MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly, sidelined since he tested positive for COVID-19 on July 31, is expected to rejoin the team Friday. The 60-year-old Mattingly, who was vaccinated in mid-April, experienced mild symptoms. The last-place Marlins began a series at San Diego on ...
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — CJ Henderson's NFL debut was better than anyone anticipated. The rookie cornerback and ninth overall pick in the 2020 draft had five tackles and three pass breakups, including an interception and a fourth-down swat in the final ...
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer The Florida Panthers have signed a quarterback. Miami quarterback D'Eriq King has become the first college player to sign an endorsement deal with the Panthers, the NHL team announced Monday. King will appear at some Panthers games and events, plus engage ...
Dunedin one-hits Fort Myers in Sunday finale FORT MYERS – The Dunedin Blue Jays held the Mighty Mussels to just one hit Sunday, earning a split of the series with a 3-0 win at Hammond Stadium. Jesus Feliz notched the lone knock for Fort Myers, a single to center with two outs in the seventh ...
FORT MYERS – The Dunedin Blue Jays’ pitching staff limited the Mighty Mussels to just two hits in an 8-0 victory at Hammond Stadium Thursday. Blue Jays (36-44) hurlers faced just two batters over the minimum, issuing two walks while also rolling a pair of double plays. Dunedin starter Sem ...
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will spend at least part of its training camp in a hotel as coach Dan Mullen searches for ways to avoid another COVID-19 outbreak within the program. The Gators begin three weeks of fall practice today, with Mullen ...
FORT MYERS – Aaron Sabato clobbered a pair of home runs Wednesday, helping the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels split a doubleheader with the Dunedin Blue Jays at Hammond Stadium. Sabato drove in six runs in the twin bill, logging three RBI in each game. With the Mussels (41-36) trailing 5-1 in the ...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins receiver Preston Williams joined three tight ends already on the team's COVID-19 reserve list, and co-offensive coordinator George Godsey was absent Monday for medical reasons. Williams was added to the list Monday. Tight ends Mike Gesicki, Cethan ...
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Fort Myers Mighty Mussels’ right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long has been named the Low-A Southeast Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced Monday. Gipson-Long spun a career-best seven innings July 27 at Clearwater, allowing just one unearned run on three hits. He ...
CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels out-hit the Clearwater Threshers Thursday, but dropped a doubleheader by scores of 4-2 and 3-2 at BayCare Ballpark. The Mighty Mussels (40-35) had the tying run in scoring position in the bottom of the final inning in Game 1, but were unable ...