Miami Heat players are preparing for the NBA season. Kyle Lowry will be joining the roster this season. A preseason game is set to take place on Oct. 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. Head coach Erik Spoelstra feels Lowry brings another element to the team that will make them an immediate finals contender. “He’s just a great winner,” Spoelstra said. “He knows how to … [Read more...] about Miami Heat players prepare for preseason, welcome All-Star Kyle Lowry
Florida Panthers welcome back defenseman Aaron Ekblad after leg injury
The Florida Panthers welcomed back defenseman Aaron Ekblad this season. The former number one overall pick by the franchise in 2014 suffered a season-ending leg injury last March that forced him to miss the playoffs. Now, Ekblad is back with renewed energy, purpose and desire to play the game after it was taken away. “It’s crazy,” Ekblad said. “Really excited, … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers welcome back defenseman Aaron Ekblad after leg injury
Carlson’s field goal gives Raiders 31-28 OT win over Dolphins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Reigning AFC Special Teams Player of the Week Daniel Carlson’s 22-yard field goal as time expired in overtime lifted the Las Vegas Raiders to a 31-28 victory over the Miami Dolphins. It marked the second time in the Raiders’ first three games – both at home – they overcame a two-touchdown deficit to win in overtime, also doing so against Baltimore in Week 1 … [Read more...] about Carlson’s field goal gives Raiders 31-28 OT win over Dolphins
Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on IR with fractured ribs
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, meaning he will miss at least three games before he can return from fractured ribs. Tagovailoa had already been ruled out for Sunday’s game at Las Vegas, with Jacoby Brissett set to start for the Dolphins and Reid Sinnett getting promoted from the practice … [Read more...] about Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on IR with fractured ribs
Miami piles up school-record 739 yards, beats CCSU 69-0
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyler Van Dyke passed for 270 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start, and Miami tuned up for Atlantic Coast Conference play by racking up a school-record 739 yards of offense in an easy 69-0 win over Central Connecticut State on Saturday. A total of eight players had either a scoring run or catch for the Hurricanes (2-2), who scored … [Read more...] about Miami piles up school-record 739 yards, beats CCSU 69-0
Yarbrough goes 6 strong in relief, Rays beat Marlins 8-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Yarbrough allowed two hits over six innings of splendid relief and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 8-0 on Friday night. The Rays got three RBIs apiece from Randy Arozarena and Kevin Kiermaier, who was a homer short of the cycle. Tampa Bay, which clinched a postseason spot Wednesday, has a magic number of three to … [Read more...] about Yarbrough goes 6 strong in relief, Rays beat Marlins 8-0
AP Interview: Heat’s Herro in ‘very good’ place mentally
MIAMI (AP) — There were times when Tyler Herro felt overwhelmed last season. The Miami Heat guard would see his name linked to trades all over Twitter along with questions about his personal life and how he wasn’t taking basketball seriously. He also was preparing to become a father for the first time. Herro said it wasn’t fun. But those days, he believes, are over. His … [Read more...] about AP Interview: Heat’s Herro in ‘very good’ place mentally
Miami Seaquarium’s Zo predicts Raiders as winner in game against Dolphins
It is picking time for Zo once again ahead of this Sunday’s game between the Miami Dolphins and the Raiders. 7Sports headed back to Miami Seaquarium to see who Zo would pick as the winner. It will be the only west coast road trip of the season to Las Vegas for the Fins. After Raiders and Dolphins decorated footballs were thrown into the water, Zo went for the … [Read more...] about Miami Seaquarium’s Zo predicts Raiders as winner in game against Dolphins
D’Eriq King’s injured shoulder means Miami will play new QBs
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami is planning to play without quarterback D’Eriq King on Saturday when it takes on Central Connecticut State. King injured his shoulder in last weekend’s 38-17 loss to Michigan State, an outcome that knocked the Hurricanes (1-2) out of the AP Top 25 and sent the Spartans into the poll at No. 20. King did not miss a play in that game, even after … [Read more...] about D’Eriq King’s injured shoulder means Miami will play new QBs