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Miss Manners: She came to my house sniffling, and I had little sympathy

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 01:34

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A group of six longtime friends planned a get-together at my house including snacks and games.

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One friend showed up very clearly ill, with a red, runny nose and a pack of tissues, saying, “It’s just a cold! I feel fine.”

Maybe I should have been more sympathetic, but I instead mentioned that I didn’t want to get sick because I had a vacation coming up. I got hand sanitizer and wipes for people to use, and kept my distance.

I did ask this person if they had gotten tested for COVID, and they said no — now that the tests aren’t free, they are actually quite expensive — but they assured me they’d had COVID before and that it “didn’t feel like this.”

Two questions: Do you agree that the common cold should be something that keeps people from socializing, and how can I handle this, should it happen again?

GENTLE READER: 1. Yes.

2. By being more sympathetic. Miss Manners suggests saying firmly, “You’re very brave to come out like this, but we won’t let you sacrifice yourself for us. You need to go home and go to bed until you are well. Do you need someone to take you?”

On their way out, you can add, “Please let us know how you’re doing. We look forward to seeing you when you are over this.”

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend who constantly talks about the prices of food, drinks and restaurants.

I wanted to go downtown to a festival, and the first thing she said was that the beers are going to be $8 each. When I ask her about a new restaurant, she tells me the prices of everything and the cheapest way to have dinner there at happy hour. No mention of the food itself.

A lot of her conversations seem to center around how much things cost. It drives all of her conversations.

I guess I was brought up not to talk about the cost of things. Am I wrong to let this bother me?

GENTLE READER: If you were brought up never to talk about the cost of anything, Miss Manners hopes it came with a sizable inheritance.

If your friend keeps asking you how much you paid for your shoes, you would be justified in being annoyed. But being concerned about prices at restaurants — or other commercial transactions under consideration — seems reasonable.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have always sent thank-you notes without fail. My problem is that, now, people contact me via text message to see if I have received the gift they sent me. And since that answer is almost always yes, I feel I must not only acknowledge the gift but also thank them at that time.

So now, I either have to thank them with a short text, instead of the lovely cards I purchased to write sincere notes of gratitude, or thank them twice — which of course is not awful, but seems awkward. I need some guidance, please.

GENTLE READER: Prompt responses will solve this problem. Then you can truthfully say, “Yes, thank you, I’ve already written you.”

Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, gentlereader@missmanners.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.

Today in History: September 30, Munich Agreement allows Nazi annexation of Sudetenland

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 01:00

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2025. There are 92 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On Sept. 30, 1938, addressing the public after cosigning the Munich Agreement, which allowed Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain proclaimed, “I believe it is peace for our time.”

Also on this date:

In 1777, the Continental Congress — forced to flee in the face of advancing British forces — moved to York, Pennsylvania, after briefly meeting in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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In 1791, Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute” premiered in Vienna, Austria.

In 1947, the World Series was broadcast on television for the first time, as the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-3 in Game 1; the Yankees would go on to win the Series four games to three.

In 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end after delivering more than 2.3 million tons of cargo to blockaded residents of West Berlin over the prior 15 months.

In 1954, the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy.

In 1955, actor James Dean was killed at age 24 in a two-car collision near Cholame, California.

In 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente connected for his 3,000th and final hit, a double against Jon Matlack of the New York Mets at Three Rivers Stadium.

In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties to illegally annex more occupied Ukrainian territory in a sharp escalation of his seven-month invasion.

Today’s Birthdays:
  • Actor Angie Dickinson is 94.
  • Singer Johnny Mathis is 90.
  • Actor Len Cariou is 86.
  • Singer Marilyn McCoo is 82.
  • Actor Barry Williams is 71.
  • Singer Patrice Rushen is 71.
  • Actor Fran Drescher is 68.
  • Country musician Marty Stuart is 67.
  • Actor Crystal Bernard is 64.
  • Actor Eric Stoltz is 64.
  • Rapper-producer Marley Marl is 63.
  • Country musician Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) is 62.
  • Rock singer Trey Anastasio (Phish) is 61.
  • Actor Monica Bellucci is 61.
  • Actor Tony Hale is 55.
  • Actor Jenna Elfman is 54.
  • Actor Marion Cotillard is 50.
  • Author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates is 50.
  • Tennis Hall of Famer Martina Hingis is 45.
  • Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Moceanu is 44.
  • Actor Lacey Chabert is 43.
  • Actor Kieran Culkin is 43.
  • Singer-rapper T-Pain is 41.
  • Racing driver Max Verstappen is 28.
  • Actor-dancer Maddie Ziegler is 23.

