http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Sports Ledes 60 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:44:06 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/739211.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/739211.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:13 EDT After overhearing raucous Duke players cheering at halftime, the Canes awoke from a first half-slumber to rally for their eighth victory, the most since 2005. http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640373.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640373.html Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:39 EST A game against overmatched FIU allowed UF's elder players an opportunity to reflect on their college careers with a rivalry game against FSU and the SEC title game coming up. http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640356.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640356.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:13 EDT By getting back to .500, the Dolphins' chances of making the playoffs is not so farfetched after all. http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/1241817.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/1241817.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:12 EDT Nathan Horton, Jordan Leopold and Steven Reinprecht scored goals and Tomas Vokoun made 32 saves as the Panthers beat the slumping Rangers on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640358.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640358.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:55 EDT This was no easy Sunday drive for the most dominant driver of this decade, even though Jimmie Johnson needed only a 25th-place finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway to hold off teammate Mark Martin in the race for the Sprint Cup title. http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/640242.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/640242.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:05 EDT Alternative healing helps Ricky stay fit http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/52450.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/52450.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:05 EDT Coghlan walking base path of righteousness http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/625325.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/625325.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:05 EDT Chalmers, Beasley need to mature on court http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/625345.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/625345.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:05 EDT Random Evidence of a Cluttered Mind http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1345861.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1345861.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST By getting back to .500, the Dolphins' chances of making the playoffs is not so farfetched after all. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1345743.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1345743.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST New England coach Bill Belichick, bless his cheating heart, again found himself at the center of a raging controversy over the past week following his decision to try (and ultimately fail) to pick up a fourth-and-2 from his 28 rather than punt the ball back to the Indianapolis Colts and their white-hot quarterback, Peyton Manning, late in the fourth quarter. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1345745.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1345745.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST As Ricky Williams was scoring three touchdowns Thursday, his ``pranic healer'' was listening to the game on the radio in California -- in between conducting a meditation session -- just in case Williams needed his help. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346807.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346807.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:14 EST David Garrard's second game-winning drive in as many weeks gave the Jacksonville Jaguars their first three-game winning streak in nearly two years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346829.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346829.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:25 EST Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints keep on rolling. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346869.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346869.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:09 EST Eli Manning and the New York Giants' offense bailed out their top-ranked defense. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346984.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346984.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:34 EST Bruce Gradkowski provided more than a spark for the struggling Oakland Raiders. He delivered a much-needed comeback victory that the Cincinnati Bengals handed over to Oakland. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346809.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346809.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:23 EST Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys were awful on offense for a second straight week. This time, they were lucky to be playing the broken-down Washington Redskins. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346844.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1346844.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:34 EST Aaron Rodgers made San Francisco pay for a draft-day snub in 2005 and the Green Bay Packers survived a second-half surge by the 49ers for a 30-24 victory Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1345760.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1345760.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST The Heat looks for more consistency and urgency from second-year players Michael Beasley and Mario Chalmers to help end a three-game losing streak Sunday against New Orleans. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1345795.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1345795.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST As the "fantasy land" of a potential Dwyane Wade-LeBron James partnership next summer begins to settle a wee bit for now, there could be other blockbuster unions available for the Heat. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346344.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346344.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:47 EST Martell Webster had 21 points and 13 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Minnesota 106-78 on Saturday night, handing the Timberwolves their 12th straight loss. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1347004.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1347004.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:39 EST Nazr Mohammed scored 18 points, Boris Diaw added 17 and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Indiana Pacers 104-88 on Sunday to snap a seven-game losing streak. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346747.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346747.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:14 EST Vince Carter scored 24 points, Dwight Howard had 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic won their fifth straight game, 104-96 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346273.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346273.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:02 EST Carlos Boozer scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and overtime to lead the Utah Jazz to their fourth straight victory, 100-97 over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346819.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346819.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:23 EST Kevin Garnett made a jumper to beat the overtime buzzer, giving the Boston Celtics a 107-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346717.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346717.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:39 EST Becoming one of Ohio's uniformed officers won't be a cakewalk for Shaquille O'Neal. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346547.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1346547.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:47 EST Two teams heading in opposite directions meet in South Beach Sunday when the New Orleans Hornets visit the Miami Heat. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1345794.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1345794.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Florida Marlins Rookie of the Year winner Chris Coghlan is, all at once, eager to share his beliefs but concerned about how they'll be received. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1346954.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1346954.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:59 EST The Baseball Writers' Association of America will continue to hand out their postseason awards on Monday, as the American League's Most Valuable Player will be announced. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344737.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344737.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57 EST There will be no long-term contract for Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson. Not this year. And probably not ever.