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Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceed
Read full article: Supreme Court allows soccer promoter's antitrust suit over FIFA policy on league matches to proceedThe Supreme Court is allowing a soccer promoter’s antitrust lawsuit to go forward against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation over the world governing body’s policy of not permitting a country to host league matches involving teams from other countries.
LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger reignites not-so-clean debate over sportswashing
Read full article: LIV Golf-PGA Tour merger reignites not-so-clean debate over sportswashingThe PGA Tour's merger with rival LIV Golf has reignited a debate over sportswashing and drawn critics ranging from current professional golfers to the families of Sept. 11 victims.
Clean-up after Deauville’s demolition to continue for 10 weeks, officials say
Read full article: Clean-up after Deauville’s demolition to continue for 10 weeks, officials sayDrivers on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood should expect slowdowns for about 10 weeks as the cleanup continues after the demolition of The Deauville Beach Resort, a 17-story oceanfront building.
Deauville Beach Resort to be demolished by implosion, cause road closures Sunday
Read full article: Deauville Beach Resort to be demolished by implosion, cause road closures SundayIt’s the end of an area in Miami Beach.A team with The BG Group, a general contractor that specializes in demolitions, will implode what is left of The Deauville Beach Resort, at 6701 Collins Ave., at 8 a.m., on Sunday.
Miami Dolphins create memorial funds in honor of former SVP Jason Jenkins
Read full article: Miami Dolphins create memorial funds in honor of former SVP Jason JenkinsThe Miami Dolphins have created two charity funds in honor of Jason Jenkins, the team’s former Senior Vice President of Community Affairs.
Judge shortens road to decide NFL racial discrimination suit
Read full article: Judge shortens road to decide NFL racial discrimination suitA judge has made it likely she'll rule in weeks rather than months whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets to decide the merits of racial discrimination claims made by Black coaches against the league and its teams.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa believes team is all in with him; calls report about marriage ‘kind of disrespectful’
Read full article: Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa believes team is all in with him; calls report about marriage ‘kind of disrespectful’Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa believes the team is all in with him.
NFL suspends Dolphins owner Ross and takes away draft picks for tampering with Brady, Payton
Read full article: NFL suspends Dolphins owner Ross and takes away draft picks for tampering with Brady, PaytonThe NFL has suspended Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and fined him $1.5 million for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton following a six-month investigation stemming from Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the league.
Dolphins refute Brian Flores’ claim that owner Stephen Ross asked him to sign non-disclosure agreement
Read full article: Dolphins refute Brian Flores’ claim that owner Stephen Ross asked him to sign non-disclosure agreementDuring an interview airing on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Flores and his attorney's allege Dolphins owner Stephen Ross asked him to sign a non-disclosure agreement when he was let go by the team.
Mike McDaniel will call plays, says no ‘red flags’ with Dolphins
Read full article: Mike McDaniel will call plays, says no ‘red flags’ with DolphinsMike McDaniel said he will call offensive plays in his first season as the Dolphins’ head coach, something he didn’t do as offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers.
Dolphins’ Ross vows to defend vs. Flores’ ‘malicious attacks’
Read full article: Dolphins’ Ross vows to defend vs. Flores’ ‘malicious attacks’Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he welcomes an investigation into claims made Tuesday in a lawsuit from former coach Brian Flores, calling them “false, malicious and defamatory.”
Miami Sports Pod: Discussing Dolphins next move after firing of Brian Flores
Read full article: Miami Sports Pod: Discussing Dolphins next move after firing of Brian FloresOn the latest episode of the Miami Sports Pod, Local 10 Sports Anchors Will Manso and Clay Ferraro get into the Dolphins firing of Brian Flores and the search for his replacement.
Dolphins hold grand opening for extravagant new practice facility next to Hard Rock Stadium
Read full article: Dolphins hold grand opening for extravagant new practice facility next to Hard Rock StadiumOn Tuesday, the Dolphins held the official grand opening for their massive new training complex, located directly next to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
US Justice Department warns FIFA on international ban
Read full article: US Justice Department warns FIFA on international banWASHINGTON The U.S. Justice Department has entered into a sports dispute involving the company of a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, warning FIFA that a prohibition against staging league matches internationally could violate American antitrust laws. The letter from the Justice Department was included in a filing by Relevent on Tuesday seeking permission to amend its complaint by adding FIFA, soccer's governing body, as a defendant. Relevent alleges the stakeholders committee on Feb. 27 recommended the policy against international league matches be added to FIFA's statutes. Relevent withdrew its state court suit and filed this latest action in federal court, citing antitrust law. Delrahim wrote the department is raising the concerns to protect competition for the benefit of American consumers and soccer players."
Check out the Don Shula patch that will be on the Dolphins uniforms
Read full article: Check out the Don Shula patch that will be on the Dolphins uniformsMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Don Shulas name will be prominent on the Miami Dolphins uniforms in 2020 as will his record win total. The team on Thursday revealed the commemorative jersey patch to honor the legendary coach, who died May 4. The patch is scheduled to first be worn in the regular-season opener Sept. 13 against the New England Patriots. Don Shulas lasting impact on the Miami Dolphins, NFL and South Florida community is immeasurable, team owner Stephen Ross said in a statement. Coaches and other personnel will also wear a pin with the Don Shula patch design throughout the year.