Dolphins Deep Dive: Tyreek’s devastating injury; where does offense go from here? | VIDEO

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 21:10

In this Dolphins Deep Dive video, the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss star receiver Tyreek Hill’s gruesome injury suffered during Miami’s win over the New York Jets and what it means for the Dolphins’ offense going forward. They also touch on Miami starting to look like the team everyone expected it to be heading into the season.

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Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 27-21 victory over New York Jets

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 19:48

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins, who badly needed a victory, hosted the New York Jets on Monday and got that much-needed win, 27-21. But they might have lost star wide receiver Tyreek Hill for an extended period with a left knee injury. That was the bad news.

The good news is the Dolphins (1-3) got their first win of the season and also extended their home winning streak over the Jets to 10 games.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was efficient, the defense answered the call to play more violently (strictly in the football sense), and special teams continued making a big contribution to the game’s outcome.

Coach Mike McDaniel, whose job security has been questioned, earned himself some semblance of peace in that sense with the win as he improved his overall record to 29-28, including playoffs, and 29-26 in the regular season.

Here’s what we learned in the game: 

Has Tyreek Hill played his last game for the Dolphins?

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins’ most dynamic player since being acquired in 2022, sustained a left knee injury in the third quarter of Monday’s game. And considering the 31-year-old is due to count more than $50 million on the salary cap next season you have to wonder whether it was his last play for the Dolphins.

Hill, who ended the game with six receptions for 67 yards, was already being touted as a trade candidate because of the Dolphins’ 0-3 start and his off-field issues, which includes an ongoing NFL investigation into allegations of domestic violence against his estranged wife.

Hill, who only talks with the media once a week, missed Saturday’s practice for personal reasons so he didn’t speak last week. Hill was one of the Dolphins’ most durable players having only missed one game since being acquired, a 30-0 win over the New York Jets in 2023. — Chris Perkins

Waller makes impactful debut

Tight end Darren Waller, playing for the first time since had a 14-yard reception for a first down and a 4-yard touchdown reception for his first two catches as a Dolphins player. He added another touchdown in the third quarter, this one a 9-yard reception. Waller ended with three receptions for 27 yards and two touchdowns.

Waller, who turned 33 on Sept. 13, used his size and some nifty footwork for his first touchdown reception. Tagovailoa threw the pass between cornerback Sauce Gardner and safety Brandon Stephens in the back of the end zone. Waller, at 6 foot 6, 238 pounds, went up high to snatch the ball out of the air and then artfully got his left foot (his second foot) down in the end zone to complete the touchdown reception.

Dolphins force turnovers

The Dolphins forced three turnovers Monday, which is significant considering they entered Monday’s game as one of three teams, along with Washington and the Jets, without a forced turnover. That changed in the first quarter when cornerback Jack Jones stripped running back Braelon Allen near the goal line. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick recovered the loose ball, leading to a 15-play, 96-yard touchdown drive by the Dolphins.

In the second quarter inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson had a strip-sack of Jets quarterback Justin Fields that was recovered by outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips at the Jets’ 47-yard line.

In the third quarter linebacker Cam Goode and safety Dante Trader Jr. forced a fumble on Jets kickoff returner Isaiah Williams that Trader recovered.

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Safeties Iffy Melinfonwu, Ashtyn Davis and Minkah Fitzpatrick played together early in the game with Fitzpatrick as the slot/nickel. At other times cornerback Cornell Armstrong or safety Dante Trader Jr. came in as the fifth defensive back. 

Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver mixed up the defensive looks in the secondary frequently and it seemed to produce good results. The Jets weren’t able to throw downfield with success much of the game.

The Dolphins, whose secondary is still eyed with suspicion, put rookie safety Jason Marshall Jr. (hamstring) on the injured reserve list before the game, meaning he must miss at least four weeks.

Rushing defenses gets gashed early, then kind of rights the ship

The Jets totaled 197 rushing yards, 115 rushing yards in the first half, and 76 rushing yards on their first possession, which ended in a fumble when Jones stripped Allen of the ball near the goal line and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick recovered.

The early-game run defense was troubling considering the Dolphins, who were No. 9 against the run last year, entered Monday’s game 29th in rushing defense at 145 yards allowed per game. But they got things squared away by utilizing defensive linemen Zach Sieler, Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Matthew Butler, sometimes at the same time.

It should be pointed out quarterback Justin Fields (seven carries, 81 yards) scored on a 43-yard run in the third quarter on a scramble, however.

McDaniel falls to 4-16 on challenges

McDaniel challenged a Jets kickoff return possession in the second quarter and lost when referees ruled the return man, Allen, was down by contact. McDaniel is now 4-16 on challenges since becoming head coach in 2022.

