Boston College Game Guide Nov 20, 2009
Carolina gained bowl eligibility with a 33-24 win over Miami last week ... is 7-0 against Miami as a head coach ... "So the difference is, you've got to somehow manufacture some pressure. Sometimes, it comes in the nature of sacks and sometimes, it just becomes the idea of getting the ball out of the quarterback's hands. You don't even have to hit the quarterback sometimes for the pressure to be effective because it disrupts the timing. The receiver may not be out of the break in time. So the... (Tarheelblue.com)
La. Tech plays 3 games in 3 days Nov 20, 2009
- Louisiana Tech will travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to take on three teams in this weekend's World Vision Classic starting with a 7 p.m. against Miami (Ohio) on Friday. On Saturday, Tech will take on the host school, New Mexico, at 8:30 p.m. before finishing the classic against Nicholls State on Sunday at 1 p.m.. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Irish Travel To Sixth-Ranked Michigan State To Face Red-Hot Spartans On Thursday night. Nov 20, 2009
The last time the Irish dropped a weekend series came on Oct. 24-25, 2008 when they lost twice to Miami at the Joyce Center. ON THE DEFENSIVE: While the Irish may be struggling on offense, the defense has played well through the first 12 games, giving up just 23 goals for the year. (Und.com)
Enjoying their stay at the Ames Nov 20, 2009
They were also expecting a number of VIPs from Morgans Hotel Group, which runs Ames, the Delano in Miami, and the Hudson in New York. Kerry's daughter arrested after stop Senator John Kerry's daughter Alexandra Kerry was arrested in Los Angeles yesterday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. (Boston Globe)
Air Travelers Face Holiday Surcharges Nov 20, 2009
The largest surcharge comes from Delta/Northwest, which will impose a $50 surcharge for travel in certain South Florida airports Feb. 8, the day after the Super Bowl in Miami. In addition, a $20 surcharge will apply to Delta, Northwest and United passengers on Feb. 12 and a $10 surcharge March 7-10, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25-27, 29 and April 1-4 and 8-10. (ABC News -- Business)
Fees, fewer options await fliers Nov 20, 2009
Travelers may be able to find a few sales between now and Christmas, and some analysts say alternate metro airports Fort Lauderdale instead of Miami, Oakland instead of San Francisco, could offer better deals. But a sure way to save money is to be flexible with travel dates. (USA Today)
Prep Report: Blog updates Nov 20, 2009
At noon, the Tampa Prep will face Tallahassee Maclay in the Class 2A state semifinals, followed by the 6A state semifinals between Plant and Miami Ferguson at 2 p.m. Finally, we will be live at the Class 4A state semis between Hudson and Jensen Beach at 8 p.m.. (0). (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Women's Tennis Nov 20, 2009
Florida Gulf Coast Fall Classic. Florida Gulf Coast Fall Classic. (Fausports.com)
Williams Leads Dolphins Over Panthers 24-17 Nov 20, 2009
And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture ... And Miami didn't use the formation until the second quarter ... Miami took a 14-3 halftime lead when Williams took the direct snap at the 1 and got to the end zone ahead of speedy linebacker Jon Beason. (KCRA 3, CA)
Mid-week deals to Florida in January Nov 20, 2009
You'll be out of the office in the middle of the week to take advantage of AirTran's $36 one-way sale to Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach, Fla. This amazingly low rate (actually $46. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Conference Stock Report Nov 20, 2009
They had a chance to get two BCS bids this year, but stumbles by Virginia Tech and Miami ended that effort ... Five wins in a row, two on the road and big wins over Miami and Florida State is quite a resume ... But, they struggled against Duke and they had to hang on to beat Miami at home. (EagleInsider.com)
Men's Tennis Nov 20, 2009
Boca Raton, FL (Patch Reef Park). Boca Raton, FL (Patch Reef Park). (Fausports.com)
Government wants faster airport screening Nov 20, 2009
