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Miami Heat in favorable position as latest season odds come out

Miami Heat in favorable position as latest season odds come out

Some new odds came out on Friday courtesy of BetOnlne. All things considered, the odds have the Miami Heat in decent positions. Miami has a 50/1 shot to win the NBA Championship. The Lakers are the favorites at 11/5 odds followed by the Clippers, Bucks, and Celtics. Miami has a 18/1 shot to win the ...
Five names who could land with Inter Miami

Five names who could land with Inter Miami

It's fair to say that things haven't quite gone to plan for David Beckham and co since Inter Miami made their first strides into the MLS. It's currently two defeats from as many games with just one goal to their name and, on top of that, the expected star quality is yet to be truly ...
Uncertain Future for MLB Among Rule Changes, Labor Differences

Uncertain Future for MLB Among Rule Changes, Labor Differences

Baseball is at a crossroads. From the no- spitting rule to the trade deadline fast approaching, there are a huge number of changes coming to the MLB that have rustled the feathers of the union and players at this time. With a huge amount of speculation from the MLB and the rush towards returning to ...
Plantation WR George recommits to Miami

Plantation WR George recommits to Miami

Persistence paid off for the Miami Hurricanes coaching staff as Class of four-star wideout Jacolby George out of Plantation High has re-committed to the U.  Committed 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/QsRZrj5DKZ— Jacolby George (@Jaco1byg) June 3, 2020 The 5’11” George decided to make the decision public a few days earlier than expected as he initially had his announcement ...
Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler vs. NBA's best duos

Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler vs. NBA’s best duos

The NBA is filled with star powered duos. The league has gotten more and more balanced each year, that even the bottom tier teams have an enticing one-two punch. A prominent duo is not only based off each player's personal success, but the camaraderie that the two players have together on the court. This list ...
Miami reels in big fish at LB as Troutman finally commits

Miami reels in big fish at LB as Troutman finally commits

After he had indicated that an impending commitment to Miami could come in the very near future, 3-star linebacker Deshawn Troutman finally made the announcement official on Wednesday night on Twitter. Respect my Decision💯 @Coach_MannyDiaz @CoachField @CoachPop_Cooney @CoachBlakeBaker @EdgewaterFBall @OS_ChrisHays @247Sports pic.twitter.com/vlJcllosPS— Deshawn Troutman (@DeshawnTroutman) May 28, 2020 He chose the Canes over FSU, Minnesota, ...
Dolphins' Ryan Fitzpatrick on Tua: "Loved Watching Him"

Dolphins’ Ryan Fitzpatrick on Tua: “Loved Watching Him”

Dolphins' quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux met with the South Florida media earlier today. (Note: all quotes are paraphrased. Official quotes will be out later today.) The two players spoke on multiple topics, but the biggest takeaway from this was that the future is bright in Miami. First, Godchaux met with the ...
Miami Heat’s Young Core vs. the NBA

Miami Heat’s Young Core vs. the NBA

How do you evaluate an NBA team's young nucleus? Typically, it comes down to the potential of their rookies and whether any of their recent rookies have elevated closer to star status. Well, the Miami Heat have both. And they've done it without the high picks of other teams. The Heat have not even taken ...
DeVante Parker took flight for seven catches for 159 yards against the Eagles. (Tony Capobianco for Five Reasons Sports)

DeVante Parker holds his own in Instagram battle with Michael Thomas

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had a nice and friendly Instagram exchange on Monday night. It was certainly a sight to behold, and I have to give the advantage to Parker in this one. The NFL on FOX Instagram asked the question which feat was harder: ...
Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa officially signs rookie contract

Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa officially signs rookie contract

The Miami Dolphins have locked up the future. According to Field Yates of ESPN.com, the Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year contract worth over $30 million. The contract has a fifth-year team option. Tagovailoa is viewed as the franchise quarterback for Miami. He put together a great career at the University ...
Former target Walker switches course, will transfer to Miami

Former target Walker switches course, will transfer to Miami

In an interesting turn of events, former Florida and Miami Norland offensive tackle Issiah Walker recently entered the transfer portal after spending only four months in Gainesville. Early Saturday afternoon, the 6’4” 309 lb. lineman announced on Twitter that he is returning home and transferring to the University of Miami. He originally signed with Florida ...
Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa set to wear No. 1 as new era begins

Miami Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa set to wear No. 1 as new era begins

We finally have an idea as to what number new Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is going to wear. According to  the team, Tagovailoa is set to wear number one for Miami. Cam Newton, Kyler Murray, and Warren Moon are some of the more recent quarterbacks to have worn the number. Let us not forget ...
5 Reasons the Heat were Successful this Season

5 Reasons the Heat were Successful this Season

In a recurring Five Reasons series, here's a quick look at why the Miami Heat went 41-24 before the NBA eason was suspended... 1. Jimmy Butler has done exactly what Pat Riley brought him here to do. Jimmy Butler came into this season with the Heat with a lot of doubt. Many said he came ...
Charles Harris

Miami Dolphins trade DE Charles Harris to Atlanta Falcons for 7th round pick

After releasing veteran DE Taco Charlton on Thursday, the Miami Dolphins took the predictable next step and moved on from former first-round pick Charles Harris on Friday. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, GM Chris Grier actually managed to find a trade partner. In exchange for Charles Harris, the Dolphins will receive a 2021 seventh-round ...
Taco Charlton

Miami Dolphins release veteran DE Taco Charlton

It would seem that Taco Tuesday in Miami has come to an abrupt end. The Miami Dolphins are releasing veteran defensive end Taco Charlton after he led the team in 2019 with five sacks. This continues the Dolphins roster churn as they look for the best possible talent. We have waived defensive end Taco Charlton.— ...