of former star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, has been promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies under president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United
Read full article: Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta UnitedSergio Busquets was initially ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United.
No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoff
Read full article: No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoffThe ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricaneForecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening to a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba.
AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team
Read full article: AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four teamThis move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU.
Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores
Read full article: Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near AzoresA hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica have been issued as a weather system in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen.
Bracket Watch: Oregon, Georgia, Miami and BYU are the top seeds ahead of 1st CFP rankings
Read full article: Bracket Watch: Oregon, Georgia, Miami and BYU are the top seeds ahead of 1st CFP rankingsOregon, Georgia, Miami, and BYU remained the top four seeds in the The Associated Press College Football Playoff projection.
Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31
Read full article: Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Ward threw for 400 yards and five more touchdown passes, three to Xavier Restrepo on a record-setting day for both of them, and No. 5 Miami erased a double-digit deficit for the third time this season to roll past Duke 53-31 and stay unbeaten.
Farm Share gets $190K donation from Publix for new refrigeration truck
Read full article: Farm Share gets $190K donation from Publix for new refrigeration truckFarm Share, the third largest food bank in the U.S. and the leading non-profit in Florida received a charity check of $190,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities to continue providing Floridians with fresh and healthy foods.
Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical Festival
Read full article: Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical FestivalCountry Bay Music Festival is returning to Miami for its second year, with organizers hoping the event can earn a permanent spot in the city's music scene alongside events like Ultra and Rolling Loud.
A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York
Read full article: A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New YorkSomeone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesday’s game what else he’s looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher
Read full article: Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark FletcherMark Fletcher Jr. never considered not playing in Miami’s rivalry game against Florida State, for the simple reason that his father would have wanted him out there.
Lil Durk, Grammy award-winning rapper, arrested in Florida, accused in murder-for-hire plot
Read full article: Lil Durk, Grammy award-winning rapper, arrested in Florida, accused in murder-for-hire plotGrammy award-winning rapper Lil Durk was arrested in Florida on Thursday by U.S. Marshals and now faces murder-for-hire charges, according to multiple media reports.
In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker
Read full article: In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flickerThe last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits alone at the west end of a suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and largely ignored.
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Read full article: Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownershipShohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 winAjay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.
Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues
Read full article: Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continuesThe online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million.
Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hers
Read full article: Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hersDonald Trump has offered uncharacteristic personal compliments of Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, noting her ability to “survive" — though it came with a subtle jab.
How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsets
Read full article: How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsetsLongtime Associated Press Top 25 voter Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle said this week's ballot was the most difficult he's had to fill out.
No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38
Read full article: No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves caused by it could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane.
Second fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseball
Read full article: Second fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseballThe claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball.
Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land
Read full article: Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from landTwo tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land.
A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won't be forgotten by either side
Read full article: A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won't be forgotten by either sideThere might be a FaceTime call on Sunday, as there is just about every week, in which Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones connect to talk about their most recent games.
No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturned
Read full article: No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturnedCam Ward found Isaiah Horton with a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 left for what became the winning score, and No. 7 Miami rallied to beat Virginia Tech 38-34 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night.
Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong case
Read full article: Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong caseThe attorney for an 18-year-old man trying to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction until a lawsuit is resolved believes he has a strong case.
Florida man's lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani's 50th HR ball from being sold
Read full article: Florida man's lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani's 50th HR ball from being soldA Florida man's lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold after saying it was stolen from him moments after he secured it.
Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic 1st season with the Dodgers
Read full article: Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic 1st season with the DodgersShohei Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
Read full article: Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man upInjuries already are accruing across the NFL, knocking several star players out and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves.
Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?
Read full article: Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?Among the roughly 23,000 men who played played Major League Baseball over the past century-and-a-half, none had a season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases — until now.
Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over Marlins
Read full article: Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over MarlinsShohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4.
