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MIAMI — The sizzle also has substance.

Not only is it now eight wins in the last 10 games for the Heat, but with ample quality wins to add substance to the surge.

Sunday night it was a rousing 121-110 decision over the East-leading Detroit Pistons to follow up Friday night’s victory in Charlotte over the streaking Hornets and last weekend’s home victory over the West-contending Houston Rockets.

Shorthanded yet again, the Heat still remained in a comfort zone as they extended their winning streak to five, consistently a step ahead of the Pistons.

So even with Norman Powell and Andrew Wiggins among those out for Erik Spoelstra’s team, the push for something better than a fourth consecutive trip to the play-in round continued, moving to 36-29, the first time seven games above .500 since the 14-7 start to the season.

“You can sense that our locker room is trying to seize the moment right now,” Spoelstra said. “We’re having a lot of fun competing with each other and playing to a consistent identity on both ends.”

As has been the case amid the injury absences, it was the franchise mainstays leading the way, with Tyler Herro scoring 26 and Bam Adebayo 24. There also were 19 points from sixth man Jaime Jaquez Jr., who also had seven assists and five rebounds.

‘I mean, we’ve been saying it for years, man. We can beat anybody,” Herro said. “We can also lose to anybody. So just continue to stack good days.”

The Pistons, who were lacking sidelined former Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest standout Ausar Thompson, got 26 points from Cade Cunningham and 24 from fellow All-Star Jalen Duren, as their season-worst losing streak reached four.

“The guys are getting confidence,” Spoelstra said.

And Ws.

“I feel like a different team coming into this second half of the season,” Adebayo said.

Five Degrees of Heat from Sunday night’s game:

1. Game flow: The Heat led 34-16 after the first quarter, ending the period on an 11-1 run ,with Detroit 1 of 9 on 3s over the 12 minutes..

The Heat then pushed their lead to 24 in the second period, which, to that stage, was Detroit’s largest first-half deficit of the season. The lead in the first half reached 25, before the Heat went into the intermission up 67-58.

The Heat extended their lead to 27 in the third period, before going into the fourth up 103-80.

Detroit then pulled its starters with 4:30 to play, down 119-97 at that stage.

“We have our motivations, what we’re trying to do,” Spoelstra said of the bid to push up the standings.

2. Short but set: With Powell (groin)  and Wiggins (toe) out, and with the Heat also without Nikola Jovic (back) and Simone Fontecchio (groin), Spoelstra seemed to find a comfort zone by essentially only having nine players available for his rotation.

So that again had Myron Gardner as a placeholder in the starting lineup alongside Adebayo, Herro, Davion Mitchell and Pelle Larsson, with an ease of then rotating in Jaquez, Kel’el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and Dru Smith.

Ware and Jakucionis each added 12 points off the bench, with Larsson scoring 10.

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3. Adebayo again: It was yet another milestone night for Adebayo.

A week after moving past Udonis Haslem for the franchise all-time lead in defensive rebounds, this time with his 23rd point, he joined Dwyane Wade as the only players in the franchise’s 38 seasons with 10,000 career Heat points

“He came in not known necessarily as a scorer,” Spoelstra said of the 2017 first-round pick. “He’s worked and willed himself into that. And for this particular team, his scoring is really important.”

So, now, 10,000.

“It means a lot,” Adebayo said with a smile, “coming from someone who got drafted to play defense.

“But it just shows the growth of my game. Obviously this organization believes in me. I’ve been here that long to where I can get 10K with the same team.”

Adebayo rounded out his stat line with nine rebounds and six assists.

4. Comeback story: Herro continues to inspire with his offense in his return from a month off due to a rib injury.

During the initial stages of what now is a nine-game return, the concern was a slow-arriving 3-point comfort zone.

This time, after shooting 8 of 10 on 3-pointers in Friday night’s victory in Charlotte, Herro closed 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, with a pair in the third period that effectively ended any Detroit comeback hopes.

“I was without the game for a while,” Herro said, “and to be out there means a lot now to be winning out there with these guys. It just feels amazing.”

5. Advantage Heat: The schedule hardly worked in the Pistons’ favor in this one, with Heat idle on Saturday and the Pistons not only coming off a Saturday night home game and making the overnight flight, but also losing an hour with clocks moving forward by an hour.

Then again, the Heat won Friday in Charlotte on the second night of a back-to-back set, while the Hornets were idle the night before that game.

