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Miami-Dade County saw its representation of alumni on NFL rosters on Week 1 of the season increase to its highest level in four seasons, clambering to 33 in 2025 and getting within 15 of Broward County and its 48 such players.

Miami-Dade hadn’t seen such opening-weekend representation since its 36 on opening weekend in 2021, the same year Broward weighed in with 62.

Here are the Broward-versus-Miami-Dade totals each of the past five seasons:

2025: 48 Broward, 33 Miami-Dade

2024: 50-28

2023: 48-30

2022: 55-23

2021: 62-36

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Here are this year’s Miami-Dade alumni who either were on the active roster or practice squad or carried a reserve designation (listed in alphabetical order of last name):

Yasir Abdullah, Carol City, Jaguars
Maurice Alexander, Booker T. Washington, Bears
Tutu Atwell, Northwestern, Rams
Tatum Bethune, Central, 49ers
Teddy Bridgewater, Northwestern, Buccaneers
Jarvis Brownlee, Carol City, Titans
Artie Burns, Northwestern, Dolphins
Deon Bush, Columbus, Chiefs
James Cook, Central, Bills
Lavonte David, Northwestern, Buccaneers
Carlton Davis III, Norland, Patriots
Denzel Daxon, Carol City, Cardinals
Frank Gore Jr., Killian, Bills
C.J. Henderson, Columbus, Falcons
Jayden Higgins, Westminster Christian, Texans
D.J. Ivey, South Dade, Bengals
Calijah Kancey, Northwestern, Buccaneers
Kamren Kinchens, Northwestern, Rams
Federico Maranges, Columbus, Seahawks
Jason Marshall Jr., Palmetto, Dolphins
Denzel Perryman, Coral Gables, Chargers
Elijah Roberts, Columbus, Buccaneers
Greg Rousseau, Champagnat, Bills
Brashard Smith, Palmetto, Chiefs
Tyrique Stevenson, Southridge, Bears
Shemar Stewart, Monsignor Pace, Bengals
Leonard Taylor III, Palmetto, Jets
Keir Thomas, Central, Rams
Corey Thornton, Booker T. Washington, Panthers
Tyquan Thornton, Booker T. Washington, Chiefs
Joshua Uche, Columbus, Eagles
Anthony Walker, Monsignor Pace, Colts
LaJohntay Wester, Palmetto, Ravens

BY SCHOOL

NORTHWESTERN (6): Tutu Atwell, Rams; Teddy Bridgewater, Buccaneers; Artie Burns, Dolphins; Lavonte David, Buccaneers; Calijah Kancey, Buccaneers; Kamren Kinchens, Rams

COLUMBUS (5): Deon Bush, Chiefs; C.J. Henderson, Falcons; Federico Maranges, Seahawks; Elijah Roberts, Buccaneers; Joshua Uche, Eagles

PALMETTO (4): Jason Marshall Jr., Dolphins; Brashard Smith, Chiefs; LaJohntay Wester, Ravens; Leonard Taylor III, Jets

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (3): Maurice Alexander, Bears; Corey Thornton, Panthers; Tyquan Thornton, Chiefs

CAROL CITY (3): Yasir Abdullah, Jaguars; Jarvis Brownlee, Titans; Denzel Daxon, Cardinals

CENTRAL (3): Tatum Bethune, 49ers; James Cook, Bills; Keir Thomas, Rams

MONSIGNOR PACE (2): Shemar Stewart, Bengals; Anthony Walker, Colts

CHAMPAGNAT (1): Greg Rousseau, Bills

CORAL GABLES (1): Denzel Perryman, Chargers

KILLIAN (1): Frank Gore Jr., Bills

NORLAND (1): Carlton Davis III, Patriots

SOUTH DADE (1): D.J. Ivey, Bengals

SOUTHRIDGE (1): Tyrique Stevenson, Bears

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN (1): Jayden Higgins, Texans

