Miami Heat's Haywood Highsmith underwent successful knee surgery and is expected to miss 8-10 weeks of play. He also faced a legal issue involving a car crash.

Lionel Messi suffered a hamstring injury during a match, and Inter Miami went on to beat Necaxa in a shootout, with Messi's condition yet unconfirmed.

The Miami Dolphins' cornerback Kader Kohou is out for the season due to a knee injury, with surgery required for his partial ACL tear. Other secondary members are competing for starting roles following injuries and departures.

Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba are suspended for a match by MLS after missing the All-Star Game, despite Messi's management of a tight schedule and Alba's injury.

Teddy Bridgewater was suspended from his coaching role at Miami Northwestern for giving players impermissible benefits, which were self-reported and led to his benching.

Cleveland Browns' rookie Quinshon Judkins was arrested in Broward County on domestic battery charges, with his lawyer questioning the timing of the allegations.

NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss co-owns Crisppi's, a new fried chicken restaurant in Miami, which has partnered with the Miami Dolphins to operate concession stands at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Inter Miami CF shifts focus to MLS play against Montreal CF after their Club World Cup participation, aiming to rise in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, sending Minkah Fitzpatrick back to the Miami Dolphins in a player swap that includes additional draft picks.

The University of Wisconsin and its NIL collective sued the University of Miami for allegedly tampering to recruit a Wisconsin football player, which could impact college athletics' integrity and NIL contract adherence.

FIFA and Achieve Miami have partnered to integrate soccer into the education of students in South Florida, bringing activities and programs to over a dozen schools.

Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid was hospitalized with severe gastroenteritis during the Club World Cup, putting his participation in upcoming matches in doubt.

Fort Lauderdale plans a parade to celebrate the Florida Panthers' second straight Stanley Cup win following a decisive victory against the Edmonton Oilers.