Lionel Messi scored and assisted as Inter Miami beat Portland 2-0 at Nu Stadium, delivering the club’s first win and first home clean sheet at the new venue.

Columbus High swept Winter Garden Horizon in Winter Haven to win its first-ever Class 3A state title; senior Lucas Riva led the way.

Messi’s 85th‑minute free‑kick forced penalties and Inter Miami edged FC Dallas after a 4‑4 thriller. Benjamin Cremaschi buried the decisive spot‑kick to send Miami through.

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says the NFL told Miami Hard Rock Stadium no longer meets Super Bowl requirements, leaving the city — tied for most Super Bowls — off the near‑term map. The move follows campus changes for annual events such as F1 and the Miami Open.

Haiti will play tune‑ups vs. New Zealand (June 2) and Peru (June 5) in South Florida; presale tickets expected May 5 and prices from $50.

Orlando City rallied from 3-1 down to beat Inter Miami 4-3 at Nu Stadium, capped by Martín Ojeda’s hat trick and a stoppage‑time winner from Tyrese Spicer.

A Broward County wager on a six‑leg MLB home‑run parlay paid out roughly $1.98M after six players homered on April 24, Hard Rock Bet confirmed.

Miami is the frontrunner to host the Women’s Champions Cup final stages Jan. 27–31, 2027. Hard Rock and Nu Stadium are the top contenders for the finals.

Rory McIlroy will not play the inaugural $20 million Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral, the event’s final field shows. The absence follows his Masters title and a trimmed schedule.

University leaders are preparing to replace Dan Radakovich; sources say Miami has targeted business executive Michael Yormark as his likely successor.

Kadyn Proctor is Miami’s first draft pick under GM Jon‑Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley. The Alabama tackle arrives as the Dolphins try to shore up protection for Malik Willis.

Miami traded up to No. 27 and selected San Diego State corner Chris Johnson, a physical, playmaking cover corner expected to compete early for snaps. The move follows Miami’s other first‑round pick at No. 12.

Miami tackle Francis Mauigoa went No. 10 overall to the New York Giants after a 42‑game, All‑America run with the Hurricanes.