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Goran Dragic out for NBA Finals Game 2 as expected

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic has been ruled out for game 2 of the NBA Finals, joining Heat big man Bam Adebayo on the list of players sidelined. Dragic suffered a plantar tear in his left foot in the first half of game 1.  Goran Dragic left foot injury doubtful to return.— Greg Sylvander (@GregSylvander) ...
The Marlins: A Cinderella Story

The Marlins: A Cinderella Story

The Miami Marlins are the greatest story that the national media doesn’t give attention to. For those of us that forgot, the Marlins were 57-105 last season. Now they are in the NLDS after sweeping the Cubs in the Wild Card Series. Yes, this Cubs team isn’t the same team that won in 2016, but ...
Bam Adebayo Will Miss Game Two

Bam Adebayo Will Miss Game Two

It's official that Bam Adebayo will miss game two of the NBA finals with a neck strain. Bam Adebayo is officially out for Game 2.@5ReasonsSports— Greg Sylvander (@GregSylvander) October 2, 2020 The only good news reported with this injury, is that there is hope that he can return in game three. Bam hasn't missed many ...
3 Keys for the Miami Heat to Win Game 2 of NBA Finals

3 Keys for the Miami Heat to Win Game 2 of NBA Finals

The Miami Heat are currently down in the series, 1-0, against the Los Angeles Lakers. It seemed to get worse and worse for Miami after game one, since Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo are both doubtful for game two. Here's what must happen for Miami to get a huge win in game two... #1: Rookie ...
Next Man Up or All Men Up

Next Man Up or All Men Up

In game one of the NBA finals, both Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo went out with an injury, and are now doubtful for game two on Friday night. So now, it's that next man up mentality. If there was any team prepared for this type of situation, it would be this Miami Heat squad. Kendrick ...
Weekly Roundkick on MMA: Conor and More

Weekly Roundkick on MMA: Conor and More

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Welcome to the Weekly Roundkick, where you can get all your MMA news in one spot. In the age of Covid, the UFC has done a great job of being the leaders of industry in making sure the show goes on. Here’s everything that you might’ve missed this week in the MMA world. Fight Rumors ...
Marlins win

Miami Marlins Win Game 1 Over Cubs

The Miami Marlins crashed MLB’s postseason party in 2020. On Wednesday, the franchise played its first playoff game in 17 years. The Marlins rallied around a dominant pitching performance from Sandy Alcantara to win Game 1 over the favored Chicago Cubs, 5-1. It wasn’t just Alcantara leading the way, though. Key veterans provided the offensive ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Loss in Game One of NBA Finals

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Loss in Game One of NBA Finals

The Miami Heat lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, 116-98, on a tough night for Miami. The loss wasn’t the worst part of the night for Miami, since they suffered some tough injuries throughout. Here are my takeaways from this game... #1: Jimmy Butler lives up to "Jimmy Buckets" nickname out of the gate. The ...
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5 Best Miami Heat social media in-game chats

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Biscayne Bay Brewery – Twitter (@BiscayneBayBrew) For Game 1 of the NBA Finals, this will be the spot to be for a host of reasons but primarily because they are letting yours truly take over their timeline tonight. I’m not entirely sure what I’m going to say while I’m on there, but it will be ...
Marlins playoffs

5 Keys for Marlins in Playoffs Wild Card Round

The Miami Marlins are back in the playoffs for the first time in 17 years when their Wild Card series begins versus the Chicago Cubs. Although the Cubs are favored and expected to win, the Marlins have the makeup to not only make this an interesting series, but to win the three-game set and advance ...
The NBA Finals are a Bluegrass Series

The NBA Finals are a Bluegrass Series

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The 2020 Eastern Conference Championship belongs to the Miami Heat. Yes, the fifth seed Miami Heat are playing for an NBA championship against the Lebron-led Los Angeles Lakers.  There are a plethora of narratives this Finals matchup holds, however, it's hard to look past the fact that there are six former Kentucky Wildcats between both ...
Marlins vs Cubs Preview

Marlins vs Cubs Preview

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The Marlins at long last find themselves in the playoffs. The Fish are 2/2 in World Series runs in their previous attempts, but this streak should not be of concern. There is a new winning culture here in Miami that will hopefully lead to a level of consistency we have never seen before. This Wednesday, ...
Heat-Lakers NBA Finals 2020: How They Match Up

Heat-Lakers NBA Finals 2020: How They Match Up

Miami has its work cut out for them in the NBA Finals as they will face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers present unique matchup problems for Miami. L.A. has two first-team All-NBA players in James and Anthony Davis surrounded by a host of savvy veteran players with championship experience. However, styles ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Series Ending Win over Boston

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Series Ending Win over Boston

The Miami Heat are going to the NBA finals, after beating the Celtics, 125-113, in game six. Bam Adebayo showcases his excellence in an outstanding performance. Here are my five takeaways... #1: Jimmy Butler comes out firing. Jimmy Butler had a game-plan heading into game six, when he didn't even shoot around before the game ...
A Marlins Playoff Berth On Jose Day

A Marlins Playoff Berth On Jose Day

I have been a Marlins fan since I was born. At the ripe age of 2 years old, my family took me to the ‘03 parade. I have had season tickets 4 different times, found myself at hundreds of games, and bought way too many MLB.TV packages. In 2013, my passion for the team evolved ...