MIAMI (AP) — At 25, Sandy Alcantara says he’s old enough to be the Miami Marlins’ ace. The Marlins agree. Alcantara has pitched less than 300 innings and has a career record of 11-19, but Miami is counting on him to lead a parade of talented young starting pitchers who are considered the team’s strength. “That’s what the Marlins are looking for from me, and that’s what I want,” … [Read more...] about Alcantara leads young staff that should be Marlins’ strength
AP source: NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has moved closer to a deal where players on two-way contracts would be eligible to appear on the active roster for as many games as their teams would like this season, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. The proposal to lift what was a 50-game limit on the active roster for two-way players got overwhelming support Tuesday and is likely to … [Read more...] about AP source: NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals
Hawks win McMillan’s debut as interim coach, top Heat 94-80
MIAMI (AP) — Trae Young took over late and made sure Nate McMillan would win his debut as interim coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Young scored 18 points, including 13 straight for his team in the fourth quarter, and the Hawks snapped Miami’s six-game winning streak by beating the Heat 94-80 on Tuesday night. John Collins scored 17 for Atlanta, which lost at Miami on Sunday and … [Read more...] about Hawks win McMillan’s debut as interim coach, top Heat 94-80
Heat top Hawks for 6th straight win, get back to .500
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat are back at .500, not even a couple weeks removed from being near the very bottom of the Eastern Conference. Kendrick Nunn scored 24 points, Bam Adebayo had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Heat extended the NBA’s longest current winning streak to six games by beating the Atlanta Hawks 109-99 on Sunday night. “That was a big-time game for us,” Nunn … [Read more...] about Heat top Hawks for 6th straight win, get back to .500
Necas’ shootout goal lifts Hurricanes past Panthers 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Martin Necas scored the winning goal in a shootout, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Saturday night. Vincent Trocheck, Jake Bean and Warren Foegele scored in regulation for Carolina, which snapped a three-game skid. Jonathan Huberdeau, Frank Vatrano, and Patric Hornqvist scored for Florida. Hornqvist scored his ninth goal of the … [Read more...] about Necas’ shootout goal lifts Hurricanes past Panthers 4-3
Butler, Dragic carry Heat past NBA-best Jazz, 124-116
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat got their most significant win of the season and took down the team with the NBA’s best record in the process. Butler scored a season-high 33 points, reserve Goran Dragic tied his season-best with 26 and the Heat held on to beat Utah 124-116 on Friday night — handing the Jazz (26-7) just their third loss in their last 25 games. Bam … [Read more...] about Butler, Dragic carry Heat past NBA-best Jazz, 124-116
Panthers stun Stars 3-2 with late rally
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Frank Vatrano scored the go-ahead goal with 3:10 remaining and the Florida Panthers stunned the Dallas Stars 3-2 with a late comeback Thursday night. Aleksander Barkov and Anton Stralman also scored in the final 6 1/2 minutes as the Panthers overcame a 2-0 deficit. Sergei Bobrovsky made 37 saves. Joe Pavelski and Jamie Benn had the goals for Dallas. Rookie … [Read more...] about Panthers stun Stars 3-2 with late rally
Khudobin helps Stars end 6-game skid in 3-0 win vs. Panthers
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anton Khudobin made 43 saves for his second shutout of the season, leading the Dallas Stars to a 3-0 victory over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night that ended their six-game winless streak. Defensemen John Klingberg, Esa Lindell and Joel Kiviranta scored for the Stars, who are 1-3-3 in their last seven. They hadn’t won since beating Columbus on the … [Read more...] about Khudobin helps Stars end 6-game skid in 3-0 win vs. Panthers
Marlins unveil COVID-19 protocols for fans wanting to attend games
The Miami Marlins have revealed their COVID-19 protocols that will be enforced for fans who attend home games at Marlins Park during the 2021 MLB season. In a release sent out on Wednesday, the Marlins announced face coverings will be mandatory for all guests above 2 years old. However, they may be temporarily removed to consume a beverage or eat a meal. Also, Marlins officials … [Read more...] about Marlins unveil COVID-19 protocols for fans wanting to attend games