Jonathan Martin says bullying ‘was a culture’ with Miami Dolphins – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comDolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin said he’s ready to return to the NFL, blamed other Dolphins players besides suspended Richie Incognito for bullying him (without offering names) and didn’t implicate Joe Philbin in the locker-room scandal that …Report: Martin’s Texts To Incognito Included ThreatsWBFSIncognito’s Lawyer: Texts Banter, Not BullyingESPNMiami Dolphins’ Richie Incognito breaks his silence … Read more

Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka combine for 55 as Thunder dispatch Heat – ESPN

ESPNDurant remained sizzling with 33 points, Serge Ibaka added 22 and the Thunder roared back from an abysmal start — they trailed 22-4 early — to embarrass the Miami Heat 112-95 on Wednesday night, erasing that big deficit out of the gate by outscoring …The Miami Heat, for once, have something to prove against the … Read more

Maryland basketball vs. Miami: Previewing the game – Washington Post (blog)

Washington Post (blog)Now their patience and resolve will be tested against Miami, the country’s slowest-paced team, so disciplined in its ways that Maryland radio analyst Chris Knoche likened Wednesday night’s game to “a root canal.” Through 20 games, the Terps are just …Terps need patience, beating Miami’s matchup zone defense and using the pressBaltimore SunMiami-Florida … Read more

Miami Dolphins fire assistant general manager Brian Gaine – MiamiHerald.com

Miami Dolphins fire assistant general manager Brian GaineMiamiHerald.comAs of Sunday morning, Brian Gaine was still technically a finalist for the Dolphins’ general manager job. Three days later, he was out of a job — and some with direct knowledge of the situation believe that it was because his new boss, Dennis Hickey, …Brian Gaine, Dolphins … Read more

Burglary suspect jailed after two-county chase from West Park – Sun-Sentinel

Sun-SentinelA man described by police as a violent career criminal was jailed in lieu of $67,000 bond Wednesday after a two-county chase that ended with a chain of vehicle crashes and a scamper across a Miami rooftop. Guillermo Alvarez-Mendez, 47, of Miami, …Suspect In Custody After A Two County Police ChaseWBFSPolice chase from Broward to … Read more

Miami-Dade County commissioners to consider taxi tech upgrades – MiamiHerald.com

Miami-Dade County commissioners to consider taxi tech upgradesMiamiHerald.comTaxis will once again be the center of attention at Miami-Dade County Hall on Wednesday, with a handful of proposals intended to improve passenger service on the agenda for a vote. The most comprehensive legislation would require all cabs to eventually … and more …read more Source: Miami … Read more

Light rail service from Miami to Miami Beach under discussion again – MiamiHerald.com

Light rail service from Miami to Miami Beach under discussion againMiamiHerald.comTransportation planners have unveiled potential routes for a light rail link between Miami and Miami Beach with one line crossing Biscayne Bay over the MacArthur Causeway and another via the Julia Tuttle Causeway. Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez … …read more Source: Miami News From Google … Read more

Miami-Dade County to begin negotiations with David Beckham investors over … – MiamiHerald.com

Miami-Dade County to begin negotiations with David Beckham investors over …MiamiHerald.comA downtown Miami soccer stadium could begin to take shape soon once negotiations begin in earnest Tuesday between Miami-Dade County and retired soccer star David Beckham’s investors, who are trying to create a new Major League Soccer team. Miami …Leaders Search For Perfect Spot For … Read more

Miami Is the Product Being Placed in These Films – ABC News

Miami Is the Product Being Placed in These FilmsABC NewsNow a group in South Florida is using the concept of product placement to market Miami. In this case, the product is the city itself. And the placement is in a series of short fictional films, with various neighborhoods serving as the backdrop for …Reel Miami … Read more

Miami Hurricanes hope to lure top high school talent on Junior Day – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comWith 10 days remaining until the 2014 National Signing Day, the University of Miami is already making inroads with next year’s class. On Friday, Jordan Cronkrite and Tarvarus McFadden — two rising prospects in South Florida — received long-awaited … …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” … Read more

