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Kerr is seeking her second Open title in three years. http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640358.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640358.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:55 EDT A Miami-based company has developed a device that sends an encrypted signal from coach to quarterback, and it will debut this fall in the United Football League. http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640356.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1208/story/640356.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:13 EDT A day after being shut out in Arizona, the punchless Marlins managed only one run against a starter -- Jon Garland -- who had not won since May 19. http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/640242.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/640242.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:05 EDT Guru says Fins did well signing Jake Grove http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/625325.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1211/story/625325.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:05 EDT Vote for the top local, national sportscasters http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137836.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137836.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT Michael Huyghue was skeptical at first. Even as the commissioner of the upstart United Football League -- a role that tends to require a more open mind than the big dogs of the NFL -- Huyghue figured his meeting with a Miami-based technology group would yield nothing more than a quick chat. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137832.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137832.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT With training camp opening Aug. 1, ESPN stats guru KC Joyner, whose analysis we often share here, gave us insight into the Dolphins' additions, plus an alarming Joey Porter statistic: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137727.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137727.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:47 EDT A convicted bank robber who says he had to panhandle to repay a debt to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has had his debt erased by a local businessman. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137232.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137232.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:30 EDT Titans quarterback Vince Young didn't expect to speak Saturday during his mentor's funeral. He wound up summing up the emotional day with just a few words. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137803.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137803.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:52 EDT Several players were among a crowd of about 5,000 who attended a Saturday memorial service for NFL quarterback Steve McNair. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137688.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1137688.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:07 EDT The shocking news spread first via text and cell phone messages on the Fourth of July holiday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1135661.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1135661.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:40 EDT San Diego Chargers rookie running back Curtis Brinkley was hospitalized in stable condition Friday after being shot at a suburban Philadelphia intersection, authorities said. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1135900.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1135900.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:25 EDT A man who unwittingly stole two flower planters worth $8,000 from behind Tom Brady's Boston condominium says he has to panhandle to pay restitution. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1136316.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/story/1136316.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:40 EDT A capacity crowd of 8,000 was expected Saturday at the funeral for former NFL quarterback Steve McNair on the University of Southern Mississippi campus. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137873.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137873.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT For at least a month, Heat president Pat Riley had the paperwork ready, the fax machine warmed up and the phone lines cleared for this moment. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137833.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137833.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:01 EDT Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony headline Sunday's 13th annual Summer Groove charity basketball game at 6:30 p.m. at AmericanAirlines Arena. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137093.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137093.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:30 EDT The Portland Trail Blazers signed restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap to an offer sheet Friday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137335.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137335.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:40 EDT First-round draft pick Jordan Hill has signed with the New York Knicks. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137725.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137725.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:32 EDT The Mavericks have re-signed Jason Kidd. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137819.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1137819.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:22 EDT The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard James Harden, center B.J. Mullens and forward Serge Ibaka. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1135176.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1135176.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT There's barely a scratch on the place. Certainly no graffiti or vandalism. In fact, since it opened in 2003, the Overtown Youth Center, sitting pristine in the heart of one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Miami-Dade County, has only once been targeted, when an air conditioner was swiped from the roof. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1135175.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1135175.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Dwyane Wade and Alonzo Mourning are pumped for the weekend -- it's all Summer Groove, all the time. We chatted with the two basketball superstars about their causes, how they beat the heat and the bad economy (even celebs feel it). http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1136397.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/story/1136397.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:25 EDT Brandon Bass is going from backing up Dirk Nowitzki to likely starting next to Dwight Howard. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1138105.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1138105.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT Outside of the air-conditioned confines of Chase Field, the temperature Saturday was a sweltering 111 degrees. Inside, the Marlins' bats remained in deep freeze. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137829.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137829.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT As the Marlins prepare to break ground on their new ballpark Saturday, the assumption is that the stadium will translate to bigger crowds and higher payrolls. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137995.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137995.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT A scenario: With two outs in the 10th inning of a scoreless All-Star Game, Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman steps to the plate to face Oakland's Andrew Bailey. For the 19 Red Sox, Phillies, Yankees and Dodgers players on the bench or in the field, the outcome could mean the world. For Zimmerman and Bailey -- whose teams are a combined 36 ½ games out of playoff contention -- it is just another at-bat. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1138074.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1138074.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT With two-thirds of all teams still in contention, the Marlins are finding out that they're not the only ones seeking to improve through trades. As president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest told reporters Saturday, ``There are so many teams in it that it's tough to make trades.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1138364.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1138364.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:47 EDT Florida right-hander Josh Johnson will try to turn in a pitching gem of his own today when the Marlins visit Chase Field to wrap up a four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137101.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137101.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT The Arizona Diamondbacks have discovered the cure for the hangover. It's called Dan Haren. Less than 24 hours after the Marlins gave them a royal headache with a late-inning comeback victory, the Diamondbacks rolled out their staff ace on Friday to ease the pain. The All-Star pitcher did exactly that, silencing a Marlins offense that the night before had erupted for one of the biggest outbursts in franchise history, overcoming a 7-0 deficit to win 14-7. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137272.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137272.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:09 EDT Brett Carroll broke his bat in the process of belting his pinch-hit, go-ahead home run on Thursday. The bat ''died a hero,'' Carroll said. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137271.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137271.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:31 EDT Former FIU outfielder James McOwen, now playing for the High Desert (Calif.) Mavericks, was headed toward the batting cages before a recent game against Rancho Cucamonga when Quakes pitching coach Daniel Ricabal put McOwen on notice. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137172.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/story/1137172.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:30 EDT The Diamondbacks' Dan Haren made a strong case for starting on the hill for the National League in next week's All-Star Game, tossing his second career shutout in an 8-0 drubbing of the Florida Marlins. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1137737.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1137737.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:07 EDT The Buffalo Sabres have signed free agent defenseman Joe DiPenta. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1138006.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1138006.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:32 EDT Lawyers for Phoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky are trying to keep his personal finances out of the team's bankruptcy case. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1135400.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1135400.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Give the Panthers credit for this: They are not scared to travel. season, which begins in the Canadian Maritimes, then shifts to Quebec, Ontario and Alberta before a stop in Dallas. The Panthers will then return home for a few days, only to turn around and spend a week in Europe. Florida will play two exhibition games in Finland before opening the regular season in Helsinki against Chicago on Oct. 2-3. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136753.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136753.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:50 EDT The National Hockey League is coming to Fenway Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136150.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136150.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:05 EDT The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Swedish forward Rickard Wallin to a one-year contract. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136603.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136603.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:15 EDT The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Travis Moen to a three-year contract on Friday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136793.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136793.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:35 EDT The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Kyle Cumiskey and forward Justin Mercier to contracts. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1135992.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1135992.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:15 EDT The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent goalie Antero Niittymaki to be the backup to starter Mike Smith. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136232.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/story/1136232.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:35 EDT The Canadiens have signed free agent Paul Mara to a one-year contract, adding size and experience to their group of defensemen. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1137113.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1137113.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Miami Southridge High sprinter Ebony Eutsey scored the biggest victory of her career Friday. Eutsey ran a time of 52.88 seconds to win the 400-meter race at the sixth annual World Youth Championships in Sudtirol, Italy. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1137271.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1137271.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:14 EDT Former FIU outfielder James McOwen, now playing for the High Desert (Calif.) Mavericks, was headed toward the batting cages before a recent game against Rancho Cucamonga when Quakes pitching coach Daniel Ricabal put McOwen on notice. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1135546.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1135546.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:10 EDT The Penn State Nittany Lions' workout schedule Friday includes lifting weights and pull-ups, followed by an odd assortment of drills like pulling sleds and pushing around giant tractor-trailer tires in front of hundreds of fans. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1136063.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1136063.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:55 EDT In a July 9 story about potential NCAA rules violations in Oklahoma State's baseball program, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the school said coach Frank Anderson initially determined that a gift to a former player wasn't a rules violation. The school's associate athletic director for compliance, Scott Williams, made that determination. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1134948.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1134948.