BY TEAM

BUCCANEERS (4): Teddy Bridgewater, Northwestern; Lavonte David, Northwestern; Calijah Kancey, Northwestern; Elijah Roberts, Columbus
BILLS (3): James Cook, Central; Greg Rousseau, Champagnat; Frank Gore Jr., Killian
CHIEFS (3): Deon Bush, Columbus; Brashard Smith, Palmetto; Tyquan Thornton, Booker T. Washington
RAMS (3): Tutu Atwell, Northwestern; Kamren Kinchens, Northwestern; Keir Thomas, Central
BEARS (2): Maurice Alexander, Booker T. Washington; Tyrique Stevenson, Southridge
BENGALS (2): D.J. Ivey, South Dade; Shemar Stewart, Monsignor Pace
DOLPHINS (2): Artie Burns, Northwestern; Jason Marshall Jr., Palmetto
49ERS (1): Tatum Bethune, Central
CARDINALS (1): Denzel Daxon, Carol City
CHARGERS (1): Denzel Perryman, Coral Gables
COLTS (1): Anthony Walker, Monsignor Pace
EAGLES (1): Joshua Uche, Columbus
FALCONS (1): C.J. Henderson, Columbus
JAGUARS (1): Yasir Abdullah, Carol City
JETS (1): Leonard Taylor III, Palmetto
PANTHERS (1): Corey Thornton, Booker T. Washington
PATRIOTS (1): Carlton Davis III, Norland
RAVENS (1): LaJohntay Wester, Palmetto
SEAHAWKS (1): Federico Maranges, Columbus
TEXANS (1): Jayden Higgins, Westminster Christian
TITANS (1): Jarvis Brownlee, Carol City

Teams with no Miami-Dade representation on opening weekend: Broncos, Cowboys, Commanders, Giants, Lions, Packers, Raiders, Saints, Steelers and Vikings.

The Bills and Chiefs, with six players each, were the teams most heavily populated by South Floridians overall, while the Lions and Commanders were the only teams without any representation from Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach counties.

Broward County again led South Florida as the county with the most alumni on NFL rosters on Week 1 of the season, its 48 such players being more than the total from Miami-Dade (33) and Palm Beach (10) counties combined.

Broward has basically held steady the past three seasons, with 48 in 2023 and 50 last year, though Miami-Dade had its largest number since its 36 on opening weekend in 2021, the same year Broward weighed in with 62.

Broward’s total each of the past five seasons:
2025: 48

2024: 50

2023: 48

2022: 55

2021: 62

Here are this year’s Broward alumni who either were on the active roster or practice squad or carried a reserve designation (listed in alphabetical order of last name):

Baltimore Ravens' Devin Leary throws past Green Bay Packers Deslin Alexandre during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Deslin Alexandre, Deerfield Beach, Packers

Keith Srakocic/APLas Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh.

Damon Arnette, St. Thomas Aquinas, Texans

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (81) runs a route during an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Kevin Austin Jr., North Broward Prep, Saints

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)

Jordan Battle, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bengals

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 26-20. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Nik Bonitto, St. Thomas Aquinas, Broncos

New England Patriots place kicker Andy Borregales (36) kicks a field goal during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Andy Borregales, Chaminade-Madonna, Patriots

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is pressured by Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa (97) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Joey Bosa, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bills

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, right, reaches for New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Nick Bosa, St. Thomas Aquinas, 49ers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Marquise Brown, Chaminade-Madonna, Chiefs

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) takes the field to face the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Brian Burns, American Heritage, Giants

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, right, celebrates with linebacker Devin Bush (30) after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Devin Bush Jr., Flanagan, Browns
Yodny Cajuste, Miramar, Dolphins

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell is seen during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens. Campbell played at American Heritage’s Broward campus. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Tyson Campbell, American Heritage, Jaguars

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Robbie Chosen (3) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)

Robbie Chosen, South Plantation, 49ers

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the football against Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Brandon Dorlus, Deerfield Beach, Falcons

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (13) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug.23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phillip Dorsett, St. Thomas Aquinas, Raiders

Dallas Cowboys' Rivaldo Fairweather runs the ball during a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Rivaldo Fairweather, Boyd Anderson, Cowboys

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Zay Flowers, University School, Ravens

Steve Luciano/APMiami defensive lineman Jonathan Ford (09) warms up at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on, March 5.

