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'We're both going to get the same number of carries,' Williams said. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/top-2-stories/national-sports-lede/story/672563.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/top-2-stories/national-sports-lede/story/672563.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:20 EDT Jelena Jankovic is finally a Grand Slam finalist. Overcoming a slow start, Jankovic used fantastic defense and steady groundstrokes to beat Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva 6-4, 6-4 Friday in the U.S. Open semifinals. http://www.miamiherald.com/873/story/12031.html http://www.miamiherald.com/873/story/12031.html Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:35 EST The Dolphins are not only going to upset the Jets on Sunday, but they also are going to be .500 this season, finish second in the AFC East and only miss a wild-card berth by one game. Meaning, with a break here or a fortuitous bounce there, the team that ended last season 1-15, cloaked in shame, could actually make the playoffs. No, I have not been eating spiked brownies. http://www.miamiherald.com/873/story/12042.html http://www.miamiherald.com/873/story/12042.html Tue, 13 Feb 2007 04:06 EST The Dolphins' locker room walls are painted with motivational slogans meant to help turn a loser into a winner. Coach Tony Sparano is trying everything to purge the contaminants left over from last year's losing attitude. And he is working - hard - to replace that sick attitude with confidence and positive thoughts and, believe it or not, an idea that anything is possible for this team. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672982.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672982.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Edison football coach Daryl Heidelburg has been working for more than a year to turn his team back into a contender. The first big step came Thursday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/top-2-stories/story/15214.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/top-2-stories/story/15214.html Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:17 EST With the nation watching, UM and UF will renew their not-so-friendly rivalry at The Swamp. And the winner can brag for the next five years. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/skyboxes/story/241562.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/skyboxes/story/241562.html Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:55 EST Greg Cote's Week 1 NFL picks http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/skyboxes/story/231801.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/skyboxes/story/231801.html Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:21 EDT Riley: Chalmers<br> is 'embarrassed' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/skyboxes/story/52450.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/skyboxes/story/52450.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:31 EDT Pat Riley among 7 to be enshrined http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/poll/story/674301.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/poll/story/674301.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:31 EDT http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/673877.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/673877.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:50 EDT Former Patriots wide receiver Chad Jackson, who was recently waived in the most recent roster cut-downs, worked out for the Dolphins Friday and is now awaiting word about whether he will be signed. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/673711.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/673711.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:22 EDT Heat President Pat Riley called guard Mario Chalmers' expulsion from this week's NBA rookie transition program ''an embarrassment,'' but said it likely won't result in disciplinary action from the team. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/674407.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/breaking-news/story/674407.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:00 EDT Rajai Davis' grand slam was the only Oakland hit in an eight-run eighth inning, and the Athletics topped the six-run barrier for the first time in 41 games, beating the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 Friday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672975.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672975.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT There was a time when Barry Kramer shared the same opinion about Pat Riley as just about everyone else in town. Few questioned Riley's talent 45 years ago when he was a basketball All-American and a multisport star at old Linton High School. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/671884.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/671884.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT His tenure with the Miami Dolphins likely will be pegged as the beginning of the end for a man who once seemed to have as much promise as any quarterback in league history. On Thursday, the end arrived. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672967.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672967.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT You could see it in the way Roger Federer celebrated after big points Thursday. You could hear it in his tone as he yelled in frustration at missed opportunities. You could see it as he jumped in the air and screamed ''Yes!'' after clinching the match. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672617.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672617.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT In 17 previous seasons here on The Friday Page our reasonably happy marriage of meticulous research and utter guesswork has birthed a career winning percentage of .637 overall and .506 vs. the point spread. Friends of mine who have their bookie on speed-dial tell me plus-.500 against the Vegas number picking every game every week every year is impressive. That's why they're my friends. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672978.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672978.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Everglades raised eyebrows around the county last week when it defeated Class 6A favorite Deerfield Beach by a touchdown in a preseason classic. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672829.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672829.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT The Dolphins might expect more from Ted Ginn Jr. at wide receiver this year. But they don't expect anything less from him on special teams. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672982.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672982.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Edison football coach Daryl Heidelburg has been working for more than a year to turn his team back into a contender. The first big step came Thursday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672969.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/672969.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT It doesn't bother catcher John Baker when the Marlins bat him seventh or eighth in the lineup. After all, Baker figures, ``That's where I was hitting in high school.