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America is in dangerous waters | Letters to the editor

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 03:00

What gives those in power the right to eliminate suspected drug transporters in open waters?

What became of due process and the sacred safeguard of innocent until proven guilty?

Summary executions at sea make us no better than the least-democratic banana republic. Suspicion is not proof. If we can annihilate people at sea, then we can apprehend them at sea (and seek worthwhile intelligence).

I and many others put our lives on the line to protect our principles. It’s sad to see them trampled by the current administration. Following the rules is the harder course, but for any nation that calls itself a democracy, it’s the right course. Drug trafficking is a worldwide blight, and so are mass killings. But the accused are entitled to a trial by jury. Our ship of state is in dangerous waters.

Les Schwartz, Boca Raton

‘Live free or die’ Shoppers push carts at Publix at Tavares Crossroads shopping center in Tavares on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. A manager at this Publix said the store allows open carry. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

I was a certified range officer at my gun club while living in San Francisco.

I specialized in teaching women sport shooting, including proper holster carry and draw techniques.

This is not rocket science. Once they overcame their nervousness and possible fear because of all the bad California propaganda that we are always bombarded with, they usually became regular competition shooters.

I retired to Broward after my career in the federal government because I believed in my original New Hampshire motto, “Live Free or Die.” I enjoy living here. It’s like a breath of fresh air.

I’m a regular shopper at Publix. While I applaud their Second Amendment policy, I’ve yet to see anyone with a gun in either store I frequent.

This sounds like more anti-gun rhetoric by the usual people who preach democracy but are always out to restrict our Constitutional rights. I’m neither a Republican or Democrat but a Lauderdale Libertarian. The U.S. Constitution is my government.

Don Bartone, Fort Lauderdale

On Charlie Kirk Road

In a letter to the editor endorsing naming 40 college and university roads after Charlie Kirk, Frank Pucillo appears to acknowledge that Kirk said racist and antisemitic things, implying that this was OK because Kirk was not a liar.

The writer may be happy at the prospect of driving on Charlie Kirk Road in Davie, but I doubt that any Jewish or African-American student compelled to do so will feel the same way.

Jerry Barkan, Pompano Beach

Kirk and the Klan

Frank Pucillo of Davie (“Kirk deserves the honor,” Nov. 1) writes that Charlie Kirk should be honored for what he said.

Here are a couple of things Kirk said: Some Black women “do not have the brain processing power to otherwise be taken really seriously.” “If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, ‘Boy, I hope he’s qualified.’”

Mr. Pucillo noted that the Sun Sentinel Editorial Board did not call Kirk a liar. He may not have been, but his presentation was dishonest. It was not designed to elevate civil consciousness but to present reprehensible, racist and misogynistic views as legitimate discourse rather than the regressive and oppressive past errors of our efforts to live up to our ideals that should be disavowed by all Americans.

Charlie Kirk did not deserve to be murdered. He also does not deserve more recognition.

I too drive past Broward College in Davie. Naming streets in the area after such a man would be a step into the past as when the Ku Klux Klan paraded openly in Davie. At least then, most of us jeered them rather than celebrate their abhorrent views.

Scot McCluskey, Davie

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Today in History: November 12, Ellis Island closes its doors

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 02:00

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2025. There are 49 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States via Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.

Also on this date:

In 1927, Josef Stalin became the undisputed ruler of the Soviet Union as Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Communist Party.

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In 1936, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened as President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressed a telegraph key in Washington, D.C., and gave the green light to traffic.

In 1936, American playwright Eugene O’Neill received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

In 1948, Japanese general and former Prime Minister Hideki Tojo and several other World War II Japanese leaders were sentenced to death by a war crimes tribunal; he was executed in December 1948.

In 1970, the Bhola cyclone struck East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. The deadliest tropical cyclone on record claimed the lives of an estimated 300,000-500,000 people.

In 2001, American Airlines Flight 587, en route to the Dominican Republic, crashed after takeoff from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, killing all 260 people on board and five people on the ground.

In 2019, Venice saw its worst flooding in more than 50 years, with the water reaching 6.14 feet (1.87 meters) above average sea level; damage was estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

In 2021, a judge in Los Angeles ended the conservatorship that had controlled the life and money of pop star Britney Spears for nearly 14 years.

In 2024, a federal judge sentenced Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, to 15 years in prison for leaking classified military documents about the war in Ukraine; Teixeira had pleaded guilty to willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act, nearly a year after his arrest in the most consequential national security breach in years.

Today’s Birthdays:
  • Actor-playwright Wallace Shawn is 82.
  • Rock musician Booker T. Jones is 81.
  • Sportscaster Al Michaels is 81.
  • Singer-songwriter Neil Young is 80.
  • Author Tracy Kidder is 80.
  • Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island is 76.
  • Actor Megan Mullally is 67.
  • Olympic gold medal gymnast Nadia Comăneci is 64.
  • Olympic gold medal swimmer Jason Lezak is 50.
  • Pakistani filmmaker and journalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is 47.
  • Actor Ryan Gosling is 45.
  • Actor Anne Hathaway is 43.
  • Golfer Jason Day is 38.
  • NBA point guard Russell Westbrook is 37.

No. 10 Gators slip by FSU behind Thomas Haugh and Boogie Fland

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 19:33

GAINESVILLE — Florida forward Thomas Haugh and point guard Boogie Fland joined forces to lead the No. 10 Gators to a come-from-behind win against Florida State.

Haugh, a key to last season’s national championship run, and Fland, the top transfer in a rebuilt backcourt, came together during a dramatic 78-76 win Tuesday night in the O’Connell Center.

Haugh finished with 20 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots in 38 minutes, including the entire second half for the Gators (2-1).

“He’s a winning player,” Golden said. “Doesn’t get tired. I don’t know how else to say it, he’s out there doing things that make the Florida Gators a better team. “

Meanwhile, Fland had a breakout performance with 18 points, with 14 after halftime highlighted by his first two 3-pointers of the season. The 6-foot-3 sophomore also chipped in five rebounds and four steals.

“Played his best half as a Gator,” Golden said. “I’m sure it felt good for him to see the ball in the net.”

Two Fland free throws with 15.8 seconds to go gave UF a 76-73 lead as the Gators held off FSU senior shooting guard Robert McCray V, the Seminoles’ one-man show down the stretch.

Florida forward Thomas Haugh had 20 points and 13 rebounds during the Gators' 78-76 win against Florida State Tuesday night at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

But McCray could not complete his late-game heroics, featuring 15 points in the game’s final 6:11. The 6-foot-4 Jacksonville transfer missed a 3-pointer from the corner to tie the game with seven seconds remaining.

“He’s a beast,” Golden said. ” He’s like a college version of Russell Westbrook. He likes to play downhill, uses physicality. He kept them in it late and  made some big shots.”

McCray’s miss, though, haunted him after the loss.

“He’s very down on himself right now,” FSU first-year coach Luke Loucks said. “But I’d draw up the same play for him again.”

After McCray’s shot missed the mark, UF power forward Alex Condon made two free throws with five seconds to go to effectively ice the game. McCray’s 3 with a second to go gave him a game-high 29 points but was not enough for the Seminoles (2-1) to pull off an upset as 17.5-point underdogs in the O’Connell Center, where the Florida has won nine in a row and are 31-2 since the start of the 2023-24 season.

“I’m not a big moral victory guy,” said Loucks, a 35-year-old former Seminole who came from the Golden State Warriors. “But I was proud of their fight.”

The Gators finished with a 58-36 rebounding advantage, led by center Rueben Chinyelu’s career-high 16 rebounds to go with 10 points, and held the Seminoles to 34% shooting, including 26.5% from 3-point range (9 of 34).

But UF could not gain a foothold against FSU until Haugh and Fland took charge.

FSU built a modest 47-42 lead, but were slowly gaining control until Haugh scored on a driving layup and hit a 3 on consecutive possessions.

Florida guard Boogie Fland (0) shoots over Florida State forward Chauncey Wiggins, left, during the Gators' 78-76 win Tuesday night in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Chris Watkins)

Fland hit his first 3 of the season — on his ninth try in three games — to make it 53-52. After an FSU basket, Fland then hit the first of two free-throw attempts, but grabbed the rebound on his miss. Haugh soon drove to the basket for dunk to tie the game at 55-55, the game’s seventh tie of eight on the night.

A driving layup by Haugh gave UF a 59-57 lead with 9:38 to go, the Gators’ first lead since 7:42 remained in the first half. Haugh then blocked a Seminoles’ shot attempt to ignite a fast break ending with a Fland layup.