Jonathan Ford, Dillard, Bears

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II (86) catches a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers safety Marques Sigle (36) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

Oronde Gadsden II, American Heritage, Chargers

Cleveland Browns cornerback Myles Harden (26) enters the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Myles Harden, Miramar, Browns

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Khalil Herbert, American Heritage, Colts

Dallas Cowboys linebacker James Houston (53) celebrates after he sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick (12) during a preseason NFL football game Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

James Houston, American Heritage, Cowboys

Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a fame against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 31, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Todd Olszewski/Getty Images/TNS)

Tyler Huntley, Hallandale, Ravens

Chicago Bears linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II (47) lines up during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Ruben Hyppolite II, McArthur, Bears

New Orleans Saints cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles (27) defends during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

Shemar Jean-Charles, Miramar, Seahawks

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Cleveland. Dallas defeated Cleveland 33-17. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Jerry Jeudy, Deerfield Beach, Browns

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kevin Knowles comes onto the field during warmups before an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. The Bears defeated the Chiefs, 29-27. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Kevin Knowles, McArthur, Chiefs

Indianapolis Colts' Chris Lammons celebrates following a preseason NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Chris Lammons, Plantation, Colts

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Keyon Martin (38) celebrates after intercepting a pass and running it back for a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Keyon Martin, Deerfield Beach, Ravens

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Jennifer Buchanan/The Seattle Times/TNS)

Kenny McIntosh, University School, Seahawks

Josh Metellus #44 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after his team defeated the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Dec. 22, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Josh Metellus, Flanagan, Vikings

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore (18) carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Elijah Moore, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bills

Parker Michels-Boyce / APWashington redskins Fabian Moreau (31) completes a pass at NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va., Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Parker Michels-Boyce)

Fabian Moreau, Western, Vikings

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Bryce Oliver (80) walks off the field after the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Bryce Oliver, Dillard, Titans

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer, left, tries to break a tackle by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Joshua Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers' James Pierre plays during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

James Pierre, Deerfield Beach, Steelers

Jalen McMillan #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is upended by Daryl Porter Jr. #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter of the NFL Preseason 2025 game at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Daryl Porter Jr., American Heritage, Steelers

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (87) against the Minnesota Vikings during a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Xavier Restrepo, Deerfield Beach, Titans

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) as safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) pursues in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Calvin Ridley, Monarch, Titans

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle T.J. Slaton Jr. (98) stretches during warm ups before the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

TJ Slaton, American Heritage, Bengals

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Geno Smith, Miramar, Raiders

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (65) and guard Tyler Steen (56) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Tyler Steen, St. Thomas Aquinas, Eagles

Pat Surtain II #2 of the Denver Broncos praying before an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, La., Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ella Hall)

Pat Surtain II, American Heritage, Broncos

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor (85) grabs a helmet during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)

Mason Taylor, St. Thomas Aquinas, Jets

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) battles against New York Jets tight end Jeremy Ruckert (89) during an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in London. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the New York Jets 23-17. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

Dallas Turner, St. Thomas Aquinas, Vikings

Tennessee Titans linebacker James Williams Sr. (52) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, Aug. 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

James Williams, American Heritage, Titans

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Marco Wilson celebrates a pass break up against Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gould during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Marco Wilson, American Heritage, Bengals

BY SCHOOL

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS (11): Damon Arnette, Texans; Jordan Battle, Bengals; Nik Bonitto, Broncos; Joey Bosa, Bills; Nick Bosa, 49ers; Phillip Dorsett, Raiders; Elijah Moore, Bills; Josh Palmer, Bills; Tyler Steen, Eagles; Mason Taylor, Jets; Dallas Turner, Vikings

AMERICAN HERITAGE (10): Brian Burns, Giants; Tyson Campbell, Jaguars; Oronde Gadsden II, Chargers; Khalil Herbert, Colts; James Houston, Cowboys; Daryl Porter Jr., Steelers; TJ Slaton, Bengals; Pat Surtain II, Broncos; James Williams, Titans; Marco Wilson, Bengals

DEERFIELD BEACH (6): Deslin Alexandre, Packers; Brandon Dorlus, Falcons; Jerry Jeudy, Browns; Keyon Martin, Ravens; James Pierre, Steelers; Xavier Restrepo, Titans

MIRAMAR (4): Yodny Cajuste, Dolphins; Myles Harden, Browns; Shemar Jean-Charles, Seahawks; Geno Smith, Raiders

