Saturday, April 29, 2017

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  • Willie Reed may have earned himself a bigger payday than Miami ...

    Willie Reed may have earned himself a bigger payday than Miami ...
    Willie Reed wanted to sign with the Heat last summer partly because he believed the coaching staff could help raise his game.The staff has done such a good job, Reed might have priced himself out of Miami.Reed, 26, appears likely to exercise an opt-out clause that would allow him to become a free agent instead of staying for $1.5 million next season. But because most teams will have substantial cap space this summer and there’s always interest in skilled, young big men, he could get an offer tw..
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  • Miami Marlins blast past New York Mets

    Miami Marlins blast past New York Mets
    Christian Yelich clanged one off the foul pole for a home run and Derek Dietrich smacked one over the center fielder’s head for a triple.But neither of those stacked up to Wei-Yin Chen’s weak dribbler.It was good for a hit, and not just any hit. After 51 fruitless at bats, the pitcher finally ended his historically long drought with a slow rolling grounder he beat out for his first Major League hit.It was of highlight of the night for the Marlins in their 7-2 win over the Mets at Citi Field.In..
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  • March for Science Planned in Miami on Earth Day

    March for Science Planned in Miami on Earth Day
    Friday, April 7, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. EXPAND Photo by Vladimir Kud / Flickr Since Donald Trump took office less than three months ago, he's been busy appointing climate-change deniers to his cabinet, silencing scientists, and undoing environmental protections. It's not hyperbole to say science is under attack in America. That's why scientists — who generally do their damnedest to stay out of politics — are getting ready to take to the streets. Three months after the Women's March drew an es..
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  • Toronto Raptors deal blow to Miami Heat's playoff chances

    Toronto Raptors deal blow to Miami Heat's playoff chances
    Raptors coach Dwane Casey said before the game Friday that “you definitely don’t want to see Miami in the first round.” The chances of any team seeing the Heat in the first round took a big hit Friday, as the Raptors unleashed a huge first-half run and then survived a second-half Heat comeback to win 96-94 at Air Canada Centre.Down by 18 in the first half, the Heat rallied to tie it at 82 with 4:43 left. But Toronto, fueled by DeMar DeRozan’s 38 points, then went on a 10-2 spurt. Tyler Johnson..
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  • Playoff update: Miami Heat no longer control own destiny in the ...

    Playoff update: Miami Heat no longer control own destiny in the ...
    Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson, left, tries to stop Miami Heat forward James Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 7, 2017, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) The Heat took a step in the wrong direction Friday night. Miami wasted an opportunity to slide back into the Eastern Conference’s eighth and final playoff spot, falling to the Raptors in Toronto. Instead of moving back into a playoff spot, the Heat are now one full game behind th..
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  • Miami to Orlando in 26 minutes? It could happen with hyperloop ...

    Miami to Orlando in 26 minutes? It could happen with hyperloop ...
    Want to travel from Miami to Orlando in the time it takes to watch half an episode of “Star Trek” — while watching half an episode of “Star Trek”?Well, in the not-too-distant future, you may be able to with tube-transit technology.Hyperloop One is a Los Angeles-based company holding a global challenge, pitting regions against one another to compete for development opportunities, and Florida is one of 11 U.S. contenders. If the technology came to Florida, it would take about 26 minutes to travel..
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  • Here are some O' Miami poems from elementary students

    Here are some O' Miami poems from elementary students
    When I Was YoungerBy: Markayla Clark, Holmes Elementary, Grade 4When I was youngerI had to have surgeryon my chest.My chest was so openthat you could seemy bone. My chest wasopen because I was bornlike that. My chest wasso open that I couldn’tbreath. It felt like the earthwas running out of oxygen.Until I had my surgery,I couldn’t play with nothingor say nothing.I wish I could tell youthat I am beautifulon the inside. I amincredibly smart. How I Love the OceanBy: Antwain Easterling, Poinciana P..
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  • Authorities urge Miami-Dade residents to remain indoors due to...

    Authorities urge Miami-Dade residents to remain indoors due to...
    MIAMI - Officials are urging residents in Miami-Dade County to remain indoors due to smoke and ash from a brush fire burning in west Broward Country.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue tweeted out the warning Friday afternoon.Winds have pushed the plume of smoke from the fire directly south over wide sections of Miami-Dade County. A Dense Smoke Advisory is in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward until Saturday morning.Authorities said six students got sick while outside for PE at Bel-Aire Elementary School in ..
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  • Miami Beach police officers investigate Ocean Drive shooting

    Miami Beach police officers investigate Ocean Drive shooting
    MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Miami Beach police officers were investigating a Friday night shooting in the popular area of Mango's Tropical Cafe and Fat Tuesday in South Beach.  Witnesses heard shots were fired on Ocean Drive at 10th Street, about 9 p.m., according to the Miami Beach Police Department. Minutes after the shooting, a police officer stopped a driver at 9th Street and Collins Avenue, near the Ocean Hotel and Hostel.MBPD Police Officer Ernesto Rodriguez said officers detained a man.Rodriguez..
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  • Analytics: Miami Hurricanes are top 10 team in 2017

    Analytics: Miami Hurricanes are top 10 team in 2017
    This is just one man's opinion, and based entirely on numbers and NOT OPINION, but this has Miami as a top 10 team in 2017. Your thoughts?
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Tennis announcer fired for controversial Venus Williams remark sues ESPN .Miami to block street vendors, advertisers around MLB All-Star Game .
Train strikes, drags charter bus in Biloxi, Mississippi; 3 dead, 35 injured - WLS .Miami Dolphins go into 'Bills Week' holding playoff spot .

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