The seven are New York's Kennedy, Houston's George Bush, Washington's Dulles, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, Chicago's O'Hare, Los Angeles International and Miami International. The program allows registered participants to use a self-service kiosk to report their arrival, scan their passport or permanent residency card, submit their fingerprints for biometric verification and make a declaration at the touch-screen kiosk. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Ex-smoker wins $326 million damages Nov 20, 2009
The original Florida lawsuit was filed in 1994 by a Miami Beach pediatrician, Dr Howard Engle, who had smoked for decades and could not quit. The class of smokers was estimated at up to 700,000 when the giant $US145 billion award was issued in 2000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Caribbean cruise, 7 nights, from $539 Nov 19, 2009
The Real Deal: Seven nights in an interior cabin aboard the , departing from Miami with stops in Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; plus all meals and beverages and complimentary travel insurance, from $539 per personplus about $78 in port charges. When: Jan. 3, 2010; add $10 for Feb. 28, $30 for Jan. 17, $50 for Feb. 14. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Men's Swimmers Lead Mid-Major Poll, Women Seventh Nov 19, 2009
Patriot League Official Athletic Site. Last meets this weekend prior to facing Army. (Patriotleague.com)
Bills fire Jauron and tag Fewell as interim coach Nov 19, 2009
Buffalo has either led, been tied or been within a score of the lead entering the fourth quarter in all of its games except for a 38-10 loss at Miami on Oct. 4. Receiver Lee Evans expressed his support for Fewell, and doesn't mind his defensive background, saying "I don't think that plays into it. "The way our defense is playing with all the injuries, it's a testament to him. (FindLaw News)
Group: Cuba continues repression Nov 19, 2009
"While there has been some economic reforms and political openings under Raul, the human rights picture has worsened. There is a greater police presence on the streets," said Ann Louise Bardach, whose book "Without Fidel: A Death Foretold in Miami, Havana, and Washington" was published last month. "Raul's inner circle have unbridled contempt for the dissidents," Bardach told CNN.. (CNN -- World)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
It was Miami's turn to be fed into the Hawks' threshing machine, which chewed up the Heat with a determined defense on All-NBA guard Dwyane Wade and a furious second quarter that helped secure the Hawks' sixth win in a row, 105-90 over the Heat. ATHENS -- Georgia s running game has showed definite signs of progress in recent games -- a result of both a reconfigured line and maturing backs, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
#5/6 Irish Open Road Slate Thursday At #21 Michigan State Nov 19, 2009
Notre Dame's 45-point margin of victory was its third-largest in a season opener, topped only by a 113-35 win over Liberty at the UCF Rotary Classic in Orlando on Nov. 24, 1989, and a 98-50 win over Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 9, 2007, in the opening round of the Preseason WNIT at the Joyce Center. The Irish are 3-0 all-time against Southwestern Athletic Conference opponents, all at the Joyce Center/Purcell Pavilion and all by an average margin of 44. (Und.com)
Notre Dame Hosts Long Beach State In First-Ever Meeting Between Two Schools Nov 19, 2009
The last time Notre Dame lost a season opener at home was against Miami of Ohio on November 13, 1998. Notre Dame Rolls Under Brey in November. (Und.com)
Hitting the road for the holidays Nov 19, 2009
On the ground, Google is sponsoring complimentary Wi-Fi at 47 airports around the country, including Boston, Baltimore, Miami and St. Louis, through January 15. In the air, the deals include fleetwide access on Virgin America through January 15 and service on 260 Delta planes between November 2430. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Home not sweet to some Nov 19, 2009
In the Coastal Division, Georgia Tech is 5-0 overall at home, and 4-0 in league games, while both Virginia Tech and Miami are 4-1 overall at home, 2-1 in ACC games ... The three best records in the 2000s belong to Virginia Tech (56-10), BC (51-12) and Miami (50-12) ... The Hokies (34-5), Eagles (33-4) and Clemson (29-10) have the best winning percentage since Virginia Tech and Miami joined the league in 2004. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Royal Caribbean International Appoints Seven Godmothers for Oasis of the Seas Nov 19, 2009
