MIAMI (AP) — For their latest project, the Florida Panthers signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova, Michael Bublé, Dustin Johnson and the Miami Heat. And they were armed with paintbrushes, not hockey sticks. The Panthers — a few hours before their Winter Classic outdoor game at the Miami Marlins’ ballpark against the New York Rangers — unveiled a couple dozen panther … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers enlist stars for unique cancer fundraiser, showing it off at Winter Classic
Troy Aikman to advise Miami Dolphins in search for new GM
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman will be advising the Miami Dolphins in their search for a new general manager. Aikman, who led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl wins and is now an ESPN analyst, isn’t expected to remain with the organization beyond their GM search, ESPN reported. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel welcomed the outside … [Read more...] about Troy Aikman to advise Miami Dolphins in search for new GM
Norman Powell scores 36 points to lead Heat past Pistons 118-112
DETROIT (AP) — Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Cade Cunningham had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for Detroit and Marcus Sasser scored 18. Detroit trailed by 22 in the second half and was … [Read more...] about Norman Powell scores 36 points to lead Heat past Pistons 118-112
Outdoor hockey. In Miami. It’s finally going to happen on Friday, when Panthers play Rangers
MIAMI (AP) — The NHL played its All-Star Game in Tampa in 2018, and when league officials were leaving town they couldn’t help but notice a billboard that was created for the occasion. “Next time,” it read, “let’s go OUTSIDE the box.” The play on words was clear. A seed was planted. And for the next few years, the NHL, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers kept … [Read more...] about Outdoor hockey. In Miami. It’s finally going to happen on Friday, when Panthers play Rangers
Texas two-step in CFP has Miami within a win of playing for a national title at home
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — When Miami left Texas after an overtime loss to SMU at the start of November, the Hurricanes were at their lowest point of the season. There was a very dim forecast for getting into the College Football Playoff. By New Year’s Day, after a Texas two-step in the playoff, the 10th-ranked Hurricanes (12-2, CFP No. 10 seed) were a win away from a chance to … [Read more...] about Texas two-step in CFP has Miami within a win of playing for a national title at home