After another Gators’ defensive stop, Haugh found Fland in the corner for a 3-pointer and a 64-59 lead. Fland then assisted on a layup to Xavian Lee in transition to complete an 11-0 run.

Florida build its lead to nine points, at 69-60. But McCray’s strong play and sloppiness by the Gators, including three Condon turnovers down the stretch, made for the closest game in the series since Florida’s 73-71 loss in 2015 in Tallahassee.

A 3-pointer from the corner by reserve guard Urban Klavzar off a crosscourt pass by Lee made it 74-70, but McCray answered with another layup. After a missed jumper by Fland, McCray drew a foul on Lee but missed the second of two free throws with a chance to tie the game.

“We didn’t do a very good job the last four minutes of playing with the lead,” Golden said. “We had some really silly, uncharacteristic turnovers. Urb hadn’t been shooting the ball well all year, but he stepped up and hit a huge 3 to take it to four late. We needed each and every one of those to get this win.”

Edgar Thompson can be reached at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 17:38

By ANDREW DALTON, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three paintings from famously chill public television legend Bob Ross sold Tuesday for more than $600,000 at auction. The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.

At the live auction at Bonhams in Los Angeles, a serene, snow vista called “Winter’s Peace” that Ross painted entirely during a 1993 episode of “The Joy of Painting” went for $318,000 to a bidder on the phone.

“For a good cause — and you get the painting,” auctioneer Aaron Bastian said during the bidding. He invoked a common sentiment of Ross, who died in 1995, during a brief lull. “Bob would remind you that this is your world, and you can do anything you want.”

Another painting done on a 1993 episode, a lush, green landscape called “Home in the Valley,” went for $229,100. A third, “Cliffside,” sold for $114,800.

The final prices include a charge for the auction house added to the final bid known as the buyer’s premium. The identities of the buyers weren’t immediately revealed.

Bids for all three paintings went well past pre-auction estimates of their value, which topped out around $50,000.

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Three more Ross paintings will be up for auction at Bonhams in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on Jan. 27, with others to follow in New York and London.

All profits are pledged to stations that use content from distributor American Public Television.

Ross, a public television staple in the 1980s and ’90s, was known for his dome of hair and warm demeanor.

The special sales seek to help stations in need of licensing fees that allow them to show popular programs that along with Ross’ show include “America’s Test Kitchen,” “Julia Child’s French Chef Classics,” and “This Old House.” Small and rural stations are particularly challenged.

The stations “have been the gateway for generations of viewers to discover not just Bob’s gentle teaching, but the transformative power of the arts,” Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc., said in a statement.

As sought by the Trump administration, Congress has eliminated $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, leaving about 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations.

Ross died at age 52 of complications from cancer after 11 years in production with the therapeutic how-to show, “The Joy of Painting.” The former Air Force drill sergeant was a sort of pioneer, known for his calm — and calming — manner and encouraging words.

Ross spoke often as he worked on air about painting happy little clouds and trees, and making no mistakes, only “happy accidents.”

He has only became more popular in the decades since his death, and his shows saw a surge in popularity during the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hurricanes make progress and move up in College Football Playoff rankings

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 17:14

If the College Football Playoffs started this week, Miami would qualify for the College Football Playoff — just barely.

Because Miami is currently the top-ranked team in the ACC, the Hurricanes currently project as the No. 11 seed in the playoffs.

The College Football Playoff selection committee moved Miami up to No. 15 in this week’s rankings after putting Miami at No. 18 last week. In the projected bracket, the Hurricanes would travel to play No. 6 Texas Tech in the first round of the playoff.

“We had some teams lose, and again, the conversation with Miami has been about their consistency,” College Football Playoff selection committee chair Mack Rhoades said on ESPN. “Their consistency, especially on offense. They’ve been really, really good on defense. Obviously, the head-to-head with Notre Dame comes up. … All of those things played into it. We’ve got great respect for Miami. When you think about the eye test, they’re really talented, both sides of the ball. Just need to be a little bit more consistent on the offense.”

With two conference losses, the Hurricanes are unlikely to make the ACC title game — though they are not mathematically eliminated yet. Without the bid that would likely come with a conference title, Miami is relying on an at-large spot granted by the committee.

The Hurricanes, who were No. 16 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25 Poll after beating Syracuse, close out the year with a game against one ranked team: No. 22 Pittsburgh.

The Panthers play No. 9 Notre Dame this week. The Fighting Irish, who lost to UM in Week 1, are several spots ahead of Miami despite the head-to-head loss and identical records. Last week, Rhoades cited UM’s lack of consistency as a reason why the Hurricanes were ranked so low.

Here are the complete College Football Playoff rankings this week:

1. Ohio State

2. Indiana

3. Texas A&M

4. Alabama

5. Georgia

6. Texas Tech

7. Ole Miss

8. Oregon

9. Notre Dame

10. Texas

11. Oklahoma

12. BYU

13. Utah

14. Vanderbilt

15. Miami

16. Georgia Tech

17. USC

18. Michigan

19. Virginia

20. Louisville

21. Iowa

22. Pittsburgh

23. Tennessee

24. USF

25. Cincinnati

Driver faces vehicular homicide charges in fiery crash that killed 4, deputies say

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 17:02

A woman from Central Florida was arrested Tuesday on a warrant in connection with a fiery crash that killed four people on April 21, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced.

Jazmin Shope, 20, of Auburndale in Polk County, is facing four counts of vehicular homicide. She was speeding in a 2013 Ford Taurus shortly before 9 p.m. in the 17900 block of South Military Trail near the entrance to the Polo Club Shops and crashed into the passenger side of a 2017 Genesis G90 as it turned into the shopping plaza, according to a PBSO crash report.

The force of impact forced both cars off the road. The Genesis G90 slammed into a concrete utility pole while the engine compartment of Shope’s Ford caught fire and became engulfed in flames, the report said.

All four people inside the Genesis were pronounced dead at the scene: James Lawrence Rose, 88, of Boca Raton; Arlene Rose, 87, of Boca Raton; Gerald A. Levy, 92, of Boca Raton; and Thelma Illson Levy, 93, of Boca Raton.

Shope and her passenger, Ethan Ryan Litman, 22, of Delray Beach, were both taken to Delray Medical Center with serious injuries, the crash report said.

Shope was booked into the Palm Beach County jail Tuesday afternoon after she was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office’s Fugitive Warrants Unit. The Sheriff’s Office did not provide further information about its investigation or information about where they located Shope on Tuesday.

Court records were not yet available.

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Jazmin Shope, 20, of Polk County, was booked into the Palm Beach County jail on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, on charges stemming from a crash in April that killed four people, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announced. (Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office/Courtesy)

Daily Horoscope for November 12, 2025

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 17:00
General Daily Insight for November 12, 2025

Big ideas want action, yet patience still helps. Early on, the flighty Moon squares the pushy Sun, pulling comfort and purpose apart, which can make us sensitive and defensive. By 6:15 PM EST, clever Mercury boosts courageous Mars, blending thought and drive so we can secure firm decisions that clarify our paths. When we listen before speaking, conversations land better. Small adjustments are more easily made, allowing teamwork to become even more efficient. Firmness and kindness can coexist to build shared goals.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

Your map widens when curiosity meets courage. Intellectual Mercury meets action-oriented Mars in your 9th House of Expansion, inviting you to suggest a bold idea to a mentor. Conversations with a faraway friend could spark adventurous plans, while your courage spurs you to take those first steps with clear purpose. Carefully check travel details, because small oversights can slow momentum. Thankfully, a quick call to confirm plans should keep everything moving smoothly. This is your time, Aries, so use it!

