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Greg Cote's Hot Button Top 10: Dolphins open camp, Marlins & Messi stay hot & more
Note: Hot Button Top 10 and the Poll Dance will be off next Sunday on vacation. Both will return on Sunday, August 3. GREG COTE'S HOT BUTTON TOP 10 (JULY 20): WHAT IN SPORTS HAS GRABBED US THIS WEEK: Our Sunday Hot Button Top 10 notes column brings you what's on our minds, locally and nationally but from a Miami perspective and accentuating stuff that's big, weird, damnable, funny or otherwise worth needling as the sports week just past pivots to the week ahead. Welcome to the 111th edition of your HB10: 1. DOLPHINS: High-pressure season unfurls as training camp begins: The temperature around coach Mike McDaniel is rising as he begins his fourth season, after an 8-9 record last year and a betting over/under of only 7 1/2 wins in '25 as the full squad reports for camp on Tuesday. (First open-to-the-public practice is next Saturday.) Purely speculative at this point, but I predict Miami must make the playoffs -- and likely end the club's embarrassing 25 years without a playoff win -- for McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier to keep their jobs. And so much of that depends on the health and success of QB Tua Tagovailoa entering his sixth NFL season. 2. MARLINS: Fightin' Fish stay hot after All-Star Break: The Marlins are within five games of .500 (46-51) and within 6 1/2 in the NL wild-card race after starting the second half 3-0. Miami has now won four straight overall and is on a 16-6 run entering today's series-ender vs. Kansas City. Sizzlin' Fish then have three more at home vs. San Diego before hitting the road. Might Miami be a buyer before the July 31 trade deadline? The question itself was preposterous before the recent streak. 3. INTER MIAMI: Another Messi braces leads big Herons win: Miami is 12-4 (with five ties) and fifth in the MLS East after Saturday's big 5-1 road win at New York Red Bulls followed a 3-0 Wednesday loss at Cincinnati. Lionel Messi had two more goals -- extraordinarily his sixth brace in the last seven games. The Herons are at home next Saturday in a rematch vs. Cincy before league schedule pauses for Leagues Cup play starting July 30 in Fort Lauderdale vs. Mexican side Atlas. 4. HURRICANES: UM preseason launches with ACC Football Kickoff: ACC Football Kickoff (a.k.a. annual Media Days) is this Tuesday through Thursday in Charlotte, N.C., with Canes training camp to soon follow. Mario Cristobal drew an early Tuesday slot and will be the second of 17 head coaches to speak. Meantime the Walter Camp Preseason All-America first team includes two Canes: offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa and kick returner Keelan Marion. Miami, off a 10-3 season and narrowly missing the 12-team playoff, debuts at home Aug. 31 in a marquee season opener vs. Notre Dame. 5. GOLF: Scheffler in command, chasing 4th major at British Open: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, the pre-tournament betting favorite ahead of Rory McIlroy, owns a big 4-shot lead entering Sunday's final round of the British Open in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Scheffler is chasing his fourth major win after two Masters triumphs and the PGA Championship trophy earlier this year. He recently said, 'I'm not out here to inspire someone to be the best player in the world, because, what's the point? This is not a fulfilling life.' Please. C'mon, Scott. If you aren't fulfilled dominating your profession as crowds cheer and money rolls in, that's on you. 6. SOCCER: England, Spain lead mammoth semis in Women's Euro '25: The 14th iteration of the UEFA women's European Championships is down to the semifinals in Switzerland: Reigning champ England vs. Italy and Spain vs. Germany. The championship match is next Sunday. England won its first crown in '22 on home turf. Italy is a two-time runnerup. Betting favorite Spain is in its first Euro final. Germany is a record eight-time champion but not won since 2013. 7. COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Stirring the pot on Saban return ... to Dolphins?: Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy, in an interview with ESPN's Paul Finebaum during SEC media days, said 'somebody notable' whom he has 'lots of respect for' told him Nick Saban isn't done coaching. The legend stepped down after the '24 season and replacement Kalen DeBoer went a disappointing 9-4 in his first year. Asked, DeBoer said politely, 'Well, he's one of the greatest to ever do it, and so he's earned the right to do what he wants.' Finebaum suggested Nick Saban 'go down to Miami, shake that system up' by returning to the Dolphins, who he coached in 2005-06. For what it's worth, Saban's daughter said on Instagram that Dad's not coming back. 8. HEAT: Miami misses NBA Summer League playoffs: Heat's kiddie corps finished a blah 2-3 in main NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, though ending with a one-point win over Milwaukee led by Vladislav Goldin's 18 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in 22 minutes. From a four-team playoffs it's Sacramento vs. Charlotte Sunday night in an unlikely final for the Summer crown ... but does it matter? Anyone recall the Heat won the 2024 Summer League title? Probably not. Did it foretell a big season for Miami? Um, no. 9. WNBA: Caitlin's injury deflates All-Star Weekend: The WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis went on Saturday night with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark a cheerleader in street clothes because of a groin injury -- a massive letdown. Such is the impact of the league's most popular star. Clark has missed 10 of the Fever's 23 games with various injuries. Clark and Napheesa Collier were All-Star team captains; Team Collier won 151-131 in a defensive struggle (!) led by Napheesa's 36 points. In other news, WNBA star rookie Paige Bueckers confirmed she is dating former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd. So there. 10. MEDIA: ESPYs fail to honor double-champ Panthers: No shock or issue with U.S. gymnast Simone Biles and NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning best female and male athlete at the latest annual ESPY Awards. And South Florida's Coco Gauff winning best tennis player was a nice surprise. But 'best team' to the Philadelphia Eagles? After the Florida Panthers won a second straight Stanley Cup? Plain football bias by voting fans and the erstwhile Worldwide Leader in Sports. THE LIST: DOLPHINS & CANES' SHARED 10-WIN SEASONS: As 2025 training camps are set to begin, only eight times in their shared 59-year history -- and not for more than 20 years -- have the Miami Dolphins and UM Hurricanes both won at least 10 games the same season: Year Dolphins and Canes Head coaches 2003 10-6 and 11-2 Wannstedt, Coker 2001 11-5 and 12-0 Wannstedt, Coker 2000 11-5 and 11-1 Wannstedt, Davis 1994 10-6 and 10-2 Shula, Erickson 1992 11-5 and 11-1 Shula, Erickson 1990 12-4 and 10-2 Shula, Erickson 1985 12-4 and 10-2 Shula, Johnson 1983 12-4 ans 11-1 Shula, Schnellenberger Note: Dolphins have had 24 10-win seasons in 59 years; Canes have had 16 in 88 seasons. The longest streaks of double-digits wins have been six by the Fins (1970-75) and eight by UM (1985-92). Other select most recent stuff from me: Why Miami staunchly remains a Football Town even as Dolphins and Canes disappoint // Strobe lights? Trajekt Arc? How Marlins' trust in youth, player-development is paying off // Previous HB10 // Jalen Ramsey, now Asante Samuel drama = Dolphins mess at cornerback // Heat getting 3-point ace Powell a pickpocket-win for Riley // Champion Panthers keep revving this summer while Heat stays quiet // Dolphins' gamble on Waller after Ramsey & Smith for Fitzpatrick was net loss // Inter Miami falls to PSG but won big to reach Club World Cup final 16 // Poll Dance: Pat Riley // Panthers celebrate as 1 of 4 South Florida sports dynasties -- with no end near // Champions! Panthers crush Edmonton, McDavid, make history with 2nd straight Stanley Cup // Stanley Cup preview: On Connor 'McOverrated,' dream Cup rematch, Panthers as face of changed NHL // Major news on future of Dan Le Batard Show, Meadowlark Media, DraftKings // Giannis? Durant? Embarrassed Heat need major help after 55-point loss and playoff sweep // Miami Dolphins should be fed up with Tyreek Hill, but team is too desperate to trade him // To owner Bruce Sherman of low-hope Marlins: Spend more on payroll, or sell team // Dolphins' 18-month decline, quiet offseason heap pressure on Tua, coach, GM in '25 // A tribute to Miami sports legend Jimmy Johnson as he retires from Fox TV // 15 years later, Dolphins Cancer Challenge is the life-saving legacy of Jim Mandich // Unprofessional Jimmy Butler quit on Heat, ruined his legacy in Miami // And my latest podcast:
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carolina Hurricanes Release 2025-26 Schedule
