Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat passes against Marco Belinelli #8 of the Chicago Bulls in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on May 13, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Heat defeated the Bulls 88-65.

IN MY OPINION

David J. Neal: Miami Heat must play matador and slay Chicago Bulls

Can the Heat please put this series out of our misery Wednesday night?

Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins players already talking big about season

It’s only May, but some of the Dolphins’ leaders have been stating publicly that a certain level of success is expected this season.

Miami Marlins

Miami Marlins’ injured players count the days

There isn’t any fanfare in Jupiter, where injured Marlins players are trying to heal so they can return to the majors.

West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade High junior Brad Kaaya.

UM football

Miami Hurricanes get commitment from another QB but could lose Hialeah’s Alin Edouard

Hialeah quarterback Alin Edouard isn’t sure whether he will come to UM, while Brad Kaaya out of California committed on Monday.

Miami Heat's LeBron James in the fourth quarter as he dominates the Chicago Bulls in Round 2, Game 4, of the NBA Playoffs at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, May 13, 2013. Bulls' Jimmy Butler and Joakin Noah watch as he walks away.

Game 4: Heat 88, Bulls 65

Miami Heat pummels Chicago Bulls, takes 3-1 lead in series

This is like watching a barely conscious prizefighter being pummeled against the ropes but unable to fall — hard to watch but harder to look away.

A lone baseball fan sits in solitude at Marlins Park as the Miami Marlins host the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

IN MY OPINION

Armando Salguero: Business decisions of Miami Marlins’ Jeffrey Loria will haunt all of MLB

The Marlins, yawn, are home again this week.

Miami Heat's LeBron James and Chicago Bulls' Joakim Noah lock arms during the fourth quarter in Round 2, Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs at the United Center in Chicago, IL, May 10, 2013.

Heat notebook

Miami Heat’s LeBron James named to NBA All-Defensive First Team

Coaches around the NBA voted LeBron James to his fifth consecutive NBA All-Defensive First Team for the 2012-13 season, the league announced Monday.

Class 8A softball finals | Miami Coral Reef 5, Weston Cypress Bay 4

Coral Reef edges Cypress Bay to capture its first softball title

Coral Reef won its first state title in a girls’ sport by holding off Cypress Bay in the seventh inning. Photo Gallery Available

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, center, and forward LeBron James, right, get their knees wrapped with ice after a workout in preparation for Game 4 of the team's Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Chicago Bulls at practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago on May 12, 2013.

Heat | Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade OK with sacrifices in pursuit of Miami Heat victories

In 2010, Dwyane Wade accepted a diminished role in exchange for greater on-court success. So far, that trade has paid off. Video Available Photo Gallery Available

Miami Marlins center fielder Justin Ruggiano, right, points skyward after hitting a solo home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Tim Federowicz looks on during the sixth inning of their baseball game at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2013.

Dodgers 5, Marlins 3

Marlins road trip concludes with loss to Dodgers as offense struggles

The Marlins again had difficulty mounting any scoring threats, finishing their season-long road journey at 3-7. Photo Gallery Available

Pembroke Pines Charter third baseman Sophia Devesa hangs her head after making a throwing error in the sixth inning of the team's Class 6A final against Lake City Columbia at the Vero Beach Sports Village in Vero Beach on May 12, 2013.

Class 6A softball final | Columbia 6, Pines Charter 2

Back-to-back titles out of reach as Pembroke Pines Charter falls to Lake City Columbia

Pembroke Pines Charter couldn’t solve Lake City Columbia’s pitching — even after a one-day break for better weather. Photo Gallery Available

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Kevin Slowey, right, is taken out of the game by manager Mike Redmond, left, as catcher Miguel Olivo looks on during the fifth inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Los Angeles.

Dodgers 7, Marlins 1

Kevin Slowey, Miami Marlins falter to Los Angeles Dodgers

After pitching like an All-Star in his first seven starts, Kevin Slowey finally had his first rough night as a Marlin Saturday.

The Miami Heat's Norris Cole (30) shoots over the Chicago Bulls' Nate Robinson (2) in the fourth quarter in Game 3 of Eastern Conference semifinals at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday, May 10, 2013. Miami took a 2-1 series lead with a 104-94 victory.

Heat | Norris Cole

Miami Heat’s Norris Cole works his way into key role

Unheralded Norris Cole has earned a significant role with the star-laden Heat because of his great work ethic.

John Naber (right), who has won four gold medels, celebrates with Chan Kinyuen (left) at a reunion of American swimmers and divers with their Chinese counterparts who participated in the historical cultural sporting exchange in 1973, when the Americans visited China to swim and dive in exhibitions. This was shot Saturday, May 11th, 2013

Sunday Focus | U.S.-China reunion

U.S., Chinese swimmers and divers reunite

U.S. and Chinese athletes gathered in Fort Lauderdale to share fond memories of a historic trip made 40 years ago. Photo Gallery Available

LeBron James, alongside Pat Riley (at right) and coach Erik Spoelstra, wins his 4th MVP trophy from the NBA at AmericanAirlines Arena on Sunday, May 5, 2013

In My Opinion

Dan Le Batard: LeBron James finds strength in support of Miami Heat family

Legend leader Pat Riley, equal parts shaman and mobster, told this story at the Heat’s Family Day, symbolically enough. He was trying to explain with a parable why he — and, by extension, the entire Miami Heat organization — had so publicly told Boston general manager Danny Ainge to shut the bleep up. Family Day. Shut The Bleep Up. Seriously. Riley was not smiling in any way while reliving this.

Softball Gulliver 9, Madison County 1

Raiders roll to fourth title in a row

Gulliver Prep won its sixth title overall behind Gabbee Draney’s stellar pitching and a team effort at the plate.

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade and LeBron James slap five after desfeating the Chicago Bulls in Round 2, Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs at the United Center in Chicago, IL, May 10, 2013.

Heat 104, Bulls 94

Miami Heat defeats Chicago Bulls, pulls ahead 2-1 in series

Back in March, the Bulls ended the Heat’s 27-game winning streak in this building they call “The Madhouse.” Photo Gallery Available Poll Available

The Miami Heat's LeBron James screams after a late fourth quarter three-pointer as they defeat the Chicago Bulls in Round 2, Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., May 10, 2013.

In my opinion

Greg Cote: Physicality of raging Bulls is being met

Imagine the National Guard deployed to militarize the perimeter of the basketball court in the expectation of more mayhem. Uniformed police officers with nightsticks are serving as the game’s officials. The whole spectacle plays out surrounded by an octagon cage. Poll Available

The Miami Heat's LeBron James and Norris Cole bump chests after both making late fourth quarter baskets to defeat the Chicago Bulls in Round 2, Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., May 10, 2013.

Heat | Norris Cole

Norris Cole proves to be an unlikely hero in big win over Bulls

Norris Cole put up 18 points in two games in a row to change the perception that he is not a big difference maker for the Heat. Photo Gallery Available Poll Available

CHICAGO Bulls | Carlos Boozer

Carlos Boozer’s improved effort still not enough

The Bulls’ Carlos Boozer put forth a better effort Friday than in the first two games of the series, scoring 21 points. Photo Gallery Available Poll Available