CHAMINADE-MADONNA (2): Andy Borregales, Patriots; Marquise Brown, Chiefs

DILLARD (2): Jonathan Ford, Bears; Bryce Oliver, Titans

FLANAGAN (2): Devin Bush Jr., Browns; Josh Metellus, Vikings

MCARTHUR (2): Ruben Hyppolite II, Bears; Kevin Knowles, Chiefs

UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (2): Zay Flowers, Ravens; Kenny McIntosh, Seahawks

BOYD ANDERSON (1): Rivaldo Fairweather, Cowboys

HALLANDALE (1): Tyler Huntley, Ravens

MONARCH (1): Calvin Ridley, Titans

NORTH BROWARD PREP (1): Kevin Austin Jr., Saints

PLANTATION (1): Chris Lammons, Colts

SOUTH PLANTATION (1): Robbie Chosen, 49ers

WESTERN (1): Fabian Moreau, Vikings

BY TEAM

TITANS (4): Bryce Oliver, Dillard; Xavier Restrepo, Deerfield Beach; Calvin Ridley, Monarch; James Williams, American Heritage

BENGALS (3): Jordan Battle, St. Thomas Aquinas; TJ Slaton, American Heritage; Marco Wilson, American Heritage

BILLS (3): Joey Bosa, St. Thomas Aquinas; Elijah Moore, St. Thomas Aquinas; Josh Palmer, St. Thomas Aquinas

BROWNS (3): Devin Bush Jr., Flanagan; Myles Harden, Miramar; Jerry Jeudy, Deerfield Beach

RAVENS (3): Zay Flowers, University School; Tyler Huntley, Hallandale; Keyon Martin, Deerfield Beach

VIKINGS (3): Josh Metellus, Flanagan; Fabian Moreau, Western; Dallas Turner, St. Thomas Aquinas

49ERS (2): Nick Bosa, St. Thomas Aquinas; Robbie Chosen, South Plantation

BEARS (2): Jonathan Ford, Dillard; Ruben Hyppolite II, McArthur

BRONCOS (2): Nik Bonitto, St. Thomas Aquinas; Pat Surtain II, American Heritage

CHIEFS (2): Marquise Brown, Chaminade-Madonna; Kevin Knowles, McArthur

COLTS (2): Khalil Herbert, American Heritage; Chris Lammons, Plantation

COWBOYS (2): James Houston, American Heritage; Rivaldo Fairweather, Boyd Anderson

RAIDERS (2): Phillip Dorsett, St. Thomas Aquinas; Geno Smith, Miramar

SEAHAWKS (2): Shemar Jean-Charles, Miramar; Kenny McIntosh, University School

STEELERS (2): James Pierre, Deerfield Beach; Daryl Porter Jr., American Heritage

CHARGERS (1): Oronde Gadsden II, American Heritage

DOLPHINS (1): Yodny Cajuste, Miramar

EAGLES (1): Tyler Steen, St. Thomas Aquinas

FALCONS (1): Brandon Dorlus, Deerfield Beach

GIANTS (1): Brian Burns, American Heritage

JAGUARS (1): Tyson Campbell, American Heritage

JETS (1): Mason Taylor, St. Thomas Aquinas

PACKERS (1): Deslin Alexandre, Deerfield Beach

PATRIOTS (1): Andy Borregales, Chaminade-Madonna

SAINTS (1): Kevin Austin Jr., North Broward Prep

TEXANS (1): Damon Arnette, St. Thomas Aquinas

Teams with no Broward representation on opening weekend: Buccaneers, Cardinals, Commanders, Lions, Panthers and Rams.

The Bills and Chiefs, with six players each, were the teams most heavily populated by South Floridians, while the Lions and Commanders were the only teams without any representation from Broward, Miami-Dade or Palm Beach counties.

MIAMI (AP) — Eric Wagaman hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning, Xavier Edwards had a three-run homer among his three hits and Otto Lopez drove in two runs as the Miami Marlins overcame an early three-run deficit and beat the Washington Nationals 8-3 on Wednesday night.

Robert Hassell III had an RBI single in the third inning and Daylen Lile and Luis Garcia Jr. knocked in runs in the sixth as the Nationals built a 3-0 lead.

Miami started its comeback in the bottom of the sixth as Jakob Marsee (four hits), Lopez, Agustin Ramirez drove in runs before Wagaman’s run-scoring hit gave the Marlins a 4-3 lead. Lopez added an RBI single in the seventh and Edwards added his third homer of the year in the eighth.