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:26 EDT General opinion is that the high-water mark for FIU men's soccer came on Dec. 13, 1996. On that chilly afternoon in Richmond, Va., the Golden Panthers -- then a Division I program for less than a decade -- earned a spot in the national final with a 4-0 rout of UNC-Charlotte. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1133753.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1133753.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT In the fluid realm of college football recruiting, where rumors float and something fishy flows, there is no abysmal bottom to which a coach will swim, or sink. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1134845.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1134845.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:16 EDT The next chapter of Isiah Thomas' coaching career will start amid familiar territory for the Hall of Famer: the Big 10. FIU's new coach is prepping to debut Nov. 9 at Ohio State in the opening round of a Coaches vs. Cancer tournament. The matchup has been in the works for months and is expected to be formally announced later this summer. Thomas -- a Chicago native who grew up watching and eventually playing in the Big 10 -- says it'll add extra significance to his first night with the Golden Panthers... http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1133955.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1133955.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:21 EDT A junior defensive back at Western Carolina has died after participating in a voluntary offseason workout. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1134622.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/1134622.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:10 EDT The NCAA is citing Oklahoma State for a potential major rules violation in its baseball program. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1137113.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1137113.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Miami Southridge High sprinter Ebony Eutsey scored the biggest victory of her career Friday. Eutsey ran a time of 52.88 seconds to win the 400-meter race at the sixth annual World Youth Championships in Sudtirol, Italy. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1135159.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1135159.html Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:41 EDT Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest senior guard Brandon Knight is a finalist for the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year Award that will be presented at a luncheon in Hollywood, Calif., on July 15 before the ESPY Awards. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1131241.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1131241.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:27 EDT Even as Vernon Bush steered a wheelchair from class to class as a Hallandale High School senior, his dream of a collegiate track career never wavered. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1126455.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1126455.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:40 EDT While some coaches will tell you that what happens during the summer will go a long way in the end result in December, many do not practice what they preach. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1125109.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1125109.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:40 EDT Former Palmetto running back Jaamal Berry's name was on a docket to face a Miami-Dade judge in a crowded circuit court Thursday morning after he was arrested June 11 for felony marijuana possession. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1123237.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1123237.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:16 EDT There was no mistaking the imprint Broward County left on the all-state boys' basketball team released Tuesday. Led by repeat first-team selections Khyle Marshall, a 6-6 swingman from Flanagan in 6A, and Pine Crest 6-4 guard Brandon Knight and American Heritage 6-3 shooting guard Kenny Boynton Jr. in 3A, Broward claimed eight of the 30 first-team spots and 14 overall among Class 1A-6A -- the most in county history. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1119979.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1119979.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:36 EDT If Tim Hardaway Jr.'s play last week in the John Beilein Elite Camp at the University of Michigan served as an audition, then the son of former NBA star Tim Hardaway nailed it. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1118373.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1118373.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:38 EDT Maya Pressley has a Caribbean Island destination planned before starting her track career at Auburn this fall. The Coconut Creek High School graduate and two-time Miami Herald Broward Girls' Track Athlete of the Year, stamped her ticket to the Pan American Junior Athletics Championships on July 31 through Aug. 2 in Trinidad and Tobago by winning the high jump with a personal-best 5-11.5 at the U.S. Junior Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1115951.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/1115951.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:16 EDT Talk about the demise of Booker T. Washington's football program and standout senior running back Eduardo Clements rolls his eyes and gives that smile of disbelief. Head coach Earl Tillman won't even dignify the question with a response. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1138154.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1138154.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Alexis Thompson knew exactly what the problem was Saturday in her third round at the U.S. Women's Open -- a 78 that took the 14-year-old from Coral Springs out of contention, now tied for 36th place at 9-over-par 222 for 54 holes and 12 shots behind leader Cristie Kerr. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1138498.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1138498.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:19 EDT Martin Kaymer closed with a two-under 69 Sunday to earn a two-stroke win at the Scottish Open. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1138401.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1138401.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:27 EDT Martin Kaymer has won the Scottish Open, closing with a 2-under 69 in the rain and sunshine at Loch Lomond for his second straight European Tour victory. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137926.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137926.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:01 EDT Cristie Kerr of Miami managed a 1-over-par 72 for a two-shot lead after the third round of the U.S. Women's Open. Kerr is seeking her second Open title in three years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137066.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137066.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:01 EDT BETHLEHEM, Pa.-- Paula Creamer bumped into LPGA veteran Rosie Jones at a local restaurant Wednesday night and got some sage advice on how to approach a U.S. Women's Open from a player who is participating in her 26th tournament this week and has played 98 Open rounds since 1981. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137744.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137744.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:27 EDT Cristie Kerr is feeling a sense of calm only a former U.S. Women's Open champion could understand. Armed with the knowledge of what it takes to win the championship, the 2007 winner is set to make a push for another title. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137860.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137860.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:47 EDT Somewhere between the range and the course, Steve Stricker found his swing. Once he did, he rocketed toward the top of the leaderboard at the John Deere Classic. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137927.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137927.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:42 EDT Not that long ago, Jean Reynolds grew tired of golf. Now, she's looking forward to the pressure of the back nine in the final round of the U.S. Women's Open. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137839.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/1137839.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:27 EDT Darron Stiles fired a six-under 65 on Saturday to take the lead at 13-under-par 129 at the midway point of the John Deere Classic. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1138387.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1138387.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:27 EDT Mark Webber overcame an early-race drive- through penalty to win Sunday's German Grand Prix and become a first-time winner in Formula One competition. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137331.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137331.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:30 EDT Mark Webber from Red Bull Racing held off Brawn GP drivers Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button as well as teammate Sebastian Vettel in the closing seconds of Saturday's qualifying to take the pole position for the German Grand Prix. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137753.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137753.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:42 EDT Will Power won the 2007 Champ Car race on the streets of Toronto, and that sort of makes him the defending race champion for Sunday's Honda Indy. He's poised for a repeat performance. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1138095.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1138095.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:47 EDT Mark Martin held off teammate Jeff Gordon in a two-lap shootout to the finish to win Saturday's LifeLock 400.com at Chicagoland Speedway and give his boss, Rick Hendrick, a huge birthday present. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137708.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137708.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:52 EDT Dario Franchitti will start on the pole for Sunday's Honda Indy Toronto after topping the charts in qualifying on the streets of Toronto. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137808.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137808.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:07 EDT Brian Vickers took the pole, he just couldn't take the checkered flag. Again. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137733.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1137733.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:02 EDT Dario Franchitti couldn't remember the first time he won a pole on the street course in Toronto. He hasn't forgotten how to get around the tricky 11-turn circuit. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1138088.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1138088.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:32 EDT Mark Martin will feel his age in the morning or a day or two after a race. His bones will stiffen and his body will ache after driving 400 grueling miles, even though the fitness fanatic is still in top shape. After all, 50 is 50 and that matters - well, everywhere but on the track. Martin is still nifty at 50 and has made Cup racing his personal senior circuit. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1136776.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/1136776.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:20 EDT The parts on Tim Wilkerson's funny car are wearing thin and in need of replacement. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138192.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138192.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:47 EDT Edson Buddle scored a first-half goal to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 win over Chivas USA on Saturday night as David Beckham watched from a suite alongside Zinedine Zidane. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138188.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138188.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:32 EDT The Los Angeles Galaxy earned their third straight Major League Soccer victory with a 1-0 decision over Chivas USA on Saturday night at The Home Depot Center. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138165.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138165.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:07 EDT Toronto FC moved into a tie atop Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference table with a 3-1 win at the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138164.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138164.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:07 EDT Chad Barrett had two goals and assisted on the go-ahead score to lead Toronto FC to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138121.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138121.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:07 EDT The Colorado Rapids snapped a two-game losing streak, edging FC Dallas 1-0 in Major League Soccer action at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138104.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138104.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:52 EDT Kosuke Kimura scored in the 79th minute to lead the Colorado Rapids past FC Dallas 1-0 on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138009.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138009.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:32 EDT Jon Busch posted his fourth shutout, helping the Chicago Fire gain sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference on Saturday with a 0-0 draw against the Columbus Crew at Toyota Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138007.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1138007.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:32 EDT William Hesmer made a career-high 11 saves to help the Columbus Crew to a scoreless draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night at Toyota Park. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1137947.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1137947.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:07 EDT Stuart Holden scored in extra time, helping the United States earn a 2-2 tie against Haiti on Saturday in the CONCACAF Gold Cup at Gillette Stadium. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1138412.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1138412.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:27 EDT Hungarian native Agnes Szavay rallied from a set down to beat Switzerland's Patty Schnyder for the title at the GDF Suez Grand Prix tennis tournament. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1138485.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1138485.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:59 EDT Israel wrapped up a 4-1 victory over Russia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, as Harel Levy gave the host country a final win in the last of the day's reverse singles. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1138499.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1138499.