The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025-26 schedule is finally here, so let's take a look at some key items on it. The Canes will start the year at home, hosting the New Jersey Devils at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Lenovo Center. They'll play one more game against the Philadelphia Flyers before embarking on a six-game, two-week road trip to avoid the annual NC State Fair. The Canes will play all divisional opponents four times, except for the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders. Every year, it rotates between which divisional opponents an NHL team plays one less than the others. Here's the games between the other teams in the Metro: CBJ - (H: Dec. 9, April 2 / R: March 17, March 31) NJD - (H: Oct. 9, March 28 / R: Jan. 4, Jan. 17) NYI - (H: Oct. 30, April 4 / R: April 14) NYR - (H: Nov. 26, Dec. 29 / R: Nov. 4, Feb. 5) PHI - (H: Oct. 11, Dec. 14/ R: Dec. 13, April 13) PIT - (H: March 10, March 18/ R: Dec. 30, March 22) WSH - (H: Nov. 11/ R: Dec. 11, Jan. 31) Carolina has 15 sets of back-to-backs on the schedule, the same amount they had last season. Their record in those games was 16-14-0 overall, 8-7-0 in the first game and 8-7-0 in the second game. Here's how the back-to-backs breakdown based on travel:Home and Away - 5Away and Home - 3Home and Home - 3Away and Away - 4 Pre-Thanksgiving/Black Friday Home Games - Nov. 26 vs. NYR; Nov. 28 vs. WPG Christmas Eve-Eve Game - Dec. 23 vs. FLA New Year's Day Game - Jan. 1 vs. MTL Olympic Break - Feb. 6-22Return to Action - Feb. 26 vs. TBL Return Games Martin Necas, Jack Drury and Brent Burns - Jan. 3 Mikko Rantanen - Jan. 6 Dmitry Orlov - Dec. 7 The Hurricanes only have one homestand longer than three games this season. Nov. 26-Dec. 9: Seven Games They'll play at least three games at home four times. The other three instances are: Nov. 11-15 Dec. 23-29 Jan. 6-10 The Canes will be on the road for three games or more in a row six times. Their longest road stretches are: Oct. 14-25: Six Games Nov. 17-23: Four Games March 2-7: Four Games April 9-14: Four Games In fact, the team will play 15 of their final 25 games on the road from their return from the Olympic break to the end of the regular season. The Hurricanes will host three Friday evening games, 10 Saturday games and five Sunday games. The rest of the weekly breakdown is as follows: Mon - 2 Tues - 8 Wed - 2 Thur - 11 Typically, most games start at 7 p.m. EST, but here's the list of games with non-traditional start times: Oct. 14 @ SJS - 10 p.m. Oct. 16 @ ANA - 10 p.m. Oct. 18 @ LAK - 8 p.m. Oct. 20 @ VGK - 10 p.m. Oct. 23 @ COL - 9 p.m. Oct. 25 @ DAL - 8 p.m. Oct. 28 vs. VGK - 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 @ BOS - 1 p.m. Nov. 19 @ MIN - 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21 @ WPG - 8 p.m. Nov. 23 @ BUF - 1 p.m. Nov. 28 vs. WPG - 5 p.m. Nov. 20 vs. CGY - 5 p.m. Dec. 7 vs. SJS - 5 p.m. Dec. 14 vs. PHI - 5 p.m. Dec. 17 @ NSH - 8 p.m. Jan. 13 @ STL - 8 p.m. Jan. 19 vs. BUF - 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31 @ WSH - 5 p.m. Feb. 1 vs. LAK - 3 p.m. March 2 @ SEA - 10 p.m. March 4 @ VAN - 10 p.m. March 6 @ EDM - 9 p.m. March 7 @ CGY - 10 p.m. March 22 @ PIT - 3 p.m. March 28 vs. NJD - 5 p.m. March 29 vs. MTL - 5 p.m. April 5 @ OTT - 5 p.m. April 9 @ CHI - 8:30 p.m. April 11 @ UTA - 5 p.m. Recent Stories • 'I'm Very Excited About The Team In Carolina': Nikolaj Ehlers On Signing In Carolina• Hurricanes Target Positional Depth In Opening Days of Free Agency• Where Have Last Year's Carolina Hurricanes Ended Up?• Carolina Takes Big Swing On Talented New York Blueliner• 'Our Goal Is To Keep Getting Better And Raising The Bar': Eric Tulsky On Opening Day Of Free Agency• 'The Last Two Years, It Wasn't Easy For Me Mentally': Dmitry Orlov Voices Potential Displeasures With Carolina After Signing In San Jose• Hurricanes Sign Another RFA, Only 3 Remain Unsigned Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Mike Commodore questions Hurricanes' direction after Nikolaj Ehlers' $51M signing
Mike Commodore questions Hurricanes' direction after Nikolaj Ehlers' $51M signing (Image Via Twitter) After the Hurricanes' announcement of signing the forward to a six-year contract worth $51 million, debates flowed throughout the NHL . While the team looks to add speed on offense and scoring punch, it is not a unanimously agreed-upon decision. Former Stanley Cup-winner Mike Commodore, once an instrumental piece of Carolina's 2006 crown, expressed his concern regarding the physical composition of the team. These critiques had fans responding in droves, some agreeing with his point and others countering. Mike Commodore questioned physical balance after the signing of Nikolaj Ehlers — commie22 (@commie22) Shortly after the deal broke, Commodore took to X. He foisted praise upon Ehlers but questioned