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Shared spaces benefit from softness today. Your 8th House of Joint Resources takes focus as chatterbox Mercury conjoins passionate Mars, encouraging a talk about bills with someone trusted. Security can be built without too much drama. When money is involved, look for reasonable repayment plans that can be signed off in good faith by everyone. If emotions run hot, don’t hesitate to take breaks as needed. This kindness will protect your shared trust while still honoring your needs. Speak plainly, but with care.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Promises land best when said respectfully. Partnerships may need extra discussions at present, since Mercury and Mars are collaborating in your 7th House of Allies. Once a decision is reached, you should be able to get started quickly! On the other hand, you might need to revisit expectations throughout the process. Being clear about everyone’s needs can reduce exhausting anxieties. Stay curious and ask follow-up questions to catch contradictions before they cause issues. As long as you’re willing to talk, you can make it work.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Small habits will shape your day ahead. Messenger Mercury pairs with ambitious Mars in your 6th House of Health, boosting motivation to clean — don’t worry, not clean your house. You’re tidying your schedule till a workable routine emerges! Remember, you’re allowed to say no when someone asks you for a favor. Watch for overcommitment, and choose a sustainable pace over sprinting. Long-term practicality should let your sensitive system thrive without mood dips or stresses. Aim for steady progress to protect your energy.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

Play has real purpose at this time. Your 5th House of Bliss lights up as mischievous Mercury meets passionate Mars, ensuring your words sparkle. Think about going out with friends or family — even last-minute invitations will probably be appreciated. Sharing fun with your circle can help you have even more fun! If someone tries to bring the drama, simply ignore them. You deserve better than petty gossip or purposeless arguments. Share your light bravely, because joy grows when expressed openly.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

You deserve a safe home base right now. Let Mercurian logic and Martian strength unite to invigorate your domestic sector — that should make it easier to initiate any repairs that kept getting delayed. Keep an eye out for home issues that need attention, especially in advance of any family gatherings or while discussing issues with roommates. Don’t hurry through it, since changes are more likely to stick when everyone feels included in the process. Lead with patience to craft lasting peace.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Your neighborhood is humming with helpful chatter! Clear messages can do a lot when information-gathering Mercury merges with combative Mars in your 3rd House of Messages. Small talk may turn into big decisions. Whether you’re talking with a roommate or neighbor, direct words can be effective when spoken with grace and calm. If tension rises, make an effort to listen to their complaints genuinely. That should make it easier to meet everyone’s needs. Speak with grace — even if they don’t do the same.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Discussions of money should stay grounded in reality. That fact is highlighted with Mercury and Mars in your financial zone, spurring you to work on a clear plan you can actually maintain. Let them fill you with determination to decide what a project or purchase is worth without losing your head. Don’t let friends tempt you into breaking your budget! They might mean well, but you know what your bank account looks like. When you value your future, you’ll have the strength to resist.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

You feel ready to start something brave. Cerebral Mercury merges with warrior Mars to light up your identity, emboldening you to be your truest self. That doesn’t mean everything will be perfect, of course. It’s more of a reminder to listen to yourself. Avoid scattering your energy across the winds — pick a project and stick to it. You can also share your ideas with someone supportive. They can help you transform excitement into clear, doable action. Start small and work up to bigger ambitions.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Quiet time is the best current way to renew your focus. Alert Mercury blends with action-oriented Mars in your 12th House of Release, shepherding you as you untangle once-hidden worries. Even if you aren’t normally the journaling type, writing down the pros and cons of a tough decision can make it much less intimidating. If spirals of worry impact your process, you’re allowed to stop thinking about it for a while. Look for something calming to distract yourself. Protecting your peace will support your future.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Friendship can make magic. Grouping up is encouraged as quick-witted Mercury conjoins enthusiastic Mars in your 11th House of Community. When was the last time you had all your pals together? Consider volunteering to schedule something that works for everyone — it might not happen today, but you can make it happen! Stay flexible when clashing voices make demands. For instance, if one friend only eats steak and another is a lifelong vegan, a potluck might be the best way to have a meal together.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Your current work can prove your confidence! Your 10th House of Status gets a push as talkative Mercury meets combative Mars, inspiring you to claim credit for your recent results. Just remember to soften your tone as necessary while asking for what you need. Being too brusque could make it hard to gain support from a wider audience. Be honest about the timeline of your process, whether this is a personal project or a professional one. They should know that you’re worth it!

Hurricanes flip defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah from Penn State

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 16:13

For the third day in a row, the Miami Hurricanes added a new player to their 2026 class. And for the second day in a row, it came at the expense of a team that fired its coach.

One day after UM landed edge rusher DeAnthony Lafayette, a former LSU commit who backed off his commitment when the Tigers fired Brian Kelly, the Hurricanes flipped 2026 defensive tackle Isaac Chukwurah from Penn State, which fired James Franklin last month.

Chukwurah is listed as the No. 60 defensive tackle and No. 506 player in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is the No. 2 prospect in the state of Delaware.

The standout defensive tackle, who also had offers from N.C. State, Syracuse and West Virginia, among others, is listed at 6 foot 2 and 265 pounds.

Chukwurah has played both offense and defense in high school, and the Hurricanes staff likes his length, motor and ability to play with violence and resilience, a UM source said. He is strong rushing the passer and stopping the run.

Chukwurah is the seventh defensive lineman in the Hurricanes’ 2026 class and the fourth defensive tackle, joining recent four-star Clemson flip Keshawn Stancil and three-star prospects Anthony Kennedy Jr., Tyson Bacon and Frederic Sainteus.

What to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 16:02

By PAUL WISEMAN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage.

Now, he’s claiming they can finance a windfall for American families, too: He’s promising a generous tariff dividend.

The president proposed the idea on his Truth Social media platform Sunday, five days after his Republican Party lost elections in Virginia, New Jersey and elsewhere largely because of voter discontent with his economic stewardship — specifically, the high cost of living.

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The tariffs are bringing in so much money, the president posted, that “a dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone.’’

Budget experts scoffed at the idea, which conjured memories of the Trump administration’s short-lived plan for DOGE dividend checks financed by billionaire Elon Musk’s federal budget cuts.

“The numbers just don’t check out,″ said Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.

Details are scarce, including what the income limits would be and whether payments would go to children.

Even Trump’s treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, sounded a bit blindsided by the audacious dividend plan. Appearing Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” Bessent said he hadn’t discussed the dividend with the president and suggested that it might not mean that Americans would get a check from the government. Instead, Bessent said, the rebate might take the form of tax cuts.

The tariffs are certainly raising money — $195 billion in the budget year that ended Sept. 30, up 153% from $77 billion in fiscal 2024. But they still account for less than 4% of federal revenue and have done little to dent the federal budget deficit — a staggering $1.8 trillion in fiscal 2025.

Budget wonks say Trump’s dividend math doesn’t work.

John Ricco, an analyst with the Budget Lab at Yale University, reckons that Trump’s tariffs will bring in $200 billion to $300 billion a year in revenue. But a $2,000 dividend — if it went to all Americans, including children — would cost $600 billion. “It’s clear that the revenue coming in would not be adequate,” he said.

Ricco also noted that Trump couldn’t just pay the dividends on his own. They would require legislation from Congress.

Moreover, the centerpiece of Trump’s protectionist trade policies — double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country in the world — may not survive a legal challenge that has reached the U.S. Supreme Court.

In a hearing last week, the justices sounded skeptical about the Trump administration’s assertion of sweeping power to declare national emergencies to justify the tariffs. Trump has bypassed Congress, which has authority under the Constitution to levy taxes, including tariffs.

If the court strikes down the tariffs, the Trump administration may be refunding money to the importers who paid them, not sending dividend checks to American families. (Trump could find other ways to impose tariffs, even if he loses at the Supreme Court; but it could be cumbersome and time-consuming.)

Mainstream economists and budget analysts note that tariffs are paid by U.S. importers who then generally try to pass along the cost to their customers through higher prices.

The dividend plan “misses the mark,” the Tax Foundation’s York said. ”If the goal is relief for Americans, just get rid of the tariffs.’’

Dave Hyde: My phone has become a cemetery I scroll through

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 15:39

Paul Tagliabue died this past weekend. The former NFL commissioner was influential and successful in helping America’s favorite league navigate enormous change with profitable leaps and bounds.

It’s necessary to say that here, at the top, because this column isn’t an ode or obituary to Tagliabue. This is about an admittedly trivial, personal and recurring question that comes in the aftermath of some sports figures’ deaths:

Do I keep his name on my phone?

My cell phone is a graveyard as I grow older. Tagliabue is a swipe from “Shula,” the Miami Dolphins legend who also never needed a first name on my phone. Don Shula also is another swipe from a couple of other Dolphins of different eras, safety Jake Scott and coach Tony Sparano.

They’ve all been gone for years, meaning these phone numbers serve no purpose. There are some people’s numbers you haven’t tried in so many years you’re not sure if they’re good anymore. That’s not the case here.

Still, I don’t delete them. I keep them for some reason. And sometimes scrolling through my phone is like strolling through a cemetery.

I see a name and remember sitting with Shula at his home office talking about the alligator that players put in his office shower or sitting beside Scott at a bar in Kauai with two native Hawaiians, who sat in those same seats a few years later for the George Clooney movie, “The Descendants.”

“They didn’t call me for the movie!” Scott said.