Local sports teams help Feed South Florida daily during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Local sports teams help Feed South Florida daily during coronavirus pandemicThe Miami Heat and the Miami Dolphins are each teaming up with local businesses and officials to help feed people in need around South Florida on a daily basis. Miami-Dade County public school leaders and school police officers will deliver those meals seven days a week. Meanwhile, Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Foundation have found a way to feed South Florida families while at the same time providing jobs to many who need them. Starting on June 1, and for up to 12 months, the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program will provide a minimum of 1,000 meals every weekday out of Hard Rock Stadium. Ross and the organization have committed $2 million to the program, and Ross will also be matching all donations in an attempt to raise an additional $2 million for the cause.
Miami Dolphins announce program to provide jobs, feed 1,000 families each weekday for a year
Read full article: Miami Dolphins announce program to provide jobs, feed 1,000 families each weekday for a yearMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Foundation have found a way to feed South Florida families while at the same time providing jobs to many who need them. Starting on June 1, and for up to 12 months, the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program will provide a minimum of 1,000 meals every weekday out of Hard Rock Stadium. "We are committed to combating food insecurity and helping to provide consistent employment as the first step in rebuilding our community, starting in Miami Gardens," said Ross. In an additional effort to help local businesses, every Sunday the Dolphins will team up with area churches, community groups and local leadership to order food from various local restaurants. A minimum of 1,000 meals will be purchased each Sunday and distributed to residents dealing with food insecurity.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says there ‘definitely’ will be an NFL season
Read full article: Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says there ‘definitely’ will be an NFL seasonMIAMI – Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has made it very clear that he believes the NFL season will go forward. Ross appeared on CNBC on Tuesday morning and said there will “definitely” be a season in 2020. The question becomes, will there be fans in the stands if the NFL proceeds? Ross said that the team was putting in place plans to have fans, however, that has not yet been determined. The NFL was able to move forward with both the start of free agency and a virtual NFL draft.
Dolphins owner: There definitely will be an NFL season
Read full article: Dolphins owner: There definitely will be an NFL seasonMIAMI Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he's confident the NFL will play in 2020, with or without spectators. I think there definitely will be a football season this year, Ross said Tuesday during an interview on CNBC. I dont think a lot of people realize it until they no longer have it. Certainly the NFL, I think, will be ready to go. Weve done a lot of things down in Miami," Ross said.
Antiquated Bowl? Hard Rock Stadium joins short list of aging venues to host Super Bowl
Read full article: Antiquated Bowl? Hard Rock Stadium joins short list of aging venues to host Super BowlPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Hard Rock Stadium could just be the last of its kind when it comes to modern-day Super Bowl venues. It was 1976 -- the same year the old Orange Bowl hosted Super Bowl X -- that Robbie first gave thought to building a new home for his professional football team. (WPLG)Consider that Hard Rock Stadium is the oldest still-standing stadium to entertain a Super Bowl since 2013 and second-oldest since San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium hosted one in 2003. Aside from the 46-year-old Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans (which remains the most antiquated Super Bowl stadium in the regular rotation), all of the host venues in the decade since Super Bowl XLIV have been built in the last 20 years. While it’s rare that a stadium of its age is hosting a Super Bowl in the year 2020, Hard Rock Stadium certainly isn’t alone.
Peloton falls below IPO price
Read full article: Peloton falls below IPO pricePeloton, the indoor fitness brand, began trading at $27 a share on Thursday, or nearly 7% below its IPO price. At its IPO price, Peloton was valued at about $8 billion, or roughly double its private market valuation one year ago. Peloton is best known for its internet-connected indoor bikes and subscription cycling classes that can be streamed live or on-demand into homes. Peloton generated $915 million in revenue in its most recent fiscal year, ending June 30, according to its IPO prospectus. Founded in 2006, SoulCycle is the industry veteran and its IPO was expected to value the company at around $900 million.
Hurricane Dorian relief drive to be held at Hard Rock Stadium
Read full article: Hurricane Dorian relief drive to be held at Hard Rock StadiumAssociated PressMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Fans will have the opportunity to help the Bahamas at Hard Rock Stadium. Stephen Ross and the Dolphins announced a series of relief efforts following Hurricane Dorian. Donations will also be accepted at the Dolphins home games against Baltimore Sept. 8 and New England Sept. 15. Fans are being asked to bring: Flashlights and batteries, adult and baby diapers, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene products. In addition, members of the Dolphins will be going to the Bahamas to assess needs and recovery efforts.
Ross inducted into National Football Foundation Leadership Hall of Fame
Read full article: Ross inducted into National Football Foundation Leadership Hall of FameAssociated PressMIAMI - Dolphins owner Stephen Ross received an honor on Wednesday. Ross was inducted into the National Football Foundation Leadership Hall of Fame. Ross spoke about the importance of battling racism. Ross was recently criticized by Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills for hosting a fundraiser for President Donald Trump. Ross and Stills spoke and Stills said they agreed to disagree.