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674407.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674407.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:00 EDT Rajai Davis' grand slam was the only Oakland hit in an eight-run eighth inning, and the Athletics topped the six-run barrier for the first time in 41 games, beating the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 Friday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674410.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674410.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:00 EDT Jay Bruce hit his first career grand slam and Joey Votto added a two-run homer Friday night, an all-rookie power display that sent the Cincinnati Reds to a 10-2 victory on a day when nothing went right for the first-place Chicago Cubs. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674414.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674414.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:00 EDT Rookie Brandon Jones' three-run double capped a seven-run third inning, and Kelly Johnson had three hits and two RBIs in the Atlanta Braves' 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674050.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674050.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:55 EDT American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674279.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:55 EDT Serena Williams wound up and smacked a shot directly at Dinara Safina early in the second set of their U.S. Open semifinal. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674390.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674390.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:55 EDT Brett Myers buzzed through the New York Mets' lineup, pitching eight dominant innings and leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 victory Friday night that cut their NL East deficit to two games. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674326.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674326.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:02 EDT Roy Halladay pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight start, Alex Rios hit two homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday night to extend their season-high winning streak to six. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674337.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-wire/story/674337.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:00 EDT Roy Halladay pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight start, Alex Rios hit two homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday night to extend their season-high winning streak to six. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-tv/story/672955.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/sports-tv/story/672955.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT <span style="line-height:0"><br clear="all" /></span><table width="100%" border="0" class="story-table"> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>AUTO RACING</strong></td><td><strong>TIME</strong></td><td><strong>TV</strong></td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>NASCAR: </strong>Nationwide Series, qualifying for Emerson Radio 250</td><td>4 p.m.</td><td>ESPN2</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>NASCAR: </strong>Sprint Cup, qualifying for Chevy Rock & Roll 400</td><td>6 p.m.</td><td>ESPN2</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>NASCAR: </strong>Nationwide Series, Emerson Radio 250</td><td>8 p.m.</td><td>ESPN2</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>BASEBALL</strong></td> <td><strong>TIME</strong></td> <td><strong>TV</strong></td> </tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>MLB: </strong>Rays-Blue Jays</td> <td>7:07 p.m.</td><td>FSNF</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>MLB: </strong>Marlins-Cardinals</td> <td>8:15 p.m.</td><td>SUN</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"> <td colspan="3">Radio: WAXY 790, WQBA 1140</td> </tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>MLB: </strong>Diamondbacks-Dodgers</td><td>10 p.m.</td><td>ESPN</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>BOXING</strong></td><td><strong>TIME</strong></td><td><strong>TV</strong></td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>Light middleweights: </strong>James Kirkland-Ricardo Cortes</td><td>10:30 p.m.</td><td>ESPN2</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>Lightweights: </strong>Antonio DeMarco-Jose Reyes; Yonnhy Perez-Tomas Rojas (bantamweights)</td><td>11 p.m.</td><td>SHOWTIME</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>FOOTBALL</strong></td><td><strong>TIME</strong></td><td><strong>TV</strong></td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>College: </strong>Navy-Ball State</td><td>7 p.m.</td><td>ESPN</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>GOLF</strong></td><td><strong>TIME</strong></td><td><strong>TV</strong></td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>PGA Euro: </strong>European Masters</td><td>9:30 a.m.</td><td>GOLF</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>PGA Tour: </strong>BMW Championship</td><td>3 p.m.</td><td>GOLF</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>Nationwide Tour: </strong>Utah Championship</td><td>6:30 p.m.</td><td>GOLF</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>TENNIS</strong></td><td><strong>TIME</strong></td><td><strong>TV</strong></td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>U.S. Open: </strong>Men's doubles championship; women's semifinals</td><td>12:30 p.m.</td><td>CBS</td></tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr class="story-table-odd-row"><td><strong>TRACK & FIELD</strong></td><td><strong>TIME</strong></td><td><strong>TV</strong></td></tr> <tr class="story-table-even-row"><td><strong>IAAF: </strong>Van Damme Memorial </td><td>11 p.m.</td><td>ESPN</td></tr> http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672978.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672978.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Everglades raised eyebrows around the county last week when it defeated Class 6A favorite Deerfield Beach by a touchdown in a preseason classic. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672976.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672976.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Quarterback Travon Anderson calmly took a knee, and, a moment later, his linemen were jumping in celebration as South Dade defeated Southwest 21-20 on Thursday night at Harris Field. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672963.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672963.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Stranahan might have been laughed at in recent years, but few probably will be laughing now after a 34-14 victory over Piper on Thursday night at Lockhart Stadium in the season opener for both teams. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672979.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672979.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT The Lourdes Bobcats start the season 2-0 as they cruised to victory over the Coral Gables Cavaliers 25-14, 25-21, 25-19. Olivia Fernandez led the way with nine kills, two blocks and two aces. Katherine Zamora had 20 assists, nine service points and five digs. Stef Wemple chipped in with nine service points and 11 digs. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672958.