In his 39th career game, it marked Marsee’s second four-hit outing.

Miami starter Eury Perez allowed three earned runs and seven hits with seven strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings, but didn’t figure in the decision. Lake Bachar (6-2) worked two-thirds of an inning and earned the victory.

Jake Irvin (8-12) took the loss for the Nationals.

Washington interim manager Miguel Cairo was ejected in the sixth inning after a disputed play. The Marlins disputed a call when Marsee was ruled out on a tag play at second. The umpires met and changed the call to safe. That Nationals challenged, but the safe call was upheld. Cairo argued the ruling and was then ejected by Laz Diaz. Irvin, after being removed from the game, was also ejected by Diaz.

Key moment

Abrams’ error to begin the sixth opened the floodgates for Miami.

Key stat

Edwards had three hits and Marsee four from the top spots in Miami’s order.

Up next

Nationals LHP MacKenzie Gore (5-13, 4.15 ERA) comes off the injured list to start Thursday against Marlins LHP Ryan Weathers (1-1, 3.28).

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GAINESVILLE — Florida star defensive tackle Caleb Banks is back just in time for the Gators’ visit to No. 3 LSU.

The 6-foot-5 ¾, 330-pound redshirt senior is not listed on Wednesday’s SEC availability report after missing the first two games with a foot injury. Banks could create the interior push UF could use to harass Tigers veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and pull off an upset as 7.5-point underdogs.

With Banks on the sideline, the Gators have managed just two sacks in two games and could not contain USF dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown, who rushed for 66 yards and passed for 263 during an 18-16 upset by the Bulls.

Banks had a sack against LSU during the Gators’ 27-16 upset victory on Nov. 16 in the Swamp. A week later against Ole Miss, he recorded 2.5 sacks.

The November performance vaulted Banks, a transfer from Louisville in 2023, into NFL draft conversations as a potential first-round draft pick.

While Banks will be available at Tiger Stadium, freshman receiver Dallas Wilson is listed as out and will miss his third straight game. Wilson was expected to be a major factor in the Gators’ passing game, which has struggled through two games as sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway continues to find his stride after an injury-riddled offseason.

Edgar Thompson can be reached at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley has canceled an event with conservative political commentator and activist Ben Shapiro — which was scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 10 — after learning that fellow conservative activist Charlie Kirk had been fatally shot earlier in the day.

Shapiro was set to appear at the library to discuss his new book, “Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics),” on Wednesday night.

The Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, however, announced the event’s cancelation after Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during a speaking engagement in Utah.

“The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is saddened to hear of events that took place today at Utah Valley University. Our prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family,” the foundation wrote on social media. “As a mark of respect, we are cancelling our program and book signing with Ben Shapiro this evening.”

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary with a month’s worth of activities, including an exhibition of rarely seen historical artifacts associated with President and Mrs. Reagan, photos and mementos from the Library’s opening, as well as highlights and events from the last 30 years. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, rose to prominence for confronting liberals in academia, eventually winning over an influential set of conservative financiers. He was an early backer of President Donald Trump, going on to serve as a personal aide to Donald Trump Jr. during the elder Trump’s 2016 campaign.

Soon, Kirk was a regular presence on cable TV, where he leaned into the culture wars and heaped praise on the then-president. He often espoused far-right political talking points, including racist, homophobic, and transphobic beliefs.

He was also a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, notably saying during a 2023 TPUSA faith event: “I think it’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights.”

Shapiro and Kirk, meanwhile, operated within the same political sphere. Shapiro said on social media Wednesday that he was “utterly stunned and heartbroken” about Kirk’s death.

“Charlie was a good man who believed in right and wrong, who stood by his Biblical values,” Shapiro said. “All of us will miss him, and I can’t imagine the pain of his beautiful young family, and we all must pray for them. And we must pick up the baton where Charlie left it, fighting for the things he believed in so passionately.”

