The Florida Panthers are making another run for the Stanley Cup and General Manager Bill Zito, who is half-Irish, tells 7Sports’ Mike DiPasquale that the team’s roster is part luck of the Irish and part gameplan. Bill Zito: “I wish I could tell you it’s fun. There’s a few different aspects of, I guess, a GM’s existence and then Bill Zito as the GM’s existence.” Zito … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers’ GM Bill Zito blends luck of the Irish with strategic gameplan for Stanley Cup pursuit
Dolphins sign ex-Eagles offensive lineman Jack Driscoll and more defensive pieces
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins added several new additions Monday, signing former Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jack Driscoll as well as defensive tackles Benito Jones and Jonathan Harris. The Dolphins also re-signed offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn. Driscoll started 17 games over four seasons with the Eagles — eight have come at right tackle, eight at … [Read more...] about Dolphins sign ex-Eagles offensive lineman Jack Driscoll and more defensive pieces
Bam Adebayo hits buzzer-beating 3 as the Heat top the Pistons 104-101
DETROIT (AP) — Bam Adebayo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Miami Heat to a 104-101 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Cade Cunningham missed a 3-pointer for Detroit with 9 seconds left and Terry Rozier sprinted up the court with the rebound. He couldn’t get to the basket, so he tossed the ball to Adebayo, who made his third 3-pointer in the last three … [Read more...] about Bam Adebayo hits buzzer-beating 3 as the Heat top the Pistons 104-101
Miami Heat, Baptist Health Foundation team up for Bounce Back from Cancer fundraiser
The Miami Heat and Baptist Health Foundation teamed up this weekend for the annual Bounce Back from Cancer fundraiser. Dozens of participants dribbled a ball for two miles to the finish line at the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami on Saturday. Former Heat team captain Udonis Haslem led the way for an important cause. “I lost my mother about 13 years ago, my father about … [Read more...] about Miami Heat, Baptist Health Foundation team up for Bounce Back from Cancer fundraiser
Steven Stamkos scores 2, Vasilevskiy has 47 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored two goals, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 47 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Saturday night. Darren Raddysh, Michael Eyssimont and Nikita Kucherov also scored for the Lightning, who have won four of five. Vasilevskiy had 16 saves in the second period when Tampa Bay was outshot 18-3. “He was dialed … [Read more...] about Steven Stamkos scores 2, Vasilevskiy has 47 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-3