MiamiHerald.com: Linda Robertson

Odd touchdown by New York Giants’ Ahmad Bradshaw is biggest of his life

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

It was the moment of truth Ahmad Bradshaw had dreamed of since he was a kid hearing play-by-play commentary inside his head. With his team trailing and a minute left in the game, it was his chance to score the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl.

Angelo Dundee stood in the corner of champions

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:01 EST

Angelo Dundee, who died of a heart attack in Tampa at age 90, will always be in the pantheon of boxing trainers.

ING course looks different for those who participate in event

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:28 EST

On Sunday morning, 25,000 people awoke really early to inflict pain upon themselves. Runners like the challenge of the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon so much that the race reached capacity in this 10th anniversary year. Your intrepid reporter was right there running 13.1 miles with the sweating hordes to bring you the sights, sounds (and smells) from the annual scenic tour by foot.

It lacks punch, but Heat-Knicks still a heavyweight bout

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:42 EST

The New York Knicks might be a mess but there’s still life in the old rivalry with the Miami Heat.

Marathon runner travels on a path with God

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:01 EST

Not only did Ryan Hall’s legs feel heavy, but his heart was heavy, too, in the autumn of 2010 when his running career seemed to have stalled.

Former FSU coach Bobby Bowden gets another chance to teach ‘young people’

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:00 EST

Bobby Bowden is coming out of retirement. Just temporarily, to coach against his old pal and rival Howard Schnellenberger in Saturday’s “Battle of Florida.”

Miami Heat’s LeBron James dazzles while Kobe Bryant fizzles

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:01 EST

Miami’s Freedom Tower was all lit up in Miami Heat red and Miami’s basketball fans were all glammed up in anticipation of the big game.

Life without Dwyane Wade suddenly not so bleak for Miami Heat

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:20 EST

Life without Dwyane continued for the Heat on Tuesday and at first it looked pretty miserable.

Inspirational or offensive, Tim Tebow's no phony

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

If only the Tim Tebow Effect could take the miracle-working quarterback and the Denver Broncos all the way to the Super Bowl.

Monday’s Alabama-LSU sequel even less exciting

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Nine times out of 10, sequels are a bad idea. That’s why Herman Melville had the sense not to write Moby Dick Jr.: The Next Generation. Nor do we need Louisiana State vs. Alabama II.

Miami Heat back on court in scrimmage game

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:54 EST

Finally, about two months late, basketball was back inside AmericanAirlines Arena.

For Miami Heat’s LeBron James, destination is title or bust

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:01 EST

The new LeBron says he is the old LeBron.

Miami Dolphins of 1972 not rooting against Green Bay Packers

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:01 EST

As the Packers move closer to joining them in history, the 1972 Fins, secure in their place, say they don’t root against Green Bay.

Miami Marlins’ chemistry experiment will hinge on Hanley Ramirez

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:01 EST

With one hand, the Marlins slapped the back of jubilant new shortstop Jose Reyes.

Miami Marlins go on a holiday shopping spree

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:01 EST

The last time we saw a makeover this extreme was in 1997, after the Florida Marlins won the World Series and owner H. Wayne Huizenga went from champion to cheapskate with an outrageous fire sale.

Syracuse, Penn State sex abuse scandals have much in common

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:01 EST

The alleged crimes committed on two college campuses seem disturbingly similar. A trusted assistant to the embedded coach of a beloved sports team that represents the identity of the university is accused of sexually molesting boys for years right under the noses of people who should have known.

Abrupt timing of Golden’s contract announcement raises questions

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:00 EST

Jacory Harris pulled his orange jersey over shoulder pads for the last time before Friday’s game.

For poor and hungry, NBA labor dispute is ‘just plain silly’

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:01 EST

Most days, Tammy Smith wakes up tired and goes to bed hungry. She has 12 children — three with sickle cell anemia. She can’t find a job. Her husband died last year.

Race to the top: NASCAR in Homestead is winner take all

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:00 EST

After 13,000 miles at tracks across the country, NASCAR’s high-octane odyssey has come down to one race, two drivers and three points.

Column: Danica Patrick will become a hit in NASCAR in no time

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:00 EST

Danica Patrick’s husband gave her a stock car last Christmas. She threw a party to show it off to her friends.