The Reagan Foundation said a new date for Shapiro’s library event would be announced in the future.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

General Daily Insight for September 11, 2025

Right now is all about clear-sighted thinking and improving efficiency. The Moon is loping along through grounded Taurus, encouraging us to move at a slow and steady pace. While here, the Moon will reach out across the sky to form a spectacularly harmonious trine with messenger Mercury, currently in its home sign of meticulous Virgo, at 10:18 pm EDT. This can inspire us to be our most productive and effective selves, so this is no time for lazing about or wasting energy.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

This is no time for overthinking. There is a simplicity to the energy of this lunar transit, thanks to a productive angle between the Moon in your money-loving 2nd house and mental Mercury in your sensible 6th house. This can inspire you to imagine unique ways to achieve your goals without needing to bend over backward or work yourself to the bone to make it happen. A little careful consideration can yield very positive results, so take time to properly evaluate your situation.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Fun shouldn’t be forbidden — quite the opposite! You’re tuned in to your own personal issues while the Moon is in your sign. That doesn’t at all have to be a bad thing, especially when the Moon trines Mercury in your 5th House of Jubilation. Shake off any heaviness and venture in search of something to bring a bit of joy into your life, whatever that might mean to you. Mercury should ensure that there are plenty of opportunities to do just that.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Domestic matters could be front and center today. You may be off in your own little world while the Moon is whirling through your 12th House of the Subconscious. Watch out — Luna’s trine to mischievous Mercury in your 4th House of Dwellings might stir up some issues for you to deal with under your roof. Fortuitously, this angle is a positive one, so you should enjoy whatever occurs. Since Mercury is such a chatty planet, consider inviting people over for a fun evening.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

There is a very social shine to the day. Thanks to a special trine between the Moon in your friendly 11th house and Mercury in your wordy 3rd house, you’re going to be on a bit of a metaphorical merry-go-round. The good news is that you’ll probably have a wonderful time and be happy to see all the faces passing by. Try to stop and talk with at least a few of them, because you can discover some very fascinating tidbits if you do.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

You can make clear, considerate progress today. There is a helpful trine between the focused Moon in your determined 10th house and loquacious Mercury in your income-focused 2nd house, guiding you to figure out what steps are necessary for you to increase your net worth. Perhaps a new financial opportunity will make itself known to you, or you’ll figure out a modern way to approach an old problem that will yield beneficial results. Put on your thinking cap and get to work!

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

Your soul is worthy of trust. You may sometimes want to play it safe before you put your ideas out into the open, but today, the Moon in your truth-telling 9th house is trining your ruler Mercury in your clever sign. There shouldn’t be any keeping quiet for you! There’s nothing wrong with expressing yourself and telling others what you think — just consider your words beforehand. That way, you won’t have anything to regret down the line when all is said and done.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Think outside the box. The Moon is in your transformational 8th house, so things may seem a bit intense. Take a deep breath and let the lunar trine to Mercury in your pensive 12th house act as a pressure release, easing up the situation and making everything feel more bearable. Take a few minutes to let your mind wander, and life may not be simpler, but you’ll be able to handle it. Even the most complicated issues can work themselves out when given time.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Listening is a vital skill at this time. You can normally rely on your views to support your journey onward, wherever you’re heading. Today’s trine between the Moon and Mercury across your relationship sectors is reminding you to hear what other people have to say. Make an effort not to worry that this will be negative or that you won’t like what you hear. A few other viewpoints could drastically improve your situation and position, so be willing to do some crowdsourcing.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Putting yourself out there is possible. A valuable trine between the Moon in your competent 6th house and Mercury in your professional 10th house is supporting you to establish a path toward success, with each step clearly defined. Don’t focus too much on the bigger picture — first, break everything down into components that can be easily managed one at a time. You’ll reach the finish line much sooner than you’d ever expect by doing just that, so don’t waste this positive opportunity.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Playing it small may as well be playing nothing at all! The Moon in your high-spirited 5th house is trining messenger Mercury in your adventurous 9th house, so the further you go now, the more pleasure you can find in the great wide yonder. Leave limitations or old worries behind and go off in search of something exciting that can light a fresh fire within you. You deserve a smidgeon of fun, so don’t leave this opportunity for others to snap up instead.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

The emotional weather forecast is looking intense! You’re possibly deep in your feelings while the Moon is hunkered down in your 4th House of Foundations — and things may seem even more extreme when the Moon trines Mercury in your 8th House of Deep Bonding. Fortunately, the connection between these two is optimistic, so the best way forward is by being open and honest with your feelings. Don’t keep them bottled up! Speak your truth, then you should feel worlds lighter.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Leading the way could be best left to others at the moment. Regardless of your usual preference, there’s no harm in allowing someone else to call the shots for a while as the Moon in your 3rd House of Dialogue trines Mercury in your 7th House of Collaborations. A specific friend or peer may have a few words of wisdom that totally change your situation for the better, or perhaps they’ll offer you a much-needed helping hand. At least consider any offered advice.