<p/> So said the All-Star pitcher's agent Friday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344618.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344618.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:56 EST The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344184.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344184.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46 EST The Chicago Cubs on Friday agreed to a two- year deal with left-handed reliever John Grabow worth $7.5 million. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344420.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344420.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41 EST St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344194.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344194.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01 EST Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344526.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344526.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46 EST Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344177.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1344177.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41 EST For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346186.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346186.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Nathan Horton, Jordan Leopold and Steven Reinprecht each scored and the streaking Panthers swept their three-game road trip. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346046.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346046.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With the holidays coming up, save for family, what are you most thankful for?<p/>Goalie Tomas Vokoun: It has to be the health of myself and the health of my family. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346338.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346338.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The Panthers are winning games but losing bodies.<p/> On Friday, both Cory Stillman and Gregory Campbell sustained injuries that kept them out of Saturday's game at Madison Square Garden against the Rangers. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346349.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346349.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:52 EST Dany Heatley scored his NHL-leading 18th goal and set up Joe Thornton's go-ahead tally pin the third period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346367.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1346367.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:17 EST Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1347051.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1347051.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:04 EST Steven Stamkos scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning their second straight win, 4-3 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1344910.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1344910.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 EST When the clock ran down to end regulation, a few smiles and congratulatory slaps on the back were seen on the Panthers bench.<p/> Florida hadn't won anything. The game against the Red Wings was going to overtime. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1344886.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1344886.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00 EST It took forwards Cory Stillman and Steven Reinprecht a little while to get going. Kind of like the Panthers themselves. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1345988.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1345988.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:47 EST Tuomo Ruutu and Jussi Jokinen scored second-period goals, and Manny Legace made 20 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345899.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345899.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST After overhearing raucous Duke players cheering at halftime, the Canes awoke from a first half-slumber to rally for their eighth victory, the most since 2005. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345912.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345912.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST A Senior Day victory gave defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews a win in his final home game, and extended FSU's bowl streak to 28 years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345887.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345887.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST A game against overmatched FIU allowed UF's elder players an opportunity to reflect on their college careers with a rivalry game against FSU and the SEC title game coming up. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345761.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345761.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Don't be misled by the 34-16 size of Miami beating Duke. The Blue Devils had the Hurricanes in deep trouble with eight minutes left. Miami blew it all out only in the last part and finally, at 8-3, looks like the best batch of Canes in at least four seasons. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1346047.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1346047.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST The Golden Panthers chose to take Saturday's 59-point drubbing as an opportunity to get a firsthand look at what a No. 1 team does. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345796.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345796.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST TALLAHASSEE -- About 20 minutes before kickoff Saturday, Mickey Andrews' former players surprised him with the keys to a new truck. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345911.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345911.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST GAINESVILLE -- FIU might have lost one of its top weapons on special teams at the start of Saturday's game against Florida. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345864.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345864.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Jacory Harris said adrenaline and pride helped him overcome a painful thumb injury and rally the Canes to victory. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345892.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1345892.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST GAINESVILLE -- No. 1 Florida's 62-3 win against FIU could be seen only on a pay-per-view basis, but it came with a sneak preview of the 2010 UF offense. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346330.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346330.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Columbus cross-country coach Jorge Fleitas kept repeating a word over and over Saturday morning after his team ran in the Class 4A state championship meet. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346891.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346891.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:27 EST In one fluid motion Brandon Knight pulled up for a three-pointer and went into his patented backpedal at the start of the Chamiande Tip-Off Classic on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346084.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346084.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Belen's cross-country team hoped to carry on the championship tradition it enjoyed in Class 2A the past three seasons to Class 3A this year.<p/> But the Wolverines could not overcome the top team in their new bracket. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346083.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346083.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Last Summer Tim Hendricks gave up his spot on the North Broward Prep Marching band to keep his legs fresher for the cross-country season.<p/> While that decision might not have seemed like such a big deal then, it helped Hendricks break into the upper echelon of Florida runners at Little Everglades Park on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1347050.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1347050.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:03 EST Brandon Knight, the nation's No. 1 ranked player, had a game-high 28 points but it was three crucial plays by Blanche Ely guard Fredrick Conner late which lifted Ely past Pine Crest at the Chaminade Tip-Off Classic on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346329.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346329.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Up until Saturday, it was a season to remember for West Broward's Isabelle Amaro.<p/> Seemingly on a similar path as her older sister, Emilie Amaro, a four-time state runner-up for Cypress Bay, Isabelle Amaro had swept district and region titles and looked poised to add a top-five finish at the FHSAA Class 4A state cross-country championships at Little Everglades Park on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346318.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346318.