“It shows us what we can do,” Jaquez said of the Heat’s perseverance. “We just gotta buy in.

“At this time of the year, guys are stepping up, and we have no shortage of guys who are ready.”

General Daily Insight for March 09, 2026

Cosmic wisdom can guide us to unexpected paths forward. With clever Mercury trining auspicious Jupiter at 1:23 am EDT, generous answers are more likely to appear when we ask. Morning conversations favor clear requests and thoughtful answers. Distractions may try to confuse us, but sticking to the practical facts should stop them from messing things up. Later, the Moon enters Sagittarius, inspiring us to open our minds and hearts. Learning arrives when we listen first, then ask questions as necessary. Opportunities are everywhere when we look.

Aries

March 21 – April 19

Day-to-day choices pack surprising potential for peace. Quiet reflection gains power as cerebral Mercury in your 12th House of Solitude trines jovial Jupiter in your comforting 4th house, guiding you through releasing past aches. You may sweep up at home or forgive yourself for a misunderstanding at work. It’s okay if your impact is subtle rather than drastic. When times are tough, keeping up the daily grind is a meaningful accomplishment. Give yourself extra room to breathe as you move forward.

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Kindness can travel farther than you expect. Your 11th House of Friendship pairs up with your 3rd House of Chatter as talkative Mercury trines lucky Jupiter. Small gestures could inspire major support from your community. As such, consider sending a heartfelt note to a peer or complimenting teamwork whenever you see it. Your steady nature sets the pace, so people should hear you clearly. Keep your connections warm and consistent throughout the day ahead. Your reliability builds lasting bridges that support future goals.

Gemini

May 21 – June 20

Your ideas deserve a bigger stage today. With studious Mercury trining Jupiter, the Planet of Wisdom, in your 10th House of Drive and your 2nd House of Logistics, you gain a better understanding of what it takes to make yourself heard. You could share with a supervisor or mentor, or reach out to your peers for their advice. Your quick mind spots what to improve, and your confidence helps others get on board. For the best results, keep your goals simple and trackable.

Cancer

June 21 – July 22

A new view steadies your caring heart. This Mercury-Jupiter trine unites your distant 9th house and your personal 1st house, since Jupiter’s currently in your sign. That makes this an excellent time to explore different philosophies around your unique view on life. Even if you aren’t up to analyzing moral quandaries, you can experience personal growth by doing your best to discover something new today. Learn what you can, then share your ideal next steps with a trusted confidant. Your optimism attracts helpful allies.

Leo

July 23 – August 22

Certain truths are likely on the tip of your tongue. Your 8th House of Shared Resources steadies as informative Mercury trines idealistic Jupiter in your quiet 12th house. Their collaboration makes it easier to talk calmly about shared needs. You may propose splitting a cost differently — be sure to mention how this benefits everyone involved. Your generous spirit shines while you keep boundaries firm and respectful. Say what you need without overexplaining. Straight talk invites mutual respect and steadier cooperation.

Virgo

August 23 – September 22

Peace arrives through simple, honest dialogue. Cognitive Mercury is trining Jupiter, uniting your 7th and 11th houses — which both focus on your connections with other people. The 7th house is more about one-on-one bonds, while the 11th house magnifies the potential of a united community. A calm check-in with a collaborator can clear a snag and reveal what will work in reality. Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected. Shared effort moves any project toward enduring success.

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Regular systems should make your day feel easier. Your 6th House of Practice and your 10th House of Work alike benefit as Mercury trines Jupiter, emphasizing the power of simple routines. Reorganizing your personal to-do list could make it much less intimidating. Plus, in the workplace, a cooperative team all using coordinating methods is a great way to improve your results without needing a ton more effort. Showing appreciation is another important brick in the path to successful teamwork. Consistent gratitude transforms stress into momentum.

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

Playing isn’t just for kids — it’s currently an extra valuable way to learn and grow. Creativity might feel like it’s erupting from your soul as chatty Mercury in your expressive 5th house trines blissful Jupiter in your curious 9th house. This is the ideal aspect for theatrical art pieces, though overall, it empowers art of any kind. Your intense focus gains joy when you let curiosity lead. Don’t get lost seeking nonexistent perfection; your work is all the more meaningful for its potential flaws.

Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21

Your home is your castle, so treat it well! This morning, Mercury and Jupiter embrace across your homey 4th house and your intense 8th house. Any efforts to improve your living space may need to be run by other people, like a roommate or landlord. Still, there are likely things you can do to up your dwelling’s coziness factor all on your own, like stocking your cabinets with your favorite snacks or investing in quality blankets. Strong foundations can carry big dreams without unnecessary strain.