if the Hurricanes were losing their physical edge: 'Ehlers is an excellent player…but end of day….are the Canes trying to get smaller?' He was concerned about the size and toughness of the team, hinting that Carolina's roster might currently lean too much toward finesse rather than force. The 6-foot, 172-pound winger, Ehlers, tallied 24 goals in 69 games last year, with an additional of five in the playoffs. His talent is never a question; however, it seems that Commodore's concern has something to do with the balance between skill and toughness. This opened the floodgates of responses from fans, many agreeing with his viewpoint, while others doubted and said scoring needed to come first. This opened the floodgates of responses from fans (Image Via Twitter) User GenXAB responded: "Mike I agree with you whole heartedly. Tulsky doesn't get enough criticism for his analytically built small, soft rosters. I don't think he's solved any of the consistent playoff problems the Canes have had.' A more measured comment came from Xerxsion: 'You say this as though players that fit that category were available this summer. The trade market is dead with nobody wanting futures and due to Florida's success recently nobody wants to move out those grittier players. Not sure what people expect Carolina to do.' Several others gave more overt support to Commodore. Jake The Snake said, 'Agree with you, but that would have to come via trade (might be working on it).' Responses from fans (Image Via Twitter) Trav added: 'Nikishin and Miller bout to bring the boom Mike! Agreed that we do need a feisty big forward to go along with them tho.' Fan Whaler_Cane said: 'Agree with what you are saying but we needed more talent up front. We only had 3 true top 6 forwards talent-wise imo. Power forwards who can score are hard to find, teams don't let them go. I would have no problem adding a big, angry asshole in the bottom 6 though.' Fan the Wolfpack, baby! hinted at passing frustration because of the restrictions. 'If they're not 'allowed' to play that way, which has been rumored…doesn't much matter. Don't forget Max Domi, not the same guy here.' Also Read: Zach Werenski and Odette Peters embark on dreamy pre-wedding tour across 8 countries However, the conversation launched by Mike Commodore's comments makes for a greater question: Can a team today survive on speed and skill alone? Whereas Nikolaj Ehlers has the offensive talent, Carolina's gamble will only reveal itself over the course of time, whether it pays off or whether it goes down in flames for lacking playoff grit. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
eNCA
08-06-2025
- Sport
- eNCA
Brumbies join New Zealand heavyweights in Super Rugby semis
CANBERRA - A gutsy ACT Brumbies ensured Australia's presence in the Super Rugby semi-finals with a 35-28 takedown of the in-form Wellington Hurricanes, joining New Zealand heavyweights Auckland Blues, Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders. The 'Canes arrived in frigid Canberra unbeaten in six games, but after a fast start they were bossed by the Brumbies' front-rowers who bagged four of their five tries. Their reward is a semi-final next week in Hamilton against the Chiefs, who suffered a last-gasp 20-19 defeat to the defending champion Blues. Despite losing, the Chiefs still advanced to the semis, and kept home advantage, as the highest-seeded loser under a revamped play-off system. The Blues travel to Christchurch to face the Crusaders, who opened the elimination round with a 32-12 win over the Queensland Reds on Friday. "It felt good to earn ourselves another week," said Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa, who crossed for a try. "We knew it was probably going to take everything we had. I thought it was a much-improved effort from last time we played them." A fifth-minute try from fullback Ruben Love after a free-flowing move set the 'Canes on their way, but the Brumbies quickly struck back when hooker Billy Pollard finished off a patient trademark rolling maul. They exchanged converted tries again before Pollard put the home side in front for the first time on the cusp of half-time, again crashing over after a rolling maul for a 21-14 advantage. The hosts extended their lead six minutes after the break when Tom Wright combined with Wallabies teammate Rob Valetini to slice open the defence. A determined Hurricanes kept bouncing back, but a further converted Brumbies try from veteran prop James Slipper ultimately sealed the win.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carolina Hurricanes most to blame for East Final loss to Panthers
