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A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York
Read full article: A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New YorkSomeone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesday’s game what else he’s looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 12 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher
Read full article: Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark FletcherMark Fletcher Jr. never considered not playing in Miami’s rivalry game against Florida State, for the simple reason that his father would have wanted him out there.
In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker
Read full article: In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flickerThe last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits alone at the west end of a suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and largely ignored.
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Read full article: Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownershipShohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 winAjay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.
Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues
Read full article: Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continuesThe online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million.
Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hers
Read full article: Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hersDonald Trump has offered uncharacteristic personal compliments of Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, noting her ability to “survive" — though it came with a subtle jab.
How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsets
Read full article: How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsetsLongtime Associated Press Top 25 voter Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle said this week's ballot was the most difficult he's had to fill out.
No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38
Read full article: No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves caused by it could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane.
Second fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseball
Read full article: Second fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseballThe claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball.
Arraez denies Ohtani NL Triple Crown, set to win batting title for 3rd team
Read full article: Arraez denies Ohtani NL Triple Crown, set to win batting title for 3rd teamLuis Arraez held off Shohei Ohtani’s bid to win the National League Triple Crown and was set to become the first player since the 1800s to earn batting titles with three teams.
Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land
Read full article: Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from landTwo tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land.
A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won't be forgotten by either side
Read full article: A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won't be forgotten by either sideThere might be a FaceTime call on Sunday, as there is just about every week, in which Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones connect to talk about their most recent games.
No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturned
Read full article: No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturnedCam Ward found Isaiah Horton with a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 left for what became the winning score, and No. 7 Miami rallied to beat Virginia Tech 38-34 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night.
Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong case
Read full article: Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong caseThe attorney for an 18-year-old man trying to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction until a lawsuit is resolved believes he has a strong case.
Florida man's lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani's 50th HR ball from being sold
Read full article: Florida man's lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani's 50th HR ball from being soldA Florida man's lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold after saying it was stolen from him moments after he secured it.
Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic 1st season with the Dodgers
Read full article: Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic 1st season with the DodgersShohei Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man up
Read full article: Analysis: Injuries already piling up, forcing teams to turn to the next man upInjuries already are accruing across the NFL, knocking several star players out and forcing teams to turn to backups and reserves.
Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?
Read full article: Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?Among the roughly 23,000 men who played played Major League Baseball over the past century-and-a-half, none had a season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases — until now.
Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over Marlins
Read full article: Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over MarlinsShohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4.
Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the season
Read full article: Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the seasonJesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night.
Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1
Read full article: Messi returns and scores twice as Inter Miami defeats Union 3-1Lionel Messi made a successful return after a lengthy absence, scoring two goals and assisting on the third to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.
An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear
Read full article: An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclearEarlier in this turbulent week for the Miami Dolphins, coach Mike McDaniel joked that enough people had seen him cry.
Houston Astros activated Kyle Tucker off the 60-day injured list
Read full article: Houston Astros activated Kyle Tucker off the 60-day injured listKyle Tucker was instantly inserted into the lineup, batting 4th, but will not play the field. The Astros star right fielder has been out since June 3 after fouling a ball off his shin.
Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguers
Read full article: Struggling Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm Jr. from Marlins for 3 minor leaguersLooking to spark a struggling club, the New York Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins for three minor leaguers: catcher Agustín Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramírez.
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
Read full article: Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security riskThe Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing.
More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges
Read full article: More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surgesAgents for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Sunday screened 3 million airline passengers in a single day for the first time ever.
CONMEBOL assures Hard Rock Stadium's surface will be in 'excellent condition' for Copa America final
Read full article: CONMEBOL assures Hard Rock Stadium's surface will be in 'excellent condition' for Copa America finalSouth American soccer’s governing body maintains that the Hard Rock Stadium’s playing surface will be in great shape for the Copa America final on July 14 amid complaints during the group stage about grass at other fields used for the tournament.
Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering Caribbean
Read full article: Beryl strengthens into hurricane in Atlantic, forecast to grow into major storm entering CaribbeanBeryl has grown into a hurricane in the Atlantic and is forecast to strengthen into a major storm as it nears the Caribbean.
Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoric
Read full article: Trump proposes green cards for foreign grads of US colleges, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoricFormer President Donald Trump says he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges, a sharp departure from the anti-immigrant rhetoric he typically uses on the campaign trail.
Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers
Read full article: Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellersAn internet trade group is suing the state of Georgia to block a law requiring sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment in cash or some other offline method.
Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta United
Read full article: Messi scores, but Inter Miami's 10-match MLS unbeaten streak ends in 3-1 loss to Atlanta UnitedLionel Messi scored yet again but it wasn't enough as Inter Miami's 10-match Major League Soccer winning streak came to an end with a 3-1 loss to Atlanta United.
Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer
Read full article: Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summerGet ready for what nearly all the experts think will be one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record thanks to unprecedented ocean heat and a brewing La Nina.
Barron Trump, 18, won't be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican convention after all
Read full article: Barron Trump, 18, won't be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican convention after allFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, won’t be serving as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention after all.
It's not a matter of if a hurricane will hit Florida, but when, forecasters say
Read full article: It's not a matter of if a hurricane will hit Florida, but when, forecasters sayU.S. officials who predict, prepare for and respond to natural disasters have a message for Floridians: It’s not a matter of if but when a hurricane will hit the state.
Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention
Read full article: Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican conventionFormer President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, has been chosen to serve as a Florida delegate to the Republican National Convention.
F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?
Read full article: F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time since its sparkling Las Vegas debut six months ago.
Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year
Read full article: Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next yearRoughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance next year.
Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
Read full article: Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series leadDerrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Lionel Messi gets 2 goals at record New England crowd; Miami beats Revolution 4-1
Read full article: Lionel Messi gets 2 goals at record New England crowd; Miami beats Revolution 4-1Lionel Messi scored two goals to excite a New England Revolution-record crowd, leading Inter Miami CF to a 4-1 victory on Saturday night.
Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
Read full article: Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbagsA leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the “Sex and the City” TV series was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty in Miami federal court to charges of smuggling crocodile handbags from her native Colombia.
The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-Kings
Read full article: The NBA play-in games are set. It'll be Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans and Warriors-KingsLeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are staying in New Orleans for a couple more days.
Lionel Messi scores fifth goal and has an assist in Inter Miami's 3-2 win over Sporting KC
Read full article: Lionel Messi scores fifth goal and has an assist in Inter Miami's 3-2 win over Sporting KCLionel Messi scored his fifth goal and added an assist and Luis Suárez tapped in the winner in the 71st minute as Inter Miami CF topped Sporting Kansas City 3-2 in front of the third-largest crowd in MLS history.
O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after battle with cancer, family announces
Read full article: O.J. Simpson dead at 76 after battle with cancer, family announcesBREAKING: O.J. Simpson has passed away at the age of 76 after his battle with cancer. Our deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. #OJSimpson #RIP
From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotions
Read full article: From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out total solar eclipse promotionsMore and more businesses are taking advantage of the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America next week.
Triolo hits RBI single in 12th inning, Pittsburgh bullpen shines as Pirates beat Marlins 6-5
Read full article: Triolo hits RBI single in 12th inning, Pittsburgh bullpen shines as Pirates beat Marlins 6-5Jared Triolo hit an RBI single in the top of the 12th inning to finish the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rally and beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on opening day.
Guns found at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ L.A. and Miami properties during federal searches, sources say
Read full article: Guns found at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ L.A. and Miami properties during federal searches, sources sayFederal agents found firearms during searches of properties belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs in both Los Angeles and Miami, three sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Florida homeless to be banned from sleeping in public spaces under DeSantis-backed law
Read full article: Florida homeless to be banned from sleeping in public spaces under DeSantis-backed lawFlorida’s homeless will be banned from sleeping in public spaces such as sidewalks and parks under a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
House Republicans demand answers on 'gag order' for union of immigration judges
Read full article: House Republicans demand answers on 'gag order' for union of immigration judgesHouse Republicans are demanding to know what led to a Justice Department order that a union of immigration judges get supervisor approval before speaking about the heavily backlogged courts.
Federal officials say they're investigating a tire problem on an American Airlines flight to LA
Read full article: Federal officials say they're investigating a tire problem on an American Airlines flight to LAThe Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem.
As threats to Black cemeteries persist, a movement to preserve their sacred heritage gains strength
Read full article: As threats to Black cemeteries persist, a movement to preserve their sacred heritage gains strengthAs the national debate over Black history continues, one aspect of the legacy of race in America is undergoing something of a rebirth: Black cemeteries that were established in the era of segregation.
Messi dealing with injury in right hamstring area, likely will miss Miami's match versus D.C. United
Read full article: Messi dealing with injury in right hamstring area, likely will miss Miami's match versus D.C. UnitedInter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is dealing with a leg injury that will likely cause him to miss the team’s next match.
Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami in 3-1 win over Nashville, exits early because of leg injury
Read full article: Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami in 3-1 win over Nashville, exits early because of leg injuryLionel Messi had a goal and an assist before leaving the game due to a leg injury as Inter Miami beat Nashville 3-1 in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 matchup.
Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi rally Inter Miami for a 2-2 tie with Nashville
Read full article: Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi rally Inter Miami for a 2-2 tie with NashvilleLuis Suárez scored in stoppage time and Lionel Messi also scored after halftime to help Inter Miami tie Nashville 2-2 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Immigration judges union, a frequent critic, is told to get approval before speaking publicly
Read full article: Immigration judges union, a frequent critic, is told to get approval before speaking publiclyA union of immigration judges has been ordered to get supervisor approval to speak to anyone outside the Justice Department, potentially quieting a frequent critic of heavily backlogged immigration courts in an election year.
Davis sets Smith Center record with 42 points as No. 9 North Carolina beats Miami 75-71
Read full article: Davis sets Smith Center record with 42 points as No. 9 North Carolina beats Miami 75-71RJ Davis poured in four straight 3-pointers during a riveting second-half stretch on his way to a career-high 42 points, and No. 9 North Carolina held off skidding Miami 75-71.
Lionel Messi scores in injury time, and Inter Miami salvages a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy
Read full article: Lionel Messi scores in injury time, and Inter Miami salvages a 1-1 draw with the LA GalaxyLionel Messi scored in the second minute of second-half injury time off a pass from Jordi Alba, and Inter Miami salvaged a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy.
Heat's Jimmy Butler, 3 others, ejected after scuffle with Pelicans
Read full article: Heat's Jimmy Butler, 3 others, ejected after scuffle with PelicansMiami’s Jimmy Butler was among four players ejected after a scuffle early in the fourth quarter in the Heat’s 106-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.
After fallout in China, Messi insists politics had nothing to do with missing game in Hong Kong
Read full article: After fallout in China, Messi insists politics had nothing to do with missing game in Hong KongLionel Messi has made another conciliatory gesture to fans in Hong Kong and mainland China by releasing a video on social media to explain why he didn’t play in an exhibition match this month, and insisted that there were no political reasons behind his decision.
Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source says
Read full article: Slugging free agent Jorge Soler agrees to $42M, three-year deal with Giants, AP source saysA person with direct knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler has agreed to a $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.