MIAMI, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- When Royal Caribbean International officially names its newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, the global cruise line will continue its tradition of innovation by putting a new twist on one of maritime's longest standing traditions. While normally bestowing the honor of godmother on one special person, Royal Caribbean has chosen seven extraordinary godmothers to represent the seven signature neighborhoods onboard Oasis of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bills fire Jauron; Fewell taking over Nov 18, 2009
Buffalo has either led, been tied or been within a score of the lead entering the fourth quarter in all of its games except for a 38-10 loss at Miami on Oct. 4. The trouble has been the inept offense that's averaging just over 15 points, is unsettled at quarterback and features an inexperienced line. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Puerto Rico, air/3 nights, from $377 Nov 18, 2009
Gateways: Miami; add $43 for Chicago, $52 for New York City, $61 for D.C., $73 for Boston, $112 for Dallas, $164 for L.A. ... Why it's a deal: In a recent Kayak search, we found a $224 round-trip flight between Miami and San Juan for travel in early December (American). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Florida State Vs. Stetson Nov 18, 2009
The Seminoles began their season with a victory over Jacksonville and defeated Miami (Fla ... The Seminoles have not lost at home to a team from the Sunshine State since Jan. 29, 2005 against Miami. (Seminoles.com)
Lugar: U.S. Should Scrap Cuba Travel Ban Nov 18, 2009
It would burnish the US image worldwide, but especially in Latin America "where the US embargo on Cuba remains a centerpiece of anti-Washington grievances," the lawmakers wrote in the Miami Herald. The fate of the legislation to repeal the ban is unclear -- staunch anti-Castro lawmakers can be expected to mount a tough fight against such measures, which they say will be seen as a reward for human rights abuses. (Newsmax)
Banged-up Devils head to Miami Nov 18, 2009
HANS DERYK - AP Miami QB Jacory Harris is averaging 265 ... DURHAM -- Duke coach David Cutcliffe has recruited football players from Miami, Fla ... His Blue Devils (5-5, 3-3 ACC) travel south to Land Shark Stadium to face No. 21 Miami (7-3, 4-3), a program teeming with some of that home-grown talent. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Upon Further Review Nov 18, 2009
The Steelers have twice been victorious at Heinz, sans touchdowns; the 3-0 Monday Night Quagmire vs. Miami in '07 and the 11-10 '08 oddity vs. San Diego ... While the Bengals three remaining games consist of road trips to Minnesota, San Diego, and the , the Steelers travel to Baltimore and Miami, and face the Ravens in a home tilt at the friendly (until yesterday) environs of Heinz Field. (SteelCitySports.com)
This snake is really long Nov 18, 2009
Barr, a reptile expert who earned his biology doctorate from the University of Miami, said such large snakes are "very, very rare" because people kill them long before they reach that size. "I've never seen one this big in the wild," he said, "and I've only seen one or two that were bigger in captivity.". (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Airlines boost peak-day surcharges Nov 18, 2009
Smith said American had raised surcharges to $30 for some Florida destinations in the spring, and $50 only for flights leaving Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach on Feb. 8, the day after the Super Bowl in Miami. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Swimming and Diving Teams Break Top 20 Rankings in CSCAA National Poll Nov 18, 2009
The Cardinal women have upset Tennessee, and beat WVU, Pitt, and Miami. They also placed second behind Florida in the SMU Classic. (Uoflsports.com)
Silver-Spoon Voluntourism. Nov 18, 2009
The Mandarin Oriental in Miami, for instance, offers a two-night package in which guests spend a morning removing invasive plants and assisting with recycling programs in Everglades National Park. The Fairmont Mission Inn and Spa in Sonoma, Calif. (Time.com)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript - Connecticut Game Preview (Nov. 17) Nov 18, 2009
