Heat, Rockets Rumored To Be Discussing Deal Including Whiteside And Howard
The NBA trade deadline is coming up on Thursday at 3 p.m. and a hot topic in South Florida is whether the Miami Heat will look to deal young center Hassan Whiteside.
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Intentionally Fouling Poor Free Throw Shooters A Growing Issue In NBA
Some traditions in professional sports are not as well received as others.
Harden's 26 Points Lead Rockets Over Heat 115-102
James Harden scored 26 points and tied a career-high with 14 assists as the Houston Rockets snapped a three-game skid with a 115-102 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Heat Visit Houston Looking To Extend Winning Streak To Five
The Miami Heat went through a very tough stretch in early January but are hoping that things are finally turning around.
Top South Florida Sports Positives To Look Forward To In 2016
Sports teams in South Florida haven't been particularly kind to their fans in recent years.
Heat's Green Among Several Players Making NBA Christmas Debut
It's one of the most time honored traditions in the National Basketball Association.
Rockets Roll To 115-79 Win Over Heat
James Harden scored 28 points, Dwight Howard added 23 and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 115-79 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, rebounding quite nicely from their most lopsided loss of the season.
Heat Travel To Charlotte Looking To Bounce Back From First Loss
Following a tough home loss on Tuesday night, the Miami Heat have a chance to get back on track when they visit a familiar foe on Wednesday.
Heat Lose First Game Of Season To Visiting Rockets 108-91
The Miami Heat struggled in the second half and couldn't keep up with the visiting Houston Rockets.
Heat Host Rockets In Battle Of Unbeaten Teams
Even without LeBron James, the Miami Heat have fared just fine as a familiar superstar has led the team to a perfect 3-0 start.
Bosh Enjoying Role As Heat's Go-To Scoring Option
Despite living in the post-LeBron era, the Miami Heat are not lacking superstar talent.
Heat In Memphis For Final Preseason Game Against Grizzlies
The Miami Heat (3-4) are in Memphis on Friday night to take on the Grizzlies (3-4) for their final tune-up game before the start of the season.
AP Interview: Bosh 'Excited For The Challenge'
Half a world away, Chris Bosh could not escape the frenzy of last week. An offer from the Houston Rockets was waiting. His longtime Miami teammate LeBron James was leaving. For a few moments, Bosh found himself wondering if his days with the Heat were over.
Report: Oden May Move Into Heat's Starting Lineup
Thanks to his hard work and team needs, seven-footer Greg Oden may have played his way into the starting lineup for the Miami Heat for the rest of the season.
TTYM: Watch The Rockets Get Scared By A Mascot And The Mavs Spoof 'Anchorman'
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Howard To Houston Shakes Up Western Conference
Now that the second "Dwightmare" is over and mercurial center Dwight Howard has chosen the Houston Rockets as his next team, the big question is can he deliver first a Western Conference championship and then an NBA championship?
NBA Free Agency Opens
The Miami Heat is not going to be a major player on the free agent market that opened up at midnight Monday. When you're the champs, you can get away with sitting out the big spending.
Sports Verdict: Who Is The NBA's Best Free Agent? Dwight Howard Vs. Chris Paul
Perhaps the two biggest names available in unrestricted free agency this year are superstars Chris Paul and center Dwight Howard. The question is, which of them is the best value?
Miami Executive Claudio Osorio Pleads Guilty In $50M Fraud Scheme
The head of a Miami Beach-based Fortune 500 company pleaded guilty Friday to stealing millions from investors.
James, Wade, Bosh Ready For Another All-Star Victory
The last All-Star game in Houston was a glimpse of what Miami Heat games would become. LeBron James scored 29 points and was the MVP. Dwyane Wade added 20 and made the go-ahead basket to cap a huge comeback, and the Eastern Conference beat the West 122-120 in 2006.
Lakers' Playoff Hopes Fading With Each Loss
Miami Heat fans have been doing a lot of hand wringing as of late due to the team's repeated rebounding woes contributing to a few losses. But the Heat is in first place, something another team of superstars out west are nowhere near.
Feds Arrest Claudio Osorio, Allege Millions Stolen From Investors
Slick entrepeneur Claudio Osorio made millions by defrauding investors and stealing millions to support his esoteric lifestyle, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Miami & Los Angeles Paying Big For Coming NBA Season
The Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers are the odds on favorites to play for the NBA championship next June and their payrolls are proof of that.
Dwight Howard Mega-Deal Alters NBA Balance Of Power
The sports world's long national Dwightmare is over, but it's just beginning for opponents of the Los Angeles Lakers who took the super team concept started by Boston and Miami to another level Thursday night.
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Monarch High School students stage walkout in support of reassigned principal over trans athlete
On Tuesday, more than a hundred Monarch High School students staged a walkout in support of their reassigned principal and to support a transgender girls' volleyball player.
Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg says South Florida car restorer stole $125,000
Bruce Springsteen's drummer is suing a Florida car restoration company that he claims stole $125,000 from him.
Police investigating after body found in SUV in Miami-Dade
Police were searching for clues after the body of a man was found early Tuesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade
Police: Shooting leads to possible barricaded subject in Opa-locka
Police in Opa-locka are looking for two people following a shooting at the Chavez Distributors Supermarket.
Steven Meiner sworn in as Miami Beach's new mayor; talks priorities during one-on-one interview
Miami Beach's 39th mayor says he has big plans for his new position.
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Monarch High School students stage walkout in support of reassigned principal over trans athlete
On Tuesday, more than a hundred Monarch High School students staged a walkout in support of their reassigned principal and to support a transgender girls' volleyball player.
Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg says South Florida car restorer stole $125,000
Bruce Springsteen's drummer is suing a Florida car restoration company that he claims stole $125,000 from him.
Police investigating after body found in SUV in Miami-Dade
Police were searching for clues after the body of a man was found early Tuesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade
Police: Shooting leads to possible barricaded subject in Opa-locka
Police in Opa-locka are looking for two people following a shooting at the Chavez Distributors Supermarket.
Steven Meiner sworn in as Miami Beach's new mayor; talks priorities during one-on-one interview
Miami Beach's 39th mayor says he has big plans for his new position.
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
It's Back-To-School and that also means back to the lunch room, as breakfast and lunch are free to all Miami-Dade public school students again this year.
Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
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Rosalynn Carter honored in service attended by Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 99 last month, was in attendance, watching family and friends pay tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Hunter Biden willing to testify in public hearing, lawyer says
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
Rosalynn Carter lies in repose in Atlanta as mourners pay their respects
A tribute service will be held on Tuesday, and her husband of 77 years, former President Jimmy Carter, is expected to attend.
See photos of White House holiday decorations
"Magic, wonder and joy" is the holiday theme at the White House.
DeSantis is relying on a "full Grassley" approach to win Iowa, catch up to Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to complete his tour of all 99 counties in Iowa in early December, while Trump has only held 17 events in the state.
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Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: One-on-One with State Sen. Jennifer Bradley
Jim DeFede and the State Senator discuss mental health and the criminal justice system.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: 'Warehoused' Judge Speaks Out
For the first time, CBS News Miami hears from the judge who sentenced Tristin Murphy to state prison.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 12: State Rep. Fabian Basabe Investigation
DeFede was the first to break the story against the Miami Beach Republican.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 12: Anna Hochkammer speaks about Florida Abortion
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks with Anna Hochkammer about Florida Abortions.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 5: One-on-One with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Jim DeFede has an in-depth conversation with the congresswoman about the Israel-Hamas war.
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
Fighting the good fight against ALS
Brian Wallach has beaten the odds after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) six years ago. Since then, he and his wife, Sandra, have successfully lobbied Congress for funds for promising drugs and treatments.
Holidays stress you out? You're not alone
From national issues to rising prices, a survey found Americans are feeling an additional strain this year
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
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The 52 best extended Cyber Monday 2023 deals still going on today
These extended Cyber Monday 2023 sales are still going on now. Shop the best deals at Walmart, Amazon and more.
Score a 31" Acer Nitro curved gaming monitor for $139 at Walmart's Cyber Monday 2023 sale
Attention gamers: Cyber Monday 2023 is the perfect time to upgrade your gaming computer with a new 31-inch monitor.
Walmart Cyber Monday 2023 TV deal: Get this gorgeous 75" Sony Bravia 4K TV for $898 while you can
Sony Bravia TVs are some of the best you can buy, so this under-$1,000 Walmart Cyber Monday 2023 deal is a must-see
This Cyber Monday 2023 gaming chair deal will sell out: Get it today at Walmart for $100
This Cyber Monday 2023 gaming chair deal at Walmart is one of the best we've seen. It's sure to sell out quick.
Best extended Black Friday deals under $100 you can still get today
Shop the best extended Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals under $100 on cookware, tech and more.
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.
Beware of price gouging and scams in wake of Hurricane Idalia
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
It's iced coffee season all year long now
Cold drinks are hotter than ever
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Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg says South Florida car restorer stole $125,000
Bruce Springsteen's drummer is suing a Florida car restoration company that he claims stole $125,000 from him.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Chaka Khan: I regret "nothing"
The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who built her legacy on such hits as "I'm Every Woman" and "I Feel for You," talks about her friendship with Prince, her past struggles with addiction, and how her music is being discovered and celebrated by new generations.
Director Ridley Scott on "Napoleon"
The director of such classics as "Alien," "Blade Runner," "Thelma & Louise " and "Gladiator" is back, taking on - at age 85 - one of the most controversial figures in history: the French emperor who dominated European battlefields but found defeat at Waterloo.
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said.