The post Carolina Hurricanes most to blame for East Final loss to Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Carolina Hurricanes lost Game 5 to the Florida Panthers and have been officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After losing yet another Stanley Cup Playoff series to the Florida Panthers, who is to blame for the Hurricanes? Advertisement The series did not start so well for the Hurricanes. Unfortunately, they endured two straight blowout losses to the Panthers at the Lenovo Center, including a 5-0 shutout loss in Game 2. It just was not a good start for the Hurricanes, and there were many people to point the finger at. Overall, the Canes simply did not step up when they needed to. The Hurricanes made numerous mistakes in Game 3, putting them in a 3-0 hole. Ultimately, they were unable to rally back, despite winning Game 4, and lost the series in five games. The Panthers simply outmatched the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, and almost never let up. Now, the Canes are left scratching their heads, and there are several players who share the blame. Frederik Andersen It got so bad for Frederik Andersen that the Canes actually benched him in Game 3, opting for goalie Pyotr Kochetkov. When that did not work, the Canes turned back to Andersen. Yes, he pitched a shutout in Game 4. But Game 5 did not go so well for him. Andersen finished with an .806 save percentage in his four Eastern Conference Final games. Advertisement Andersen was having a solid run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, finishing with an 8-2 record, a 2.02 goals-against average, and a .906 save percentage over 13 games. Yet, it was the Panthers that tripped him up, also bringing up questions about the team's goaltending. Consider the fact that Andersen allowed five goals on 20 shots in Game 1, and four goals on 16 shots in Game 2, highlighting that goaltending was a huge issue. Game 5 was the final stroke, as Andersen somehow allowed two goals in a span of one minute in the second period to blow a 2-0 lead. After being in serious talks with John Gibson earlier this season, this series reminded everyone why that conversation had taken place. Andersen wilted under the pressure of the Panthers and the Eastern Conference Final. Taylor Hall Taylor Hall was supposed to be the depth guy to help the Hurricanes get over the edge. Unfortunately, the former first overall pick was a no-show, especially in Game 5 when he failed to register a point. Advertisement The Hurricanes had just extended Hall to a new contract, and it seemed like he was poised to be one of their better depth guys. Significantly, he had two goals and four assists through the first 10 playoff games, and it looked like he was doing his job well. Then, the Eastern Conference Final began, and he went missing. Hall started the series with a plus/minus of -1 in Games 1 and 2 while failing to score a point. Then, he registered an ugly plus/minus of -4 in Game 3. While he fired two shots in Game 4, he had zero in the decisive game. Hall was unable to even be a threat, which is unheard of for a second-line player. Hall was once a great player with unlimited potential. However, his failure to register a point in the Eastern Conference Final proved to be incredibly damaging for a Canes team that needed scoring badly. Because of that, Hall was one of the main reasons why the Hurricanes ultimately faltered in this series against the Panthers. Logan Stankoven While Logan Stankoven had a great Game 4, he took a long time to get there. Ultimately, the rookie center was inconsistent throughout the Eastern Conference Final. It all started with poor performances in Games 1 and 2. He did not score a point and had a plus/minus mark of -1 in each game. Advertisement Stankoven finally came alive in Game 3, scoring a goal and an assist. Then, he added a goal in Game 4. But he went quiet again in Game 5, not registering a single shot and also putting a plus/minus of -1. Look, it's tough to blame a rookie for a team's failures. But the Hurricanes traded Mikko Rantanen to the Stars in the deal that brought him over to Carolina. For that value, Stankoven should have been more of a player in this series. Instead, he floundered when the Canes needed him the most. The upside here is that Stankoven showed what he could do when he was firing on all cylinders. Unfortunately, the Hurricanes will have to wait until next season to see that upside pay off. For now, Stankoven shares the blame as the Hurricanes have endured another elimination and an offseason filled with more questions.