Such stories come from the phone. Sparano, who died in 2017, called me a couple years after he left the Dolphins when he was the Oakland Raiders’ line coach.

“Dave, where’s the game film?” he said.

“Tony, what?”

“The game film,’’ he said.

I said who he’d called. He asked once more for the game film. Then it hit him. He typed my name by mistake on the phone

“We had a late game last night,’’ he said, before adding, quietly, “How’re you doing?”

There are 23 numbers I carry around in my phone that can’t be called anymore. Some, like Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, I never called, because his tragic fatal boat crash came before a call was ever made.

Others, like former Florida Panthers president Bill Torrey or football coach Howard Schnellenberger, lived long and successful lives in the sports they loved and were nice enough to share their wealth of information.

“Let me help educate you …” Torrey would say.

When I was young and just beginning, I figured the sports world would be full of people like Torrey and Schnellenberger and Shula. But you realize at some point they’re the rare ones you were lucky just to pass in the hall.

“You don’t miss someone until it’s too late,’’ my first Sun Sentinel sports editor, Fred Turner, would say.

His lines remain in my head, like his number in my phone nearly 15 years after his death. Same with another former colleague, Juan Rodriguez. It’s not like their names are a daily sight. How often do you have to scroll through your listings to find something? Every few months? Maybe twice a year?

Maybe this is why these names were never deleted. Maybe these occasional walks though the graveyard matter, even if their numbers don’t. It’s not like the phone will light up with their name calling me as they once did, either.

“I’ve got a story for you,’’ Dolphins great Mercury Morris said in one of his final calls. He didn’t just want to clear his name from a drug charge decades earlier. He wanted to expose the legal officials who brought the charges.

He died last year before we talked fully about it. Many were just part of the job, like the number for Tagliabue. I introduced myself after he talked at a Super Bowl. He gave his office number, and we talked a few months later about a project that never happened  about running a sports league.

“Every day behind that desk brings something you didn’t expect,’’ he said at one point.

That’s why I don’t delete his or any names from my phone. It’s an odd and trivial issue with age. But my phone is a cemetery I occasionally visit.

Today in History: November 10, storm sends freighter to the bottom of Lake Superior

Mon, 11/10/2025 - 02:00

Today is Monday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2025. There are 51 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Nov. 10,1975, the Great Lakes freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in a severe storm on Lake Superior, claiming the lives of all 29 crew members.

Also on this date:

In 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under authority of the Continental Congress.

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In 1898, a mob of up to 2,000 white supremacists killed dozens of African Americans in Wilmington, North Carolina, burned Black-owned businesses and forced the mayor, police chief and aldermen to resign at gunpoint before installing their own mayor and city council in what became known as the “Wilmington Coup.”

In 1954, the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, depicting the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in 1945, was dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Arlington, Virginia.

In 1969, the children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National Educational Television (now PBS).

In 2019, Bolivia’s first indigenous president, Evo Morales, resigned after weeks of public protests in response to alleged fraud in a general election that year.

In 2021, Kyle Rittenhouse took the stand in his murder trial, testifying that he was under attack and acting in self-defense when he shot and killed two men and wounded a third during a turbulent night of street protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (He would be acquitted of all charges.)

In 2024, a shooting during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and 16 others wounded, a dozen of them by gunfire.

Today’s Birthdays:
  • Lyricist Tim Rice is 81.
  • Country singer Donna Fargo is 80.
  • Film director Roland Emmerich is 70.
  • Actor-comedian Sinbad is 69.
  • Actor Mackenzie Phillips is 66.
  • Author Neil Gaiman (GAY’-mihn) is 65.
  • Actor Hugh Bonneville is 62.
  • Actor-comedian Tommy Davidson is 62.
  • Long jump world record holder Mike Powell is 62.
  • Country singer Chris Cagle is 57.
  • Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan is 57.
  • Actor Ellen Pompeo is 56.
  • Rapper-producer Warren G is 55.
  • Actor Walton Goggins is 54.
  • Football Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce is 53.
  • Rapper-actor Eve is 47.
  • Country singer Miranda Lambert is 42.
  • Actor Josh Peck is 39.
  • Actor Taron Egerton is 36.
  • Golfer Jon Rahm is 31.
  • Actor Kiernan Shipka is 26.
  • Olympic gold medal pole vaulter Armand Duplantis is 26.
  • Actor Mackenzie Foy is 25.

Chris Perkins: Dolphins trounce Bills by playing the way they should have played all season

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 17:33

MIAMI GARDENS — Hugs and handshakes were abundant among the Miami Dolphins’ higher-ups in the late stages and immediate aftermath of Sunday’s shockingly refreshing 30-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills. This was a significant win, and the joyous locker room and exuberant scene on the field were testaments to its magnitude.

Coach Mike McDaniel and interim general manager Champ Kelly had hearty congratulations on the field shortly after the final buzzer.

Minutes earlier Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, president and CEO Tom Garfinkel, and Brandon Shore, the senior vice president of football and business administration, were all on the sideline to celebrate the final minutes of the season’s most exhilarating performance.

The postgame locker room was full of smiles and wisecracks. This was stuff we haven’t seen frequently enough this season. It makes you wonder why it hasn’t been seen more often.

On Sunday, for the second time in three games, we saw Miami Dolphins football, the 2025 version.

I asked defensive tackle Benito Jones if this was the team we should have seen all season.

“That’s the team you’re gonna get for the rest of the year,” he said.

He might be right. But the way the Dolphins (3-7) performed against the Bills (6-3) makes you wonder why they couldn’t have played this well all season.  

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Over the course of the past 10 days or so the Dolphins flipped their team upside down, parting ways with former general manager Chris Grier, edge rusher Jaelan Phillips (traded to Philadelphia) and ridding the locker room of their beloved Pop-A-Shot arcade-style basketball game as well as a card table.

The winning formula on Sunday, the capper to a transitional week, wasn’t hard to figure.

“I think it wasn’t beating ourselves, and we won the turnover battle,” said cornerback Jack Jones, who was awarded a game ball.

It’s a simple, repeatable formula. It’s a rewarding formula.

This was one of those games in which everyone might get a game ball. Everyone got a game ball two games ago after the Dolphins dispatched Atlanta, 34-10, in what was previously their best game of the season. History might repeat.

And here’s the thing: the Dolphins didn’t do anything special in either of those wins, Atlanta or Buffalo.

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and interim general manager Champ Kelly talk at the end of the game Sunday vs. the Bills at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

All the Dolphins did was play the way they should have been playing all season, the way they should have played right out of training camp. 

The defensive front seven shut down Bills running back James Cook (13 carries, 53 yards, one lost fumble) the same way they shut down Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson (nine carries, 25 yards). Both are among the league’s rushing leaders. But the front seven was supposed to be a team strength for the Dolphins, so in a sense shutting down Cook and Robinson shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Running back De’Von Achane (174 yards rushing, two touchdowns) was the offensive star against Buffalo but he had great help from wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (five receptions, 84 yards, one touchdown), quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (15 of 21, 173 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions) and the offensive line (no sacks allowed).

Yes, Achane put up big numbers but the Dolphins offense didn’t do anything unworldly.  

Again, this is the offense we should have seen coming out of training camp.

McDaniel called a great offensive game Sunday, deftly mixing the run (30 carries as a team) with the pass (21 passing attempts).

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Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver called a great defensive game, stalling Bills quarterback Josh Allen (28 of 40, 306 yards, two touchdowns, one interception) in the air and on the ground (four carries, 31 yards, one lost fumble). 

The Dolphins were good Sunday, but not great. They played the type of game that should be their standard.

“When we find our groove and everyone is playing to our standard, that’s kind of how we play,” Waddle said. 

So where has this performance been all season?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle, 3-2, they only had five penalties for 35 yards, and they were 1 of 1 in the red zone while holding Buffalo to 0-1.

The Dolphins team we saw Sunday was the team that I predicted to win nine games this season.

Perhaps we’ll see that same Dolphins team next week when Miami travels to Madrid, Spain, to play Washington, which won’t have star quarterback Jayden Daniels (elbow). Perhaps we’ll see that Dolphins team after the Washington game against lowly New Orleans, and the game after that against the lowly New York Jets.

If the Dolphins keep it together for that long, they’ll be 6-7 heading into the Monday night game at Pittsburgh, and at that stage, who knows what happens?

If the Dolphins beat Pittsburgh they could be 7-7 heading into a game against Cincinnati, which won’t have quarterback Joe Burrow (toe injury).

But that’s getting way, way ahead of things. Let’s settle down.