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Tua has decent showing

Tagovailoa ended 17 of 25 for 177 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 114.9 passer rating in his most solid game of the young season. Tagovailoa had one fumbled snap but for the most part he played a smart, efficient game and didn’t take unnecessary risks. He ended with three carries for six yards, didn’t have any near-interceptions and didn’t force any plays.

Strange becomes third starter and fourth player at RG

Dolphins right guard Cole Strange started against the Jets, meaning he’s the third right guard to start in four games. James McDaniel, the free agent signee from Chicago, started the opener but sustained a pectoral injury and was placed on injured reserve. Kion Smith started the next two games but was replaced by Daniel Brunskill last week at Buffalo. Strange, signed Sept. 9, got the start against the Jets, making him the fourth player at right guard.

Jets TE Mason Taylor excels as dad, Jason Taylor, watches

Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor, the son of Dolphins Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, finished with five receptions for 65 yards. Mason Taylor, the second-round pick from LSU, entered the game with six receptions for 43 yards. 

Jason Taylor also played for the Jets in 2010. Hall of Famers Jason Taylor, an outside linebacker, and Zach Thomas, a middle linebacker, served as Dolphins honorary team captains for the coin toss Monday.

The Dolphins will face the Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II, son of ex-Dolphins wide receiver Oronde Gadsen, on Oct. 12 when the Dolphins host the Chargers.

Special teams loom large again

The Dolphins caused a special teams fumble Monday that they turned into a touchdown and a 17-6 lead. Special teams have played a role in all four games this season. In the opener at Indianapolis outside linebacker Matthew Judon ran into the Colts punter, extending a 17-play drive that the Colts turned into a field goal and a 20-0 halftime lead. Against New England, the Dolphins had a 74-yard punt return touchdown matched by a 90-yard kickoff return touchdown by the Pats in a 33-27 loss. Against Buffalo, Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler had a roughing the punter penalty that allowed the Bills to score a touchdown and take a 28-21 lead.

Dolphins crowd stays favorable . . . except for that banner

The crowd at Hard Rock Stadium never booed, a departure from its behavior against New England, the Dolphins’ only other home game, and packed Hard Rock Stadium with a particularly large contingent of Dolphins fans among the 65,848 tickets distributed. 

There have been times that Jets fans have had a huge presence at Hard Rock Stadium, but Monday wasn’t one of those times despite the Dolphins entering the game winless.

There were swaths of unused seats but it was a mostly packed stadium and few cheers were heard from Jets fans as their teams suffered from three turnovers and committed 12 penalties for 101 yards.

Yes, there was a banner flown over the stadium before the game that read, “Help wanted. New GM. New Coach. New QB.” But that was it for the drama along those lines.

Tua has been a maestro with many-many-play touchdown drives

According to pro-football-reference.com, since 2001, the Miami Dolphins have had 35 touchdown drives that have involved at least 14 snaps in the regular season. In the 310 regular-season Dolphins games from 2001 through Tua’s first start, in October of 2020, Miami had cashed in for six points on 20 of those long slogs (15.50 games per such touchdown). Monday’s 15-play masterpiece was the 15th in the Dolphins’ 82 games since Tagovailoa was named the starting quarterback. Tua himself has been the starter for 13 of them in his 66 starts (5.08 games per such touchdown drive, more than three times the frequency as from 2001-20). So, as the quick-strike offense has always been there for Tua and Tyreek, the above data attests to the lefty’s patience. — Steve Svekis

Miami’s defense extended a wild streak of game-turning turnovers on the doorstep of their end zone

For the third season in a row, a Dolphins opponent fumbled the ball at the Miami 2 or 1 and the aqua-and-orange recovered as part of a one-score win. The Jets, down 3-0, had their first possession chewing up yardage in the run game when they handed it off to Braelon Allen on a dive play. As he made a leap toward the end zone, Jack Jones forced the ball out at the 1, and it was covered up by Minkah Fitzpatrick at the 4.

On Christmas Eve of 2023, the Dallas Cowboys had a first-and-goal at the 1 when the Cowboys botched a handoff, with Brandon Jones recovering it at the 2. Then, in last year’s season opener, the Jaguars Travis Etienne seemingly had a clear path to the end zone to make the score 24-7 Jags with less than 18 minutes left in the game. Jevon Holland, though, dislodged the ball and Kader Kohou recovered it in the end zone. One play later, Tagovailoa found Hill on a crossing route and Hill blazed 80 yards to make in 17-14 en route to a 20-17 win. Those are infrequent occurrences.

