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Miami Heat waste another strong effort from Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat waste another strong effort from Bam Adebayo

The Miami Heat fought hard, but on Monday night, they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. Suffering defeat by a 125-119 score, the Heat wasted another strong effort from Bam Adebayo. The power forward played in 41 minutes, and he made the most of every single one of them. He scored 22 points on ...
Miami Heat: Team needs to win rebound battle on Monday

Miami Heat: Team needs to win rebound battle on Monday

As the Miami Heat get set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, they need to clean up one thing. Rebounds were a huge problem for them in Saturday’s game. Even though Miami won by a 124-105 score, Cleveland significantly beat Miami in the battle for the glass. Larry Nance Jr. and Cedi ...
Miami Heat: Biscayne Boulevard renamed in Dwyane Wade's honor

Miami Heat: Biscayne Boulevard renamed in Dwyane Wade’s honor

 Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is receiving another honor. According to a tweet from Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Miami is now designating the street fronting Biscayne Boulevard as Dwyane Wade Boulevard. The push for Dwyane Wade Boulevard was started by Miami media personality Brendan Tobin. This campaign has been going on for a while.  Now, ...
Miami Dolphins: Assistant head coach Karl Dorrell off to Colorado

Miami Dolphins: Assistant head coach Karl Dorrell off to Colorado

A Miami Dolphins assistant coach is getting a chance to fill a head coaching job. Miami Dolphins assistant head coach Karl Dorrell is taking the University of Colorado head coaching position. Pete Thamel of Sports Illustrated first reported that he was a favorite, and Ian Rappaport confirmed the news. Dorrell was also the wide receivers ...
Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler out against Cavaliers on Saturday

Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler out against Cavaliers on Saturday

A key member of the Miami Heat will not play tonight. Jimmy Butler is not going to be in the lineup against the Cavaliers for personal reasons. It is not injury related and it is not related to his newborn child. Butler has been a workhorse for the Miami Heat this season. He has recorded ...
Dwyane Wade continues to add onto his HOF L3GACY! 

Dwyane Wade continues to add onto his HOF L3GACY! 

Athlete. Father. Social Activist. Fashion Icon. Champion. Author. Documentarian. Rapper?  Flash leads the Miami Heat in several categories: Field goals, points, games played, minutes played, free throws, and now BARS! This weekend, Wade County will honor the historic career of Miami’s greatest athlete, with a 3-day celebration centered around his much-deserved jersey retirement. To kick-off ...
Miami Heat: Trae Young too much for Miami in Heat loss

Miami Heat: Trae Young too much for Miami in Heat loss

It was a tough first game back for the Miami Heat following the All Star break. Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks were able to defeat the Heat by a 129-124 score. This was a classic trap game for the Miami Heat. It had all of the signs of a trap game: The first game ...
Airplane Turbulence: Derrick Jones Jr. Dunk Contest Debate Rages

Airplane Turbulence: Derrick Jones Jr. Dunk Contest Debate Rages

He promised all 50s, no matter how many it took. And while Derrick Jones Jr. didn't deliver that, he did give the Heat their first Slam Dunk championship since Harold Minor in 1995, beating Aaron Gordon in the final round. Derrick Jones Jr... this was NASTY. pic.twitter.com/9YqX6Whkjm— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 16, 2020 The 2020 ...
Bam Adebayo's Breakout Weekend Continues with Skills Win

Bam Adebayo’s Breakout Weekend Continues with Skills Win

He's not our big little secret anymore. Bam Adebayo, the subject of a glowing profile by ESPN's Zach Lowe this week, has been one of the breakout stars of All-Star weekend, as media members gravitate toward his story and his sunny personality. And now, he's about to become even more well known.' Adebayo was the ...
Jimmy Butler takes his new Heat culture to Chicago

Jimmy Butler takes his new Heat culture to Chicago

The media were waiting for Jimmy Butler in Chicago. Butler, after all, make his name here -- rising from 30th overall pick to Most Improved Player, All-Star, and maximum salary candidate player, even though he would have to go elsewhere to get that last reward. Now Butler is back, as a member of the Miami ...
Chris Bosh NOT a finalist for Hall of Fame

Chris Bosh NOT a finalist for Hall of Fame

This felt like a given. Chris Bosh made 11 All-Star teams. He won two championships. He represented the game well. He basically invented -- or at minimum, perfected -- photo bombing. He was Tall Justise. And he would have done more if not for his career ending prematurely due to multiple bouts with blood clots, ...
Florida Panthers: Defense struggles again in difficult loss

Florida Panthers: Defense struggles again in difficult loss

With the Florida Panthers and the Philadelphia Flyers meeting on Thursday,  the Panthers needed to put together a strong showing to remain in the playoff hunt. On home ice, they had a perfect opportunity to put themselves right in the playoff mix. Instead of winning, the Panthers were defeated 6-3. This was a game the ...
Florida Panthers: Sergei Bobrovsky has little room for error Thursday

Florida Panthers: Sergei Bobrovsky has little room for error Thursday

It’s not too often that a goalie can be the focal point of the game, but such is life with Sergei Bobrovsky and the Florida Panthers. Bobrovsky has struggled over his past couple of outings, and the Philadelphia Flyers will be a tough test for him on Thursday night. Bobrovsky has not won a game ...
Inter Miami CF Sign Rodolfo Pizarro

Inter Miami CF Sign Rodolfo Pizarro

For weeks there had been speculation surrounding Rodolfo Pizarro and his rumored move to Inter Miami. On Wednesday, C.F. Monterrey announced in a press release that Pizarro “unilaterally rescinds his contract with the club due to his wish to continue his sports career with the new MLS franchise in Miami.” Although there is still no ...
Magic rally to defeat Pistons in overtime

Magic rally to defeat Pistons in overtime

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This story was written by Marcos Chisholm. Follow him on Twitter @marcosgchisholm. After losing a 22 point lead, the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-112 in overtime at the Amway Center on Wednesday. Markelle Fultz earned his third double-double on the season, scoring 22 points and tallying 10 assists. Aaron Gordon finished the night ...