football /tags/football football en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Thu, 14 May 2026 21:44:00 GMT Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule /sports/2026-05-14/florida-attorney-general-issues-investigative-subpoena-to-the-nfl-over-the-rooney-rule Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule. Uthmeier, who threatened possible enforcement actions against the league in March if it didn’t suspend the 23-year-old rule, sent the subpoena along with a letter to NFL executive vice president and attorney Ted Ullyot on Wednesday. Thu, 14 May 2026 21:44:00 GMT /sports/2026-05-14/florida-attorney-general-issues-investigative-subpoena-to-the-nfl-over-the-rooney-rule Rob Maaddi | AP Pro Football Writer Heisman winner from Miami Fernando Mendoza No.1 pick in the NFL draft by Las Vegas Raiders /sports/2026-04-24/heisman-winner-from-miami-fernando-mendoza-no-1-pick-in-the-nfl-draft-by-las-vegas-raiders The Las Vegas Raiders selected Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza as their franchise quarterback with the top overall pick in Thursday night's NFL draft. Mendoza led Indiana to its first national championship. He watched the draft with family in Miami instead of attending in Pittsburgh. The Raiders hope Mendoza will revive a franchise with three Lombardi Trophies but no playoff wins since the 2002 season. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:07:25 GMT /sports/2026-04-24/heisman-winner-from-miami-fernando-mendoza-no-1-pick-in-the-nfl-draft-by-las-vegas-raiders Mark Anderson | Associated Press The Dolphins are releasing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99M dead cap hit /sports/2026-03-09/dolphins-tua-tagovailoa The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa and starting over at quarterback. Tagovailoa has been the team’s primary starter for the last 5 1/2 seasons but the Dolphins said Monday he will be released. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:02:08 GMT /sports/2026-03-09/dolphins-tua-tagovailoa Associated Press Mario Cristobal's path back to Miami was forged by family. He has Miami on the cusp of a CFP title /south-florida/2026-01-13/mario-cristobals-path-back-to-miami-was-forged-by-family-he-has-miami-on-the-cusp-of-a-cfp-title Mario Cristobal, head coach at the University of Miami, has brought the Hurricanes back to the national spotlight. His approach mirrors the values instilled by his Cuban-American parents: hard work, toughness, and dedication. On Monday, his Hurricanes face undefeated Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:30:00 GMT /south-florida/2026-01-13/mario-cristobals-path-back-to-miami-was-forged-by-family-he-has-miami-on-the-cusp-of-a-cfp-title Tim Reynolds | Associated Press UM Hurricanes advance to national title game after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl /south-florida/2026-01-09/um-hurricanes-advances-to-national-title-game-after-beating-ole-miss-31-27-in-fiesta-bowl The 10th-ranked Hurricanes didn't play in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game but proved they belong in the CFP. They will face either top-ranked Indiana or Oregon for the national title. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:49:37 GMT /south-florida/2026-01-09/um-hurricanes-advances-to-national-title-game-after-beating-ole-miss-31-27-in-fiesta-bowl John Marshall | AP Sports Writer Miami Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel after 7-10 season. Team missed playoffs for a 2nd straight year /sports/2026-01-08/miami-dophins-mcdaniel-firing-nfl The Miami Dolphins have fired coach Mike McDaniel following a 7-10 season in which Miami missed the playoffs for the second straight year. The decision Thursday ends McDaniel’s four-year tenure in Miami, a period defined by soaring expectations that ultimately went unfulfilled. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:23:23 GMT /sports/2026-01-08/miami-dophins-mcdaniel-firing-nfl Alanis Thames | Associated Press Miami beats defending national champ Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl /south-florida/2026-01-01/miami-beats-defending-national-champ-ohio-state-24-14-in-the-cfp-quarterfinal-at-cotton-bowl Keionte Scott returned an interception 72 yards for a touchdown and No. 10 Miami shocked defending champion Ohio State 24-14 in the first College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl. The 12-2 Hurricanes never trailed after going into Wednesday night as 9 1/2-point underdogs. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:09:10 GMT /south-florida/2026-01-01/miami-beats-defending-national-champ-ohio-state-24-14-in-the-cfp-quarterfinal-at-cotton-bowl Stephen Hawkins | Associated Press Miami's Mario Cristobal relieved by CFP berth, but knows process isn't perfect /sports/2025-12-08/miamis-mario-cristobal-relieved-by-cfp-berth-but-knows-process-isnt-perfect Mario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football. Miami, which was snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee last year, is thrilled to be headed to Texas A&M for a playoff game this season. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:31:00 GMT /sports/2025-12-08/miamis-mario-cristobal-relieved-by-cfp-berth-but-knows-process-isnt-perfect Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Traffic citations against Dolphins' Tyreek Hill dismissed after officers no-show at hearing /law-justice/2024-11-26/tyreek-hill-dolphins-citation Hill’s tickets for careless driving and failing to wear a seat belt were dismissed after the Miami-Dade Police officers failed to show up for a Monday hearing. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:34:50 GMT /law-justice/2024-11-26/tyreek-hill-dolphins-citation Associated Press FAU fires Tom Herman as coach after a 6-16 record in parts of two seasons /sports/2024-11-19/fau-tom-herman Florida Atlantic fired coach Tom Herman on Monday with two games left in his second season at the school, neither of which resulted in a winning record. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-11-19/fau-tom-herman Associated Press