Tua Tagovailoa finally lit it up at Hard Rock under the lights

The Dolphins quarterback had entered the Jets game with four previous prime-time starts at Hard Rock Stadium and had been limited to a 75.7 passer rating at under 16 points scored per game with a handful of dropped interceptions. He was in charge against the Jets, breaking out a bunch of bootlegs and looking very comfortable finally having another big-body receiving target in Darren Waller and piling up a 114.9 passer rating.

Shocker: Jason Taylor’s son had the best game of his (microscopic) NFL career in Miami Gardens

Tight end Mason Taylor came into Monday with 43 career receiving yards. He had 65 against the Dolphins in the stadium where his dad forged a Hall of Fame career.

Tua’s eyes must brighten when he plays the Jets in Miami Gardens

Tua has now had four starts against the Jets in Miami Gardens, and in those games, the Dolphins’ offense has scored 31, 30, 32 and 27 points for a 30.0 average.

Dolphins have played the Jets a ton on Monday, but not recently

Monday was the 14th Monday Night Football matchup between the Dolphins and Jets, but the first since December of 2014. The Dolphins carried a 6-7 Monday night record against the Jets into the matchup. Before the more-than-decadelong hiatus, the teams had stacked 11 of their MNF matchups in 30 years from 1984-2014.

On deck: At Carolina Panthers, Bank of America Stadium, Sunday, 1 p.m.

The Panthers, since quarterback Bryce Young returned from his benching last year, have become a become a solid opponent at home. In Carolina’s past seven games in Charlotte, the Panthers are 4-3, outsourcing the opposition 173-155. Most recently, they roasted the Atlanta Falcons 30-0. That said, their offense has been poor, with only 289.3 yards per game.

Show Caption1 of 21Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) scores his second touchdown Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Expand

Hyde10: Hill’s injury, Waller’s night, three takeaways — 10 thoughts on Dolphins’ win vs. Jets

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 19:30

MIAMI GARDENS — This Miami Dolphins season needed a whiff of good news, and got some with their first win of the season Monday night against the error-prone New York Jets.

The Dolphins won, 27-21, to move to 1-3 on the season. The Jets fell to 0-4. But it was expensive, with with a key injury for the Dolphins.

Here are 10 thoughts on the night:

1. The costliest 10-yard catch possible to the Dolphins season came early in the third quarter when Tyreek Hill was tackled by Jets safety Malachi Moore and tumbled out of bounds at the 36-yard line on the Jets sideline. Everyone immediately knew something was seriously wrong. The Jets training staff sprinted to Hill. Players waved for the Dolphins trainers to come across the field. A cart quickly was brought out, Dolphins and Jets players went over to pay respects to Hill. The Dolphins receiver smiled and waved to the crowd while being driven off, but that emotion couldn’t mask the serious knee injury he apparently suffered and what it means to the season. He was taken in a wheelchair to an ambulance and driven to the hospital as the third quarter went on. No doubt updates will be coming Tuesday, but good news isn’t on the menu.

2. Stat of the night: Jets had three fumbles and lost all three; Dolphins with two fumbles and didn’t lose either. Fumbles are typically fifty-fifty propositions to recover, meaning a measure of luck is involved. Still …

3.This Dolphins defense had no takeaways through three games, but got those three Monday night. Let’s go through them: 1) Cornerback Jack Jones made the kind of play this Dolphins defense has lacked this year on the opening drive after the Jets took the ball 81 yards down the field. Running back Braelon Allen was going in for an apparent touchdown when Jones knocked the ball out at the 1-yard line. Minkah Fitpzatrick recovered at the 4; 2) In the second quarter, the Jets drove 38 yards before linebacker Tyrel Dodson strip-sacked Fields and Jaelan Phillips picked up the ball at the 36-yard-line; 3) On the opening kickoff of the second half, Cameron Goode and Dante Trader knocked the ball loose from Jets return man Isaiah Williams. Trader recovered it at the Jets 37.

4. Darren Waller had a long, odd wait for his first appearance with the Dolphins — and he made it a big opening with two touchdowns. His first catch on the first series Monday, a 14-yarder over the middle. His second one came on fourth-and-goal from the 5. Mike McDaniel went for it and was rewarded when Tua’s perfect throw to the back of the end zone was where only the 6-6 Waller could grab it. He did for a great catch and a touchdown. He caught a second, 9-yard touchdown to make it 17-3. Waller had four catches for 27 yards and recovered the final onside kick in his first game since 2023.

