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5 Takeaways from Heat's Late Win Over Lakers

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Late Win Over Lakers

The Miami Heat came away with the win in an intense battle with the Los Angeles Lakers in game six, 111-108. Late free throws from Jimmy Butler iced the game for Miami, after a great attack to the basket. A late defensive stance on LeBron James and company officially iced it. Here are my five ...
Marlins 2020 season

5 Takeaways from Marlins Successful 2020 Season

No one expected it outside of the Marlins’ Roger Dean Stadium facility in Jupiter, FL. No one believed in this Marlins group. They were picked to be last in the NL East. Most assumed they’d struggle to win 20 games. They were even labeled a ‘bottom feeders.’ But the Marlins always believed, and the proved ...
NBA Finals Game 5: One Year, One Goal, One Winner

NBA Finals Game 5: One Year, One Goal, One Winner

Not many people expected the Miami Heat to be in this position right now. Well, except the Miami Heat. How could a five seed with no perceived superstar take the crown of the East? And there's not one answer for that question. For starters, it begins with the confidence from your locker room. Just a ...
Stock up, Stock down vs Seattle Seahawks

Stock up, Stock down vs Seattle Seahawks

Welcome back, guys, to another installment of Stock Up Stock Down. In Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season, your Miami Dolphins hosted the Seattle Seahawks and came up short in the end with a score to 31-23. In a hard-fought loss to a heavily favored team, let us dive in and see what happened ...
Marlins Drop Game 2

Marlins Drop Game 2

The Atlanta Braves played our own game and beat us. Countless of us have realized that if we are to beat the juggernaut Braves, we would have to keep each game low scoring. Yesterday, in the Braves’ 2-0 win, we did just that. The Braves only put up runs on Dansby Swanson and Travis D’arnaud ...
Marlins Drop NLDS Game 1

Marlins Drop NLDS Game 1

This wasn’t the start that we wanted in Houston. The Marlins lose 9-5 versus Atlanta to start the NLDS. The game initially thought to be a pitchers duel between aces Sandy Alcantara and Max Fried, turned into a shootout. With the Braves lineup, that is the type of game they will always win. In the ...
Down 3-1: "It's Not Like It Has Never Been Done Before"

Down 3-1: “It’s Not Like It Has Never Been Done Before”

"It's not like it has never been done before." That's what Bam Adebayo had to say about being down 3-1 in the series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bam Adebayo says, "It's not like it has never been done before," when referring to the rest of the series.@5ReasonsSports— Brady Hawk (@BradyHawk305) October 7, 2020 If ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Tough Game Four Loss

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Tough Game Four Loss

The Miami Heat fell short in game four against the Lakers, 102-96. Miami once again displayed their toughness and grittiness, but ultimately couldn't pull out a win. Here are my five takeaways... #1: Miami's defense looked strong once again. Miami decided to switch over to play more man in the last game, and stuck with ...
Marlins Braves NLDS

5 Keys to Marlins and Braves NLDS Series

The Miami Marlins stand among MLB’s final eight teams. The 2-0 sweep of the Chicago Cubs caught most baseball fans by surprise. It marked only the second postseason sweep in franchise history, but the Marlins were not among those astonished by the accomplishment. The Marlins expected to win, as they do against their NL East ...
Tyler Herro Isn't Fazed by the Big Stage

Tyler Herro Isn’t Fazed by the Big Stage

Tyler Herro walks back to the bench after the end of the first quarter in game three, with a chirping LeBron James in his ear. He doesn't even react to one of the best players to ever play the game, mostly since Jimmy Butler did that for him. That wasn't the only instance that he ...
5 Takeaways from Heat's Incredible Game Three Win

5 Takeaways from Heat’s Incredible Game Three Win

The Miami Heat pulled out an incredible win in game three against the Lakers, 115-104. This was behind the incredible performance of Jimmy Butler. Here are five takeaways... #1: Jimmy Butler plays with fire in first half explosion. Jimmy Butler came out in game two looking to score, but game three was even better. He ...
3 Keys for the Miami Heat to Win Game Three

3 Keys for the Miami Heat to Win Game Three

The Miami Heat are currently down 0-2 in the Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. There has been a lot of adjustments that have been made in the rotation, due to the absence of Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo. Although Bam is doubtful to play in game three, there is still a chance for him ...
UFC Fight Island 4 Overdelivers: Fighter Grades

UFC Fight Island 4 Overdelivers: Fighter Grades

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UFC Fight Island 4 underpromised and over-delivered. Imagine you go in to ask your boss for a raise and not only does he give you a raise but he also gives you a promotion. Yeah, that was what this fight card was like. Fresh blood was spattered all over this card with many UFC fighters ...
Marlins vs Braves NLDS Preview

Marlins vs Braves NLDS Preview

The Marlins square off versus Atlanta in the NLDS. This is the matchup no Marlins fan wanted to see because of the 29-9 loss that the Marlins suffered last month at the hands of the potent Atlanta lineup. We are quick to forget that the season series was only 6-4 in the Braves favor. There ...
A look at UFC Fight Island 4: Battling for Nunes

A look at UFC Fight Island 4: Battling for Nunes

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At first glance, UFC Fight Island 4 isn’t the most stacked card. But taking a deeper look, this card is critical for title contention in a faceoff against the female GOAT Amanda Nunes. This fight highlights the Women’s Bantamweight division and offers crucial crossroads for many on this card. Main Event: Title Hopes One the ...