MiamiHerald.com: Sports Ledes http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Sports Ledes 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 2013 MiamiHerald.com Sports Ledes 60 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:42:49 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com <![CDATA[Dwyane Wade surprises local Miami teen at prom]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404176/dwyane-wade-surprises-local-miami.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404176/dwyane-wade-surprises-local-miami.html Sat, 18 May 2013 11:40 EDT

Dwyane Wade would have been in Chicago for a Heat playoff game Friday night if he hadn’t helped eliminate the Bulls with a big fourth quarter two nights early.

]]> <![CDATA[Ray Allen’s help paying dividends for LeBron James, Miami Heat]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403591/ray-allens-help-paying-dividends.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403591/ray-allens-help-paying-dividends.html Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00 EDT

LeBron James has seen his free-throw average rise during the playoffs after enlisting the help of teammate and specialist Ray Allen.

]]> <![CDATA[Derrick Rose will be Bulls' big offseason addition]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403981/derrick-rose-will-be-bulls-big.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403981/derrick-rose-will-be-bulls-big.html Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00 EDT Regardless of what happens this summer, the Bulls' biggest offseason addition will be the youngest most valuable player in NBA history.

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]]> <![CDATA[Pacers not saying whether Hill to play vs. Knicks]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404214/pacers-not-saying-whether-hill.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404214/pacers-not-saying-whether-hill.html Sat, 18 May 2013 12:39 EDT

Point guard George Hill will be a game-time decision as the Pacers try to close out the Knicks.

]]> <![CDATA[Ray Allen’s help paying dividends for LeBron James, Miami Heat]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403591/ray-allens-help-paying-dividends.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403591/ray-allens-help-paying-dividends.html Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00 EDT

LeBron James has seen his free-throw average rise during the playoffs after enlisting the help of teammate and specialist Ray Allen.

]]> <![CDATA[Dwyane Wade surprises local Miami teen at prom]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404176/dwyane-wade-surprises-local-miami.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404176/dwyane-wade-surprises-local-miami.html Sat, 18 May 2013 11:40 EDT

Dwyane Wade would have been in Chicago for a Heat playoff game Friday night if he hadn’t helped eliminate the Bulls with a big fourth quarter two nights early.

]]> <![CDATA[Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade stays the course resiliently]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3401880/miami-heats-dwyane-wade-stays.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3401880/miami-heats-dwyane-wade-stays.html Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Dwyane Wade’s fourth-quarter performance in the Heat’s series clincher against the Bulls was just another stepping-stone on his ‘journey.’

]]> <![CDATA[Miami Heat eliminates Chicago Bulls, advances to Eastern Conference Finals]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400070/miami-heat-eliminates-chicago.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400070/miami-heat-eliminates-chicago.html Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Fueled by dunks by Norris Cole and Dwyane Wade late, the Heat eliminated a proud but wounded Bulls team.

]]> <![CDATA[Linda Robertson: Chicago Bulls gasp as Miami Heat cuts lifeline]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400099/linda-robertson-chicago-bulls.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400099/linda-robertson-chicago-bulls.html Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Early on, it appeared the spent and sore Chicago Bulls were going to take their medicine and go home for some well-deserved R&R.

]]> <![CDATA[Greg Cote: Dwyane Wade’s heroics help Miami Heat in comeback]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400131/greg-cote-dwyane-wades-heroics.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400131/greg-cote-dwyane-wades-heroics.html Thu, 16 May 2013 01:14 EDT

Welcome back, Dwyane Wade.

]]> <![CDATA[Reserves spark Miami Heat comeback]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400095/reserves-spark-miami-heat-comeback.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400095/reserves-spark-miami-heat-comeback.html Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Shane Battier and Norris Cole combined for 13 points in the fourth quarter, providing the boost the Heat needed to rally for a victory.

]]> <![CDATA[Chicago Bulls show heart in face of adversity]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400094/chicago-bulls-show-heart-in-face.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400094/chicago-bulls-show-heart-in-face.html Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Although they were eliminated from the playoffs in five games by the Heat, the gritty Bulls fought to the end and never gave up.

]]> <![CDATA[Miami Heat awaits winner of Knicks-Pacers series; tickets on sale Thursday]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3399137/miami-heats-dwyane-wade-a-game.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3399137/miami-heats-dwyane-wade-a-game.html Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01 EDT

Just as it did after dispatching the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, the Heat could face another long layoff before its next playoff series.

]]> <![CDATA[Pacers not saying whether Hill to play vs. Knicks]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404214/pacers-not-saying-whether-hill.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404214/pacers-not-saying-whether-hill.html Sat, 18 May 2013 12:39 EDT

Point guard George Hill will be a game-time decision as the Pacers try to close out the Knicks.

]]> <![CDATA[(2) New York Knicks (2-3) at (3) Indiana Pacers (3-2), 8 p.m. (ET)]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404114/2-new-york-knicks-2-3-at-3-indiana.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404114/2-new-york-knicks-2-3-at-3-indiana.html Sat, 18 May 2013 10:19 EDT The New York Knicks staved off elimination against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, but now have to find a way to keep the series going when Game 6 shifts back to Indianapolis Saturday night.