Capricorn

December 22 – January 19

Your conversations are full of cosmic potential today! You may reply to a long thread and discover cooperation grows as soon as you summarize the potential next steps. With messenger Mercury trining Jupiter, the Greater Benefic — with Mercury in your communication quadrant and Jupiter in your amicable 7th house — social exchanges carry extra goodwill. Being patient is the best way to keep conversations on track without sounding harsh. Keep messages kind to maintain morale. Genuine compliments move work forward with steady grace.

Aquarius

January 20 – February 18

Certain purchases will support your values more than others at the moment. Your 2nd House of Resources and your 6th House of Wellness are stabilized by today’s Mercury-Venus trine. You’re ready to make grounded choices regarding your everyday finances. Analyzing a subscription or frequent purchase could give you valuable insight. It would also be wise to set up a regular time for a financial review, whether that’s a monthly meeting with an accountant or a weekly kitchen-table discussion. Build steady value with consistent attention.

Pisces

February 19 – March 20

Pisces, your voice can currently land with warm, clear intent. Your message can be heard and understood as mental Mercury in your sign trines fortunate Jupiter in your light-hearted 5th house, allowing you to shine with kindness and strength. In any circumstances, people should feel your sincerity when you speak from the heart. Your empathy becomes leadership as you set a compassionate tone that others can follow. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and make your true self known!

By ALEX VEIGA

CHICAGO (AP) — Oil prices have eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East.

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was at $101.19 shortly after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, up 9.2% from its settlement price of $92.69 Friday.

West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States, was selling for about $107.06 a barrel. That’s 16.2% higher than its Friday settlement price of $90.90.

Both could rise or fall as market trading continues.

The increases followed U.S. crude prices jumping by 36% and Brent crude prices rising 28% last week. Oil prices have surged as the war, now in its second week, ensnared countries and places that are critical to the production and movement of oil and gas from the Persian Gulf.

Roughly 15 million barrels of crude oil — about 20% of the world’s oil — typically are shipped every day through the Strait of Hormuz, according to independent research firm Rystad Energy. The threat of Iranian missile and drone attacks has all but stopped tankers from traveling through the strait, which is bordered in the north by Iran, carry oil and gas from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Iran.

Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE have cut their oil production as storage tanks fill due to the reduced ability to export crude. Iran, Israel and the United States also have attacked oil and gas facilities since the war started, exacerbating supply concerns.

The last time U.S. crude futures traded above $100 per barrel was June 30, 2022, when the price reached $105.76. For Brent, it was July 29, 2022, when the price hit $104 per barrel.

The global surge in oil prices since Israel and the U.S. attacked Iran on March 1 has rattled financial markets, sparking worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and lead to less spending by U.S. consumers, the main engine of the economy.

In the U.S., a gallon of regular gasoline rose to $3.45 on Sunday, about 47 cents more than a week earlier, according to AAA motor club. Diesel was selling for about $4.60 a gallon, a weekly increase of about 83 cents.

The price of natural gas has also climbed, though not as much as oil. It rose about 11% last week and ended Friday at $3.19 per 1,000 cubic feet.

If oil prices stay above $100 per barrel, some analysts and investors say it could be too much for the global economy to withstand.

Over the weekend, Israel’s military struck oil depots in Tehran and four oil storage tankers and a petroleum transfer terminal.

Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, said the war’s impact on the oil industry would spiral, warning it soon could become harder to produce and sell oil.

Iran exports roughly 1.6 million barrels of oil a day, mostly to China, which may need to look elsewhere for supply if Iran’s exports are disrupted, another factor that could increase energy prices.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early Monday, as the war that began with his father’s killing less than two weeks ago took a dramatic turn.

The younger Khamenei, 56, had long been considered a contender for the post, even before an Israeli strike killed the 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position.

The post-midnight announcement came after signs of a rift among Iranian officials as the country awaited a decision by the 88-seat Assembly of Experts, a group of clerics that selects the supreme leader. State TV read a statement saying he was selected based on “strong” votes and urging the nation to unite behind him, and showed people celebrating in public areas of Tehran.

There has been only one other transfer of power in the office of supreme leader since the Islamic Revolution almost a half-century ago.