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672958.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Archbishop McCarthy won its season-opening volleyball match defeating Fort Lauderdale in three games. The Mavericks beat the Flying L's 25-12, 25-15, 25-14. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/671282.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/671282.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT With its most versatile player, T.Y. Hilton, returning punts for touchdowns at FIU, Miami Springs football coach Alex Pacheco is looking for leaders among his young team. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/671146.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/671146.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT As Pine Crest runner Chris Baker crossed the finish line in his state cross-country finals debut last November, he was choked up and teary eyed. Baker said it took everything to overcome the notoriously tough course and the cold winds that blew through Little Everglades Park that early Saturday morning. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672672.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/story/672672.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:14 EDT As fans left Traz Powell Stadium last Saturday night after watching Northwestern's 29-7 loss to west coast power Long Beach Poly, there were more disgruntled Bulls fans who had seen enough. These are the same fans who walked out of the same stadium back in May after watching the defending national champions lose to North Miami Beach, 25-0 to end spring. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/wires/story/671920.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/wires/story/671920.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:18 EDT Matt Ryan will take his first tentative steps as a pro on Saturday, when the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 Draft leads the Atlanta Falcons into battle against the visiting Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/wires/story/672953.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/wires/story/672953.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:04 EDT Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier is making gradual improvement from gunshot wounds but is "not out of the woods yet," his agent told a newspaper Thursday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/wires/story/673785.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/wires/story/673785.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:51 EDT The Philadelphia Eagles will likely take on the St. Louis Rams on Sunday without the services of wideout Reggie Brown. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/674270.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/674270.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:00 EDT The Cavaliers signed center Lorenzen Wright on Friday to help offset the loss up front of forward Joe Smith. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/673767.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/673767.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:25 EDT The Cleveland Cavaliers signed veteran center Lorenzen Wright to an undisclosed contract Friday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/671292.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/basketball/wires/story/671292.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:06 EDT LeBron James could be excused for his poor shooting from behind the arc, and for being blown out in a game of H-O-R-S-E with a warehouse worker in a beach exhibition. James was still floating in the clouds from his Olympic experience. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/miami-dade/story/672982.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/miami-dade/story/672982.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Edison football coach Daryl Heidelburg has been working for more than a year to turn his team back into a contender. The first big step came Thursday night. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/miami-dade/story/672976.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/miami-dade/story/672976.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Quarterback Travon Anderson calmly took a knee, and, a moment later, his linemen were jumping in celebration as South Dade defeated Southwest 21-20 on Thursday night at Harris Field. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/miami-dade/story/672979.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/miami-dade/story/672979.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT The Lourdes Bobcats start the season 2-0 as they cruised to victory over the Coral Gables Cavaliers 25-14, 25-21, 25-19. Olivia Fernandez led the way with nine kills, two blocks and two aces. Katherine Zamora had 20 assists, nine service points and five digs. Stef Wemple chipped in with nine service points and 11 digs. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/boxing/story/672370.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/boxing/story/672370.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:49 EDT "When life gives you lemons...make lemonade." http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/boxing/story/670440.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/boxing/story/670440.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:38 EDT Ricky Hatton will be trained by Floyd Mayweather Sr. for his upcoming fight with IBF light-welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi, set for Las Vegas on November 22. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/boxing/story/667159.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/boxing/story/667159.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Just two months ago, Oscar De La Hoya seemingly repeated the phrase in every stop of a national tour to promote his autobiography. De La Hoya vowed he would retire from boxing after his bout Dec. 6. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/672968.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/672968.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT University of Miami defensive tackle Antonio Dixon said there is no reason to be afraid of big, bad Tim Tebow. Cornerback Bruce Johnson said there is no reason to worry about fifth-ranked Florida having too much speed for the Hurricanes. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/672957.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/672957.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:01 EDT The fact that Miami quarterback Robert Marve will make his first career start at The Swamp against Florida on Saturday isn't good news for the redshirt freshman. But he will have the element of surprise. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/672972.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/story/672972.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT The FIU offensive line could have a new look when the Golden Panthers visit Iowa on Saturday. Coach Mario Cristobal said redshirt freshman right guard Chris Cawthon has ''caught up to'' junior starting right guard Joe Alajajian, and both players are now co-starters, with the decision on the starter expected to be made before kickoff. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/672056.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/672056.