Viral hair must haves | HOT or NOT
Read full article: Viral hair must haves | HOT or NOTStefani Grant is a talented local stylist with over 8 years experience in the industry. She has spent the majority of her education mastering the art of blondes as well as “lived in color” such as balayage techniques. She has styled hair for MLB All Star Week in Miami as well as New York Fashion Week. She has proudly opened her own salon suite in Parlor Salon Suites located at 206 Ashourian Ave Suite 110 " I love what I do, helping empower women to look and feel beautiful. " Book your appointment today on her website!
Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the season
Read full article: Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the seasonJesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night.
Wind, rain but no name as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas coast
Read full article: Wind, rain but no name as tropical disturbance approaches Carolinas coastHeavy winds and rains from a storm in the Atlantic that wasn’t quite organized enough to get a name hit a stretch of the southeastern U.S. coast.
Ward throws 5 more TDs, No. 10 Miami piles up stats in 62-0 win over Ball State
Read full article: Ward throws 5 more TDs, No. 10 Miami piles up stats in 62-0 win over Ball StateCam Ward was dominant again, throwing for 346 yards and five touchdowns before getting subbed out early in the second half as No. 10 Miami piled up stats in a 62-0 win over Ball State on Saturday night.
Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1
Read full article: Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1Lionel Messi made a successful return after a lengthy absence, scoring two goals and assisting on the third to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.
An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear
Read full article: An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclearEarlier in this turbulent week for the Miami Dolphins, coach Mike McDaniel joked that enough people had seen him cry.
‘We just kind of gave it away’: Jaguars implode in 2nd half, lose to Dolphins in opener
Read full article: ‘We just kind of gave it away’: Jaguars implode in 2nd half, lose to Dolphins in openerA good start and a forgettable finish. Sound familiar? The Dolphins capped a wild comeback with a walk-off field goal for a 20-17 win over the Jaguars.
‘We just kind of gave it away’: Jaguars implode in 2nd half, lose to Dolphins in opener
Read full article: ‘We just kind of gave it away’: Jaguars implode in 2nd half, lose to Dolphins in openerA good start and a forgettable finish. Sound familiar? The Dolphins capped a wild comeback with a walk-off field goal for a 20-17 win over the Jaguars.
Cam Ward passes for 3 TDs, runs for another and No. 12 Miami rolls past Florida A&M, 56-9
Read full article: Cam Ward passes for 3 TDs, runs for another and No. 12 Miami rolls past Florida A&M, 56-9Cam Ward passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns in his first home start for Miami, then he capped his day with a rushing score and the 12th-ranked Hurricanes beat Florida A&M 56-9 on Saturday night.
News4JAGs picks: A split decision as Jaguars open the season against Dolphins
Read full article: News4JAGs picks: A split decision as Jaguars open the season against DolphinsJaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville travels to face Miami in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday.
Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17Cam Ward threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns while looking cool, calm and collected on a sweltering day in the Swamp and No. 19 Miami dominated Florida 41-17 to give coach Mario Cristobal a signature victory to start his third season at his alma mater.
Here are ways to help sea turtles and shorebirds this Labor Day weekend
Read full article: Here are ways to help sea turtles and shorebirds this Labor Day weekendAs Labor Day weekend approaches, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) shared a reminder on how residents can help protect sea turtles and shorebirds.
DeSantis makes announcement alongside Inter Miami CF co-owners in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: DeSantis makes announcement alongside Inter Miami CF co-owners in Fort LauderdaleGov. Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference Thursday with Inter Miami CF co-owners David Beckham and José Mas, and Managing Owner Jorge Mas.
Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguers
Read full article: Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguersLooking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramírez.
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud scheme
Read full article: Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother indicted on federal charges in $1M fraud schemeRapper and singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud.
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
Read full article: Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security riskThe Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
Local MLB player update: How area stars are faring at the All-Star break
Read full article: Local MLB player update: How area stars are faring at the All-Star breakThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through July 11 games.