By SHEIKH SAALIQ

NEW DELHI (AP) — The swelling wave of public anger first swept through the island nation of Sri Lanka in 2022 and ousted the president. Two years later, it erupted in Bangladesh as protesters toppled the ruling government. On Monday public fury exploded in Nepal, forcing its prime minister to resign a day after.

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Each protest movement began with a specific grievance that flared up, ending in the rejection of the government or its leaders.

In many ways, the protest movements share a common feature: disillusioned peoples’ resentment against the ruling elite and an entrenched political system they hold responsible for rampant corruption, deepening inequality and economic disparities.

Often led by young people, the protests have sparked deadly violence and sometimes left behind a political vacuum filled by unelected leaders and a worsening law and order situation.

“A perception of ruling elites as being both corrupt and ineffective at delivering a plausible path forward has created a structural basis for major crises,” said Paul Staniland, a politics professor specializing in South Asia at the University of Chicago.

Nepal’s public fury is largely against the political elite

The youth-led protests in Nepal began on Monday as simmering discontent over years was ignited by the government’s ban on major social media platforms. Many were particularly angry that the children of political leaders seem to enjoy a lavish lifestyle, while most of the population was dealing with economic problems, rising unemployment and widespread corruption.

The unrest has left at least 19 people dead.

Smoke billows from the parliament building after it was set on fire during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Prakash Timalsina)

Protesters — who have not clearly spelled out their demands apart from rallying under the anti-corruption call — burned the parliament building, presidential house, and residences of several ministers and other politicians. Bending to mounting public pressure, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli reversed the social media ban and quit. However, he will still lead a caretaker government until a new one is in place.

It is unclear what the new government would look like and whether it will constitute the old political guard. Many Nepalis fear a familiar sequence of bargaining among the same political class they want to overthrow.

Nepal is fraught with frequent political instability and each prime minister’s tenure has lasted just a year or two since the new constitution came into effect in 2015. The country abolished its monarchy in 2006, after a violent uprising that forced its former king to give up his authoritarian rule.

Staniland said the violence could make it “much harder to determine who should be in charge or how they should proceed.”

“The big question now in Nepal will be whether order can be restored and new, stable political dispensation forged,” he said.

Before Nepal there was Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

Those in Nepal looking for answers about its future will not find solace in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

The lack of consensus on basic reform demands like elections and anti-corruption mechanisms, and an uncertain road map for the future, have dented the democratic progress in those countries and further exacerbated the problems they face.

In Bangladesh, student-led protests started with anger against rules that limited the number of civil service jobs based on merit. They morphed into a massive nationwide uprising in July last year that culminated in the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hundreds of people, mostly students, were killed in violent protests.

Hasina fled to India, and an unelected interim administration, headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, was installed. He promised to restore order and hold a new election after necessary reforms.

• FILE -Protesters climb a public monument as they celebrate the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Aug. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar, File)
• FILE -Protesters shout slogans demanding acting president and prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe resign in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool), File)
• A protester throws a photograph of Nepal Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli in the fire at the Singha Durbar, the seat of Nepal’s government’s various ministries and offices during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

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One year on, Bangladesh remains mired in instability. Politic parties are bickering over election dates. Mob violence, political attacks on rival parties and groups, and hostility to vulnerable minority groups by religious hard-liners have surged.

In Sri Lanka, the then-Prime minister Ranil Wickremensignhe took over the country after protesters forced the powerful Rajapaksa clan out in 2022. The country later had a democratic transition of power after Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected as president last year. He promised to improve standards of living, clean up government and hold corrupt politicians responsible for their actions.

Almost a year later, Sri Lanka’s problems seem far from over. Its people continue to deal with issues like economic hardships, human rights concerns and foreign-debt default.

“There is no sign of the ideals of change desired by the protesters,” said Veeragathy Thanabalasingham, a Colombo-based political expert.

