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Miami Heat: Rebounding will be crucial against Raptors

Miami Heat: Rebounding will be crucial against Raptors

The Miami Heat are set to battle the Toronto Raptors in a battle of the second and third-seeded teams in the Eastern Conference. There are certainly many storylines to watch in this game, as both teams have talent and stars at several positions. With what looks like an even matchup on paper, the margin for ...
Dolphins sign Eric Rowe to three-year contract extension

Dolphins sign Eric Rowe to three-year contract extension

Dolphins sign defensive back Eric Rowe to three-years, $18-million contract extension. Prior to the 2019 season, it was Minkah Fitzpatrick that was praised as the versatile defensive back in Miami's secondary. However, not long after the season kicked off, did his true colors start to show. And whether it was an outburst from his mother ...
Goran Dragic provides spark in nailbiting victory

Goran Dragic provides spark in nailbiting victory

Sunday's action on the hardwood was exciting to the very end. The Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets by a 109-106 score. It seemed like every starter contributed, and that was great to see. This season in particular, Miami has been all about balance in terms of scoring and that was evident on Sunday. And ...
Fitzpatrick, Parker, Gesicki tank-proof as Dolphins stun Eagles

Fitzpatrick, Parker, Gesicki tank-proof as Dolphins stun Eagles

This seemed like the Dolphins' ideal afternoon until the 2019 season mercifully ends. Play hard. Play smart. Play close. Lose, while others among the NFL's lowliest win -- in this case, the Bengals and the Redskins. Except for one thing. Ryan Fitzpatrick, DeVante Parker, Mike Gesicki and Brian Flores didn't oblige. All four were outstanding ...
Full boat for Miami Heat: Blessing or problem?

Full boat for Miami Heat: Blessing or problem?

The untold national story of the Miami Heat's 13-5 start is how much they've done with less. When training camp started, it was assumed by many that Justise Winslow, James Johnson, Dion Waiters and even Derrick Jones Jr. would be integral parts of the rotation. After all, those are two of the team's highest paid ...
Make that two: Harrell decides to stay home, commits to Miami

Make that two: Harrell decides to stay home, commits to Miami

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Not even 24 hours after RB Jaylan Knighton announced his commitment to the Hurricanes, Champagnat Catholic safety Jalen Harrell followed suit early Friday afternoon on his birthday and chose to stay home to play for the hometown Hurricanes. The 6’2” 181 lb. safety chose Miami over Georgia Tech and Nebraska. COMMITED🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽Happy Birthday To Me🥳 pic.twitter.com/ebbXiP7RgC— ...
Miami adds another RB to 2020 fold in Deerfield star Jaylan Knighton

Miami adds another RB to 2020 fold in Deerfield star Jaylan Knighton

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Head coach Manny Diaz and the Miami Hurricanes staff received a nice bit of news as they were chowing down on Thanksgiving dinner. Only three and half weeks after de-committing from Florida State, four-star running back Jaylan Knighton from Deerfield Beach has committed to the Miami Hurricanes, noting in his commitment note that “supporting the ...
Who is a Perfect Fit for Marlins?

Who is a Perfect Fit for Marlins?

The Marlins are determined to sign impact bats to help bolster their lineup of young players this offseason. The only question is who should they sign? There have been reports that the Marlins are interesting in bringing in free-agent outfielders Nicholas Castellanos, Avisail Garcia or perhaps a reunion with Marcel Ozuna. However, in my opinion, ...
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Miami Heat: Jimmy Butler out for Wednesday’s game against Rockets

The Miami Heat will face a tough Houston Rockets team without one of its best players. Forward Jimmy Butler will not play in Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to an illness. This is certainly an unfortunate development as Butler has been fantastic for the Heat this season. He is averaging 18.9 points per contest, ...
Dolphins draft Tua Tagovailoa in latest Tankathon Mock Draft

Dolphins draft Tua Tagovailoa in latest Tankathon Mock Draft

Despite the injury to Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins still use the third-overall pick on the once-in-a-generation QB in Tankathon's latest 3-round Mock draft. When the season started, many believed the ultimate goal was acquiring Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa. And whether or not you believe that was the plan all along, it has been a ...
Heat's Justise Winslow finally back, will play vs. Rockets

Heat’s Justise Winslow finally back, will play vs. Rockets

Justise Winslow will finally make his return Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. The Miami Heat point guard has been out of action since November 5th when he collided with Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, and stayed in the game. He was placed in concussion protocol after the game and practiced for the first time today (Tuesday) ...
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Zach Thomas named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist

Zach Thomas is one step closer to heading to Canton. The semifinalists for the 2020 Pro football Hall of Fame class were announced on Monday, and a former Miami Dolphins' player was part of that illustrious group.  Furthermore, it was a name fans are sure to remember. Linebacker Zach Thomas was among the semifinalists. Thomas, ...
Florida Panthers: Brett Connolly is finding his groove

Florida Panthers: Brett Connolly is finding his groove

It's safe to say that veteran Brett Connolly is making his mark on the Florida Panthers. The well-traveled right-winger has succeeded almost everywhere he's been. Now, he is making sure that he brings his good fortune to the Florida Panthers. Connolly had a career year for the Washington Capitals in 2018-19. In 81 games, he ...
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The “Vice Wave” Jerseys are Here!

Play well, look better. Once again the Miami Heat owns the rest of the NBA when it comes to the City Edition jerseys. The Heat dropped their newest edition of the Vice collection this morning and they did not disappoint. The Vice wave baby blue jerseys are absolutely jaw-dropping and took over NBA Twitter this ...
Another Tough Weekend for Most Miami Sports Fans

Another Tough Weekend for Most Miami Sports Fans

Many Miami sports fans approach games with cautious optimism, which often turns to utter hopelessness in a blink. "Ok, UM has a cake walk against FIU. That should be an easy W let's get it". Wrong. FIU just beat Miami to win its first ever game against a Power 5 team 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gslgJ3YTvW — ESPN ...