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Glades Central used the passing of quarterback L.J. Thomas, special teams and a stifling defense to shut down Cardinal Gibbons 27-3 late Friday in the Region 4-2A football semifinals. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346320.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1346320.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST When the Belen Jesuit football team needed a big play, it turned to quarterback Nic Platt.<p/> And Platt delivered.<p/> Platt threw for 113 yards and added another 47 yards rushing to lead the Wolverines past Jackson 17-13 on Saturday afternoon at Belen. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1345049.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1345049.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The only thing Jerrard Randall said he had ever heard before about Pahokee was how its players chased rabbits in the off-season to hone their speed and how they couldn't be beaten. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1346720.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1346720.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:44 EST Lee Westwood of England became Europe's No. 1 golfer on Sunday after winning the Dubai World Championship by six strokes. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1347008.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1347008.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:39 EST Kristy McPherson fired a five-under 67 on Sunday to move atop the leaderboard during the suspended second round of the LPGA Tour Championship. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1346465.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1346465.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:07 EST Edoardo Molinari birdied the second playoff hole Sunday to defeat Robert Karlsson and win the Dunlop Phoenix. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1345903.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1345903.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:42 EST Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin will settle their duel for LPGA Tour player of the year on the final, frantic day of the season. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1345203.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1345203.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:17 EST Lee Westwood of England became Europe's No. 1 golfer on Sunday after winning the Dubai World Championship by six strokes. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1345502.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1345502.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:12 EST All of Saturday's play at the LPGA Tour Championship was canceled when overnight rain left The Houstonian Golf & Country Club unplayable. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1345184.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1345184.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:52 EST With another money title and $2.75 million in his sights, Lee Westwood fired a six-under 66 on Saturday to retain his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championship. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1344589.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1344589.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:36 EST More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season-ending event to 54 holes. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1343615.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1343615.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56 EST Lee Westwood held on to his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1346085.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1346085.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Kyle Busch held off 2008 Nationwide champion Carl Edwards on the final lap to nail down his ninth victory of a record-shattering championship season. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345862.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345862.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Jimmie Johnson is on the verge of an unprecedented fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup title because of his consistency with high finishes, one of the best crew chiefs and the backing of powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports. The question is: Who can stop his Drive for Five in 2010? http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345913.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345913.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST It has been a brutal season for Dale Earnhardt Jr., so bad that even the National Enquirer can't resist embellishing his tale of woe. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345914.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345914.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST Give Denny Hamlin this: He is a man of his word.<p/> Hamlin promised to get even with Brad Keselowski after the latter spun out the former at last week's Nationwide Series race in Phoenix. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1346951.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1346951.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:54 EST All Jimmie Johnson ever wanted was a chance to race with the best in NASCAR. Maybe even win a race or two. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1346852.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1346852.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:44 EST NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick skipped Sunday's season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to be with an ailing family member, while one of his drivers -- Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin -- battle for the Sprint Cup Series championship. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345930.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345930.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:14 EST Kyle Busch wrapped up his sensational season in the Nationwide Series by winning the Ford 300 after already clinching the championship when the green flag waved. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345043.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345043.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Jimmie Johnson hasn't slept particularly well lately.<p/> The three-time defending Sprint Cup Series champion has spent the witching hours counting worst-case scenarios instead of sheep, especially after his disastrous 38th-place finish in Texas two weeks ago. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345042.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1345042.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Neatly crease the wrapping paper at the corners. Scotch Tape the end flaps. Get ready to tie the ribbon and add the fancy bow, probably in the colors of Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1346636.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1346636.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:29 EST Jermain Defoe scored five goals, including a seven-minute hat trick, to match a Premier League record in powering Tottenham to a 9-1 rout of Wigan on Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345757.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345757.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Luck of the Irish?<p/> What luck? <p/> The furor continues over French star Thierry Henry's admitted hand ball, which led to the goal that knocked Ireland out of World Cup contention Wednesday. Henry guided the ball with his left hand to keep it in play, and then passed to William Gallas, who headed in the tying goal. France advanced to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and Ireland will have to live with the injustice. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345886.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345886.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00 EST And so, the MLS season comes down to Beckham vs. Beckerman, L.A. glitz vs. Salt Lake grit, Coach of the Year Bruce Arena and Most Valuable Player Landon Donovan vs. best-dressed player-turned-coach Jason Kreis and a bunch of Miami Fusion alumni. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345710.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345710.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:32 EST The Republic of Ireland's hopes of reaching next summer's World Cup in South Africa have finally been banished after the French Football Federation said they would not be willing to replay Wednesday's controversial playoff game. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345383.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345383.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:47 EST The vicious hair-pulling of an opponent was inexcusable. But prominent advocates of women's sports say that so, too, has been much of the commentary generated by the popular video of college soccer player Elizabeth Lambert's combative tactics in a recent game. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345208.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1345208.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:22 EST Ireland has given up hope of a World Cup playoff replay against France because of Thierry Henry's hand ball. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1344302.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1344302.