The key takeaway from Sunday is the Dolphins played the way they should have played all season, and the way they should be capable of playing for the rest of the season. You can take that as frustrating or encouraging. Either way, it’s reality.

Show Caption1 of 32Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks celebrates a fumble recovery Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Expand

Hurricanes land blue-chip defensive back JJ Dunnigan

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 17:00

A day after beating Syracuse and keeping their playoff hopes going, the Hurricanes got more good news.

Four-star 2026 defensive back JJ Dunnigan committed to Miami on Sunday evening, announcing his decision on social media. Dunnigan chose the Hurricanes over offers from Colorado, Kansas, Ole Miss and Oregon, among others.

“All glory to God for blessing me with the strength and guidance to reach this point,” Dunnigan wrote on social media. “Thank you to my family for sticking by my side, and thank you to the coaches that believed in me. With that being said, I’m committed to the University of Miami.”

Dunnigan, a standout at Manhattan High in Kansas, was previously committed to the Jayhawks, but he backed off that decision in October.

Dunnigan, who is 6-3 and about 200 pounds, is listed as the No. 18 cornerback and No. 152 player in the class in 247Sports’ composite rankings. Although Dunnigan is listed as a cornerback, UM plans to play him at safety, a Miami source said.

Dunnigan, an Under Armour All-American, helped his team reach the state title game last year. Playing both offense and defense, he had 65 tackles, three tackles for loss, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and three interceptions. On offense, he had 28 receptions for 556 yards and five touchdowns. Dunnigan also had three special-teams touchdowns, and he was picked as the state’s Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year by Sports in Kansas.

This season, Dunnigan has 29 tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack. On offense, he has 10 catches for 237 yards and five touchdowns.

The Hurricanes staff has a high opinion of Dunnigan, who is the sixth defensive back in the class (and second safety, along with four-star Cortez Redding), a UM source said. The UM coaches like his football IQ, his ability to make hard contact with ballcarriers and his size.

Miami’s class is ranked 11th in the nation and first in the ACC.

Daily Horoscope for November 10, 2025

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 17:00
General Daily Insight for November 10, 2025

Courage must be balanced with warmth today. The poignant Moon canters into Leo at 12:34 PM EST, so we may crave bold expression and simple fun while keeping our hearts kind. The afternoon brings more solemn, but no less loving energy as the Moon faces powerful Pluto, asking us to meet naysayers with firm boundaries. We can stay soft, as long as we voice our needs honestly. Celebrating wins, even small ones, is a great way to release lingering tension. Kindness is a form of strength.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

Home feels like a brave starting gate. As the intuitive Moon conjoins expansive Jupiter within your emotion zone, a fresh wave of energy invites you to initiate some sort of small improvement. You may rearrange the couch so dinner conversations flow more smoothly, allowing chatter to drown out remaining worries. Don’t be afraid to take the lead with humor and patience. If a combative relative refuses to chill, breathe slowly, and offer choices rather than pushing. Your steadiness can make any house a home.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

You deserve a pleasant home! Your 4th House of Comfort lights up as the Moon gets cozy there, highlighting nostalgic memories and beneficial routines. Steadiness doesn’t have to be boring. Consider making something that needs to simmer for a while to fill your home with its delicious scent, or calling a loved one for a casual chat. If you’ve got more energy, you could research home projects or other simple domestic updates. Just don’t start anything you aren’t prepared to finish!

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Money talks require patience and curiosity in equal measure at present. With the moody Moon embracing lucky Jupiter within your busy 2nd house, your already-quick mind can spot a simple win even faster than usual. A brief chat with a roommate or cashier may reveal a discount that takes pressure off your bank account. Because distractions are frequent, pause before you tap buy and check whether the choice still matches your real, long-term priorities. Ask clear questions to protect your resources.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

Kindness makes your soul shine! Your sense of self is also polished by the Moon’s alignment with jovial Jupiter, reminding you (and everyone else) how your caring presence brightens every room you enter today. You may take a fresh photo for a profile or experience a heartfelt introduction with a new pal. Conversely, you could stand up for yourself against recent enemies. While emotions run high, you’re prepared to guide everyone with empathy and without rushing through. Your confidence in optimism has immense power.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

The mic is yours, Leo! Your identity takes the spotlight while the temperamental Moon dances into your expressive sign. Craving extra attention is totally normal right now. A playful greeting at the door can warm the whole room nicely. You could also share a creative update that shows your talent or dress up for a special meeting. Looks aren’t everything, but they can be important. If someone’s feedback feels sharp, try not to snap back at them. Choosing confident humility should win more lasting support.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

Quiet time should help your thoughts line up at the moment. Recovery needs space before duties crowd in, especially once fussy Luna pokes at severe Pluto, emphasizing the clashes between your practical 6th house and quieter 12th house. A co-worker may ping you for quick fixes that impede your focus — it might be time to step back and regroup. They can wait! Whatever they want from you, it’ll be easier to handle once you set guidelines that set you up for success.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Friends and fun pull in different directions. Social connections call for a particularly gentle touch during the tender Moon’s clash with intense Pluto. This spotlights your 11th House of Humanity against your more personal 5th house. A group chat may demand input that you can’t give while simultaneously interacting with someone in person. Let people know when you’re busy in advance, if possible, and confirm any plans out loud so small mix-ups cannot grow much later. Choose fair timing, because balance preserves goodwill.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Your efforts can earn recognition today. The stars are impacting your reputation, but the final results are up to you. Stay aware of authorities in your field, even if you aren’t in charge of whatever’s happening. A leader could notice your capacity to solve stubborn problems. Let Luna’s intuition hone yours, allowing you to read the room and choose powerfully simple words that move things forward. When something wobbles, reset it without making a big deal out of it. Others should appreciate your calm!

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Trust grows when truth feels safe to share. Honesty can brighten a conversation about bills or trust while the Moon conjoins generous Jupiter in your intense 8th house. You might sit with a companion to settle a bill and agree on a path forward that feels fair. Don’t abandon hope! It will help you reframe worries into doable steps, especially when you keep your humor positive. If nerves spike, try making a list of issues and potential solutions. Open conversations can increase closeness.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Your personal plans could clash with other limits and priorities. Shared commitments work best with clear rules — this will be abundantly obvious when the flighty Moon opposes extreme Pluto. A partner may push for faster decisions, yet your steady pace finds structure when you break intimidating endeavors into smaller steps. You can suggest a budget and a check-in date, then document the agreement. Your resolve can show real strength under pressure, earning you plenty of respect. Future goals require present effort.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Balanced partnerships are particularly vital at this time. Are your demands reasonable for your loved ones, and vice versa? The Moon and Pluto are sparring in your social 7th house and your assertive 1st house, throwing up questions about who you become when with different people. Whoever you’re chatting with, you can adapt in a way that puts both of you at ease. Your inventive mind spots mutual wins when you listen with care. If tension spikes, soften your tone for goodwill to return.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Small habits shape a kinder kind of day. Your 6th House of Wellness brightens as the subconscious Moon nudges improvements to your routine. You may clear three sticky emails and then take a slow stretch, noticing how your focus steadies when your body feels cared for. Because you are compassionate, you might offer a minor favor that eases a friend’s stress without draining your verve. Keep tasks bite-sized and celebrate each finish — you deserve it! Consistent little gestures add up to wondrous support.

Dave Hyde: Dolphins have a day against Bills to show why Achane, Waddle stayed

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 16:59

MIAMI GARDENS — What, now?

Fire Chris Grier again?

Mention trading players this week, too?

The Miami Dolphins gave everyone the kind of November afternoon you once might have expected from the them, but then didn’t expect at all as this season played out.

De’Von Achane ran behind a dominant offensive line. The Dolphins defense shut out Buffalo for three quarters. Mike McDaniel coached like he’d discovered the formula to beating Buffalo after seven consecutive losses — and it was running on the Bills’ suspect defense from the start and never stop running.

Of course, running the ball was made easier by having the lead, because Buffalo’s Josh Allen was roughed up by this defense rather than the other way around like for so many years.

You didn’t have to be seduced by the Dolphins 30-13 win. One game doesn’t change the season, or the looming decisions over this franchise. In fact, the less said about how Sunday fits into the season or some certain future, the better. It doesn’t fit.

Just enjoy it. Just take it in with a smile, like Achane did, leaning against a wall under Hard Rock Stadium as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa answered a question about what Achane meant to the day.

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“He had two touchdowns,” Tua said. “I think that affects the game. Every time you can get someone like that, a playmaker, on your team, you get him the ball in his hands and you know what he’s capable of doing.”

