Amnesty To Play Big Part In NBA Season
Imagine seeing Elton Brand, Baron Davis, or Gilbert Arenas in a Miami Heat uniform. It's a distinct possibility thanks to a clause in the new collective bargaining agreement.
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Imagine seeing Elton Brand, Baron Davis, or Gilbert Arenas in a Miami Heat uniform. It's a distinct possibility thanks to a clause in the new collective bargaining agreement.
The coaching job Mario Cristobal has done at Florida International University is nothing short of amazing. After winning its first bowl game in 2010, the Panthers finished the 2011 regular season with its best record in history.
Once the NBA players and owners approve the new collective bargaining agreement, the door will open for basketball game to finally be played. But, the schedule will take some adjustment due to the lockout.
Now that the NBA season will officially begin in December, it's time for the Miami Heat to figure out exactly what to do with its roster. The Heat's biggest need is at the center position.
Wes Carroll threw two touchdown passes and Florida International set a single-season program record for victories with a 31-18 win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday.
Alfred Morris scored a career-high four touchdowns and Treon Howard returned an interception for a touchdown as Florida Atlantic beat Alabama-Birmingham 38-35 on Saturday night for the Owls' first win of the season.
Steven Stamkos and Mathieu Garon played pivotal roles as the Tampa Bay Lightning swept back-to-back games against the Florida Panthers. Stamkos had two goals and an assist, Garon made 24 saves and Tampa Bay beat the Panthers 5-1 on Saturday night.
Florida quarterback John Brantley finished the worst game of his career in the locker room. His mistakes and his injury keyed Florida State's 21-7 victory Saturday night, the Seminoles' first win in Gainesville since 2003.
With the season starting on Christmas, the Miami Heat are getting ready to shop. LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem are still under contract, meaning the core remains intact.
After nearly two years of bickering, NBA players and owners are back on the same side, and local businesses in Miami are reveling in the decision.
Luke Kuechly ran an interception back for a touchdown and became Boston College's all-time tackles leader, and the Eagles picked Jacory Harris off four times in his final college game en route to beating Miami 24-17 on Friday.
Tyrann Mathieu channeled his best Billy Cannon and No. 1 LSU was on its way to another run-away victory in the biggest game at Tiger Stadium in half a century.
The University of Miami is so pleased with the job head football coach Al Golden is doing, they want to keep him around for a while.
It's built up for 364 days a year and Saturday, the Florida State Seminoles will battle in-state rival Florida Gators for a year's worth of bragging rights in the Sunshine State.
The Miami Hurricanes won't be going bowling this season which means Friday's dual with Boston College will be the final time in 2011 you will get to see the 2011 senior class on the field.