5. Tua Tagovailoa had his best game of the season in completing 17 of 25 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns. He was asked primarily on a night of three Jets turnovers to play a clean game, and he did just that after five giveaways in the opening three games. No turnovers this night. He was regularly moved outside the pocket to create easier passing lanes that he used. Tua is 6-0 against the Jets.

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6. “Violence,” Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Edwards wanted from his defense. Then the Jets ran 11 times for 76 yards on their opening drive before fumbling it away. They had 197 yards rushing and a staggering 7-yard average per carry. They couldn’t even run much by the fourth quarter since they were behind. This continued a troubling theme for a Dolphins front seven that carried big expectations into the season. They entered Monday ranked 28th in yielding 145 rushing yards a game and 22nd with opponents averaging 4.5 yards a carry. Some of it Monday was Justin Fields, who had an impressive 43-yard touchdown run. No matter how it all went, the three Jets turnovers hid a continuing problem for this defense. Do credit linebacker Jordyn Brooks for 16 tackles.

7. A good Dolphins’ family story played out Monday: Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas weren’t just Hall-of-Fame honorary captains for the Dolphins this game. They had their allegiance stretched, too, with Taylor the proud father and Thomas the proud uncle of Jets tight end Mason Taylor, the second-round rookie from LSU. Mason’s mom, Katina, who is Zach’s sister and Jason’s ex-wife, greeted her son before the game on the sideline, too. Mason caught a rare Jets pass for 8 yards and a first down in the second quarter. That started a night where he had more first-downs catches of 11, 27 and 9 yards. The St. Thomas Aquinas High alum entered with six catches on the season. Next up: Former Dolphins receiver Oronde Gadsden gets to see his son, Oronde, another rookie tight end, comes to town with the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 12.

8. McDaniel stuck with the running game Monday night to present a balanced offense. Twenty-five passes. Thirty-one rushing plays. That’s what this offense needs, and it’s easier to do when you have the lead all night. But why wouldn’t he stick with the run with De’Von Achane continuing to play so strong? Achane ran 20 times for 99 yards. That included a powerful 9-yard touchdown run that put the Dolphins up 24-10 in the third quarter.

9. Quick Hits:

*Cole Strange started at right guard for the Dolphins. Strange was signed Sept. 9 off the Cleveland Browns practice squad. Regular James McDaniel (pectoral) can’t return from injury until after the Oct. 12 game against the Chargers at the earliest.

*That was Kiko Mauigoa, the former University of Miami linebacker, called for a roughing penalty for hitting a sliding Tagovailoa late in the third quarter.

*Serious question: Are the Jets tanking? Or is Aaron Glenn trying to revive their Jeff Ulbrich Era? Twelve penalties for 101 yards? A fair catch on a punt at the 3-yard line? Regular disorganization. Sure, the Dolphins had their youth-league moment at the end of the Patriots loss. But the Jets looked like that all night.

10. Next Game: Dolphins at 1-3 Carolina on Sunday at 1 p.m.. Who is Carolina? The team that beat Atlanta, 30-0, a Sunday ago? Or the team that got run off the field Sunday in New England, 42-13. Bryce Young hasn’t kept the strong finish to last year going as he has a 77.1 rating with five TDs and three interceptions. Carolina is the 29th-ranked scoring offense and ranks 19th among defenses in points allowed.

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Show Caption1 of 21Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) scores his second touchdown Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Expand

Instant Analysis: Miami Dolphins 27, New York Jets 21

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 19:17

Quick thoughts from South Florida Sun Sentinel staffers as the Miami Dolphins get their first victory of the season, but lose one of their stars to injury against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on “Monday Night Football”:

Dave Hyde, Columnist

The first win is the first win is the first win. And that matters. But the fact Monday night also saw the Miami Dolphins best player dislocate his knee and be lost for the season shows how it wasn’t all smiles afterward. They won the game they had to win against a youth-league Jets team, but also lost Tyreek Hill in a manner that makes you wonder where this all goes now.

Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist

The Dolphins forced turnovers, played reasonably good defense and reduced mindless errors. Those are all positive signs and sustainable activities. Monday’s victory provided reason for optimism despite the knee injury to wide receiver Tyreek Hill, which put a dark cloud over the victory. Still, it was good to see the Dolphins, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, play a relatively clean game and beat a team they should have beaten.

David Furones, Dolphins Writer

There were so many positives to take for the Dolphins between the incorporation of new tight end Darren Waller into the offense for touchdowns, the balance with the run game and the three takeaways. But you just don’t leave this game feeling any good about Miami’s chances going forward this season with star wide receiver Tyreek Hill now likely out for the remainder of the season with the gruesome knee injury suffered early in the first half.