Wider instability in the region

Recent popular revolts have also rocked other nations in the region.

In Indonesia, deadly protests last week over lawmakers’ perks and the cost of living forced the country’s president to replace key economic and security ministers. The protests have led to the death of at least seven people.

In Myanmar, imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi ’s democratically-elected government was ousted by the military in 2021. Resistance to the military government has grown, and the country is now in the midst of a brutal civil war.

Staniland said while “most protests come and go without such dramatic results” as those seen in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, “the kindling is there for miscalculations and unexpected events to spiral.”

“I think Nepal represents the new politics of instability in South Asia,” he said.

Associated Press writer Krishan Francis in Colombo, Sri Lanka contributed to this report.

By DANICA KIRKA and BRIAN MELLEY

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch’s London home, the first time they’ve met in well over a year.

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The two have been distant since Harry and his wife, Meghan, left royal life and moved to California in 2020 and then publicly aired grievances about the royal family.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that Charles and Harry spent time together at Clarence House, where the king lives when he’s in the capital.

Late Wednesday afternoon, Harry was driven through the gates of the four-story mansion not far from Buckingham Palace. He was seen leaving less than an hour later, as he ducked down in the car enroute to an evening event for his Invictus Games, which supports injured and sick service members and veterans.

There had been speculation that Harry might meet his father after he arrived in the U.K. on Monday, the third anniversary of the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, for a four-day trip during which he will visit several of the charities he supports.

A meeting in July between representatives of the king, 76, and his wayward son, 40, led to suggestions that the frigid relationship between Harry and his family might be thawing.

The split had deepened over the past five years as Harry and Meghan aired their grievances with the royal family in a tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey and a revealing Netflix series. Harry, also known as the Duke of Sussex, then fueled the tensions by revealing personal conversations in his memoir, “Spare.”

Harry and his father last met in February 2024, when the prince flew to London after receiving news that Charles had been diagnosed with cancer. Harry spent about 45 minutes with Charles before the king flew to his Sandringham country estate to recuperate from his treatment.

Harry has also had little contact with his elder brother, Prince William, heir to the throne.

Harry was last in London in April, when the Court of Appeal rejected his bid to restore a police protection detail that was canceled after he stopped being a working royal. Charles was on a state visit to Italy at the time, so a meeting then was impossible.

That case was itself an impediment to improved relations because it involved Harry criticizing the king’s government in the courts. But once it was over, change became possible.

Immediately after the case ended, Harry said he would “love reconciliation with my family.”

“There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore,” he told the BBC on the day the court case was resolved. “Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has.”

Despite that olive branch, Harry had also struck a combative tone. The prince repeatedly said the decision to withdraw his security was made at the direction of the royal household in an effort to control him and his wife while putting their safety at risk.

“What I’m struggling to forgive, and what I will probably always struggle to forgive, is the decision that was made in 2020 that affects my every single day and that is knowingly putting me and my family in harm’s way,” Harry said.

• Britain’s Prince Harry holds an Imperial External Fixator during a visit to the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London, in London, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Suzanne Plunkett, Pool Photo via AP)
• Britain’s Prince Harry reacts, as he departs, following his visit to Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London, in London, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Suzanne Plunkett, Pool Photo via AP)
• FILE – Britain’s King Charles arrives to officially open Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, in Smethwick, England, Wednesday Sept. 3, 2025. (Richard Pohle/The Times/Pool via AP, file)
• Britain’s King Charles III, Patron of the Royal British Legion, arrives to attend a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day in Alrewas, England, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)

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But with the lawsuit out of the way, there were signs of change.

In July, the new team handling Harry and Meghan’s communications, headed by Los Angeles-based Meredith Maines, was seen on the balcony of a private members’ club in London speaking with Tobyn Andreae, the king’s press representative. The Mail on Sunday tabloid took a photo of what it called: “The secret Harry peace summit.”

Regardless of who tipped off the newspaper, it showed a change of tone since the meeting wouldn’t have happened if the principals hadn’t given their tacit consent.

Following the long-awaited meeting Wednesday, Harry dashed to his next charity appearance at an Invictus Games event across town.

When a reporter asked about his father’s health, the prince offered his firsthand opinion: “Yes he’s great, thank you.”