#AskJAXTDY l Why prevent stronger local heat protections for workers?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY l Why prevent stronger local heat protections for workers?Q: Florida recently enacted a law prohibiting local governments from requiring heat protections for workers, after Miami-Dade County last year ended a push to protect outdoor workers like agricultural and construction laborers.
3 must-have tips to prevent summer hair stress
Read full article: 3 must-have tips to prevent summer hair stressStefani Grant is a talented local stylist with over 8 years experience in the industry. She has spent the majority of her education mastering the art of blondes as well as “lived in color” such as balayage techniques. She has styled hair for MLB All Star Week in Miami as well as New York Fashion Week. She has proudly opened her own salon suite in Parlor Salon Suites located at 206 Ashourian Ave Suite 110 " I love what I do, helping empower women to look and feel beautiful. " Book your appointment today on her website!
More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges
Read full article: More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surgesAgents for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Sunday screened 3 million airline passengers in a single day for the first time ever.
CONMEBOL assures Hard Rock Stadium's surface will be in 'excellent condition' for Copa America final
Read full article: CONMEBOL assures Hard Rock Stadium's surface will be in 'excellent condition' for Copa America finalSouth American soccer’s governing body maintains that the Hard Rock Stadium’s playing surface will be in great shape for the Copa America final on July 14 amid complaints during the group stage about grass at other fields used for the tournament.
Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering Caribbean
Read full article: Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering CaribbeanBeryl has grown into a hurricane in the Atlantic and is forecast to strengthen into a major storm as it nears the Caribbean.
Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoric
Read full article: Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoricFormer President Donald Trump says he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges, a sharp departure from the anti-immigrant rhetoric he typically uses on the campaign trail.
Alberto, season's first named tropical storm, dumps rain on Texas and Mexico, which reports 3 deaths
Read full article: Alberto, season's first named tropical storm, dumps rain on Texas and Mexico, which reports 3 deathsTropical Storm Alberto is rumbling toward northeast Mexico as the first named storm of the season, carrying heavy rains that left three people dead but also brought hope to a region suffering under a prolonged, severe drought.
Florida's 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge
Read full article: Florida's 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy delugeDangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance has inundated much of southern Florida, blocking roads, floating vehicles and delaying the Florida Panthers on their way to Stanley Cup games in Canada against the Edmonton Oilers.
Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers
Read full article: Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellersAn internet trade group is suing the state of Georgia to block a law requiring sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment in cash or some other offline method.
Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta United
Read full article: Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta UnitedLionel Messi scored yet again but it wasn't enough as Inter Miami's 10-match Major League Soccer winning streak came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Atlanta United.
Best tips for blondes this summer
Read full article: Best tips for blondes this summerStefani Grant is a talented local stylist with over 8 years experience in the industry. She has spent the majority of her education mastering the art of blondes as well as “lived in color” such as balayage techniques. She has styled hair for MLB All Star Week in Miami as well as New York Fashion Week. She has proudly opened her own salon suite in Parlor Salon Suites located at 206 Ashourian Ave Suite 110 " I love what I do, helping empower women to look and feel beautiful. " Book your appointment today on her website!
Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer
Read full article: Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summerGet ready for what nearly all the experts think will be one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record thanks to unprecedented ocean heat and a brewing La Nina.
Barron Trump, 18, won't be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican convention after all
Read full article: Barron Trump, 18, won't be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican convention after allFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, won’t be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention after all.
Florida’s major power company prepares for this year’s hurricanes by dealing with a fake one
Read full article: Florida’s major power company prepares for this year’s hurricanes by dealing with a fake oneFlorida's largest power company is preparing for this year's hurricane season by pretending a major storm already hit.
Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention
Read full article: Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican conventionFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has been chosen to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention.
F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?
Read full article: F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time since its sparkling Las Vegas debut six months ago.
Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year
Read full article: Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next yearRoughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance next year.