‘Maintenance program’ no longer in Heat’s plans

MIAMI— Last year Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had no problem discussing what he termed the team’s “maintenance program.” This year, it’s a bit different. Spoelstra said he had no plans to rest players the second half of the season because it’s too early to even think about it. The decision to sit players at various [...]

Midseason mayhem no longer Heat way

   There was a time when midseason mayhem was the Miami Heat’s approach to February.    No sooner did Pat Riley arrive in 1995, then he turned his roster upside down at his first NBA trading deadline with the team, on Feb. 22, 1996 maneuvering 11 players in four transactions, with Tim Hardaway acquired as [...]

Late-game offense no longer an issue for Heat

MIAMI –— It was yet another one of those “noise” elements Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra likes to reference. The Heat in the previous two years were subject to criticism for their offensive play in the late stages of games. They earned a reputation as a team that struggled as a closer. Now, with an [...]

Dwyane Wade, Michael Jordan no longer a couple

MIAMI—    The overriding concern is the left knee, with Dwyane Wade offering an encouraging update on that front.    But the focus Tuesday was on the feet, or, more to the point, the iconic image that won’t be adorning them anymore.    Dwyane Wade and Michael Jordan no longer are a couple.    Confirming [...]

Broward SIG schools to have longer school day

By Karla Bowsher June 8, 2012 11:24 AM For some Broward students, the school day will last 30 minutes longer this coming school year. One high school and eight elementary schools lengthened the day to allow for “increased learning time” as required by a federal grant program, said district spokesperson Tracy Clark. In other words, [...]

Broward SIG schools to have longer school day

By Karla Bowsher June 8, 2012 11:24 AM For some Broward students, the school day will last 30 minutes longer this coming school year. One high school and eight elementary schools lengthened the day to allow for “increased learning time” as required by a federal grant program, said district spokesperson Tracy Clark. In other words, [...]

Dwyane Wade no longer a Chicago Bulls booster

CHICAGO— His hometown team has made it back to the top of the Eastern Conference. Certainly, on some level, the success of the Chicago Bulls has to resonate with Dwyane Wade. Right? “No,” the Miami Heat guard said with a smile during Sunday morning’s shootaround at the United Center, in advance of Game 1 of [...]

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