Stephen M. Ross
FILE - This is a 1970 file photo showing Chicago Bears football player Gale Sayers. Sports in 2020 was an unending state of mourning. Football lost a big piece of its heart: Don Shula, Gale Sayers, Paul Hornung, Bobby Mitchell.(AP Photo/File)
From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports

By Fred Lief Dec. 29, 2020 12:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Davie, Fla. The Dolphins roster appears significantly upgraded by the draft and free agency, but the coronavirus pandemic curtailed offseason training. As a result, the Dolphins' 2020 season might be similar to 2019, when they were much better in December than in September. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Dolphins coach Flores tries to build on 2019 turnaround

By Steven Wine Sep. 01, 2020 04:20 PM EDT

Dolphins owner pledges $13 million to anti-racism initiative

Jun. 26, 2020 02:35 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross pledged an additional $13 million over four years to his anti-racism RISE initiative, the organization said...

FILE - In this April 8, 2020, file photo, an empty Parkview Field minor league baseball stadium is shown in downtown Fort Wayne, Ind. Unlike the NFL, NBA or Major League Baseball that can run on television revenue, it's impossible for some minor sports leagues in North America to go on in empty stadiums and arenas in light of the coronavirus pandemic. These attendance-driven leagues might not play again at all in 2020, putting some teams in danger of surviving at all and potentially changing the landscape of minor league sports in the future. (Mike Moore/The Journal-Gazette via AP, File)
The Latest: Kansas athletics facing imposing budget woes

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2020 02:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2019, file photo, Miami Dolphin's owner Stephen Ross speaks during a news conference in Davie, Fla. Ross says he's confident the NFL will play in 2020, with or without spectators. “I think there definitely will be a football season this year,” Ross said Tuesday, May 26, 2020, during an interview on CNBC. “The real question is will there be fans in the stadiums?"(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Dolphins owner: There definitely will be an NFL season

By Steven Wine May. 26, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

The Miami Dolphins team flag flies at half mast outside the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, May 4, 2020, in Davie, Fla. Former Dolphins coach and Hall of Famer Don Shula died Monday at his home in Indian Creek, Fla. He was 90. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame coach Don Shula

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2009, file photo, former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula waves to the crowd during a half time ceremony of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints in Miami. Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday, May 4, 2020, at his South Florida home, the team said. He was 90. (AP Photo/Jeffrey M. Boan)
Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90

By Steven Wine May. 04, 2020 10:40 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. In 54 years of drafting, the Miami Dolphins have taken four quarterbacks in the first round, and two are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Dolphins decide to gamble on QB Tagovailoa’s durability

By Steven Wine Apr. 23, 2020 09:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2019, file photo, the United States Tennis Association Men's U.S. Open Trophy, one of the world's most recognized sports trophies, is displayed at the Tiffany Men's Pop-Up store in New York. The USTA says it is overseeing a commitment of more than $50 million to help the sport deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
The Latest: Eagles' Dillard helping athletes at alma mater

By The Associated Press Apr. 16, 2020 10:57 AM EDT

A general view of Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. UEFA has formally proposed postponing the 2020 European Championship for one year because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Norwegian soccer association says the new tournament dates will be June 11 to July 11. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
The Latest: Pro Motocross Championship delays season start

By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2020 01:14 PM EDT

NFL's Huddle initiative nears 400 million volunteer minutes

Feb. 20, 2020 03:32 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL says its Huddle for 100 initiative totaled more than 1 million volunteers donating nearly 400 million minutes to their communities. ...

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker catches a pass over New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
In wake of turnaround, Dolphins believe 2020 will be special

By Steven Wine Dec. 30, 2019 02:19 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Dolphins MVP Ryan Fitzpatrick might not be back next season

By Steven Wine Dec. 26, 2019 05:28 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass, during the first half at an NFL football gam against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 01:11 PM EST

South Florida officials seeking more international soccer

Dec. 13, 2019 08:08 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — More than two dozen political leaders in South Florida have written letters to the U.S. Soccer Federation’s board of directors,...

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) scores a 6-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham (40), Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Dolphins fill role of spoilers against injury-plagued Eagles

By Steven Wine Nov. 27, 2019 02:27 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:16 PM EST

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage (27) waves to fans as he leaves the field following the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Dolphins defeated the Colts 16-12. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Make it 2 in a row - takeaways help Dolphins' turnaround

By Steven Wine Nov. 11, 2019 04:07 PM EST

New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins get first win of 2019, top Jets 26-18

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 03, 2019 04:28 PM EST