CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game, 112-107 over the banged-up Miami Heat on Wednesday night. With the win, the Cavs became the first team to clinch a playoff berth. It wasn’t easy as the Heat, who were missing … [Read more...] about Cavaliers hold off Heat 112-107 to extend winning streak to 12 and clinch playoff spot
Jai Lucas, Miami finalize agreement to make him Hurricanes’ coach, AP source says
Jai Lucas and Miami have finalized the contract that makes him the school’s new men’s basketball coach, nearly two weeks after they struck preliminary agreement on a deal, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday. Lucas will be introduced to the Miami community on Monday, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither … [Read more...] about Jai Lucas, Miami finalize agreement to make him Hurricanes’ coach, AP source says
Adebayo becomes Heat franchise double-double leader in 106-90 win over Wizards
MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo had 19 points and 15 rebounds to break Miami’s franchise record for double-doubles, and the Heat cruised to a 106-90 victory over the NBA-worst Washington Wizards on Monday night. Adebayo, in his eighth season with Miami, reached the milestone with a rebound late in the second quarter. He has 222 double-doubles, one more than Rony Seikaly had in six … [Read more...] about Adebayo becomes Heat franchise double-double leader in 106-90 win over Wizards
Barkov scores twice as Panthers beat Lightning 2-1 and snap Tampa Bay’s 8-game winning streak
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored twice in the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots, and the Florida Panthers beat their in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Monday night. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers won their fourth straight game, while the Lightning had their eight-game winning streak snapped. Tampa Bay hadn’t lost a game since … [Read more...] about Barkov scores twice as Panthers beat Lightning 2-1 and snap Tampa Bay’s 8-game winning streak
Miami Dolphins team up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to inspire students to read
The Miami Dolphins are helping young students tackle reading in a collaborative event with Dr. Seuss Enterprises. At the ninth annual event in Miami Gardens Elementary School, Monday, National Football League Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce read the famous Dr. Seuss book ‘Oh The Place You’ll Go’ to the children. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You … [Read more...] about Miami Dolphins team up with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to inspire students to read