On the bright side, weekends in South Florida just got incredibly less depressing. The Miami Dolphins’ and the Miami Hurricanes’ 2014 seasons came to a fitting end this weekend, with matching embarrassing, uninspired, and downright unacceptable performances. Both teams began the season with catchy slogans pointing to renewed hope, change,…
After all the hand-wringing debate about how Heat fans would deal with defector LeBron James’ return to the AA Arena — Would they boo? Would they jeer? Would they rain flaming Molotov cocktails upon the court? — LBJ’s introduction last night was a surprisingly business-like affair. A few fans booed,…
LeBron James’ return to Miami is finally upon us, and it seems like everyone has an opinion on how Miami Heat fans are supposed to act when he faces their team for the first time since leaving in July. Most outside Miami believe Miami Heat fans should be grateful for…
This year marked the first-ever Miami Beach Bowl, a profoundly mis-named college football game that actually takes place inside Marlins Park, about 10 miles away from its barrier island namesake. Badly named or not, the bowl did live up to another famed Miami college football tradition, though. Last night’s contest…
What we have here is your classic good-news/bad-news situation. The bad news: The Dolphins were eliminated from playoff contention when the Steelers beat the Chiefs Sunday. The good news: The Fins still had a game to finish, and finish they did. Then there’s the news that could be either good…
From 1994 until 2008 the Miami Hurricanes were on a historic talent producing run, with a player being selected in the first round of the NFL draft every year for 14 years. Since then, however, not a single ‘Cane has gone in the first round. That drought may finally be…
The 1987 University of Miami Hurricanes team is justly famous for any number of reasons. Michael Irvin. Brian Blades. Swagger. An undefeated campaign and an infamous comeback over FSU. But that season is historic for another reason as well: It marked the first time a school had signed a big…
The Miami Dolphins’ 41-13 humiliating blowout loss to the New England Patriots Sunday wasn’t just the last nail in the Dolphins season, it was the six-feet of dirt on Joe Philbin’s tenure as head coach. With the team’s playoff hopes on the line, the Dolphins found every way, from start-to-finish,…
This Saturday, Miami-based film director and University of Miami graduate Billy Corben will debut the sequel to his 2009 hit ESPN 30 for 30 film, The U. Airing just after the Heisman Trophy presentation, The U Part 2 picks up where the original ended, taking viewers from the unstoppable 2001…
The Miami Dolphins season is on the last swirl in the toilet bowl, and we can all wave good-bye if the Dolphins lose this Sunday to the Patriots; which if we are being honest here, seems likely at this point. You know the drill, Dolphins fans, it’s time to decide…
You see Dolphins fans, this is why we can’t have nice things. The last playoff wildcard spot was ripped out of the Miami Dolphins cold dead hands by the Baltimore Ravens Sunday afternoon in the form of a punch-to-the-junk 28-13 loss. The loss was so disheartening that defensive tackle Jared…
The Miami ecosystem is so awash in con men and two-bit pretenders that not even the Miami Heat are immune. Ibes Gomez appeared to be a big baller during the Heat’s 2012 playoff run. He sat in seats in a luxury box for five games, including three during the Finals…
Amidst worries over the future of Major League Soccer in Miami, the David Bekcham-led group behind the proposed team has finally spoken up again after months of relative silence. “The reality is that everything is progressing very well,” a spokesperson for Miami Beckham United told Reuters.”Miami is still David’s number…
Is the University of Miami a basketball school now? At least this year it certainly seems like it. The undefeated and 15th ranked Miami Hurricanes topped number 24 Illinois 70-61 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. In all, 2,003 students packed in the Bank United Center’s student section to watch the…
The Miami Hurricanes capped off a disappointing 2014 season with a loss to Pittsburgh last Saturday, their third in a row. The collapse began with blowing a 16-point lead to Florida State and ended with the Canes finishing the season 6-6, putting Miami in danger of finishing below .500 with…
After a disappointing 6-6 season, Miami Hurricanes coach Al Golden definitely seems like he might be in the hot seat. Upset fans are already calling for his ouster, and today a WQAM host stoked the rumors by reporting that Golden could be gone as soon as tonight. However, school officials…
It may not have been the prettiest win Miami Dolphins fans have ever witnessed, but it came against the Jets, so we’ll take it! J-E-T-S SUCK! SUCK! SUCK! The Dolphins beat the Jets 16-13 Monday night and would find themselves in the not-so-familiar position of being in the playoffs if…
The Miami Marlins are continuing the spending spree and locking up their young guns. After offering a Giancarlo Stanton a 13-year, $325 million contract, the team has reportedly offered star pitcher Jose Hernandez a six-year, $40 million deal…
Another Major League Soccer season edges toward a close this weekend as four teams fight for a spot in the final. Tomorrow could be Thierry Henry’s last game. Sunday could be the same for U.S. legend Landon Donovan. No matter which teams make the final, however, the biggest loser could…
Just about one of the best things you can say about Jeffrey Loria’s stewardship of the Miami Marlins is that he hasn’t changed the team’s name to something offensive. In fact, an elegant-looking fish is probably one of the least offensive things to name your team for. And it’s that…
Ah, Thanksgiving. The day our nation sets aside every year to give thanks, stuff our faces with amazing food, and watch football. God bless America! Here in South Florida, we have so many things to be thankful for: the weather, the surroundings, the lifestyle, and, of course, our sports. Beyond…
In this week’s Miami New Times, we profile 30 of the most interesting characters in town, with portraits of each from photographer Stian Roenning. See the entire Miami New Times People Issue here. Glance at Brent Grimes’ resumé before he joined the Dolphins last year and you’d be hard-pressed to…
