Tim Reynolds | Associated Press

Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami's coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi's club to the MLS Cup title. Mascherano, a former teammate of Messi at Barcelona and with Argentina's national team before reuniting with him as coach, is leaving the team.

Lili Cantero, a Paraguayan artist, sees soccer as family. Her love for the game began with childhood memories of listening to matches with relatives. Known for her painted soccer balls, Cantero's work is admired by stars like Lionel Messi. Ahead of the World Cup, she's displaying her art in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, a hub for creativity.

It’s Wilt, then Bam. Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books.

Carson Beck reflected on his transformative year at Miami, after a tough loss in the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday. Beck's final college pass was an interception, sealing Miami's 27-21 defeat to Indiana.

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.