Right-hander Chris Paddack and the Miami Marlins agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday. Paddack can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses, the person said, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Miami appears … [Read more...] about Chris Paddack and Miami Marlins agree to $4 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
Jury selection to begin in trial of Rashaun Jones, former Canes player accused of murdering teammate in 2006
After years of delays, the jury selection for a former University of Miami football player accused of killing his teammate is set to begin. Rashaun Jones rejected a plea deal and said he had nothing to do with Bryan Pata’s death nearly 20 years ago. Jury selection is set to get underway in Miami for Jones’ trial, Monday morning. The now 40-year-old is charged with the … [Read more...] about Jury selection to begin in trial of Rashaun Jones, former Canes player accused of murdering teammate in 2006
Jakucionis hits 6 3-pointers without a miss in Heat’s 132-101 romp over Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis was 6 for 6 from 3-point range and scored 22 points, Bam Adebayo also had 22 and the Miami Heat routed the Washington Wizards 132-101 on Sunday. Norman Powell added 21 points for Miami, and Kel’el Ware had 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Heat snapped a two-game losing streak and added to their team record with a 14th 130-plus point effort … [Read more...] about Jakucionis hits 6 3-pointers without a miss in Heat’s 132-101 romp over Wizards
Cyclists ride through Miami streets to prepare for upcoming Dolphins Challenge Cancer race
Cyclists rode through the streets of Miami Sunday ahead of the upcoming “Dolphins Challenge Cancer” race. Participants tested their endurance ahead of the 16th annual race. “Raising funds for cancer research impacts us all, this is stories and families that are impacted, all the way from children, to our grandparents, and our great-grandparents. This is one for us, this … [Read more...] about Cyclists ride through Miami streets to prepare for upcoming Dolphins Challenge Cancer race
Celts rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 29 points while Payton Pritchard scored 24 points to help the Boston Celtics make their biggest comeback of the season, rallying from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 98-96 on Friday night. Derrick White hit a 3-pointer from the corner with 1:31 remaining that provided the Celtics — winners of five straight — the final margin. White … [Read more...] about Celts rally from 22-point deficit to edge Heat, 98-96