Downtown Miami Businesses Banking On Heat Season
It's something businesses around the AmericanAirlines Arena have been waiting for all season. The Heat played the first pre-season game Sunday night.
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It's something businesses around the AmericanAirlines Arena have been waiting for all season. The Heat played the first pre-season game Sunday night.
Once the Miami Heat started running away from the Orlando Magic, they simply did not stop. LeBron James scored 19 points, roster hopeful Terrel Harris added 16 and the Heat outscored the Magic by 29 points over the game's final 27 minutes, cruising to a 118-85 win in the preseason opener for both teams.
It may be a short season for the Miami Heat but that doesn't mean the fans are any less interested in watching LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the whole team fire up the house.
As the Miami Heat prepares to chase a championship when the new season begins Christmas day, they have one less distraction to deal with. Their coach will be around beyond the end of this season, thanks to a contract extension granted by the team.
Miami's stars gave fans what they wanted Thursday night. But a Heat rookie might have provided the biggest surprise.
The Miami Heat won't officially take the floor for the first time until Sunday. But the team will open up a scrimmage to South Florida fans on Thursday.
The Miami Heat came up short in their search for a true starting center this offseason, but a key cog in the Big Three may be just enough to make people forget about the lack of size in the middle.
The Panthers are starting to falter, losing three in a row; the Dolphins begin preps with a new coach; why is Stephen Ross so tone deaf; and the Heat take to the court for a scrimmage Thursday; and money is still the name of the game in the NBA.
As the Miami Heat try to squeeze in as much work as possible after months away from the game; the specter of injury is looming large over the entire NBA.
LeBron James became the lightning rod of the league last summer when he joined the Miami Heat. Monday, a humbled James talked with the media about how the team is responding to the NBA Finals loss and what he sees for the coming season.
The Miami Heat completed their first weekend of practice Sunday and met with the media Monday afternoon. Heat superstar Dwyane Wade said the summer was tough, but he attacked it in a unique way.
The Miami Heat's biggest weakness since the Big Three was assembled is at the point guard position. The team went through several veterans last season without any success. But that may be about to change.
The Dolphins lost again; the Panthers split their weekend; the Heat's roster keeps improving and possibly could get big time help this evening; plus my thoughts on the Heisman, a few more NFL nuggets, and whatever else I may think of along the way.
Shane Battier and Eddy Curry were separated by two picks in the 2001 NBA draft. On Saturday, there was a moment when they weren't separated by anything. The scene: First Miami Heat practice of the season, first day with the team job for both men.
Free agent point guard Mario Chalmers showed up to the Miami Heat's practice facility Thursday with a Heat t-shirt on. That should have been the tip to what will happen Friday.
It looked for months like it would never happen, but Friday, the Miami Heat returned to the court for their first practice since before the final game of last year's NBA Finals.
The Miami Heat's Big Three may be about to get some large company in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
Free agent forward Shane Battier announced Thursday morning on Twitter that he will sign with the Miami Heat on Friday.
The Miami Heat have a need for quality big men to help out the roster. But the team also has plenty of power forwards, but no quality center.
We're one day away from free agency madness starting in the NBA. The Marlins, whoa baby the Fish are handing out cash. The Panthers take on the defending Stanley Cup Champions. And why not, a little college football talk.
Miami Heat swingman Mike Miller's future with the team has been in doubt due to his numerous injuries in the past year, including the latest hernia surgery that will cause him to miss the start of the season. But he still may be on the roster for the full season.
So, um, you heard about this guy named Pujols? The Marlins chances of signing him I think may be slipping away. The Heat's schedule is out and all I can say is OUCH! And, if you're like me and think Nick Saban is a tool, I've got a story for you.
The heat is on as the Miami Heat announced its 2011-12 regular season schedule Tuesday, with individual game tickets going on sale on Friday.
First it was the Big Three coming together with the Miami Heat. Now, the Miami Marlins are going all-in to try and establish a winner in South Florida. All of it has turned South Florida into arguably the professional sports capital of the country, with the exception of the Miami Dolphins.
Former NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal returns to Miami Monday night to sign copies of his autobiography, "Shaq Uncut: My Story."
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest for whoever was responsible for shooting five people in Fort Lauderdale.
A Miami Gardens man says he's facing a new fine for an old problem with city-owned swales in front of his home.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins for minor league pitcher Kade Bragg.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 with the epicenter near the Pacific coast resort town of Acapulco.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest for whoever was responsible for shooting five people in Fort Lauderdale.
A Miami Gardens man says he's facing a new fine for an old problem with city-owned swales in front of his home.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins for minor league pitcher Kade Bragg.
Boxer Anthony Joshua's driver was charged with "dangerous driving causing death" and driving without a license, among other charges.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The suspect, Brian Cole, has not yet entered a plea to the charges stemming from two bombs found near Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters nearly five years ago.
House Democrats will also be holding a hearing on the five-year mark of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.
In a pretaped interview on state TV, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro evaded a question about a U.S. strike at a docking area that the Trump administration believed was used by drug cartels.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
The Trump administration is aiming to move a planned 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom through the federal government's review process at a rapid clip, with final approvals as soon as early March.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.