Steve Svekis, Assistant Sports Editor

That, unfortunately, is the definition of a Pyrrhic victory. The Dolphins avoided becoming the sixth team in franchise history to begin 0-4 with their by-far cleanest game of the season, but they lost their best player with Tyreek Hill’s ugly injury. It isn’t a QB, like losing a Dan Marino in Week 5 in 1993, but it is absolutely as massive a loss as can be incurred at any other position. Still, a superb performance.

Keven Lerner, Assistant Sports Editor

The Dolphins have a soft schedule coming up where they have had thoughts of getting back to .500, but doing it without Tyreek Hill really tosses the game plan into a blender. Sadly, his injury came on a night where Darren Waller added a major big-body-receiving dimension that had been missing since Mike Gesicki’s departure a couple years ago.

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Show Caption1 of 21Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) scores his second touchdown Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Expand

Dolphins earn season’s first win vs. Jets, but lose star Tyreek Hill

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 19:17

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins earned their much-needed first victory of the 2025 season, but they lost electric, speedy star wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the process.

Tight end Darren Waller caught two touchdowns, and the Dolphins, without a takeaway in their first three games, recovered three fumbles in a 27-21 win over the New York Jets on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

But Hill went down with a gruesome left knee injury early in the second half that didn’t look like one a player comes back from in the same season.

While defeating the AFC East rival Jets on Monday probably affords coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier some breathing room from the constant pressure they’re under over their jobs, the victory for Miami (1-3) didn’t quite feel like one to springboard a team from its dreadful 0-3 start after Hill’s scary injury.

Nonetheless, the Dolphins look to show resolve going forward, as they did within Monday’s game after the devastating image of Hill down on the sideline.

“I think we’ve gotten better, and we had to,” coach Mike McDaniel said. “Getting in the win column took longer than we wanted, but it was satisfying.”

The Dolphins, wearing their new alternate dark uniforms, won their 10th consecutive home game in the division rivalry with the Jets, who are still winless at 0-4.

Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has still never lost a start against the Jets, went 17 of 25 for 177 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

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“My thoughts and prayers are with (Hill),” said Tagovailoa, managing the combination of emotions of a win but losing his star receiver, “but it’s a great feeling that we feel tonight. Obviously when you win, that’s in a way one of the best deodorants for what you could be going through.”

Running back De’Von Achane had 99 yards on 20 carries in a balanced effort for the offense.

The Dolphins lost Hill early in the second half as he made a 10-yard catch on third-and-8 going to the Jets sideline. New York safety Malachi Moore tackled him by the legs, and the wrap-up put Hill’s legs in a compromised, twisted position.

Down on the field for several minutes as players observed, many of them on a knee, Hill, who finished with six catches for 67 yards, was carted off and showing he was in good spirits by smiling and clapping.

Three plays after Hill was carted off, Waller caught his second touchdown of his Miami debut, a 9-yard catch that gave his team a 17-3 lead. Players said seeing Hill joking around and in good spirits after his injury allowed them to refocus.

Following a 43-yard highlight-reel scramble for a touchdown by Jets quarterback Justin Fields, the Dolphins made it a two-touchdown game again with a shifty 9-yard run to the right from Achane, making multiple defenders miss en route to the end zone.

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“When we’re in the red zone like that,” Achane said, “making a few guys miss, I feel like that’s my job as a running back.”

Leading 24-13 with seven minutes remaining, the Dolphins used Achane and the run game to again go up two touchdowns, thanks to a 36-yard field goal from Riley Patterson.

Fields threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Garrett Wilson with 1:49 left, and the Jets converted the 2-point conversion with Fields on the ground, but the Dolphins recovered the ensuing onside kick.

Miami took a 10-0 lead in the second quarter when Waller, after coming out of retirement and working his way back from a hip strain for his first action of 2025, skied for a Tagovailoa pass to the back of the end zone on third-and-goal for a 4-yard touchdown.

“Shoutout to Tua for trusting that and putting it up there and giving a guy a chance,” Waller said. “We haven’t had that much time to build chemistry, but for him to give me an opportunity like that, I’m really grateful.”

It was sandwiched between two fumble recoveries on the first two series for the Miami defense.

The Dolphins forced their first turnover of the season on New York’s first offensive series. The long drive ended with cornerback Jack Jones punching the ball out at the 1-yard line against running back Braelon Allen as Allen was bound to cross the plane of the goal line had he held on. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick recovered the fumble.

Allen’s fumble came after the Jets ran 11 times for 76 yards on the opening drive, gashing a Dolphins defense that came in with the intention to play more physically, off the push this week from defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. It didn’t look that way early, until that initial takeaway.

