Miami, FL
Miami Heat Could Reunite With Playoff Hero This Offseason
The Miami Heat have already made the move of the offseason by acquiring Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in one of the biggest blockbuster deals of the decade. The move limits them financially and there are many holes on the roster at the moment due to the Heat having to part with Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis in the trade. However, there are plenty of players out there on the trade market and in free agency who could be strong contributors for the Heat this coming season without having to spend a lot of money. In fact, a former Heat player is reportedly on the trade block.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Cleveland Cavaliers wing Max Strus is a name to keep an eye on in the trade market.
Strus, 30, had a notable tenure with Miami prior to joining Cleveland. He originally went undrafted in the 2019 draft but was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Boston Celtics, where he played in the Summer League that year. However, he was waived prior to the season and picked up by his hometown Chicago Bulls, where he only appeared in two games before tearing his ACL and being waived again.
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After the COVID bubble, Strus joined the Heat in November 2020 on a training camp contract, which would then be converted to a two-way deal. He appeared in 39 games throughout the 2020-21 season but none of his shooting splits were particularly impressive. In the 2021-22 season, his role enlarged, starting 33 games and he shot a career-high 41 percent from three-point range. The most notable moments of Strus’ tenure, however, occurred in the 2023 Play-In tournament, where he helped the team get the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference, beginning their magical playoff run.
After that impressive playoff stretch, he signed a four-year, $63 million contract to join the Cavaliers. In Cleveland, Strus has been the total run-of-the-mill sharpshooter many expected him to be but his injuries have plagued his tenure, only playing 62 games over the last two seasons combined. Now, with the Cavaliers’ potential roster switch-up, Strus is a good candidate to be moved.
Since losing Duncan Robinson to the Detroit Pistons as part of a sign-and-trade in the 2025 offseason, the Heat have been lacking a true perimeter shooter. Although Strus showed some inconsistencies with Cleveland along with his injury woes, he is still somewhat reliable from beyond the arc. The Heat could use someone like Strus. The financials may be hard to work with but the idea is there.
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Miami, FL
Where to watch Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals: TV channel, start time, streaming for June 28
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Sunday as the Miami Marlins visit the St. Louis Cardinals.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.
What time is Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals?
First pitch between the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, June 28.
How to watch Miami Marlins vs St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 6:34 a.m.
- Matchup: MIA at STL
- Date: Sunday, June 28
- Time: 2:15 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Busch Stadium
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- TV: Cardinals.TV and Marlins.TV
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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MLB regional blackout restrictions apply
MLB scores, results
MLB scores for June 28 games are available on usatoday.com . Here’s how to access today’s results:
See scores, results for all of today’s games.
Miami, FL
Colombia wins Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal in Miami Stadium; both teams advance to World Cup knockouts
Colombia finished the World Cup ‘s opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.
Both squads had already secured spots in the knockout stage before the match, needing only to learn their opponents for the next round.
Colombia will play Ghana, which lost 2-1 to Croatia earlier Saturday. Portugal, which entered the expanded 48-team tournament as a favorite, will face Croatia as the Group K runner-up.
Both squads put forth lively efforts. Bruno Fernandez came close to putting Portugal ahead in the first half, but was denied by Camilo Vargas. Portugal’s Diogo Costo had six saves, more than in the team’s first two matches combined.
The match played at the home stadium of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins took place in front of a sellout crowd of 64,478 that included former Colombia soccer star Carlos Valderrama, FIFA President Gianni Infantino — who sat in a suite with FBI director Kash Patel and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio — NFL quarterback Jameis Winston, NBA player Jimmy Butler, actor Matt Damon and former NFL receiver Chad Johnson.
Multiple watch parties held across South Florida to accommodate those who couldn’t secure tickets to the high-demand match, including one with thousands in attendance at the home arena of the NHL’s Florida Panthers.
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See more of AP’s World Cup coverage here
Larger-than-life bug animatronics invade Zoo Miami for a limited-time event.
Families looking for something to do in the city might consider visiting Zoo Miami for their Bugtopia event, which starts on June 27 to October 31.
The zoo will host 13 gigantic animatronics and two photo-op stations.
Starting from the entrance all the way to the Conservation Action Center, guests will find the larger-than-life insects accompanied by colorful comic-style panels with fun facts and sound effects.
The first 250 guests to arrive on June 27 and 28 will receive zoo sunglasses and a free voucher for a kid’s meal from their local Flanigan’s.
Those two opening days will also have a kid-friendly DJ present for extra entertainment.
There will also be “bug-themed tastings” on June 27.
The event will have insect investigation stations as well as microscopic insect explorations called “bug detectives”.
Anyone who completes these activities will earn a junior entomologist certificate.
For families looking for something to do in Miami this summer, you might consider Bugtopia for your next stop.
For more information, click here..
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