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Miami Dolphins Make NFL, Franchise History in 70-20 Win Over Denver Broncos
Published
2 years agoon
By
Matt Wolff
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – A lot was at stake today as the Miami Dolphins hosted the Denver Broncos for their home opener at Hard Rock Stadium, and the Phins delivered.
Dolphins Make Franchise & NFL History
Once the game started, Tua wasted no time (1 minute 23 seconds) driving the Ferrari into the endzone as he connected with a wide-open Tyreek Hill for a 54-yard touchdown to give the Dolphins a 7-0 lead. The second drive took a little longer but ended with another touchdown. This time third round pick De’Von Achane got his first NFL touchdown for a 14-0 lead.
After a slow start, Russell Wilson drove the Broncos down the field at the end of the first quarter and got Denver on the board with a 12-yard touchdown to Courtland Sutton to cut the lead in half (14-7).
Despite multiple holding penalties negating big plays, Tua got the Phins back in the endzone with a trick shovel pass to Archane for a one-yard touchdown, his second on the day and a 21-7 lead.
Denver tacked on a 31-yard field goal after an offensive pass interference took a Courtney Sutton touchdown off the board, but the Dolphins drove right back down the field and Mostert broke a 20-yard touchdown run to put the Phins up 28-10. A forced fumble by Jevon Holland with just under two minutes put the Dolphins on the three-yard line and Mostert ran it in to give Miami points, tying for second most points scored in the first half in Dolphins history. Denver got inside the 10-yard line but settled for a 25-yard field goal to close out the half trailing 35-13.
The second half was more of the same. Tua connected on his first 17 passes (16 for 16 in the first half), but eventually missed on his 18th, falling one short of the team record. Archane then broke a 40-yard run to get the ball inside the 5-yard line and Mostert finished it off with a one-yard touchdown, his third of the game.
On the first play of the fourth quarter, Tua surpassed 300 yards for the game, throwing another shovel pass to Archane for a touchdown. With that score, the Dolphins set a franchise record for points in a game (56), breaking the 55 they scored on Thanksgiving Day (11/24) in 1977 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Mike White entered the game and threw a 68-yard touchdown to Robbie Chosen, giving Miami 63 points–the most points scored in the NFL since 1966.
Archane went over 200 yards rushing for the day with a 67-yard touchdown, his fourth of the day. That score got the Dolphins to 70 points, two shy of an NFL record.
When asked about the last drive Coach McDaniel said, “I’m very okay with the decision, and I think the team, notably the leaders of the team supported it, the captains supported it. It’s not the way you want to get the record. I would hope that if the shoe was on the other foot, the opponent would feel the same way. That’s called karma. I’m trying to keep good karma with the Miami Dolphins.”
The lone highlight of the day for the Broncos was a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Marvin Mims Jr. in the middle of the fourth Quarter.
The Dolphins are 3-0 for the second consecutive season and improved to 9-1 all-time vs. Denver at home. After two close losses by three total points, the Broncos lost by seven touchdowns and have fallen to (0-3) on the season.
This was a game full of NFL and Dolphin records, including most points (70) and yards (726). The Dolphins are the first team in NFL history to record five passing touchdowns and five rushing touchdowns in the same game. Mostert and Achane are the first pair of teammates ever to both score 4 TDs in the same game. Tua set an NFL record with 10 victories against a Super Bowl winning coach. The 50-point margin of victory is 2nd all-time behind a 52-point win against the Patriots during the undefeated 1972 season.
Tua Tagovailoa, who entered today the #1 passer in the NFL, added 309 yards and four touchdowns with a 155.8 QB rating. While he usually uses his running ability as an advantage, he didn’t have to run at all today.
Running back Raheem Mostert continued his hot start, adding three rushing touchdowns, pushing his league lead to six, including a touchdown reception.
In the first full game of his career, De’Von Achane ran for 208 yards on 18 carries with four total touchdowns.
Lost in the incredible rushing performance was Tyreek Hill, who had nine catches for 157 yards, including the 54-yard touchdown to open the game. And the Dolphins did all of this without their second-best receiver as Jaylen Waddle is still in concussion protocol.
“It’s a lot of players executing a lot of things to a standard that’s unrelenting,” McDaniel said when asked his thoughts about 700+ yards and 10 touchdowns.
Diehard Dolphans
After a little rain to start the morning, the sun came out and the fans were tailgating in full force. There were a lot of hardcore fans there, but maybe none as diehard as Joe Bailey and Allie Goodman. Both have represented the Dolphins at the Super Bowl, with Allie being voted Fan of the Year (nominated by fans, selected by the Dolphins).
Joe Bailey (Lake Worth) is witnessing his 461st game in 54 years. He’s missed only 3 home games since 1970. When asked about the outlook for the season, he said “We got a Ferrari. As long as we got a guy that knows how to drive stick shift we are going all the way if we don’t blow a clutch.”
Allie “Dolphreaky” Goodman (Naples) is from Eastern Pennsylvania and her father was a die-hard fan who said “Sundays were about football. It was about the Dolphins and there was no other thing.” When she isn’t rooting on the Dolphins and heading up the SW Florida Dolphan Club, she is working on her charity Dolphreaky’s Phriends (dolphreakysfphriends.org – @dolphreaky)
There were pockets of Broncos fans including Emily G (Tampa), a lifetime fan who lived in Denver was still confident despite the 0-2 start. “No worries” as she predicts a 21-13 Broncos victory.
Stu Moss (hailing from New York) disagreed and was sure they will get to 3-0 with 28-10 victory. When asked how he became a Dolphins fan, he replied, “My wife’s a Dolphin fan and she said if I ever want to sleep with her again I gotta become a Dolphin fan.”
