Three graduates of Florida International University were drafted by professional soccer teams. The Vancouver Whitecaps FC selected Panthers’ goalkeeper Daniel Gagliardi, (top right) as the No. 32 overall pick in the second round of January’s Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft for 2020, according to FIU. Gagliardi of Plantation graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. The Orlando SC chose defender Nick O’Callaghan...

Let’s talk about stretching. Some athletes may find it to be boring, but it’s kind of like using your car on a cold winter’s day. If you make sure everything is warmed up before you start out, you’ll likely have a better journey. Stretching is recommended to do both before and after working out. Focus on the areas of your body that will be used during the workout. Waking up those muscles and connective tissues with...

The Miami Lakes 8U Avengers, a baseball travel team from the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes, won the 2020 United States Specialty Sports Association Winter Classic Tournament Championship on Jan. 26 at Babcock Park in Hialeah. The Avengers defeated the Miami 8U Mustangs, 5-3, to win the tournament title in their age division.Shown in the photo at bottom, from left: D.J. Barcena; Tristen Diaz; Dylan Hernandez; Ryan Chirino; Eric Marrero and...

Hialeah Gardens High School's football coach Greg Magner received coach of the week recognition by the Miami Dolphins. He was awarded a plaque during a game against the Jets on Nov. 3, 2019 at halftime.

The Dolphins celebrate those with long-standing tenure in the community. Magner has been coaching for over 35 years in South Florida, and for the past three years at HGSH.

Rashad Fenton grew up in the shadow of Hard Rock Stadium, once played youth football on the field and 10 years later, competed as a rookie cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 2. “It means a lot to be here,” Fenton, 22, said Jan. 27 before a sea of reporters and cameras during Super Bowl LIV Opening Night at Marlins Park. “The dream is now real. You can’t ask for anything...