Author: Hal Habib, Palm Beach Post

South Florida got its first taste of Formula One racing Sunday with the inaugural Miami Grand Prix and threw a celebrity-infused party.

In Tyreek Hill, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel now has his Deebo Samuel, the multi-talented receiver/running back he coached with the 49ers.

The Dolphins applied the franchise tag to tight end Mike Gesicki rather than defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

Brian Flores, speaking on a podcast, said he believes race played a role in the Dolphins firing him, the first time he accused them of discrimination.

The Dolphins, formerly 1-7, have seized command of their playoff fortunes behind a defense playing playoff football, as the Saints learned Monday.

Deshaun Watson is Houston’s problem. It should stay that way until his legal issues are settled. Doubly so with Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa warming up.

Tua Tagovailoa won’t play Sunday against the Raiders after fracturing his ribs. Dolphins coach Brian Flores said. Jacoby Brissett will start instead.

Dolphins coach Brian Flores said Tua Tagovailoa continues to be “in a good deal of pain” but could play Sunday against the Raiders.

The Dolphins’ team captains for the 2021 season include wide receiver Mack Hollins, who was selected by players over quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.