Miami Dolphins lose another GM candidate as Nick Caserio passes on job – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comThe Dolphins thought they had their man again, and he turned them down. Nick Caserio, the Patriots’ director of player personnel, was offered the Dolphins’ general manager job Saturday but ultimately decided to stay in New England, the Miami Herald has …Nick Caserio among three interviewed by Miami on SaturdayNBCSports.comBuccaneers executive Hickey hired as Dolphins’ … Read more

No. 2 Syracuse fends off Miami challenge to improve to 19-0 – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comCORAL GABLES, Fla. — With Syracuse and Miami going at it zone to zone, the Orange made the last stand. No. 2 Syracuse held Miami without a field goal for 7 1/2 minutes down the stretch and made eight consecutive free throws in the final minute to …Syracuse basketball holds off Miami for 64-52 victory … Read more

Miami-Dade police seek public’s help in finding alleged killer of elderly … – MiamiHerald.com

Miami-Dade police seek public’s help in finding alleged killer of elderly …MiamiHerald.comMiami-Dade detectives are searching for a 20-year-old former Miramar High School student they say savagely beat his elderly caregiver to death last year. Danei Washington Gordon has been on the lam since April, when he used a metal cooking pot to kill …Police Search … Read more

Seniors on Medicare fraud patrol in Miami – MiamiHerald.com

Seniors on Medicare fraud patrol in MiamiMiamiHerald.comFlorida, and Miami in particular, is considered the epicenter of illegal claims against Medicare, a government insurance program that provides health care to more than 46 million elderly and disabled Americans. Though there is no recent analysis of the … …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Miami cabbies: Low pay, poor service – MiamiHerald.com

Miami cabbies: Low pay, poor serviceMiamiHerald.comThis is the distorted reality of Miami-Dade’s highly regulated cab industry, where local laws have protected taxi-medallion holders for so long that any attempt to tinker with the rules is met with stiff political resistance. County commissioners are … and more …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Miami Dolphins – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comDawn Aponte. Until a few months ago, that name would have been known only to the most diehard Miami Dolphins fans. These days, as the team is in the midst of a general manager search, that name comes up on local sports-talk radio as frequently as that …5 Reasons Why Miami Dolphins Will Be Better … Read more

Miami Dolphins executive Dawn Aponte is the woman in the middle – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comUntil a few months ago, that name would have been known only to the most diehard Miami Dolphins fans. These days, as the team is in the midst of a general manager search, that name comes up on local sports-talk radio as frequently as that of coach Joe …Column: Dolphins Again A Mess In The … Read more

Miami-Dade wants state to investigate police-involved shootings – MiamiHerald.com

Miami-Dade wants state to investigate police-involved shootingsMiamiHerald.comThe Miami-Dade Police Department should end its long-standing practice of investigating its own police-involved shootings and the deaths of people in custody and turn those over to the state, county Mayor Carlos Gimenez has told the department’s chief. and more …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Miami Dolphins GM candidate Ray Farmer withdraws from consideration – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comConcerns over the Miami Dolphins’ front office power structure are very real, and apparently cost the team one of its leading candidates — if not the front-runner altogether — for its general manager job. Ray Farmer, seen as the likely successor to …Schefter: Dolphins interview Nick CaserioESPN (blog)Report: Caserio interviewing for Miami GM jobPatriots.com (blog)Patriots’ … Read more

Strong jobs report for Miami-Dade as unemployment dips to 7.5 percent – MiamiHerald.com

Strong jobs report for Miami-Dade as unemployment dips to 7.5 [email protected]. Miami-Dade County received its best hiring scorecard in since the summer of 2012 on Friday, with the year-end employment numbers showing fewer people without work and expanding payrolls throughout much of the economy. …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | … Read more

Justin Bieber arrested in Miami Beach over DUI, drag-racing – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comAfter allegedly smoking pot all day, drinking beer and popping anti-depressants, bad-boy pop star Justin Bieber went on a wild predawn drag race in Miami Beach that landed him in jail Thursday morning, police said. When stopped in his yellow …Justin Bieber leaves jail after DUI arrest in MiamiFox NewsBusted in Miami: Bieber bonds out … Read more

