Report: Wedding bells for LeBron in September

LeBron James #23 of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School shoots a layup against Oak Hill Academy at the Cleveland State University Convocation Center on December 12, 2002 in Cleveland, Ohio. James scored 31 points in leading St. Vincent-St. Mary to a 65-45 upset over Oak Hill Academy, the nation

CAPTIONS High School daysLeBron James #23 of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School shoots a layup against Oak Hill Academy at the Cleveland State University Convocation Center on December 12, 2002 in Cleveland, Ohio. James scored 31 points in leading St. Vincent-St. Mary to a 65-45 upset over Oak Hill Academy, the nation’s number one ranked [...]

State report: Florida charter schools outperform traditional schools

So do charter schools outperform traditional schools in Florida? The state says yes. The Florida Department of Education released a report saying that charter school students outperform students at traditional schools in math, science and reading, according to results from end-of-course exams and the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. So do you believe this report? Or [...]

Report: Spurs being sued by fan for resting players

6:06 p.m. EST, January 15, 2013 The San Antonio Spurs are being sued by a lawyer who claims the team violated the state’s deceptive and fair trade practices law when they sent home several of their best players so they could rest rather than play in a game against the Miami Heat in November, ESPN’s [...]

Heat shootaround report: Opener not a “statement game”

By Shandel Richardson Sun Sentinel 11:11 a.m. EDT, October 30, 2012 MIAMI— The only statement the Miami Heat plan to make Tuesday is the fact they are opening the season against the Boston Celtics. They will not read too much into the outcome, other than they have began defense of their NBA title. “It’s just [...]

Shootaround report: Heat cut Carney, Varnado

By Shandel Richardson Sun Sentinel 12:59 p.m. EDT, October 26, 2012 MIAMI — The Miami Heat moved closer to finalizing their roster on Friday by waiving guard Rodney Carney and forward Jarvis Varnado. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he will make the final decisions after tonight’s preseason game against the New Orleans Hornets. With 13 [...]

Shootaround report: Dwyane Wade to play extended minutes

By Shandel Richardson South Florida Sun Sentinel 12:10 p.m. EDT, October 18, 2012 MIAMI—     News, notes and quotes from Thursday morning’s Miami Heat shooting at AmericanAirlines Arena: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said he expects guard Dwyane Wade to play “to the point of fatigue Thursday night against the Detroit Pistons. Wade has averaged 16 [...]

Practice report: Clock ticking on Heat pregame theatrics

By Ira Winderman South Florida Sun Sentinel 3:06 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2012 MIAMI—     News, notes and quotes from Wednesday’s Miami Heat practice at AmericanAirlines Arena: Dwyane Wade said he was unaware until after Wednesday’s practice of the new NBA edict that requires players to be ready for the opening jump within 90 seconds [...]

Practice report: Heat adjusting after China trip

By Ira Winderman South Florida Sun Sentinel 3:06 p.m. EDT, October 16, 2012 MIAMI—     News, notes and quotes from Tuesday’s Miami Heat practice at AmericanAirlines Arena: Of returning to a normal practice schedule after a week in China, LeBron James said, “It’s going to take me a few days to get back.” Coach Erik [...]

Practice report: Chalmers to sit; Wade likely out vs. Hawks

By Shandel Richardson South Florida Sun Sentinel 1:01 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2012 MIAMI—     News, notes and quotes from Saturday’s Miami Heat practice at AmericanAirlines Arena: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said guard Mario Chalmers (quad) and Joel Anthony (hamstring) will not play in Sunday’s preseason opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Chalmers and Anthony only [...]

Practice report: Wade still deciding on China games

By Ira Winderman South Florida Sun Sentinel 3:09 p.m. EDT, October 4, 2012 MIAMI—     News, notes and quotes from Thursday’s Miami Heat practice at AmericanAirlines Arena: Mario Chalmers and Joel Anthony again were held out of practice with nagging injuries. Coach Erik Spoelstra said the session was, “more of a mental day today.” Spoelstra [...]

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