A secretive figure, the younger Khamenei has not been seen publicly for days. He now stands at the heart of Iran’s theocracy and will have final say over all matters of state. He will serve as commander-in-chief of the military and powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, and gains a stockpile of highly enriched uranium that could be used to build a nuclear weapon, if he chooses to decree it.

He also faces the likelihood of U.S. criticism. “Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me,” U.S. President Donald Trump has said. “We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran.”

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Trump told ABC News earlier Sunday he wants a say in who comes to power once the war is over; a new leader “is not going to last long” without his approval.

The Revolutionary Guard issued a statement expressing support, and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah shared a portrait of the younger Khamenei on Telegram with the caption, “Leader of the blessed Islamic revolution.”

Regional anger grows over strikes

The war toll on civilian targets grew as Bahrain accused Iran of striking a desalination plant vital to drinking water supplies, and oil depots in Tehran smoldered following overnight Israeli strikes.

In a sign of rising regional anger, the Arab League chief lashed out at Iran for its “reckless policy” of attacking neighbors, including ones that host U.S. forces. Gulf countries have been struck by hundreds of missiles and drones since the war started on Feb. 28, and Iran’s president has vowed to expand attacks.

Saudi Arabia reported its first deaths, saying a military projectile fell onto a residential area and killed two people of Indian and Bangladeshi nationality. Foreign residents and workers have made up most of the war’s deaths in Gulf nations.

Israel reported its first soldier deaths, saying two were killed in southern Lebanon, where its military is fighting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The U.S. military said a service member died of injuries from an Iranian attack on troops in Saudi Arabia on March 1. Seven U.S. soldiers have now been killed.

The war has killed at least 1,230 people in Iran, at least 397 in Lebanon and at least 11 in Israel, according to officials.

Iran’s president toughens tone

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian backtracked from conciliatory comments a day earlier in which he apologized for attacks on neighbors’ soil. Iranian hard-liners had swiftly contradicted him, saying war strategy wouldn’t change.

“The more pressure they impose on us, the stronger our response will naturally be,” Pezeshkian said Sunday.

Pezeshkian has urged neighboring states not to take part in U.S. and Israeli attacks. The U.S. strikes have not come from the Gulf Arab governments but from U.S. bases and vessels in the region.

“The geography of some countries in the region — both overtly and covertly — is in the hands of the enemy, and those points are used against our country in acts of aggression. Intense attacks on these targets will continue,” judiciary chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei wrote on X on Saturday.

Mohseni-Ejei and Pezeshkian were part of the three-member leadership council overseeing Iran.

Desalination and oil facilities attacked

Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia reported additional Iranian missiles launched toward them.

Bahrain accused Iran of indiscriminately attacking civilian targets and damaging one of its desalination plants, though its electricity and water authority said supplies remained online.

Desalination plants supply water to millions of residents in the region and thousands of stranded travelers, raising new fears of catastrophic risks in parched desert nations.

The desalination plant strike came after Iran said a U.S. airstrike damaged a desalination plant there. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strike on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz had cut into the water supply to 30 villages.

He warned that in doing so “the U.S. set this precedent, not Iran.”

In response, CENTCOM spokesperson U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins said that “U.S. forces do not target civilians – period.”

Iranian authorities also said Israel’s overnight strikes on four oil storage tankers and a petroleum transfer terminal killed four people. Witnesses in Tehran said the smoke was so thick that it looked as if the sun had not risen.

Israel’s military said the oil depots were being used by Iran’s military for fuel to launch missiles.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society warned Tehran residents to take precautions against toxic air pollution and the risk of acid rain.

It also said about 10,000 civilian structures across the country had been damaged, including homes, schools and almost three dozen health facilities. It also

Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned it soon could become harder to produce and sell oil. Some regional producers, including in Iraq, have curbed output amid dangers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran maintains sufficient fuel, Veys Karami, managing director of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, told the state-run news agency.

Lebanon says a half-million people displaced

Lebanon said over a half-million people have been displaced in the week of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

The actual number is likely higher. Lebanon’s count of 517,000 refers to those who registered on the government’s online portal. Israel over the past week has called on residents in dozens of villages across southern Lebanon and the entirety of Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate as fighting intensifies.

Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine said 83 children and 82 women have been among those killed.

In Beirut, sheltering families crammed into schools, slept in cars or in open areas near the Mediterranean Sea, where some burned firewood to keep warm. The government said it would open a sports stadium to shelter thousands more.

