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Breaking Down Bam Adebayo’s Performance Against France

Breaking Down Bam Adebayo’s Performance Against France

Team USA fell short on Sunday morning against France, which may seem like a shocking result, but isn't if you've been keeping up. The same issues have stayed in tact, while Bam Adebayo shined early as the leading scorer in the first half. Aside from two missed free throws late, he put them in a ...
Florida Panthers acquire Sam Reinhart from Buffalo

Florida Panthers acquire Sam Reinhart from Buffalo

Day one of the 2021 NHL Draft saw the Florida Panthers make a big splash for a former second overall pick.  After drafting Mackie Samoskevich 24th overall in the first round, Florida had one more big play up their sleeve before the night was over. Just before midnight on Friday, Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman ...
Who Could Be Some Undrafted Options for the Miami Heat?

Who Could Be Some Undrafted Options for the Miami Heat?

The Miami Heat don't have much preparing to do in the NBA draft department due to them not having any picks in this year's draft. But knowing the Heat's front office, they're never totally out of the mix. With that said, they are a team that consistently lurks the aftermath of the draft, since their ...
Miami Hurricanes: Will Mallory named to John Mackey Award Watch List

Miami Hurricanes: Will Mallory named to John Mackey Award Watch List

Miami Hurricanes tight end Will Mallory was named to the 2021 John Mackey Award Watch List on Friday. Mallory filled in a nice secondary role for Miami last season, as he formed a tandem with Brevin Jordan. He recorded 22 catches for 329 yards and four touchdowns last season. Mallory had many productive games last ...
Miami Hurricanes

Miami Hurricanes land Justin Medlock as recruiting continues to roll

The recruiting momentum continues for the Miami Hurricanes, as Friday they landed a commitment from three-star linebacker Justin Medlock. Medlock is the 48th overall linebacker and his class, and the 67th overall player in his class from the state of Texas per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He was recruited to Miami by special teams coordinator ...
Miami Hurricanes safety Avante Williams dismissed from program

Miami Hurricanes safety Avante Williams dismissed from program

Miami Hurricanes safety Avante Williams was arrested early Thursday morning for aggravated battery on a pregnant woman. Thursday evening, it was announced he was dismissed from the program. A spokesperson from the University of Miami released a statement  Thursday morning  regarding the incident. SLATER SCOOP: Miami spokesperson tells me: “We are aware that football student-athlete ...
Gabe Vincent is the True Heat-Olympian to Keep an Eye On

Gabe Vincent is the True Heat-Olympian to Keep an Eye On

The Miami Heat are clearly representing in this year's Olympics, and it isn't headlined on a Team USA roster. It's actually with Team Nigeria, as three of the Heat's young projects, Precious Achiuwa, KZ Okpala, and Gabe Vincent, are getting some extra reps. The main focus seems to be on both of Miami's recent draft ...
Miami Hurricanes: Offensive lineman Flip Carswell commits to program

Miami Hurricanes: Offensive lineman Flip Carswell commits to program

The good recruiting momentum continued for the Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday, as they were able to land a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Falentha “Flip” Carswell. Carswell is the 64th overall offensive tackle in his class, and the 72nd overall player in his class from the state of Georgia pe the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He ...
What Would a Miami Heat-Rudy Gay Signing Look Like?

What Would a Miami Heat-Rudy Gay Signing Look Like?

After diving into all of the primary off-season options for the Miami Heat, I'm continuing to go into some of the small ball fours that could possibly be plugged in next to Bam Adebayo in the front-court. There are plenty on the market this off-season, but this specific guy basically forces me into a different ...
5 Takeaways from UFC Vegas 31

5 Takeaways from UFC Vegas 31

All eyes were on the prodigy from Dagestan, Islam Makhachev. With Khabib retiring sooner than expected, expectations for Islam quickly rose. Coming in at 19-1, his record was evident of how good he was as a fighter, but we haven’t been able to see him get tested yet. Taking this fight against Thiago Moises wasn’t ...
5 Stories to Track in Dolphins Training Camp

5 Stories to Track in Dolphins Training Camp

As we get closer to the start of training camp, I wanted to let you guys and gals know what storylines I’ll be spending my time in training camp observing. There are other question marks on this team outside of Tua that need answering before we can take seriously this playoff or bust attitude most ...
Miami Hurricanes: D'Eriq King named to Maxwell Award Watch List

Miami Hurricanes: D’Eriq King named to Maxwell Award Watch List

The 2021 Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List was released on Monday, and a member of the Miami Hurricanes was on the list. Quarterback D’Eriq King made the cut after a successful 2020 season in Coral Gables. King passed for 2,686 yards, 23 touchdowns, and five interceptions. He had many memorable performances last season. Statistically, none ...
Breaking Down Bam Adebayo’s Defensive/Passing Dominance vs Spain

Breaking Down Bam Adebayo’s Defensive/Passing Dominance vs Spain

Team USA came away with the win in the final exhibition game against Spain, and although Bam Adebayo wasn't the focal point in the scoring column, he was in all of the other primary areas. So, as we usually do in these pieces, let's dive right into all things Adebayo from last night's game, which ...
If Dame Lillard Leaves Portland, Where Would He Go?

If Dame Lillard Leaves Portland, Where Would He Go?

If you followed the reporting of Five Reasons Sports and Five on the Floor last month, you knew that the door was cracked open for Damian Lillard to finally ask out of Portland. Now the noise around the Trail Blazers star is even louder. Everyone from Yahoo's Chris Haynes (Lillard's media confidant) to others in ...
The Flexibility of Dragic, Iguodala Team Options

The Flexibility of Dragic, Iguodala Team Options

While the Miami Heat's young free agency products this season will be testing the market, the veterans are being controlled by the front office. With team options being attached to Goran Dragic and Andre Iguodala's final year of their deal, it's up to Miami on what they elect to do. The first option would be ...