Miami, FL
Inter Miami’s spectacular win away from home keeps fans ecstatic
Inter Miami are enjoying a golden moment in Major League Soccer, and the 2-1 win over Nashville SC at GEODIS Park is proof of that. Tata Martino’s side extended their unbeaten run away from home to seven games and continue to impress with their engaging and efficient soccer, but without the Messi and Suárez duo. Ian Fray and Jordi Alba were the heroes of the night, scoring the decisive goals that secured the win and kept Inter Miami on the winning trail.
Follow MLS Multiplex on X (Twitter).
Martino made significant changes to the starting line-up since the last win over Columbus Crew, opting for a formation that mixed experience and youth. The gamble proved right from the start of the match. Inter Miami began by pressing and creating chances. Cremaschi, Gressel and Campana were the first to threaten the Nashville goal, showing that the team was here to win.
In the 30th minute, the initial pressure turned into a clear warning of what was to come. Gressel, with his back to goal, received a pass from Campana and shot with precision, hitting the crossbar. It was a demonstration of Inter Miami’s firepower, which would soon be translated into goals.
Ten minutes later, the team finally broke through the Nashville defense. A corner taken by Gressel found the head of Gómez at the far post, but the Nashville goalkeeper made a miraculous save. The next corner, however, was no salvation.
Gressel again took the corner with precision, and Ian Fray, at the far post, headed the ball into the back of the net, scoring his second goal in two games after an impressive recovery from a serious knee injury.
Inter Miami didn’t stop there. In the 44th minute, another corner from Gressel was cleared by the Nashville defense, but the ball fell to Jordi Alba outside the box. The Spaniard showed all his class as he got to his feet and hit a spectacular volley into the corner of the net, doubling Inter Miami’s lead.
It was Alba’s third goal of the season and he showed that, even at the age of 35, he can still decide matches with his technical quality.
In the second half, Nashville tried to react and managed to reduce the lead in the 73rd minute with a penalty converted by Hany Mukhtar. But Inter Miami, led by a solid performance from goalkeeper Drake Callender, kept their cool and held off the pressure.
Callender made crucial saves, especially a diving save to stop a dangerous shot from Mukhtar in injury time, ensuring that the score remained in Inter Miami’s favor.
Jordi Alba was voted Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Match, not only for his decisive goal, but also for his solid performance in defense and attack. His presence in the team has been crucial, especially with the absences of Messi and Suárez, who are at the 2024 Copa América. Coach Tata Martino was full of praise for the left-back after the match.
“He [Alba] is a player with a lot of class and quality, I’m not surprised by the goal he scored. He gives us a lot of options in attack and plays very well defensively,” said Martino.
With this win, Inter Miami strengthen their position as one of the most feared teams in the MLS. The unbeaten run away from home and the soccer on show are clear signs that the team is on course to achieve great things this season. The next challenge is to continue this run of success and go for more wins.
Miami, FL
Ole Miss S Nick Cull’s targeting call reversed vs Miami in Peach Bowl
Should the CFP committee rethink the playoff schedule format?
Extended breaks and logistical challenges have reopened questions about whether the College Football Playoff committee should adjust the playoff schedule format.
Mississippi football’s Nick Cull avoided an ejection during the College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl semifinal on Thursday, Jan. 8.
As Malachi Toney reeled in a catch from Carson Beck at the Miami 49 in the first quarter, he was hit by Cull in a helmet-to-helmet collision. Right away, the officials flagged Cull for targeting, with both Toney and Cull staying down on the field with an injury.
After officials reviewed the play, the call on the field was overturned, as the officials determined that Cull did not launch and the collision seemed to be incidental. Replay assistant Matt Austin concurred with the call on the field.
The play had a major impact on the game as well. If the call had been upheld, Miami would have had the ball at the Ole Miss 34-yard line with a chance to expand its 3-0 lead. However, a few plays later, the Hurricanes were forced to punt from the 49-yard line.
On the first play of the second quarter, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacey scored on a 73-yard run to give the Rebels a 7-3 lead.
Because he was not called for targeting, Cull was not ejected from the game, which means Ole Miss will have him for the remainder of the game, if he can clear the concussion protocol. He was in the tent following the play.
Cull has 15 total tackles and three pass deflections this season for the Rebels.
Meanwhile, Toney went to the medical tent briefly for the Hurricanes, but returned to the game.
Miami, FL
Crash involving unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle impacts morning commute
A crash involving an unmarked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office vehicle was reported in Northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday morning, and the morning commute was impacted as a result.
Few details have been released, but the crash was reported in the area of Northwest 79th street and Interstate 95.
Video from the scene showed that the vehicles had heavy damage.
The sheriff’s office said the crash also involved a civilian vehicle, and no injuries were reported.
No other information was released.
Miami, FL
Miami Heat-Minnesota Timberwolves Final Injury Update: Anthony Edwards’ status divulged
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that guard Anthony Edwards is now available to play in Tuesday night’s game against the Miami Heat after originally being listed as questionable with right foot injury maintenance.
Here’s the rest of the injury report and game preview:
INJURY REPORT
HEAT
Tyler Herro: Available – Toe
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Out – Ankle
Nikola Jovic: Available – Groin
Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team
TIMBERWOLVES
Anthony Edwards: Available – Foot
Terrence Shannon Jr.: Out – Foot
Joan Beringer: Out – G League
Game date, time and location: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 8:00 p.m. EST, Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: TV: Peacock,
Radio: 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale), ESPN 106.3 FM, (West Palm Beach), FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples), 1450 AM (Suart), 97.7 FM (Florida Keys), WAQI 710 AM (Spanish-language broadcast, South Florida) 100.3 FM (Minnesota)
VITALS: The Miami Heat (20-16) and Minnesota Timberwolves (23-13) meet for the second and final regular season matchup after just facing off three days ago with Minnesota recording a, 125-115, win in Miami on January 3. The teams split the series, 1-1, last season with each squad winning on the road. The Heat are 36-35 all-time versus Minnesota during the regular season,
including 19-16 in home games and 17-19 in road games.
PROJECTED STARTERS
HEAT
G Davion Mitchell
G Tyler Herro
C Bam Adebayo
F Norman Powell
F Andrew Wiggins
TIMBERWOLVES
G Donte DiVincenzo
G Anthony Edwards
C Rudy Gobert
F Jaden McDaniels
F Julius Randle
Spread: Heat +5.5 (-112), Timberwolves -5.5 (-108)
Moneyline: Heat +166, Timberwolves -198
Total points scored: 239.5 (over -106, under -114)
QUOTABLE
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra on the forced turnovers: “That is and has to be our identity. We have to play with a recklessness and activity level that exceeds our opponent, and thats not to put down our talent level or anything like that, it’s more about we look different when we’re flying around and making plays and making it tough for the opponent.”
For more Miami Heat information and conversation, check out Off The Floor.
Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket
-
Detroit, MI5 days ago2 hospitalized after shooting on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
-
Technology2 days agoPower bank feature creep is out of control
-
Dallas, TX4 days agoDefensive coordinator candidates who could improve Cowboys’ brutal secondary in 2026
-
Health5 days agoViral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits
-
Nebraska2 days agoOregon State LB transfer Dexter Foster commits to Nebraska
-
Iowa2 days agoPat McAfee praises Audi Crooks, plays hype song for Iowa State star
-
Nebraska2 days agoNebraska-based pizza chain Godfather’s Pizza is set to open a new location in Queen Creek
-
Entertainment2 days agoSpotify digs in on podcasts with new Hollywood studios