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16 EST Spain has regained the top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Rankings, which were released on Friday for the month of November. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1344265.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1344265.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:51 EST David Beckham claims Thierry Henry did not deliberate handle the ball and has leapt to the defense of the France striker after claiming he is not a cheat. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1344249.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1344249.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36 EST Four years is a long period of time, but for players like Shay Given, Robbie Keane and the rest of Ireland's national soccer team, it may as well be 40 years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1346589.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1346589.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:09 EST Roger Federer overcame an erratic forehand and Fernando Verdasco on Sunday, rallying to beat his Spanish opponent 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the round-robin stage of the ATP World Tour Finals. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1346600.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1346600.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:23 EST Scotland's Andy Murray thrilled the British crowd with a three-set victory over U.S. Open champ Juan Martin del Potro to open the season-ending ATP World Finals. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1343490.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1343490.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:41 EST U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will play at next year's Queen's Club tournament in an effort to improve his grasscourt game ahead of Wimbledon. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1344290.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1344290.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:11 EST The ATP Tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1341821.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1341821.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:06 EST World No. 1 Roger Federer will open his 2009 ATP World Tour Finals against dangerous seventh-seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco, when round-robin play commences Sunday at O2 Arena. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1339644.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1339644.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:11 EST Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse have both appealed their respective one-year suspensions for anti-doping violations. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1339220.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1339220.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:45 EST Top-ranked Roger Federer will play U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the round-robin phase of the ATP World Tour Finals. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1339758.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1339758.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:13 EST The draw was revealed Wednesday for the 2009 ATP World Tour finals, and world No. 1 Roger Federer is in the same round-robin group as heavy British favorite Andy Murray and U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro, who upset the Swiss superstar back in New York in September. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1339468.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1339468.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:35 EST Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse have asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn their one-year bans for missing drug tests. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345741.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345741.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST The eternal quest to catch a permit on fly rod on the flats isn't going very well, but recently it had some unintended -- but good -- consequences. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345898.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345898.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Gulfstream Park's 2010 schedule has some major changes, including moving the Florida Derby back one Saturday in March and adding the Gulfstream Sprint Showcase, with five stakes races, Jan. 9. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1346968.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1346968.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:19 EST Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi, known as the "Mother of Judo" partly for her role in bringing women's judo to the Olympic Games, has died. She was 74. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1346337.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1346337.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST NOAA Fisheries has published a new rule that prohibits recreational anglers from selling snapper and grouper caught in federal waters of the South Atlantic, effective Dec. 16. The rule also prohibits charter and headboats from selling snapper and grouper caught by their customers in either federal or state waters. A similar measure has been in effect in the Gulf of Mexico since 1996. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1346751.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1346751.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:19 EST Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and 400-meter runner Sanya Richards of the United States won their second IAAF World Athlete of the Year awards on Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345537.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345537.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:52 EST Looks like South African runner Caster Semenya will be able to keep the gold medal she won at the recent world championships in Berlin. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345389.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345389.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:57 EST Sprint stars Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Tyson Gay of the United States will race each other at least three times at elite Diamond League meets next year. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345321.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1345321.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:07 EST Ben & Jerry's has named its newest ice cream flavor after Vermont native and champion snowboarder Hannah Teter. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-tv/story/1346326.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-tv/story/1346326.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00 EST <span style='line-height:0'><br clear='all' /></span><table class='story-table' border='0'> <tr class='story-table-even-row'><td> http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347089.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:38 EST James Dews scored 22 points and Dwayne Collins added 17 points to go with 15 rebounds, leading Miami past South Carolina 85-70 in the championship game of the Charleston Classic on Sunday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347085.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347085.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:38 EST James Dews scored 22 points and Dwayne Collins added 17 points to go with 15 rebounds, leading Miami past South Carolina 85-70 in the championship game of the Charleston Classic on Sunday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347086.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347086.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:38 EST Jacob Pullen scored 26 points and Denis Clemente added 21 to lead Kansas State to an 83-75 victory over No. 18 Dayton on Sunday in the third-place game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347079.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347079.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:28 EST Marcel Williams scored with 3.5 seconds remaining to give Austin Peay a 69-67 victory over Niagara on Sunday in the Glenn Wilkes Classic. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347078.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347078.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:23 EST Marcel Williams scored with 3.5 seconds remaining to give Austin Peay a 69-67 victory over Niagara on Sunday in the Glenn Wilkes Classic. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347055.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347055.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:09 EST Steven Stamkos scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning their second straight win, 4-3 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347051.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347051.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:04 EST Steven Stamkos scored his 15th goal at 2:56 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning their second straight win, 4-3 over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347032.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1347032.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:44 EST The defense Bill Belichick didn't want to put on the field a week ago kept the offense of the New York Jets off it Sunday.