]]> <![CDATA[76ers general manager Sam Hinkie not just a numbers guy; he's also a fan]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404056/76ers-general-manager-sam-hinkie.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404056/76ers-general-manager-sam-hinkie.html Sat, 18 May 2013 08:09 EDT New 76ers president of basketball operations and general manager Sam Hinkie might not look the part, with his small, unathletic frame covered in tan pants, a button-down dress shirt and a blue sport jacket.

]]> <![CDATA[Georgetown's Otto Porter seems a good fit for Cavaliers]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404057/georgetowns-otto-porter-seems.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404057/georgetowns-otto-porter-seems.html Sat, 18 May 2013 08:09 EDT When he was asked to name the NBA teams he felt were the best fit for him, Otto Porter Jr. never hesitated in mentioning the Cavaliers. In fact, it was the first team out of his mouth. Yet he won't be meeting with General Manager Chris Grant or anyone from the team's traveling party during this week's NBA combine.

]]> <![CDATA[Atlanta's Drew is set to interview for Bucks' coaching gig]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403979/atlantas-drew-is-set-to-interview.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403979/atlantas-drew-is-set-to-interview.html Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00 EDT MILWAUKEE-Atlanta Hawks coach Larry Drew will interview for the Milwaukee Bucks vacant coaching position Monday, a league source confirmed Friday.

]]> <![CDATA[Rookie Henson leads Bucks past Thunder, to play Heat in playoffs]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403980/rookie-henson-leads-bucks-past.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403980/rookie-henson-leads-bucks-past.html Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00 EDT No Kevin Durant.

]]> <![CDATA[Derrick Rose will be Bulls' big offseason addition]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403981/derrick-rose-will-be-bulls-big.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403981/derrick-rose-will-be-bulls-big.html Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00 EDT Regardless of what happens this summer, the Bulls' biggest offseason addition will be the youngest most valuable player in NBA history.

]]> <![CDATA[Postseason NBA Schedule]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403978/postseason-nba-schedule.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403978/postseason-nba-schedule.html Sat, 18 May 2013 03:09 EDT All Times EDT

]]> <![CDATA[Mayor: Deal to sell Kings has been signed]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402171/ap-source-maloofs-reach-agreement.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402171/ap-source-maloofs-reach-agreement.html Fri, 17 May 2013 03:18 EDT

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced to screaming throngs of Kings fans Friday that the deal to sell the NBA franchise to a group led by software tycoon Vivek Ranadive has been signed.

]]> <![CDATA[Sky give Prince extension]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403135/sky-give-prince-extension.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403135/sky-give-prince-extension.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14 EDT The Chicago Sky signed guard Epiphanny Prince to a multi-year contract extension on Friday.

]]> <![CDATA[Prince to miss a few weeks to play for Russia]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402810/prince-to-miss-a-few-weeks-to.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402810/prince-to-miss-a-few-weeks-to.html Fri, 17 May 2013 14:38 EDT

Epiphanny Prince is headed to Russia.

]]> <![CDATA[Lynx waive Adair]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400758/lynx-waive-adair.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400758/lynx-waive-adair.html Thu, 16 May 2013 11:27 EDT The Minnesota Lynx have waived center Jessica Adair.

]]> <![CDATA[Indiana's Davenport sidelined with fractured tibia]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399148/indianas-davenport-sidelined-with.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399148/indianas-davenport-sidelined-with.html Wed, 15 May 2013 16:07 EDT Indiana Fever center Jessica Davenport has been diagnosed with a stress fracture to her left tibia and will miss 6- to-8 weeks.

]]> <![CDATA[With Laimbeer as coach, retooled Liberty excited]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/14/3396291/with-laimbeer-as-coach-retooled.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/14/3396291/with-laimbeer-as-coach-retooled.html Tue, 14 May 2013 03:42 EDT One week into their first training camp under Bill Laimbeer, the New York Liberty are full of excitement and optimism.

]]> <![CDATA[Diggins joins Tulsa, Wiggins in speedy backcourt]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/04/3380630/diggins-joins-tulsa-wiggins-in.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/04/3380630/diggins-joins-tulsa-wiggins-in.html Sat, 04 May 2013 17:29 EDT

Skylar Diggins likes that WNBA teams may now dread a trip to Tulsa.

]]> <![CDATA[Baylor's Brittney Griner taken first in WNBA Draft]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/15/3346239/baylors-brittney-griner-taken.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/15/3346239/baylors-brittney-griner-taken.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:25 EDT The Phoenix Mercury selected Brittney Griner with the top overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft on Monday.

]]> <![CDATA[Big Three set for WNBA draft]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/15/3345741/big-three-set-for-wnba-draft.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/15/3345741/big-three-set-for-wnba-draft.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:50 EDT The Phoenix Mercury have the first pick in the draft and will likely add Griner, a two-time national player of the year, to a team that features former Connecticut star Diana Taurasi and Auburn's DeWanna Bonner. The Mercury finished the year at 7-27, including seven straight losses to close out the season.

]]> <![CDATA[Mystics acquire Hollingsworth from Liberty]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/15/3345494/mystics-acquire-hollingsworth.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/15/3345494/mystics-acquire-hollingsworth.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:20 EDT The Washington Mystics announced on Monday they have acquired center Quanitra Hollingsworth from the New York Liberty.

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