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Erik Spoelstra is now the longest-serving coach among the four major U.S. sports leagues. Spoelstra, who has led the Miami Heat since 2008, expressed disappointment about the news.

Mario Cristobal, head coach at the University of Miami, has brought the Hurricanes back to the national spotlight. His approach mirrors the values instilled by his Cuban-American parents: hard work, toughness, and dedication. On Monday, his Hurricanes face undefeated Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship.

The Florida Panthers have signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova, Michael Bublé, Dustin Johnson, and the Miami Heat for a unique project. They unveiled painted panther statues before their Winter Classic game against the New York Rangers. These statues are being auctioned to raise $1 million for cancer research.

Lionel Messi has become the first back-to-back MVP in Major League Soccer history. The 38-year-old Argentine star was announced Tuesday as this year's winner of the league's top individual honor. This achievement adds to Messi's long list of career accomplishments.

Mario Cristobal reflects on his time with Nick Saban at Alabama, recalling a memorable lesson about making tough decisions in football. Miami, which was snubbed by the College Football Playoff committee last year, is thrilled to be headed to Texas A&M for a playoff game this season.

The deal was announced Thursday, a day before Inter Miami's playoff opener against Nashville. Messi's presence is expected to boost ticket sales as the club prepares for the move into the stadium near Miami International Airport.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are reviewing the final details of a contract extension to keep him with the club until at least 2026, a person with knowledge of the matter tells The Associated Press.

Cifu, in posts on X, got into a back-and-forth with a Toronto fan on Sunday night, the fan starting the exchange by comparing hits by Florida players in this ongoing series against the Maple Leafs to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Winning in the Stanley Cup playoffs and becoming a championship-capable team, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, is an art. It’s something that has to be learned.

Tuesday’s game will be Butler’s first in Miami since the Heat traded him to the Warriors in early February, ending a months-long saga of him wanting a trade and getting suspended by the Heat three times before a deal could finally be worked out.

Jimmy Butler has gotten his wish. He's being traded out of Miami. The Heat and the Golden State Warriors have agreed on a deal that sends Butler to the Bay Area, a person with knowledge of the talks said.

Jimmy Butler has missed 15 of Miami's last 20 games, including 10 of the last 13 because of the suspensions. He is expected to miss at least five more games.