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:20 EDT Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, the 19-year-old former amateur star, fired an eight-under 63 on Thursday to take the lead after the first round of the European Masters. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/672744.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/672744.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:49 EDT David Branshaw fired an eight-under-par 63 Thursday to grab a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Utah Championship. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/674210.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/golf/story/674210.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:45 EDT Camilo Villegas and Steve Stricker were excited to be playing golf Friday for different reasons, and it showed during a soggy start to the BMW Championship. http://www.miamiherald.com/624/story/674170.html http://www.miamiherald.com/624/story/674170.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:45 EDT Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed an emergency regulation Friday banning steroids for the state's thoroughbred and standardbred races. http://www.miamiherald.com/624/story/671956.html http://www.miamiherald.com/624/story/671956.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:52 EDT Curlin will get his chance to become thoroughbred racing's richest horse later this month in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park in New York. http://www.miamiherald.com/624/story/672147.html http://www.miamiherald.com/624/story/672147.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:02 EDT Kip Deville, winner of the 2007 Breeders' Cup Mile, is the 6-5 morning-line favorite for Sunday's $1 million Woodbine Mile. The race is one of the "Win and You're In" events that guarantees a spot for the winner in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita on Saturday, October 25. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/673798.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/673798.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:06 EDT Stewart-Haas Racing named Darian Grubb on Friday as the crew chief for driver Tony Stewart when Stewart moves over to the No.14 Chevrolet team in 2009. Team officials made the announcement at the Richmond International Raceway, where the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will run the "cut-off" race this weekend before the 10-race "Chase for the Sprint Cup" begins September 14 at New Hampshire. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/674159.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/674159.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:20 EDT Memories of the finish of last season's IndyCar Series race at Chicagoland Speedway are a recurring nightmare for Scott Dixon and a beacon of hope for Helio Castroneves. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/674069.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/motor-sports/story/674069.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:29 EDT Starting alongside Logano will be series points leader Clint Bowyer, who currently holds a 204-point advantage with eight races remaining in the season. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/olympics/story/673637.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/olympics/story/673637.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:11 EDT More than two out of three people worldwide tuned in for the Beijing Olympics. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/olympics/story/674061.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/olympics/story/674061.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:25 EDT U.S. boxing coach Dan Campbell retired Friday after his attempt to remake the American team backfired in Beijing with its worst showing in Olympic history. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/olympics/story/673801.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/olympics/story/673801.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:06 EDT The International Olympic Committee announced Friday that Giselle Davies, the director of communications, has retired after six years on the job. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/wires/story/674457.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/wires/story/674457.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:35 EDT Justin Morneau hit a grand slam and Francisco Liriano ran his unbeaten streak to seven games since being called up from Triple-A, as the Minnesota Twins easily disposed of the Detroit Tigers, 10-2, in the opener of a three-game set from the Metrodome. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/wires/story/674456.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/wires/story/674456.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:35 EDT Mike Lowell finished 3-for-5 with four runs batted in, and Josh Beckett threw five shutout innings, as the Boston Red Sox beat Texas, 8-1, in the first of three games with the Rangers. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/wires/story/674362.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/baseball/wires/story/674362.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:24 EDT Alex Rios hit a pair of home runs and Roy Halladay threw seven effective innings, as the Toronto Blue Jays toppled Tampa Bay, 6-4, in the first of three games with the Rays. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/hockey-wires/story/672995.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/hockey-wires/story/672995.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:24 EDT The Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms on a four-year contract with restricted free agent center Jarret Stoll on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/hockey-wires/story/673777.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/hockey-wires/story/673777.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:41 EDT The NHL's most sought-after free agents are usually snatched up soon after July 1, when the signing period begins and the league's offseason officially kicks into action. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/hockey-wires/story/672359.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/hockey/hockey-wires/story/672359.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:39 EDT The Ottawa Senators signed left wing Brad Isbister to a one-year, two-way contract on Thursday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/broward/story/672978.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/broward/story/672978.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Everglades raised eyebrows around the county last week when it defeated Class 6A favorite Deerfield Beach by a touchdown in a preseason classic. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/broward/story/672963.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/broward/story/672963.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Stranahan might have been laughed at in recent years, but few probably will be laughing now after a 34-14 victory over Piper on Thursday night at Lockhart Stadium in the season opener for both teams. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/broward/story/672958.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-schools/broward/story/672958.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Archbishop McCarthy won its season-opening volleyball match defeating Fort Lauderdale in three games. The Mavericks beat the Flying L's 25-12, 25-15, 25-14. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/673718.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/673718.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:10 EDT For those wondering whether Chuck Liddell's illustrious career was on its downside after back-to-back losses to Quinton Jackson and Keith Jardine, the UFC veteran silenced his critics last December with a dominating unanimous decision victory over Wanderlei Silva at UFC 79. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/674170.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/674170.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:40 EDT Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed an emergency regulation Friday banning steroids for the state's thoroughbred and standardbred races. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/672899.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/other/story/672899.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Fresh off a victory against UFC Hall of Famer Jens Pulver in June, World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight champion Urijah Faber defends his title against Coconut Creek resident Mike Brown on Wednesday night in the main event of WEC's card at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/671161.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/671161.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT LEESBURG -- Florida's alligator population is expected to shrink a bit over the next couple of months as more than 5,100 hunters fan out across lakes, rivers, canals and swamps for the annual statewide public harvest, which opened Aug. 15. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/671319.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/671319.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Henry Caimotto from the Snook Nook in Jensen Beach reported that despite all the brown water in the river, oversized snook and big tarpon are feeding around the Jensen Bridge, and snook, redfish, tarpon, black drum, small mutton snappers and huge jack crevalles are feeding on the large schools of baitfish that are moving through the ocean inlets out along the beaches. No one is fishing offshore because of high wind and waves. Snook season is open, and snook must be 28 to 32 inches along... http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/671326.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/outdoors/story/671326.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Undersea Adventurers Dive Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth Street, Pompano Beach. Featured speaker is Kirt Rusenko from Gumbo Limbo Nature Center discussing sea turtles. For more information, visit www.usadiveclub.com/. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/673787.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/673787.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:56 EDT The USA used its unlikely win in the 2008 Summer Olympics to extend its lead over Germany atop the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Rankings. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/671132.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/671132.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Tim Howard is perfectly comfortable minding a 24-foot-wide net while opponents launch soccer balls toward him at 65 mph. He has no fear of those round missiles. Why would he? The U.S. national team goalkeeper has confronted far more intimidating things. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/670888.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/670888.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:21 EDT From the West Wing to West Ham, Barack Obama is in the running for two big jobs. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/state//story/672903.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/state//story/672903.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Genny Mayhew earned her third double-double (13 kills, 12 digs) of the year Thursday night as the University of Miami volleyball squad opened the 2008 Hurricane Invitational with a 3-0 win (25-17, 25-12, 25-21) over South Dakota State at the James L. Knight Sports Complex. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/state//story/667243.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/state//story/667243.html Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Sarah Wolfer victimized Massachusetts-Lowell's off-side trap for three goals as Barry defeated Massachusetts-Lowell 3-0 at Buccaneer Field on Sunday. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/state//story/666376.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/colleges/state//story/666376.html Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:01 EDT Angelica Ellis had a match-high seven kills and Genny Mayhew was named MVP as the University of Miami won the Century Tel Premier Tournament with a 25-11, 25-6, 25-12 volleyboll victory over Louisiana-Monroe in San Marcos, Texas. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/672967.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/672967.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT You could see it in the way Roger Federer celebrated after big points Thursday. You could hear it in his tone as he yelled in frustration at missed opportunities. You could see it as he jumped in the air and screamed ''Yes!'' after clinching the match. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/672981.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/672981.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:01 EDT Serena Williams must win two more matches to claim her third U.S. Open title, but she put the three remaining women on notice early Thursday morning. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/673560.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/tennis/story/673560.html Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:29 EDT The men's semifinals are scheduled to be staged Saturday at the U.S. Open, where top-ranked Rafael Nadal will take on sixth-seeded Andy Murray and second-seeded and reigning four-time champion Roger Federer will encounter third-seeded Novak Djokovic. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/672294.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/672294.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:08 EDT Professional Catch Wrestling is 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 at the (South Florida) Davie P.A.L. Building, 4300 SW 57th Ter. See Joey Machete, John Davis, CJ O'Doyle, Raymond Snow, Frankie Caitso, Barney Rumble, Lou Cypher, Big Japan's Craig Classic, Johnny Vandal, Tommy Vandal, Kory Chavis, Chis Jones and more. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/671300.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/671300.html Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:10 EDT For the second straight year, indie star Erick Stevens of Sarasota will compete in the annual Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup on Sept. 26 and 27 in Florida. http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/671162.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/671162.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:45 EDT TNA star A.J. Styles, one of the best pro wrestlers going today, will help Rock the Universe on Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 at Universal Studios Orlando.