MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins agreed to contract terms with all of their arbitration-eligible players, including third baseman Brian Anderson. Miami also announced deals Friday with catcher Jorge Alfaro and three relievers — Yimi Garcia, Richard Bleier and Adam Cimber. In addition, Miami signed 11 players from four countries, including 18-year-old Cuban infielder Yiddi Cappe, … [Read more...] about Marlins reach deals with Anderson, Alfaro and 3 relievers
Milton sparks 76ers past undermanned Heat 125-108
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ben Simmons called trade rumors part of the NBA. With another triple-double, he showed why he’s coveted around the league — and needed in Philly. Simmons had 10 points, 10 assists and 12 rebounds and Shake Milton returned from COVID-related issues and scored 31 points and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-108 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday … [Read more...] about Milton sparks 76ers past undermanned Heat 125-108
Panthers get goalie Sergei Bobrovsky back on the ice
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers got goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky back Wednesday, the two-time Vezina Trophy winner joining the club on the ice for the first time since training camp started. Bobrovsky had been on the team’s “unfit to play” list since camp began Jan. 3. That term covers anyone who didn’t participate in camp for any reason, whether it was injury or … [Read more...] about Panthers get goalie Sergei Bobrovsky back on the ice
Embiid scores 45, Mathias wins it for 76ers in OT on 3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 45 points and 16 rebounds, Dakota Mathias’ only basket of the game was a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26.1 seconds left and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on to beat the undermanned Miami Heat 137-134 in overtime on Tuesday night. Embiid had one of the great games of his career and carried the Sixers with a perfect third quarter and clutch buckets in … [Read more...] about Embiid scores 45, Mathias wins it for 76ers in OT on 3
AP source: Celtics-Heat game postponed over coronavirus concerns
(AP) — Sunday’s game between Boston and Miami was postponed because of contact tracing concerns within the Heat, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The Celtics would have been without seven players for the game in accordance with the NBA’s health and safety protocols for dealing with COVID-19, all of them ruled out earlier Sunday — along with two … [Read more...] about AP source: Celtics-Heat game postponed over coronavirus concerns
Wong, Timberlake lead Miami past North Carolina State 65-59
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Isaiah Wong scored 24 points and Earl Timberlake had six of his career-high 13 in the last 68 seconds as Miami finally won a close game, defeating North Carolina State 64-59 on Saturday. Wong had a layup in an 8-0 run inside the last four minutes that put the Hurricanes, who lost their previous three games by a total of five points, ahead 58-54. Timberlake … [Read more...] about Wong, Timberlake lead Miami past North Carolina State 65-59
Miami hires Travaris Robinson as defensive backs coach
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Miami native Travaris Robinson is coming home. Robinson was hired Saturday as the new defensive backs coach at Miami, the first move in what is expected to be a flurry of hires on that side of the ball by the Hurricanes in the coming days. Robinson played at Auburn and spent the last decade in the SEC — coaching at Florida, Auburn and most recently … [Read more...] about Miami hires Travaris Robinson as defensive backs coach
Pritchard’s putback pushes Celtics past Heat, 107-105
MIAMI (AP) — Payton Pritchard wasn’t there last season when the Boston Celtics lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. He helped Boston get a measure of revenge Wednesday. Pritchard’s putback with two-tenths of a second left capped a wild finish, and the Celtics beat the Heat 107-105 in the first matchup this season of last year’s East finalists. Jayson Tatum … [Read more...] about Pritchard’s putback pushes Celtics past Heat, 107-105
Heat go on 20-0 run, roll past Thunder 118-90
MIAMI (AP) — Kelly Olynyk became the latest option in Miami’s starting lineup. He made a case to stick around. Olynyk made five 3-pointers on his way to 19 points, Bam Adebayo led all scorers with 20 on 9-for-10 shooting and the Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-90 on Monday night. Miami has played six games, alternating losses then wins in all six, and has used a … [Read more...] about Heat go on 20-0 run, roll past Thunder 118-90