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Miami Gardens to host inaugural pickleball tournament at Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Gardens is set to host a brand new event that blends health, sportsmanship, and community spirit. Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert III of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is teaming up with the Sunshine State Games to bring the inaugural pickleball tournament to the Hard Rock Stadium Tennis Plaza on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 8 a.m. This event is part of the lead-up to the Sept. 1 Orange Blossom Classic, an annual HBCU college football game held in Miami Gardens.
Hurricanes commit Luke Nickel shows off his toughness in South Florida win
FORT LAUDERDALE — Milton (Georgia) High quarterback Luke Nickel tweaked his thumb after making a catch on a trick play — called “The U” because it is designed to go to Nickel — early in their game against American Heritage on Friday night. There was no consideration of whether Nickel would exit the game, though. “It was never a question of was he was going to come out, was he going to finish ...
Rory McIlroy’s tee shot goes in the rough. His 3-wood goes in the water
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — Rory McIlroy’s tee shot on the par-5 17th hole at Castle Pines went in the rough. His 3-wood went in the water. That summed up the day, and the PGA Tour postseason, for McIlroy. He managed a par on the hole and 1-under 71 on Friday in the BMW Championship that left him 10 shots out of the lead.
Miami football at Florida named as a week 1 premier game
Miami at Florida was included by Jesse Simonton of On3 "Mapping out the premier Week 1 college football viewing slate." The Hurricanes at Gators have received a lot of off-season attention with Mario Cristobal of Miami and Billy Napier of Florida entering their third seasons with losing records in their current jobs.
Miami Hurricanes 2024 Preview: Year Three of the Cristobal Era
Miami, Florida – Welcome aboard ladies and gentlemen to the latest preview of the Miami Hurricanes 2024 football season and the third year of Mario Cristobal. The hype train will soon leave the station with its next stop being “The Swamp” beginning a long journey with the lofty hope it ends at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia for a shot at the national championship. The high level of excitement heading into the ’24 campaign has not been seen in years. However, it does bring caveats. Hype breeds expectation and there’s plenty of both for the Hurricanes.
Sources: Key off-field Miami staffers earn title adjustments ahead of 2024 season
In the wake of legislation allowing analysts to coach on the field, a few long-time off-field Miami staffers have earned elevated roles and title improvements. Senior analyst Ed Pata, who has spent time working with both the offensive and defensive line throughout his five years with the program, now holds the title of assistant offensive line coach. Miami made Pata available at Media Day prior to the start of fall camp and spent time on the road recruiting for the Hurricanes this spring.
Miami football falls in 247Sports team talent composite rankings from 2023
The Miami football team fell from 12th in 2023 to 14th in the 2024 247Sports Team Talent Composite Rankings. Miami fell primarily because transfers are still graded by their high school rankings. Quarterback Cam Ward was unranked coming out of high school and remains that way in the 2024 rankings.
‘Now I’m ready’: Veteran Anthony Campbell competing for time on crowded Hurricanes defensive line
Anthony Campbell’s first year at Miami did not go exactly as he would have liked it. After transferring from Louisiana-Monroe to UM before the 2023 season, the veteran defensive lineman got on the field for just nine snaps over two games last year. Despite a deep defensive line, Campbell is hoping to play a bigger role this year. “It was … depressing a little bit because I think I was ready, ...
Miami football standing with 4-star RB Byron Louis pre September 21 commitment
The Miami football program has ground to make up ahead of the September 21 commitment announcement from four-star American Heritage running back Byron Louis. Florida State is the favorite for a Louis commitment per 247Sports and On3. On3 projects Florida State with a 91.7 percent chance for a commitment per...
Miami Basketball will open with exhibition against St. Leo; full non-conference schedule released
The Miami Hurricanes announced they will open their season with an exhibition against the St. Leo Lions on Friday, October 30, at the Watsco Center. This is not the first matchup between the two teams. The Canes kicked off the 2012-2013 with an upset loss to the Lions, who beat Miami 69-67 in a thriller.
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