PITTSBURGH (AP) — A fourth straight dominant win to end the regular season still fresh, Miami coach Mario Cristobal gripped both sides of the dais much in the way a politician would. Fitting, considering the circumstances. While Cristobal believes the 13th-ranked Hurricanes have proven during a dominant finishing stretch to the regular season that they are deserving of a … [Read more...] about No. 13 Miami ended the regular season on a heater, hoping it’s enough to earn a spot in the CFP
Kadri helps Flames beat Panthers 5-3, sending Cup champs to 4th loss in 6 home games
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Nazem Kadri and Joel Farabee each had a goal and an assist, MacKenzie Weegar scored against his former team, and the Calgary Flames shook off a sleepy start to beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Friday. Yan Kuznetsov got his first NHL goal and Morgan Frost got the goal that put Calgary ahead for good, as the Flames won for the fourth time in five games. … [Read more...] about Kadri helps Flames beat Panthers 5-3, sending Cup champs to 4th loss in 6 home games
Miami’s defense is finding its way while New Orleans’ offense could use a boost
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins might have figured out what works for them defensively. That’s not particularly good news for the New Orleans Saints. They meet on Sunday afternoon in South Florida, and the matchup might be best summarized like this: — The Dolphins aren’t allowing many points. — The Saints aren’t scoring many points. That isn’t a great … [Read more...] about Miami’s defense is finding its way while New Orleans’ offense could use a boost
Erik Spoelstra had no idea why he was getting drenched in the locker room. His 800th win was why
MIAMI (AP) — Water bottles were getting dumped on Miami coach Erik Spoelstra from all angles in a joyous locker room after the Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA Cup game, and the scene caught him off-guard. The water-pourers wanted to celebrate his 800th career win. And Spoelstra had no idea what was happening. “I was very confused,” Spoelstra said Wednesday … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra had no idea why he was getting drenched in the locker room. His 800th win was why
Erik Spoelstra gets 800th win, Tyler Herro scores 29 and Heat edge Bucks in NBA Cup matchup
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 29 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Miami Heat beat the Milwaukee Bucks 106-103 in an NBA Cup game on Wednesday night. The win was the 800th for Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Norman Powell, Andrew Wiggins and Kel’el Ware each scored 11 for Miami, which improved to 3-1 in Cup games and 9-1 at home this season. … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra gets 800th win, Tyler Herro scores 29 and Heat edge Bucks in NBA Cup matchup