Israel’s renewed offensive began last week after Hezbollah launched rockets toward northern Israel during the war’s opening days. The strikes have been the most intense since a November 2024 ceasefire. Israel has continued near-daily strikes, primarily in southern Lebanon, saying Hezbollah had been trying to rebuild its positions there.

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Sam Metz reported from Ramallah, West Bank, Kareem Chehayeb from Beirut and Samy Magdy from Cairo. Associated Press journalists Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel and Aamer Madhani in Doral contributed reporting.

George Russell: San Anselmo homeowners object to town home inspection program  Marin Independent Journal

George Russell: San Anselmo homeowners object to town home inspection program  Marin Independent Journal

George Russell: San Anselmo homeowners object to town home inspection program  Marin Independent Journal

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NEW YORK (AP) — A device thrown by a counterprotester at an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City on Saturday was confirmed to be an improvised explosive, according to a preliminary police analysis.

Two people were in custody for their alleged role in the confrontation, which unfolded during a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event led by the far right activist Jake Lang outside the Manhattan residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The sparsely attended event drew a far larger group of counterdemonstrators, including one person who tossed a smoking object containing nuts, bolts, screws and a “hobby fuse” into the crowd, police said.

In a social media post Sunday, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department’s bomb squad determined the object wasn’t a hoax device or smoke bomb, but an “improvised explosive device that could have caused serious injury or death.”

The device extinguished itself steps from police officers, Tisch noted. The same person who threw it then received a second device from another counterprotester, which was dropped and did not appear to ignite, the commissioner said.

Charges against the two counterprotesters were still pending. Tisch said police were working with federal prosecutors and the FBI on the case.

“Violence at a protest is never acceptable,” Mamdani said in a statement Sunday. “The attempt to use an explosive device and hurt others is not only criminal, it is reprehensible and the antithesis of who we are.”

A person associated with Lang’s protest was also arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, assault and unlawful possession of a noxious matter after allegedly macing counterprotesters, police said.

Lang was previously charged with assaulting an officer with a baseball bat, civil disorder and other crimes before receiving clemency as part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping act of clemency for Jan. 6 defendants last year. He recently announced that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.

Earlier this year, Lang organized a rally in Minneapolis in support of Trump’s immigration crackdown, drawing an angry crowd of counterprotesters that quickly chased him away.

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Authorities in Peru on Sunday said they have arrested three people following the deadly bombing of a nightclub as the number of those injured rose to 44.

The explosion occurred early Saturday at the Dalí nightclub in the city of Trujillo in La Libertad region, which has the largest gold-producing area in Peru and is rife with extortion and illegal mining.

La Libertad Regional Health Management confirmed that those injured rose from 33 to 44, including three minors between the ages of 16 and 17.

At least 10 patients have been discharged, while four others remain in serious condition, said Gerardo Florián, executive director of the Trujillo Health Network.

Municipal officials said they shuttered the club for 30 days because it violated an operating hours limit and an ordinance prohibiting minors from entering the establishment.

The club did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.

The police press office confirmed to The Associated Press that three people had been arrested in the case without providing more details. Video broadcast on local media showed the suspects handcuffed and being led away by police.

Saturday’s explosion is the latest to hit La Libertad.

In 2025, the region experienced 286 explosions, 136 of which occurred in the city of Trujillo, according to official figures.

In January of that year, an explosive device detonated in a prosecutor’s office building in Trujillo, and in August and September, two explosions left more than twenty people injured and damaged dozens of homes.

The Miami Dolphins’ roster for their first season under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan will begin to take shape in earnest this week.

Free agent negotiations across the NFL start at noon Monday before those players can officially sign with new teams at the start of the new league year, at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

As Sullivan inherits a dire cap situation, while still needing to find a resolution with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his guaranteed $54 million for 2026, the Dolphins aren’t expected to make many big splashy moves, like in recent years as former GM Chris Grier was trying to hold on to Miami’s win-now window that came and went.

Sullivan has said, since his introductory news conference in January, the Dolphins will build through the draft and become more aggressive in free agency once in a healthy cap situation.

So, what does that mean for the free agency approach for him as the first wave opens up?

He will still likely need to find veterans at several positions of need to fill out the roster. Many may just be stopgaps to bridge the Dolphins through what could be lean years before they’re ready to compete again once Sullivan has multiple draft classes to develop a core.