“It was definitely huge. When a team is running the ball like that, especially on the first drive of the game, it can be super deflating,” Fitzpatrick said. “But to end that drive with a turnover, especially in the red zone, taking points off the board for them and putting the ball in our possession, is definitely huge and definitely a big momentum swing.”

On the Jets’ second possession, they went for a fourth down, and linebacker Tyrel Dodson pursued Fields to force a fumble that was recovered by edge defender Jaelan Phillips after the strip-sack.

Dolphins special teams also recovered a fumble, on the opening kickoff of the second half. Returner Isaiah Williams had the ball forced out and then recovered by rookie safety Dante Trader to give Miami the football for the series that resulted in Hill’s injury and Waller’s second touchdown.

“We emphasized that all week about getting turnovers,” said linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who had a whopping 18 tackles, “and it finally came through for us and helped us win a game.”

Before Waller’s first touchdown on the second offensive series, he made his first reception with Miami on the third play from scrimmage Monday, catching a 14-yard pass on third down.

“It does a lot,” Waller said, “just to be able to get in there and to react and make a play, get hit, get the little excitement and then just settle right back into the flow of the game and just being present from down to down.”

The Dolphins settled for a 47-yard field goal from Riley Patterson to start after a third-and-3 pass to wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was broken up by Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens.

The Jets got in position for a 58-yard field goal from Nick Folk right before halftime and sent the teams to intermission with the Dolphins leading, 10-3.

Along with Dodson’s strip-sack, cornerback Rasul Douglas also had a sack on Fields, who finished with 81 rushing yards and 226 through the air on 20-of-27 passing.

The Dolphins, off the Monday night game, now have a short week before traveling to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Show Caption1 of 21Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) scores his second touchdown Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Expand

Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill carted off with scary knee injury

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 18:09

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off the field after a scary left knee injury suffered in Monday night’s win over the New York Jets.

Hill appeared to have the leg twisted into a compromised position early in the second half as he was tackled along the Jets sideline after making a catch.

Players from both teams took a knee as Hill received medical attention. A cart came out to take Hill into the locker room, as his left leg was immobilized.

Hill was in good spirits, smiling and clapping and signaling to fans and teammates as he was carted away.

The Dolphins immediately ruled out Hill and said he was being taken to a local hospital for imaging, evaluation and observation. The ESPN broadcast showed Hill in a wheelchair before being taken to the hospital, where he will be staying overnight, according to Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel said Hill dislocated the knee.

Hill is getting an MRI and CT scan to determine the extent of the damage to the knee, whether there are torn ligaments, cartilage, broken bones, effects on blood flow or even nerve damage, agent Drew Rosenhaus told WSVN late Monday night.

Hill was injured making a 10-yard catch to the sideline on third-and-8. He was tackled by the legs by Jets safety Malachi Moore as he was injured.

Dolphins teammates marveled at how Hill joked, smiled and kept a positive attitude despite suffering such a serious injury.

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“He was still happy. He was smiling, like still making jokes,” running back De’Von Achane said. “I’m like, ‘Bro you just got hurt.’ You know what I’m saying? But him showing that spirit, just letting us know we still got a game to win, we still got to lock in.”

Added quarterback Tua Tagovailoa: “That’s just his personality. So he was joking when I came up and talked to him and when a lot of the guys came up and talked to him. That’s just his personality. That’s just who he is. But our thoughts and our prayers are with him.”

Three plays later, the Dolphins scored a 9-yard touchdown, with Tagovailoa throwing to tight end Darren Waller for his second score of his Miami debut.

Hill had six catches for 67 yards Monday, both which led the team.

The Dolphins, playing with a two-touchdown lead much of the second half, found balance in their offense, running the football (31 attempts) more than they threw (25).

The run game, Waller’s emergence and fellow wide receiver Jaylen Waddle stepping up are ways the Dolphins can survive Hill missing time, possibly the remainder of the season.

Said Waddle: “Tyreek’s one of those guys that it changes the whole team, it changes the whole offense.”

This story will be updated.