What’s Next
Denver travels to Chicago in a matchup between two winless teams. Miami travels to Buffalo next weekend to take on the 2-1 Bills in a big AFC East matchup.
If the Dolphins keep scoring this way, the 1972 team might have some company.
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Matt Wolff is a sports reporter for Florida National News. | info@floridanationalnews.com
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Orlando Pride Drops First Match of 2025 Season in 1-0 Loss to Washington Spirit
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3 days agoon
April 20, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Pride (4-1-0, 12 pts) suffered their first defeat of the 2025 NWSL regular season, falling 1-0 to the Washington Spirit (4-1-0, 12 pts) on Saturday evening at Inter&Co Stadium. The narrow loss ended a dominant four-game winning streak to start the year and marked the first regular-season home defeat to the Spirit since 2019.
The game was defined by the Pride’s offensive pressure, totaling 20 shots and 11 corner kicks, yet they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. A key moment came in the 65th minute, when forward Barbra Banda’s header struck the crossbar, nearly equalizing the game.

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Orlando Pride appeared to tie the match in the second half when Marta sent in a corner kick that resulted in a goal, but following a lengthy VAR review, the goal was disallowed, leaving the home crowd frustrated.
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The lone goal of the match came in the 63rd minute, when Washington forward Gift Monday intercepted a misplayed pass from Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse and tapped it into the net. The mistake proved costly in a game the Pride largely dominated in possession (60%) and shots on goal (6-2).
Seb Hines Reacts to First Loss
“I think 99 percent of the match we did well. We played with intensity and put Washington under immense pressure,” said Head Coach Seb Hines post-match. “The frustration is when you dominate a game and don’t get anything out of it. The performance was good, but we have to move on.”
Match Highlights and Key Stats
Anna Moorhouse made her 34th consecutive regular season start, tying Ali Krieger’s Club record.
Moorhouse also broke the Club record for most consecutive minutes played at the 70-minute mark (3,060 minutes).
Angelina was named Heineken Star of the Match.
Oihane made her first career NWSL start.
Grace Chanda made her NWSL debut as a second-half substitute.
Kylie Nadaner now ranks second all-time in Pride appearances with 95.
What’s Next for Orlando Pride?
The Pride will remain home at Inter&Co Stadium as they look to bounce back against Angel City FC on Friday, April 25. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET and will air on Prime Video. Orlando will aim to get back in the win column and regain early-season momentum in front of their home crowd.
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Osceola Magic Fall to Stockton Kings in NBA G League Finals, 118-110
Published
7 days agoon
April 15, 2025By
Willie David
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — The Osceola Magic’s historic run came to a close Monday night as they fell to the Stockton Kings, 118-110, in Game 3 of the NBA G League Finals presented by YouTube TV. The showdown at Osceola Heritage Park ended in front of a sellout crowd of 3,421 fans, marking a bittersweet finish to an electrifying season.
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Ethan Thompson led the charge for Osceola with 28 points on 8-of-17 shooting.
Myron Gardner notched a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds.
Dexter Dennis came off the bench to lead Stockton with 23 points, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 3-of-5 from three.
Isaac Jones, on assignment from the Sacramento Kings, posted 21 points (8-of-11 FG) and 13 rebounds.
Mason Jones added 19 points and 13 assists for Stockton and was named NBA G League Finals MVP.
The game got off to a scrappy, high-energy start as both teams battled for momentum. Despite holding a narrow lead at halftime, the Magic struggled to contain the Kings’ bench unit in the fourth quarter, where Stockton surged ahead thanks to Dennis and Jones’s scoring bursts.
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The Magic’s defensive efforts waned late, allowing the Kings to outpace them in fast breaks and capitalize on second-chance points. While Osceola pushed back in the final two minutes, the deficit proved too much to overcome.
What’s Next for Osceola Magic
With their season now complete, the Osceola Magic close out the 2024-25 NBA G League season with a 22-12 regular season record—a strong showing for the franchise since relocating to Kissimmee.
Fans interested in becoming part of the next chapter can secure 2025-26 season tickets now by visiting OsceolaMagic.com/2025-26-tickets.
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Mac McClung and Osceola Magic Fall 144-126 in Game 2, Set for Championship-Deciding Game 3
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1 week agoon
April 12, 2025By
Willie David
STOCKTON, Calif. (FNN SPORTS) – The Osceola Magic fell short in Game 2 of the NBA G League Finals on Friday night, losing 144-126 to the Stockton Kings at Adventist Health Arena. With the series now tied 1-1, the championship will be decided in a winner-takes-all Game 3 on Monday, April 14 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.
Despite the loss, the Magic saw four players score 20 or more points. Leading the charge was Mac McClung, who poured in 34 points and handed out 8 assists, showcasing the explosiveness that’s made him a three-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion. Jalen Slawson added 23 points against his former team, while Myron Gardner contributed 22 points, and Alex Morales chipped in 20.
However, the Stockton Kings were red-hot offensively. Mason Jones led the way with a 27-point, 12-assist double-double, while Skal Labissière added 26 points and 7 rebounds. The Kings were nearly unstoppable from the field, shooting a sizzling 56.7% overall and 58.5% from three-point range, knocking down 24 threes as a team.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR OSCEOLA MAGIC?
The NBA G League Finals, presented by YouTube TV, return to Osceola Heritage Park for a decisive Game 3 on Monday, April 14. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.
Fans attending the game will have the chance to snag exclusive merch—the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a limited-edition Osceola Magic G League Finals T-shirt, courtesy of AdventHealth.
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