Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat is set for foot surgery, missing the start of the 2025-26 NBA season due to a foot and ankle impingement. His return date is currently speculative.

Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett visited the Humane Society with the Stanley Cup to promote "Benny's Buddies," a program that covers adoption fees for each goal he scores.

Adam Sandler played basketball with Miami Heat players after his tour stop in Miami, with the team sharing his visit on social media, highlighting his known love for the sport.

Inter Miami's Luis Suárez faces a six-match Leagues Cup ban for spitting during the final against Seattle Sounders. Other staff and players also received bans and fines. Suárez apologized for his actions.

Luis Suárez apologized for spitting at a Seattle Sounders' staff member and engaging in a physical altercation after the Leagues Cup final, with an investigation by MLS and Leagues Cup officials underway.

Willie Simmons began his tenure as FIU Panthers head coach with a 42-9 win over Bethune-Cookman, featuring strong offense and defense, as reported by Local 10 and FIU Sports.

Lionel Messi scored in his comeback game for Inter Miami, contributing to a 3-1 win against LA Galaxy, even as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.

Dolphins' Alexander Mattison is out for the season due to a neck injury sustained in a preseason game against the Bears, requiring surgery and recovery.

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.