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Show Caption1 of 21Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) scores his second touchdown Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)Expand

Daily Horoscope for September 30, 2025

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 17:00
General Daily Insight for September 30, 2025

There’s no keeping our feelings hidden on a day like this. The Moon in Capricorn is energizing us to be serious and face facts, even as its trine to loving Venus in Virgo at 8:20 am EDT reminds us to lead with care and intention. When we show people support, they’ll be more inclined to support us in turn. The Moon will then square off Mercury in Libra, inspiring open conversations and making it easier for us to find a place of common ground.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

Work shouldn’t always feel like work. A special trine between the Moon in your eager 10th house and Venus in your productive 6th house is setting you up for success, but in an unusually gentle fashion. Instead of needing to push and push in order to get anywhere, progress could feel wonderfully easy under this combination. Additionally, you may find that people are generally more eager to support your journey toward your personal finish line. Enjoy the process as well as the destination.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Make the most of life today. The Moon is reaching from your outstretched 9th house to make a lovely trine to charming Venus, currently dancing along through your playful 5th house, encouraging you to experience as much joy as possible. This angle wants you to follow your own rules and imbibe in your personal passions. Set aside concerns regarding about what other people expect or might think, and focus as much as possible on making yourself happy. You’ve got cosmic clearance to do so!

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Surround yourself with positivity. Things may seem a little intense while the Moon is spinning through your all-or-nothing 8th house, but a lunar trine to comfort-loving Venus in your comfortable 4th house is acting like cosmic cough medicine, soothing that storm. Get cozy! Consider spending time with family or other loved ones, and tend to only the lightest of chores. You might be inclined to be very open with your emotions, and you should feel much better once you’ve expressed whatever you’re holding in.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

This could be one of the most pleasant days you’ve experienced in quite some time. Extra happiness can be found by connecting with others while the Moon is in your partnership-focused 7th house, and Luna’s elite trine to graceful Venus in your verbose 3rd house invites everyone to pursue common goals. Others should be delighted to partner up with you, and you could be very pleased with what they bring to the table. When possible, avoid playing the lone wolf at present.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

Getting things done doesn’t have to be a boring or spartan process. A harmonious trine between the Moon in your capable 6th house and aesthetic Venus in your grounded 2nd house might inspire you to add a few extra amenities to your usual routine. You might decide to splurge on a refreshed work wardrobe or a quality espresso machine to add a fashionable or caffeinated kick to your mornings. Either way, there is nothing wrong with making your life a little more luxurious.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

This is no time to play the wallflower, Virgo. You might prefer to allow other signs into the spotlight while you control things from off in the wings, but today is your turn to take center stage! The Moon in your 5th House of Originality is energizing alluring Venus in your own 1st House of Action. This is a superb set-up to put your talents on display, so let the world see what you’ve got to offer. The results could be truly stupendous.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Don your rose-colored glasses. The planets are setting you up for a day of ease as the Moon in your tender 4th house embraces indulgent Venus in your subconscious 12th house. This energy is like wrapping yourself up in a big fuzzy blanket, so enjoy the comfort — and don’t worry too much about trying to make outward progress or leaving your unique mark. You can boost your agenda tomorrow, since this moment is meant for taking things at a more relaxed pace.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

People want to chat you up. You’re probably already in a social frame of mind while the Moon travels through your 3rd House of Dialogue. Plus, the lunar trine to fun-loving Venus in your 11th House of Social Groups may have pleasant people calling your name from all corners of your life. This would be the perfect time to connect with a few friendly faces for a night of whatever you please. Don’t hide yourself away, or you might miss out on the excitement!

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Lead with a smile on your face! You are being strengthened to roll up your sleeves and be your most productive self while the Moon is in your 2nd House of Funds. In addition, this can become an extra pleasant process once the Moon trines graceful Venus in your 10th House of Reputation. People should look upon you with respect and admiration, so don’t be shy about taking a leading role. Whatever’s going on, you can absolutely knock it out of the park.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Indulge your senses. It’s a good day to add a bit of color and spice to your life as the Moon in your steady sign reaches out across the sky to lovely Venus in your 9th House of Escapades, encouraging you to sample a few unfamiliar pleasures. Whether you’re trying a foreign cuisine for the first time, watching a film with subtitles, or hopping on a plane to explore far-off places, it would be wise to add more culture into your life.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Let life carry you along. There is no need to strive to control the tides of fate while the Moon slides through your secluded 12th house. Plenty of pleasure should be on offer along the way when the Moon trines Venus in your transformational 8th house. An unexpected opportunity could come your way from out of the blue, perhaps with a financial aspect. You might not see this coming until it lands in your lap! Yes, things really could be that good.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Your closest connections can yield lovely rewards at this time. Social connections are overall highlighted by Luna’s movements through your friendly 11th house, but you’ll probably be more inclined to connect with one specific person when the Moon trines Venus in your relationship-oriented 7th house. A partner of some kind, personal or professional, could bring a wonderful offer or opportunity your way. Don’t dismiss their pitch without fully contemplating the potential benefits of collaborating on this, or you might regret missing out.

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Mon, 09/29/2025 - 16:42
Photo highlights from the Miami Dolphins' 27-21 Monday night victory over the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium.
 
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