The biggest question comes at quarterback. Miami is likely bound to part ways with Tagovailoa. Sullivan, after saying “everything’s on the table” at the NFL scouting combine, is still trying to find a trade partner first before possibly releasing him with a post-June 1 designation to spread the dead cap hit over two seasons. A resolution would preferably be found by Friday, when an additional $3 million of his 2027 salary becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of the league year.

Tagovailoa was benched for the final three games last season to open the door for rookie Quinn Ewers to see playing time. Ewers figures to be in a quarterback competition with a passer to be named later, which could come in free agency.

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The most coveted free agent quarterback this cycle is Malik Willis, previously the backup for the Green Bay Packers, where Sullivan and new coach Jeff Hafley hail from.

The question on Willis is how much he ends up going for and how much the Dolphins will be willing to spend. If Miami’s new brass can land him for a bargain — let’s say, less than or around $20 million — he may very well be the next starting quarterback in South Florida. But if the asking price gets closer to $30 million or more, it’s difficult to visualize the Dolphins getting into a bidding war.

So does it then become Kirk Cousins, Jimmy Garoppolo or someone else as a veteran quarterback signing? Or just wait for a quarterback draft pick come late April?

Elsewhere, the Dolphins really need edge defenders.

They have Chop Robinson going into his third season, and he may be transitioning to putting his hand in the ground more often if Miami goes to more four-man defensive lines. The Dolphins, as Bradley Chubb has been informed he’ll be released, also re-signed outside linebacker Cameron Goode, a key special teams contributor.

They’ll probably eye a veteran available on an economical contract. Sullivan, Hafley and new defensive coordinator Sean Duggan had Kingsley Enagbare in Green Bay. Could it be former Miami Hurricane Al-Quadin Muhammad, coming off a strong year in Detroit? Maybe A.J. Epenesa from Buffalo? Or Haason Reddick, now a couple of years removed from his last double-digit sack season? Yetur Gross-Matos off injury with San Francisco? A reunion with Emmanuel Ogbah?

The Dolphins could be in line to revamp their secondary. All starters from last season at cornerback and safety could be gone, while they can develop rising second-year defensive backs in cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. and safety Dante Trader.

They should get opportunities to compete for starting jobs. Sullivan and new cornerbacks coach Jahmile Addae have previously worked with veteran Rasul Douglas, who was a standout for the team on his one-year deal last season. A return of Douglas and his work ethic would help establish the right culture in the building, while his coverage on the back end assists the pass rush.

The Dolphins also have to decide what to do with fellow veteran Jack Jones, nickel Kader Kohou, coming off a torn ACL and safeties Ifeatu Melifonwu and Ashtyn Davis, while possibly seeking a trade partner for Minkah Fitzpatrick.

As the Seattle Seahawks have two starting cornerbacks as free agents, could the Miami native Josh Jobe intrigue the Dolphins? Trevon Diggs is an option who was with the Packers last season. Would former Bills nickel Taron Johnson pique the interest of Miami’s new regime, as he has worked with Addae?

That only scratches the surface of Dolphins possibilities in free agency. They’ll need pass-catchers at wide receiver after cutting Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, as well as tight end. There’s bound to be an offensive lineman or two meant to provide depth or to infuse competition for starting guard spots.

As Sullivan has made his calls on many of the expected offseason moves and smaller signings early in his tenure, he will truly begin putting his fingerprints on the Dolphins’ roster this week.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train early Sunday in Fort Lauderdale despite efforts by fire rescue departments to save him.

“We responded to a train accident where a pedestrian was struck by a moving train. When we arrived, he was still alive, pinned under the train,” said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue spokesman Frank Guzman in an email. “Despite a valiant effort utilizing resources from throughout our department, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the Florida East Coast Railway, and others, the patient lost a pulse during the rescue attempt and was pronounced deceased on scene shortly after being extricated.”

The victim was not identified. The incident, reported in the 700 block of North Andrews Avenue, occurred around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.

Rail corridor deaths involving Brightline trains have drawn intense scrutiny and public attention since the higher speed rail line started service in 2018. A count by the Miami Herald placed the number of deaths at just below 200 through 2025.

Millions have been spent by the railroad and local, state and federal governments to improve the safety environment along the Florida East Coast Railway corridor. Brightline shares the rail line with the FEC to operate multiple train trips daily between Miami and Orlando with stops in Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.

State and local transportation planners are studying the possibility of constructing tunnels or overpasses in Fort Lauderdale to enhance safety and ease traffic gridlock at roadways with railroad crossings.