“That’s right,” Achane said softly, smiling.

“But it’s not just that. It’s also in the pass game where he helps us thrive as well. Having someone like that who can align at running back, who can align at slot or at receiver, I think that tells you a lot about the playmaker he is.”

Achane had 174 yards rushing, averaging 7.9 yards a carry. He had another 51 yards receiving. That’s why some team offered a second-round pick for him at last week’s trade deadline, according NFL Network.

He’s worth more in the here and now. It doesn’t matter if he’s a running back looking to get paid this offseason. There’s not a more electric player in the league, and the Dolphins holding on to him said as much.

They ran him, too, in a way McDaniel abandoned when Buffalo expanded its lead earlier this season in Orchard Park, N.Y. Maybe that’s a lesson learned. Maybe it’s too late to be talking of lessons learned in a 3-7 season.

Sunday also explained why the Dolphins didn’t trade Jaylen Waddle to Buffalo for a second-round pick in 2026 and a first-round pick in 2027. It wasn’t just because of Waddle’s burst of speed and good catch of a nice Tagovailoa pass for a 38-yard touchdown that made it 13-0 in the first half.

“It was a good play, great play,” Waddle said, adding, “It’s good when a play comes to life on Sunday.”

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The Dolphins couldn’t trade Waddle because it was to Buffalo, too. You can’t help your top rival get a prime piece it’s missing. Buffalo has no good receiver with speed. Allen has a couple of tight ends and a running back, but the Dolphins didn’t worry too hard even with a suspect secondary about a receiver going deep on them.

Allen did find Keon Coleman deep for a 35-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. But it wasn’t like backup cornerback Ethan Bonner wasn’t on him. Coleman just made a play. It happens.

So, at the end of a crazy week for the Dolphins, the craziest part of all was this game against Buffalo. Maybe it starts a run of good Dolphins play against struggling teams like Washington, New Orleans and the New York Jets.

But that gets them, where, to 6-7?

Haven’t we lived that close-enough-to-dream idea too many seasons?

Sunday was a surprise. A nice win. A good win. The kind of win that in another November would have you thinking big thoughts about the Dolphins. But this day just asked to be enjoyed for what it was, like Achane’s smile afterward.

Show Caption1 of 32Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks celebrates a fumble recovery Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Expand

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Sun, 11/09/2025 - 15:56

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Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 30-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 14:32

MIAMI GARDENS — Apparently the Pop-A-Shot basketball game, former general manager Chris Grier and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips were what was ailing the Miami Dolphins this season.

Granted, that’s a joking explanation for the Dolphins defeating Buffalo, 30-13, on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, ending a seven-game losing streak to the Bills and capping one of the most tumultuous weeks of the season. But speaking with tongue planted firmly in cheek, it’s the only thing that makes sense. The Dolphins removed the Pop-A-Shot game from their locker room, fired Grier and traded Phillips to Philadelphia, and then they did something they hadn’t done since 2022 — beat Buffalo. 

The Dolphins (3-7) controlled the Bills (6-3) for the entire game, forcing turnovers, scoring in key situations and not having the mindless penalties, blown coverages and operational errors that have plagued them all season. It was a smooth game. The Dolphins’ brain trust of owner Steve Ross, president and CEO Tom Garfinkel, interim general manager Champ Kelly and executive Brandon Shore, the senior vice president of football and business administration, gleefully gathered on the sideline in the final minutes to celebrate.

Here’s what we learned Sunday:

Waddle and Achane star

Running back De’Von Achane had 174 yards rushing on 22 carries and two touchdowns, and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle had five receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown to lead the Dolphins offense against Buffalo. Achane scored on runs of 59 and 35 yards while Waddle had a 38-yard touchdown reception. Those two were the offensive threats the Dolphins needed to stave off the Bills and put fear into their defense. — Chris Perkins

Tua has good day overall

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (15 of 21, 173 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions) bounced back nicely after starting out roughly with an interception on his first possession. Tagovailoa had touchdown throws on his next two possessions to wide receivers Malik Washington and Waddle.

Tagovailoa entered Sunday’s game 136 of 197 for 1,397 yards, 10 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 91.28 passer rating against Buffalo.

Allen has bad day

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen had his worst game against the Dolphins in the coach Mike McDaniel era, finishing 28 of 40 for 306 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and a fumble. Allen was ineffective all day.

In the previous eight games of the McDaniel era, Allen was 201 of 291 for 2,322 yards, 22 touchdowns and five interceptions for a 110.93 passer rating against the Dolphins.

The Dolphins’ coverage was good Sunday and so was its pass rush. Allen often had nowhere to throw or run.

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There were lots of Buffalo Bills fans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. It’s unclear whether that was preferable to the empty seats that were apparent during the Dolphins’ previous home game against Baltimore.

Regardless, before the game Bills fans took over a corner of the Hard Rock Stadium parking lot at 27th Avenue and 199th Street with a flag and lots of excited fans. Bills fans were loud at the very start of the game but they were silenced very quickly and for an extended period.

Dolphins were the so-called ‘trap game’

Buffalo, you could argue, was playing the proverbial “trap game” Sunday. The Bills defeated Kansas City last week and host Tampa Bay next week. In between were the Dolphins, who the Bills had defeated seven consecutive times entering Sunday. It’s called a trap game because teams fall into the trap of thinking it’ll be an easy opponent.

Sieler gets first sack

Defensive tackle Zach Sieler, who got a three-year, $64 million contract extension during the offseason, got his first sack in the second quarter when he tackled Allen for a six-yard loss shortly before the two-minute warning. Sieler is coming off back-to-back 10-sack seasons, which is a big reason he got the extension. Of course, in those seasons he played alongside defensive tackles Christian Wilkins and Calais Campbell.

Brents starts in shuffled secondary

Cornerback JuJu Brents, who had a key fumble recovery in the second quarter, started at cornerback in place of Rasul Douglas (foot/ankle), apparently leapfrogging Ethan Bonner and rookie Jason Marshall Jr.

Brents left the game in third quarter briefly due to an injury.

The secondary was missing Douglas and safety Ashtyn Davis (quad). The Dolphins started Brents and Jack Jones at cornerbacks and Minkah Fitzpatrick and rookie Dante Trader Jr. at safeties. The reserves were safety Iffy Melinfonwu, Bonner and Marshall.

Dolphins defense comes up with big TOs

Brents recovered a fumble deep, Melinfonwu had an interception in the end zone and Fitzpatrick recovered a fumble as the Dolphins turned away potential Bills touchdown drives in the second, third and fourth quarters.

Brents recovered a fumble by Buffalo running back James Cook at the Dolphins’ 5-yard line, ending a six-play, 60-yard drive that consumed 2:30 on the game clock.

Melinfonwu’s interception came on third-and-goal at the 5-yard line and ended a 14-play, 77-yard Buffalo drive that used 9:01 on the clock on the Bills’ first possession of the third quarter.

Fitzpatrick recovered an Allen fumble at the Dolphins’ 38-yard line that was caused by linebacker Jordyn Brooks, ending a drive that was five plays, 44 yards and used 1:45.

Dolphins’ run defense shows up

The Dolphins’ front seven has been bashed and battered all season but it showed up in a big way Sunday, choking the life out of Buffalo’s running game.

Buffalo, which entered the game No. 1 in the league at 161.5 yards per game, rushed for just 86 yards, 23 yards in the first half on eight carries.

Cook, who attended Miami Central High School, was shut down Sunday. Cook entered the game with 867 yards rushing, second in the league. He ended with 53 yards, 21 in the first half on seven carries.

Miami’s run defense entered Sunday’s game No. 30 in the league at 145.6 yards allowed per game. 

Dolphins don’t blow the lead

The Dolphins blew a 17-0 lead at Carolina earlier this season, so when they got their 16-0 halftime leads on Buffalo it was viewed with a bit of hesitation. The 16-point advantage marked the biggest lead the Dolphins have had against Buffalo in the McDaniel era.

Dolphins finally hold Buffalo to fewer than 30 points

In six of the previous eight games between Buffalo and Miami, Buffalo has scored at least 30 points, Sunday’s game bucked that trend.

Earlier this season the Bills defeated the Dolphins, 31-21.

In 2024, the Bills won, 30-27 and 31-10.

In 2023, the Bills won, 48-20 and 21-14.

In 2022, Buffalo won, 32-29 and 34-31 in the playoffs. The Dolphins defeated Buffalo, 21-19, in Week 3.

