Courtesy Miami Herald

(January 30, 2009) Though the station isn't confirming it, WINZ-940 will become a Fox Sports radio affiliate in March -- a move that will allow owner Clear Channel to reduce costs. WINZ now airs news, talk shows and live sports, including Heat games. The new lineup will include Fox shows such as Steve Czaban (6-9 a.m.) and Chris Myers (3-7 p.m.), Dan Patrick's syndicated program from 9 a.m. to noon and Jim Rome from noon to 3 p.m.

WFTL-640 is carrying Fox Radio programming, but Steve Lapa (who runs WFTL) was informed recently that Fox struck a deal with another local station. Lapa said WFTL-640 will keep a sports format, but he hasn't settled on the programming beyond Jeff DeForrest's morning show, which will add an hour and run from 6 to 10 a.m.

WFTL-1400 will remain an ESPN Radio affiliate. WINZ's format switch means the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market will have five all-sports stations, including WQAM and 790 The Ticket.