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Florida's oldest professional sports franchise — the Miami Dolphins — was dealt a crushing blow Friday when the Florida Legislature ended its session without passing any funding plan that would assist the team's quest to refurbish its stadium.The refusal of the GOP-controlled Legislature to aid the team wasn't just a defeat for the Dolphins — it could also sack South Florida's efforts to lure another Super Bowl to the region in the next few years.Others who lost out include the city of Orlando, which was hoping for help to lure a Major League Soccer team, as well as the Jacksonville Jaguars and Daytona International Speedway.The professional sports teams were all backing a Florida Senate proposal that would have allowed each of them to compete for a share of state tax dollars. The measure would have created a process for pro teams to vie for $13 million a year in state incentives.But the House — led by Speaker Will Weatherford — refused to bring up the legislation."I think part of the ...
Any question about whether Branden Albert would fit right back in with the Kansas City Chiefs was put to rest when new quarterback Alex Smith greeted his left tackle...
The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back linebacker Karlos Dansby, signing the veteran to a one-year contract on Friday.Financial terms were not disclosed, but after ...
The Miami Dolphins signed veteran offensive tackle Tyson Clabo, the team announced on Sunday.According to multiple reports, the deal is worth one year, though financ...
Without question, the SEC has become the most dominant conference in the nation over the past several seasons, making claim to the seven straight BCS National Champi...
The Denver Broncos have named Tom Heckert director of pro personnel.Heckert most recently served as general manager for the Cleveland Browns from 2010-12 and in the ...
Former Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert is the Denver Broncos' new director of pro personnel.Heckert replaces Keith Kidd. He'll work closely with Executi...
Undrafted doesn't necessarily mean unwanted in the NFL.Despite the resources every organization pours into player personnel, the NFL Draft is only seven rounds long ...
Jason Collins has been compared to Jackie Robinson. And Neil Armstrong.Courageous? Absolutely.True pioneer? Not exactly.Now that we've had a few days to reflect on w...
The Baltimore Ravens and offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie agreed to a two-year contract on Thursday.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.The 33-year-old Mc...
Former Mets GM Steve Phillips on the problems facing the Florida baseball franchise.
The perception in South Florida is that the Dolphins have gone all-in in an attempt to make things tough on the New England Patriots in the AFC East.The Dolphins cer...
1 (3) - Dion Jordan, DE Oregon; 2 (54) - Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State; 3 (77) Dallas Thomas, OT, Tennessee; 3 (93) - Will Davis, CB, Utah State; 4 (104) - Jelani Je...
The NFL is free to twist arms, just like anybody else. So maybe it's just coincidence that all five of the new stadiums that will come on line during Roger Goodell's...
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evel...
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson turned himself in to authorities on Monday for allegedly violating several terms of his probation and served time in Broward Co...
A person familiar with the decision says David Garrard plans to retire because of lingering knee issues, leaving the New York Jets one less quarterback in their open...
New York Jets quarterback David Garrard is reportedly set to retire due to lingering knee issues.No official announcement has been made, but according to a report on...
The New Orleans Saints signed defensive tackle Isaako Aaitui to a two-year deal Thursday.The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Aaitui is entering his third year as a pro out of UN...
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.The state attorney's office confirmed Thursday that a Broward circ...