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Jones had a humongous day, particularly on three plays

Jack Jones played his 52nd NFL game on Sunday. So, basically three complete seasons. In that time, Jones has had seven interceptions, with an incredible four of them returned for a touchdown. And, he has been just as impactful in run defense, forcing three fumbles, including two in his mere 10 games as a Dolphin. His two here both have been massive, each having been recovered at the Miami 5 or inside of it.

As Bills running back James Cook stretched for yardage deep in Miami territory, a Jones punch knocked the ball loose, and it was scooped up at the 5 (remember also the dislodging of the ball from the Jets’ Braelon Allen as he was about to cross the goal line in what ended up as a 27-21 Miami win over the Jets). And, in the non-turnover division, it was Jones’ slide that took out Khalil Shakir’s feet and allowed for Minkah Fitzpatrick to clean up the goal line and stop the Bills’ two-point attempt, keeping the score at 16-6 in the fourth quarter, and then Jones was pulling back on Josh Allen, making him vulnerable to the great Jordyn Brooks own punchout, which effectively ended the game. — Steve Svekis

Achane keeps rising as an all-time Dolphins offensive draftee

In Sunday’s game, Dolphins running back De’Von Achane set a franchise record for most yards from scrimmage by a player in his first three seasons while a Dolphin. Achane had piled up 111 total yards by halftime against the Bills and 3,487 for his career, vaulting him by Karim Abdul-Jabbar’s 3,470 from 1996-98. After 114 second-half yards, Achane sits atop the pile with 3,601 total yards, and seven games left to be played in his third season. Wow!

The top-10 Dolphins players yards from scrimmage while with Miami in their first three years in the NFL (regular season):

De’Von Achane: 3,601;

Karim Abdul-Jabbar: 3,470;

Jaylen Waddle: 3,426;

Ronnie Brown: 3,414;

Jarvis Landry: 3,177;

Chris Chambers: 2,677;

Mark Clayton: 2,553;

Lamar Miller: 2,548;

Larry Csonka: 2,375;

Jay Ajayi: 2,232.

One tool Allen used to use to kill the Dolphins has been majorly de-emphasized

Through the 2023 season, Josh Allen had played 13 games against the Dolphins, rolling for 672 rushing yards on 77 non-kneeldown runs, for a whopping 8.73-yard average per rush, five touchdowns and 48 first downs. But, for whatever reason, Allen’s wheels have been parked in the garage recently against the aqua-and-orange. In the past four games, heading into Sunday, Allen had run only 11 times (non-kneels) for 66 yards, with no touchdowns and only a couple first downs. Sunday, he only ran when under complete duress and, of course, hugely fumbled away the ball on his final carry.

Washington’s eventful day on special teams

First, a fair catch of at the 8? Listen, Achane and Tua Tagovailoa had a great possession, piling up a 92-yard touchdown drive that was capped by Malik Washington making the 9-yard scoring grab, but still, fair-catching a booming, 58-yard punt at the 8 is poor risk-reward analysis by a return man. And, then, after the Bills scored to make it 16-6, the kickoff took Washington 2 yards deep into the end zone. His fellow back man gestured and told him to stay in the end zone, which would have placed the ball at the Miami 35. Instead, he took it out and was chopped down at the 22. Tagovailoa ended up throwing an interception on a play where the ball was snapped at the Dolphins’ 34.

Poyer looked just as effective as he did as a Dolphin

Watching Achane waste Jordan Poyer on his 59-yard touchdown after the latter had been chirping about Miami’s downtrodden start to the season was a nice dollop of schadenfreude.

On deck: Washington Commanders, Madrid, Spain, Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

The Dolphins seem to get a break with veteran backup Marcus Mariota slated to start at quarterback for the Commanders in Madrid. … Tagovailoa’s best career passer rating in a game away from Hard Rock Stadium was his sparkling 141.0 in 2023 in a 45-15 Dolphins rout of the Commanders in Maryland.

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Hyde10: Defense dominates, Achane’s day, Waddle not a Bill — 10 thoughts on Dolphins’ win over Buffalo

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 14:24

MIAMI GARDENS — Just when you thought nothing went as expected for the Miami Dolphins this season, they had a Sunday where — well, nothing went as expected.

Dolphins 30, Bills 13.

Who predicted that?

Here are 10 thoughts on the win:

1. Sequence of the day: Buffalo’s Josh Allen tried a deep pass on fourth-and-1 from Buffalo’s 49 late in the first quarter, but Minkah Fitzpatrick out-bodied tight end Jackson Hawes on a jump ball to force an incompletion. It was Dolphins ball and, three plays later on the first play of the second quarter, Tua Tagovailoa threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle for a 13-0 lead.

2. Stat of the day: Thirteen Buffalo points. Buffalo averaged 32.9 points a game during its seven-game win streak against the Dolphins that ended Sunday. That 13 points doesn’t tell how well the Dolphins defense played considering Buffalo got its second touchdown with 3:36 left in the game when trailing 23-6. The Dolphins defense has been a problem spot this year, but it had three takeaways, three sacks, held Buffalo to 5 of 15 on third-down conversions and shut out Buffalo in the first half.

3. De’Von Achane is the team MVP, and there’s not a close second right now. The latest evidence was his 22 carries for 174 yards on Sunday, including 59- and 35-yard touchdown runs in the fourth quarter. That’s a 7.9-yard average. It helped that coach Mike McDaniel stuck with the run from the start, running on nine of 12 plays against Buffalo on their 92-yard drive to open the scoring. Achane had five carries for 40 yards on that drive. He also had five catches for 51 yards to give him 225 total yards on the day (second-highest of his career). Achane entered the day as the seventh-leading rusher in the league and now has 780 yards rushing.

3. Buffalo entered Sunday with the best rushing offense (161.5 yds per game) and the Dolphins entered with the 30th-ranked rushing defense (145.6 yards allowed). So, just as expected in this wacky season, the Dolphins defense dominated even after trading a top lineman in Jaelan Phillips. Buffalo ended with 84 yards rushing on 21 carries, but that doesn’t tell the story. It had 23 yards at half. This Dolphins defense that gave up 206 yards to Carolina’s backup running back, Rico Dowdle, and 124 yards to Chargers third-stringer Kimani Vidal held James Cook to 53 yards on 13 carries.

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4. Jaylen Waddle had seven catches for 84 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown Sunday – and he did it for the Dolphins. Buffalo reportedly offered a 2027 first- and 2026 third-round pick for Waddle at the trade deadline on Tuesday, according to the NFL Network. The Dolphins had to decline. Why? In order: a top, in-division rival, a 2027 first -round pick and Waddle is signed at a comfortable salary-cap number ($11 million for 2026). Finally, more teams should be interested if the Dolphins want to trade Waddle in the offseason, and the new regime will be in place. Assuming there is a new regime.

5. You did see why Buffalo wanted to to trade for Waddle. Their wide receivers aren’t just unproductive but there’s no speed element to even stretch the defense and open areas. The Dolphins were without their top cornerback in Rasul Douglas. JuJu Brents, signed in August, started in his place. When Brents went out, Ethan Bonner came in. And while Bonner gave up a touchdown, the Bills’ lack of downfield playmakers shows just how limited this team can look. It also meant …

6. … Dolphins-killer Josh Allen had his worst game against them of his career. He completed 28 passes for 306 yards with two touchdowns and two turnovers. He’s now 14-3 against them in the equivalent of an NFL season where he’s thrown 45 touchdowns (Joe Burrow led the league with 43 TD passes in 2024). Sunday was unlike anything Allen has seen against the Dolphins considering his two previous losses came on a final-play incompletion in the end zone and being a second late spiking the football to set up a winning field goal attempt. He was down 16-0 at halftime in this one. He then willed the Bills on a long drive in the third quarter, but it ended with safety Ifeatu Melifonwu intercepting him in the end zone. Then, as Allen rumbled 15 yards downfield after a tush-push run in the fourth quarter, he fumbled and Minkah Fitzpatrick recovered it. Allen is a one-man band for Buffalo. When he isn’t carrying this team, it has no chance as Sunday showed.

7. Tua Tagovailoa was asked this week about being benched (won’t happen) or released after this year (probably won’t happen). But after a bad, jump-ball interception on the first series, he delivered what the day asked in completing 15 of 21 passes for 173 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The two TD passes opening the scoring to set the tone of the day. The first was a threaded, 9-yard pass to Malik Washington in the first quarter. The second touchdown pass, as previously mentioned, was the 38-yarder to Waddle.