Dolphins owner Ross steps down from NFL committee focused on social justice
Read full article: Dolphins owner Ross steps down from NFL committee focused on social justiceAssociated PressDAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has stepped down from an NFL committee focused on social justice. The news was first reported on a video Sports Illustrated released Tuesday where former NFL defensive lineman Chris Long announced that Ross had agreed to step down from the league's Working Group Committee. The committee, which launched in 2018, is comprised of players and owners and focuses on various social justice issues facing the league. Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills called out the team owner saying Ross' actions were a direct contradiction to the mission statement of RISE, his non-profit created to fight racial discrimination. Chris Long defends the Players Coalition and announces the removal of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross from the working group committee.
Dolphins owner Ross dropped from NFL committee focused on social justice, report says
Read full article: Dolphins owner Ross dropped from NFL committee focused on social justice, report saysAssociated PressDAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has reportedly been removed from an NFL committee focused on social justice. Appearing on a video on Sports Illustrated released Tuesday, former NFL defensive lineman Chris Long announced that Ross had agreed to step down from the league's Working Group Committee. The committee, which launched in 2018, is comprised of players and owners and focuses on various social justice issues facing the league. Ross has been criticized for agreeing to hold a fundraiser for President Trump at his home in New York earlier this month. Chris Long defends the Players Coalition and announces the removal of Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross from the working group committee.
Stills elaborates on his plans to continue working on social justice
Read full article: Stills elaborates on his plans to continue working on social justiceDAVIE, Fla. - Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills plans to continue kneeling to protest police brutality and fight for social justice. The wide receiver posted on social media Sunday about his intentions. Stills was critical of Dolphins owner Stephen Ross for hosting a fundraiser for President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the NFL partnered with hip-hop artist Jay-Z to work on social justice. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores was originally critical of Stills for criticizing the team's owner without contacting Ross personally first.
Dolphins' Stills speaks with owner Ross over Trump support
Read full article: Dolphins' Stills speaks with owner Ross over Trump supportMichael Reaves / Getty ImagesTAMPA, Fla. - Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills says he has spoken with Stephen Ross after last week's disagreement between the two over the team owner's fundraiser for President Donald Trump. Speaking after a dual practice Wednesday with the Buccaneers in Tampa, Stills elaborated about what was discussed between the two. I think thats all it really was.Stills took issue with Ross' support of Trump while also co-founding the non-profit RISE organization which promotes equality and fights racial discrimination. The Dolphins receiver admitted over the weekend that he probably erred in expressing his opinion on social media before first speaking with Ross, but hopes the incident will encourage others to speak out. I think its important for people to understand that we can disagree on things and still move forward.
Stills says he's received death threats since calling out Ross for supporting Trump
Read full article: Stills says he's received death threats since calling out Ross for supporting TrumpMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills said he's been receiving death threats since he took to Twitter to criticize team owner Stephen Ross for his associations with President Donald Trump. Stills told reporters Thursday he's received "five to 10" death threats since publicly calling out his boss Wednesday after the Washington Post reported that Ross was hosting a fundraiser for Trump at his home in New York. pic.twitter.com/qyFv7fIgfV Will Manso (@WillMansoWPLG) August 9, 2019"The tweet doesn't, like, put me against Mr. Ross," Stills told reporters in the locker room. Entering his fifth season with the Dolphins, Stills is no stranger to controversy. Then Stills revealed that the death threats he received at the height of the kneeling controversy in 2017 have returned.
Controversy continues regarding Dolphins owner's fundraiser for Trump
Read full article: Controversy continues regarding Dolphins owner's fundraiser for TrumpMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - News of a planned fundraiser Friday night for President Donald Trump at Dolphins owner Stephen Ross' home in Southampton, New York, have caused a ripple effect throughout South Florida. Clients of luxury fitness brands Equinox and Soul Cycle, which are both owned by Ross, weighed in Thursday on the controversy. "I follow all of our instructors on social media," Soul Cycle customer Maggie Pequeno said. "I think it's disappointing, mainly because Equinox and Soul Cycle pander so heavily to the LBGT community," Equinox customer Alex Kahn said. In response to the backlash, Ross issued a statement Wednesday, saying he's known Trump for 40 years and they don't always agree.
Equinox, Soul Cycle customers react to Stephen Ross fundraiser for Trump
Read full article: Equinox, Soul Cycle customers react to Stephen Ross fundraiser for TrumpNews of a planned fundraiser Friday night for President Donald Trump at Dolphins owner Stephen Ross' home in Southampton, New York, caused a ripple effect throughout South Florida. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Dolphins receiver takes issue with team owner's Trump connections
Read full article: Dolphins receiver takes issue with team owner's Trump connectionsDAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins receiver Kenny Stills didn't waste time taking team owner Stephen Ross to task for his connections to President Donald Trump. Wednesday morning, Stills tweeted, "You can't have a non profit with this mission statement then open your doors to Trump." According to reports, donors attending the fundraiser for Trump's 2020 reelection campaign will pay up to $250,000 for the lunch. You cant have a non profit with this mission statement then open your doors to Trump. Here is Stephen Ross' statement:"I always have been an active participant in the democratic process.