In Week 7, the Miami Dolphins snap their losing streak with a 28‑25 win over the New York Jets, earning their first victory of the 2026 season. First‑year quarterback Malik Willis earns the week’s MVP after completing 14‑of‑21 passes for 208 yards, two passing TDs, and a rushing TD, posting a 130.7 passer rating and the fifth‑best single‑game EPA per drop‑back all season. Willis also joins the elite club of QBs with 1,000+ passing yards and 200+ rushing yards this year, alongside Josh Allen, Drake Maye, and Deshaun Watson. The article notes the team's uncertain future but highlights Willis as the new spark for the Dolphins.
The latest Second City Hockey thread covers the Chicago Blackhawks' shaky start, highlighting a 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers and a 4-1 defeat by the Montreal Canadiens. It also references a Sun‑Times piece questioning how seriously to take the Blackhawks' slump and notes that former defenseman Seth Jones returns to Chicago without hard feelings. Readers get quick recaps of recent games and insight into the team's outlook.
The Miami Dolphins secure their first win of the 2026 season, edging the New York Jets 28‑25 in Week 7. Quarterback Malik Willis leads a balanced effort, while defensive tackle Zach Sieler makes a key play late in the fourth quarter. The victory marks head coach Jeff Hafley’s inaugural triumph and sparks a new celebratory tradition with a wrap‑covered elevator door in the team facility. The article compiles reactions, player grades and related coverage from the Sun Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, SI and other outlets, highlighting the significance of the win for a 1‑5 Dolphins squad amid ongoing trade rumors.
The Florida Panthers (6-4-2) aim to close a four-game road swing with a showdown against the Winnipeg Jets (4-4-3) at Canada Life Centre on October 27, 2026. After snapping a two-game skid with a gritty 3-2 win over Chicago, the Panthers look to build momentum, while the Jets sit at a .500 mark in the early season. Key moments include Lars Eller’s late‑game goal that silenced Spencer Knight with 2:23 left, setting the tone for an intense rivalry clash.
Bam Adebayo may not want to hear it, but Davion Mitchell couldn't be more right in his criticism of the captain.
Walter Clayton Jr. made a statement against the Miami Heat, giving the Dallas Mavericks another reason to believe their backcourt depth may be better than expected.
Just four games into what was supposed to be an exciting new Miami Heat season, this team has already hit panic mode. Miami finished Monday night’s matchup at home against the Dallas Mavericks still winless— dropping to 0-4 on the year so far and the first team in the league to get their fourth loss. […]
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Rumors are swirling around the Marlins' middle-infield breakouts.
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The win by the Miami Dolphins has left Jets fans hoping for a head coaching change that probably won't come.
The Patriots fell to 4‑3 after a Thursday night loss to the Bears, but the injury report brings relief. Only safety Kevin Byard III and defensive tackle Christian Barmore left the field briefly—Byard missed four snaps due to a shoulder issue and returned, while Barmore exited after a hand injury on a late fourth‑quarter sack and is expected to be fine, according to Coach Mike Vrabel. Both players practiced on Monday, and guard Ben Brown also rejoined practice, signaling a healthier roster ahead of the Week 8 clash with the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET).
Cooper Flagg defended Zaccharie Risacher despite his shooting struggles and praised the Dallas Mavericks’ defensive effort after their 113-109 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday at Kaseya Center. Flagg finished with 29 points, six rebounds, 11 assists, five steals and three blocks. He scored 12 points in the fourth quarter and made a crucial […]
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Dallas Mavericks head coach Dusty May praised his team’s unselfishness, defensive effort and ability to make crucial plays late in a 113-109 road win over the Miami Heat on Monday night. The Mavericks improved to 2-2 after overcoming multiple Miami runs, with Cooper Flagg scoring 29 points and dishing out 11 assists. Dallas recorded 31 […]
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Bam Adebayo urged the Miami Heat to stay confident despite their 0-4 start, dismissing concerns about his offensive struggles and saying he would not overthink his shooting slump. Adebayo scored eight points on 3-of-10 shooting, including 0-of-5 from three-point range, as Miami lost 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. The defeat left the […]
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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged the frustration surrounding the team’s 0-4 start but urged his players to remain resilient after Monday’s 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Heat have opened the 2026-27 NBA season with four consecutive defeats, marking their fifth 0-4 start in franchise history and their first since 2008-09. Despite […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo urged the Miami Heat to remain patient and play more decisively after they fell to 0-4 with a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Antetokounmpo recorded his first triple-double since joining Miami, finishing with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. However, Cooper Flagg’s late block on Andrew Wiggins’ three-point […]
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Cooper Flagg delivered a two-way performance to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 113-109 victory over the Miami Heat on Monday night at Kaseya Center, leaving Giannis Antetokounmpo and his new team winless through four games. Flagg finished with 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and three blocks in 40 minutes. The 19-year-old […]
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MIAMI – With the Miami Heat off to their worst start in almost two decades after Monday night’s 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, it was another disappointing outing for star Bam Adebayo. As Adebayo is off to a slow start with the Heat, he acknowledged the early struggles and how he’s been talked about […]
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The Miami Heat’s hopes of securing their first win of the season once again ended in disappointment after they suffered a 113-109 loss against the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas star Cooper Flagg delivered a dominant performance to help seal Miami’s fate, leading head coach Dusty May to praise the young standout as a “bad dude.” During […]
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Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his feelings known after the Heat suffers their fourth consecutive loss to start the season.
The Miami Heat entered the 2026-27 season with championship aspirations after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster offseason trade. While those aspirations are very much alive and the Heat have time to turn things around, Miami is off to a very inopportune start to their season. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat lost their fourth consecutive […]
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The Miami Heat drop their fourth straight game, losing 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks in the opening night of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Despite Giannis posting a 29‑14‑11 triple‑double, center Bam Adebayo struggles, finishing with just eight points, eight rebounds and three assists while shooting 3‑of‑10 and missing all five threes. Adebayo tells the media he won’t overthink the criticism and refuses to be the scapegoat, emphasizing his confidence in his capabilities. Coach Erik Spoelstra backs him, saying Adebayo just needs to see the ball go in to regain confidence. The article also notes early-season slumps from Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr., highlighting the Heat’s need for more consistent scoring to support Giannis.
Cooper Flagg returns from a shoulder injury to drop 29 points, including 12 in the fourth, and a clutch layup with 10 seconds left that secures a 113-109 road win for the Dallas Mavericks over the Miami Heat on Oct. 27, 2026. Flagg adds 6 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks as Dallas improves to 2-2 (2-1 on the road). Kyrie Irving, back from a torn ACL, contributes 18 points and 6 assists. The Heat fall to 0-4, marking only the fifth such start in franchise history.
Bam Adebayo boldly responds to feeling like a scapegoat amid the Miami Heat's 0-4 start to the 2026-27 NBA season.
The Mavericks (2‑2) edged the Heat 113‑109 on Oct. 26, highlighted by Cooper Flagg’s historic double‑double: 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, five steals and three blocks—only the second such line ever, after James Harden, and the first by a teenager. Rookie two‑way guard Walter Clayton Jr. added a career‑night with 15 points on 6‑of‑7 shooting and four assists in just 17 minutes. Dallas also posted 11 steals and 10 blocks, showcasing a swarming, hustle‑driven defense that helped secure their second win of the season.
Florida sports fans caught a stray from the Milwaukee Bucks' social media account on Monday.