8. It was such a good win for the Dolphins it seems inconsequential to quibble. But … what’s up with the timeout issues? This slides into the ongoing operational issues they’ve had this year. They used their first timeout before the first play from scrimmage. A second hadn’t run off in the game. That came after an illegal procedure penalty somehow was called on fullback Alec Ingold. But a timeout? They used their third timeout with more than nine minutes left in the half. That came when Buffalo was going for it on fourth-and-1, linebacker Willie Gay stood on the field with an am-I-in-or-out? look and McDaniel turned to the ref and called timeout. The second timeout also came in the first quarter before a fourth-and-1 by Buffalo.

9. Quick Hits:

The Dolphins’ 16-0 lead at half was Buffalo’s biggest deficit this season.

Zach Sieler had his first sack of the year.

The Dolphins’ Bradley Chubb was penalized for taunting in the fourth quarter. Taunting?

10. Next week: Dolphins vs. Washington in Madrid. What looked like a great game to export a couple months ago is decidedly different now. Washington went to the NFC Championship Game last year, but was 3-6 and on a four-game losing streak entering Sunday’s game against Detroit. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is out with an elbow injury. Its defense ranks 20th in points allowed. So, again, this wasn’t the game it was hoped to be.

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Dolphins stun Bills, snap long losing streak against Buffalo

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 14:04

MIAMI GARDENS — Just when you thought the Miami Dolphins were out, they pull you back in.

After a tumultuous run since their last game in which general manager Chris Grier was fired and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips was traded, it was the pieces the Dolphins kept, like running back De’Von Achane and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who helped them snap their losing streak against the AFC East rival Buffalo Bills.

Achane and Waddle both scored long touchdowns, and the Dolphins held down Bills quarterback Josh Allen while forcing three turnovers in a 30-13 win Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.

It was the type of complete effort against a strong opponent that has one wonder, one, why this version of the team hasn’t surfaced earlier, outside of the Oct. 26 win against the Atlanta Falcons, and two, what the Dolphins can be in an upcoming favorable stretch.

“It’s pretty obvious from their play they didn’t believe their season was over,” coach Mike McDaniel said. “They chose to believe, throughout the whole thing, throughout the whole offseason. They made that decision to continue to believe and continue to invest in each other.”

Earlier this past week, Chubb used the word “delusional” to describe the team’s hopes and felt those delusions were manifested into reality Sunday.

“I used the word ‘delusional’ because nobody on the outside is going to believe about it,” Chubb said, “but all of us in there do. And we came out and showed it.”

Miami (3-7) snapped a string of seven consecutive losses against Buffalo (6-3), who had won 14 of the previous 15 meetings between divisional foes.

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“It’s very satisfying. We beat a great team (Sunday), and I’m proud of the guys in the locker room,” said quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who went 15 of 21 for 173 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. “I’m very proud because I see the work that (teammates) put in day in and day out, and this is one that I think they deserve.”

Achane had 174 rushing yards, including two long fourth-quarter touchdowns to ice the game, plus 51 receiving yards.

“This wasn’t like no shock to us,” Achane said. “We always knew, okay, we (don’t) make these little mistakes and we stay ahead of the sticks and stay on schedule, we can put up points.”

Waddle, after the Bills reportedly offered Miami a 2026 third-round pick and 2027 first-rounder but couldn’t get the Dolphins to bite, had a deep touchdown catch among his 84 yards on five receptions.

Allen finished 28 of 40 for 306 yards, two touchdowns, an interception and a fumble lost. Buffalo running back James Cook also lost a fumble, as he was limited to 53 rushing yards.

Buffalo had the ball, down 16-6, driving to get within a score, in the fourth quarter. Allen snuck for a first down on third-and-1, but he was held up as he continued to roll forward and had Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who led the team with 12 tackles, force a fumble on him that was recovered by safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

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Two plays later, Achane burst through for a 59-yard touchdown, eluding safety Jordan Poyer, who spent last season with Miami, and kicking it into his next gear.

Achane added another late touchdown from 35 yards out after Buffalo scored on a touchdown pass from Allen to tight end Jackson Hawes but failed to recover the ensuing onside kick.

The Bills, trailing 16-0, threatened to make it a one-possession game in the third quarter. Allen had a third-down play where he ran around the backfield for about 10 seconds to buy time to find a wide-open Curtis Samuel in the middle of the field for 21 yards.

By the time they got down to the Miami 5-yard line, Allen threw an interception firing errantly into the end zone. Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu was the beneficiary, picking off the pass.

Allen and the Bills did later score their first touchdown with a throw deep to Keon Coleman against Ethan Bonner, who had just entered the game for JuJu Brents as he battled an undisclosed injury. Wide receiver Khalil Shakir was stopped short of the goal line on a 2-point conversion attempt by Fitzpatrick.

“It hasn’t been a really splashy season for me, but I feel like I’ve been doing my job for the most part,” said Fitzpatrick, who had six tackles, the fumble recovery and a key early pass breakup. “Those plays will come and those stops will come and it’s just keep doing my job.”

The Dolphins went up two scores early in the second quarter, 13-0, when Tagovailoa tossed a 38-yard touchdown strike deep down the right side to Waddle, who made the catch through defensive pass interference from Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston, who later had an interception.

“That’s me and Dub (Waddle),” Tagovailoa said. “That’s our connection that we’ve had even being at Alabama.”

It was Miami’s second touchdown after Tagovailoa also found wide receiver Malik Washington in the middle of the end zone for a 9-yard score in the first quarter to cap a 12-play, 92-yard drive that consumed 7:27.

Before the second Dolphins touchdown, the defense turned Buffalo over on downs. On fourth-and-1, Allen rolled out and lofted a pass up to No. 3 Hawes, who had safety Fitzpatrick draped all over him to break up the pass.

Later in the first half, cornerback Jack Jones forced a fumble on Cook, and Brents, who started for the injured Rasul Douglas opposite Jones at cornerback, recovered the fumble.

Miami then drove 67 yards in nearly seven minutes to have kicker Riley Patterson boot a 46-yard field goal after earlier missing an extra point.

The Dolphins led, 16-0, at halftime, outgaining Buffalo, 221-90, and holding the Bills 0 for 6 on third down.

Tagovailoa threw an interception on Miami’s first series, a deep pass on third-and-11 hauled in by Bills safety Cole Bishop that could’ve served the same as a punt netting 41 yards of field position. His interception to Hairston later was a similar situation, and McDaniel said he doesn’t mind his quarterback taking those shots in those circumstances.

Miami defensive tackle Zach Sieler, after signing a contract extension ahead of this season, picked up his first sack of the season 10 games in, taking Allen down on a third down late in the first half. Willie Gay and Bradley Chubb had second-half sacks on Allen.

“It was making sure we were all on the same page,” Sieler said, “from the calls to how we view different fronts and coverages to make sure that we were all working as one unit, looking at the same lens.”

The Dolphins now travel to Spain in the coming days to hold the week of practice there before next Sunday’s international game in Madrid against the Washington Commanders (3-7).

“The focus will only increase,” McDaniel said. “We’re going to Spain for a football game.”

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Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 30, Buffalo Bills 13

Sun, 11/09/2025 - 14:03

Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers on the Dolphins’ shocking victory over the Buffalo Bills (6-3) at Hard Rock Stadium as Miami improved to 3-7 on the season:

Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist

The Dolphins played their best game of the season against Buffalo. And that was two games after playing their best game of the year against Atlanta. It shows you what this season could have been, and offers a glimpse of what it still could be considering Miami has seven games remaining and four (Washington, New Orleans, New York Jets and Cincinnati) should be considered winnable.

David Furones, Dolphins Writer

Of course the Dolphins do this just when most fans are ready to tank for high draft picks. The familiarity with Buffalo and tight losses recently helped Miami pull it off before going overseas for a week in Madrid. With the Commanders, the bye, the Saints and the Jets coming back, there is a path to 6-7 going into “Monday Night Football” against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the middle of December for this team.

Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor

What a roller-coaster this season is evolving into. After a tumultuous trade-deadline week that can result in a disjointed squad taking the field, the Jaelan Phillips-less and Chris Grier-less Dolphins laid a resounding, NFL-shaking whupping on Josh Allen and the Bills. Now, the Dolphins are in position to enter a domain where very few thought they could be entering December: Being in the hunt.

Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor

Hard to get a grip on what is going on. The Dolphins showed incredible resilience and, while 3-7 still sounds awful, wins the next three games against teams with a 7-21 combined record will somehow put them into the mix for that seventh seed.

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