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:19 EDT Radek Stepanek gave the Czech Republic a Davis Cup quarterfinal victory over Argentina with a straight-set win over Juan Monaco in Sunday's fifth and decisive singles rubber. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1137586.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1137586.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:02 EDT Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on-court stabbing 16 years ago - even on a day of celebration. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1137319.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1137319.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:15 EDT Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain spoiled Caroline Wozniacki's 19th birthday, besting the Denmark native in the final at the Swedish Open on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1137702.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1137702.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:27 EDT Nine-time Grand Slam singles champion Monica Seles headlined a group of four that were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1137546.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1137546.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:05 EDT Israel has reached its first Davis Cup semifinal by taking an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Russia with a five-set win in the doubles match. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1136676.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1136676.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:00 EDT Sam Querrey of the United States used his big serve to upset two-time defending champ Fabrice Santoro of France, 6-3, 7-6 (2), on Saturday to reach the finals of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1135833.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/1135833.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:45 EDT Israel took a surprising 2-0 lead over Russia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday after Dudi Sela rallied to beat Mikhai Youzhny in the second singles match. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137984.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137984.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT As he trained Eaton's Gift for Saturday's $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (Grade 2), Dale Romans sensed a reason why his horse might be able to upset heavy favorite Benny the Bull. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137858.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137858.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT The long-dormant effort to draft a general management plan guiding Biscayne National Park is being revived with a controversial proposal to include marine reserves -- otherwise known as no-take zones -- in park waters. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137857.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137857.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Big Cypress National Preserve released three proposed management options Friday -- including a preferred alternative -- to guide recreation in the 146,000 acres of ''addition lands'' for the next 15 to 20 years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1138270.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1138270.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:49 EDT The powerhouse freak of nature Brock Lesnar is just what UFC needed. He brings the bravado of a WWE bad guy from the scripted world of pro wrestling/sports entertainment into the octagon. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137985.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137985.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Game Face was bred in Kentucky, but since getting to the races, she has been making a home for herself in the winning circle at Florida tracks. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137856.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137856.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT On the heels of a federal announcement of impending closures of shallow-water grouper and vermilion snapper fisheries in the South Atlantic comes word of another proposed closure: red snapper. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137983.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137983.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Joseph Agbeko didn't take out Vic Darchinyan's pre-fight verbal taunts with a quick finish but a distance-lasting punching lesson. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137986.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/1137986.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Not for Silver overcame a troubled start and rallied for a dominating victory in the $200,000 Carry Back Stakes (Grade 2) at Calder Race Course on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-tv/story/1136237.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-tv/story/1136237.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:38 EDT <strong>AUTO RACING</strong> http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138414.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138414.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:42 EDT Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman will replace Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton on the National League squad for the All-Star game Tuesday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138401.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138401.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:27 EDT Martin Kaymer has won the Scottish Open, closing with a 2-under 69 in the rain and sunshine at Loch Lomond for his second straight European Tour victory. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138388.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138388.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:27 EDT Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena will replace Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the American League roster for Tuesday's All-Star game. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138386.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138386.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:27 EDT Tampa Bay first baseman Carlos Pena will replace Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the American League roster for Tuesday's game All-Star game. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138192.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138192.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:47 EDT Edson Buddle scored a first-half goal to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-0 win over Chivas USA on Saturday night as David Beckham watched from a suite alongside Zinedine Zidane. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138164.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138164.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:07 EDT Chad Barrett had two goals and assisted on the go-ahead score to lead Toronto FC to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138133.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138133.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:22 EDT Joseph Agbeko retained his International Boxing Federation bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Vic Darchinyan on Saturday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138132.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/1138132.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:17 EDT Joseph Agbeko retained his International Boxing Federation bantamweight title with a unanimous decision over Vic Darchinyan on Saturday night.