Heat escape Nets in OT on Jimmy Butler free throws

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) moves the ball around Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) NEW YORK — Jimmy Butler returned after missing seven games with a sprained toe and scored 31 points, including two free…

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Daniil Medvedev beats brutal heat at Australian Open 2024

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev keeps cool during a break in his men’s singles match against France’s Terence Atmane on day two of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 15, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) Frenchman Terence Atmane smashed his racquet, served underarm and retired in tears as he dealt with serious…

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NBA: Heat pull away in 4th quarter to beat Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood, left, appears to tickle Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro as they wait for a free throw during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES— Tyler Herro scored 21 points, Duncan Robinson had 11 of his…

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NBA: Erik Spoelstra moves to 9-0 on Christmas, Heat top 76ers

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) MIAMI — The first thing Miami rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. did when the schedule was released this summer was check to see when…

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NBA: Tyler Herro scores 28 points, Heat top Magic

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, middle, is defended by Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, left, and center Thomas Bryant, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Kevin Kolczynski) ORLANDO, Florida—Tyler Herro had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, helping the Miami Heat beat…

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NBA: Timberwolves rally from 17 down to beat Heat

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks with centers Rudy Gobert (27) and Naz Reid (11) during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) MIAMI–Nobody in the Minnesota locker room was happy at halftime. Karl-Anthony Towns was in…

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Women’s Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers beat Brisbane Heat by three runs in final to retain title | Cricket News

Adelaide Strikers retained the Women’s Big Bash League title after a closely-fought final against Brisbane Heat at the Adelaide Oval. A year after claiming their first title against the Sydney Sixers with a 10-run win, the Strikers secured back-to-back crowns after prevailing by three runs as the Heat took their chase down to the final ball…

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NBA: Heat get hot late to stop Pacers, snap a 3-game slide

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrates with teammates after forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) scored during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) MIAMI— The last time Miami scored 45 points in a fourth quarter was 1989, long before Pat…

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Women’s Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat beat Heather Knight’s Sydney Thunder by 44 runs to reach Challenger | Cricket News

Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Thunder by 44 runs to book their place in Wednesday’s Women’s Big Bash League Challenger. Thunder, captained by England’s Heather Knight, won the toss in Perth and inserted Heat to bat with openers Grace Harris (45) and Georgia Redmayne (18) sharing a strong opening stand and Heat reaching 81-1 after nine…

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NBA: Heat lose Tyler Herro for at least 2 weeks with sprained right ankle

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) plays in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill) MIAMI— Tyler Herro will miss at least two weeks with a sprained right ankle, meaning the Miami Heat are going to be without their leading…

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