Miami Hurricanes to visit Louisville on Labor Day night in 2014 football opener – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comTalk about quick rematches. The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2014 composite football schedule Wednesday, and it starts off with a bang for the Miami Hurricanes. UM opens its season on the road Labor Day night – Monday, Sept. 1 – with a …Breaking Down the Canes’ 2014 ACC ScheduleBleacher ReportHurricanes’ 2014 Football Schedule UnveiledNBC … Read more

LeBron James Admits Dwyane Wade’s Knee Issues Are ‘Tough’ on Miami Heat – Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportThe Miami Heat aren’t keeping pace with the Indiana Pacers in the race for the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, and some of the blame can be handed out to a certain set of joints. Dwyane Wade’s knees have held him to only 30 of Miami’s first 41 games, …Michelle Obama dunk photobombs Miami … Read more

Game Blog: Duke leading Miami 33-21 at the half – WRALSportsFan.com

WRALSportsFan.comPregame: The 18th-ranked Duke Blue Devils are still in search of their first true road win of the season, as they take on the Miami Hurricanes in ACC action on Wednesday night at the BankUnited Center. Mike Krzyzewski’s Blue Devils have been perfect in …Game Day: at Miami, 7:30 PM, ESPN2GoDuke.comMiami’s game Wednesday night vs. … Read more

Six South Florida gay couples sue in Miami-Dade circuit court for right to marry – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comSix same-sex couples on Tuesday sued in Miami-Dade Circuit Court for the right to marry in Florida, once again thrusting the Sunshine State into the national gay-rights spotlight. “We are proud to stand here on this historic day,” said Nadine Smith …6 South Florida Couples Sue To Overturn Florida Gay Marriage BanCBS Local all 437 … Read more

Contaminated soil found at Curtis Park – MiamiHerald.com

Contaminated soil found at Curtis ParkMiamiHerald.comSoil at a sixth Miami park contains the same toxic chemicals linked to incinerator ash that shut down four other parks and briefly closed a fifth. City officials found the contamination last month at Curtis Park, a sprawling recreational complex in … …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie … Read more

Miami-Dade County commissioners to postpone red-light cameras discussion – MiamiHerald.com

Miami-Dade County commissioners to postpone red-light cameras discussionMiamiHerald.comThe Miami-Dade County Commission’s first full meeting of the year Wednesday will be much less interesting than expected, after Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa requested to postpone a discussion on a hot-button issue for residents: red-light traffic cameras. …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more

Retiring Miami-Dade County building chief remains force to be reckoned with – MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.comNearly three hours into a conversation — and 26 years on the job — the man who made stronger construction standards his crusade when he rewrote the Miami-Dade County building code after Hurricane Andrew remains filled with the fervor for reform. and more …read more Source: Miami News From Google Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more

Miami Hurricanes’ Seantrel Henderson puts past behind, aims for NFL – MiamiHerald.com

Miami Hurricanes’ Seantrel Henderson puts past behind, aims for NFLMiamiHerald.comMOBILE — Seantrel Henderson couldn’t hide even if he tried. At 6-7, 331 pounds, he’s one of the biggest guys in town. So no, there’s no blending in for Henderson, the University of Miami offensive tackle who’s hoping for a shot in the NFL. It’s not … Read more

Miami police looking for a rape suspect – MiamiHerald.com

Miami police looking for a rape suspectMiamiHerald.comMiami police on Wednesday will hand out fliers near the area where a man sexually assaulting a woman earlier this month. According to police, the attack occurred on Jan. 1 as the victim was walking to work along Northwest 12 Avenue and 30th Street. …read more Source: Miami News … Read more

Pharrell Williams Married Helen Lasichanh; No Blurred Lines

Pharrell Williams, the genius behind the music for Despicable Me, as well as the collaborator with T.I. and Robin Thicke on the controversial “Blurred Lines,” and the producer of Miley Cyrus’ new album Bangerz, decided to un-blur the relationship lines with his model girlfriend Helen Lasichanh (photo by Media.Heavy.com). Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh got … Read more