And I know that somebody requested him, Armando today, and I'm sure he'll give you more information from their time in Miami. Ray Wilson and (Dwayne) Gratz have had to pick up the slack since that unfortunate incident. (Und.com)
Penn National eyes Fontainebleau Las Vegas Nov 18, 2009
5 million to resume construction and would get some back if the federal bankruptcy court in Miami approves a competing bid. Penn, based in Wyomissing, Pa. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Airlines boostingpeak-day surcharges Nov 18, 2009
Smith said American had raised surcharges to $30 for some Florida destinations in the spring, and $50 only for flights leaving Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach on Feb. 8, the day after the Super Bowl in Miami. The airlines have enacted several broad fare increases this year, as well as $20 surcharges on peak days around Thanksgiving and Christmas. (AZCentral -- Business)
Flight attendants plan mock strike Nov 17, 2009
The union said similar events will be held at airports in Dallas; Miami; Chicago; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; San Francisco; San Diego; Boston; West Palm Beach, Fla. Newark, N.J.; and New York City. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
FB: Monday PC Quotes + Audio Nov 17, 2009
On freshman defensive back Mywan Jackson seeing offensive snaps against Miami: Obviously with the injury to Shaun [Draughn] and the other injuries at running back, we were looking for athletes that had played some. Mywan had played in the secondary some, he had played some special teams, so we werent in jeopardy of burning a red-shirt year late in the season. (InsideCarolina.com)
8 dead, dozens missing in Myanmar ferry accident Nov 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- A ferry boat has sunk after a collision in a river in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Delta, killing at least eight passengers and leaving more than three dozen missing. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
AIDS patients to president: Send more money south Nov 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009. (AP) -- When Robin Webb lived in New York City, he was treated by HIV specialists and had access to counseling and nutritional programs. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
ODU Competes at Rivanna Romp Nov 17, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. The results, while sometimes painful, will push us forward faster. (Odusports.com)
Free family flights to Mexico on AeroMexico Nov 17, 2009
Fly from major U.S. cities like Las Vegas, Houston, New York, Miami, Seattle, and many more. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Women's basketball signs five Nov 17, 2009
"Rounding out the class is Williams, who plays for Nova High School in Davie, Fla. She enters her senior season ranked as the No. 59 overall prospect in the country by ESPN.com's HoopGurls and is the seventh-best post prospect in the nation. She also received a top-100 ranking from the All-Star Girls Report, coming in at 83rd.She has been recognized as an ESPN Rise Magazine Player to Watch as she led her team to a state runner-up finish as a junior. Named to the All-Sun-Sentinel and Miami Herald... (Auburn Sports -- Rivals.com)
Upsets rare so far in 4-A football playoffs Nov 17, 2009
5 seconds remaining - to lift the fourth-ranked Wildcats over Miami of Ohio. Dominique Lindsay ran for a career-high 172 yards, Darryl Freeney had a career-best 152 yards receiving, and East Carolina maintained its lead in Conference USA's East Division with a 44-17 victory over Tulsa late Sunday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cal Travels to Stanford for 112th Big Game Saturday Nov 17, 2009
2003 - Insight Bowl (Cal 52, Virginia Tech 49) 2004 - Holiday Bowl (Texas Tech 45, Cal 31) 2005 - Las Vegas Bowl (Cal 35, BYU 28) 2006 - Holiday Bowl (Cal 45, Texas A 2007 - Armed Forces Bowl (Cal 42, Air Force 36) 2008 - Emerald Bowl (Cal 24, Miami 17). Another Successful Home Season in the Books Cal has completed its six-game 2009 home schedule with a 4-2 record and an average attendance of 59,472 to continue an extremely successful and popular run at Memorial Stadium over the past six... (Calbears.com)
Irish Back On The Court For Second Time In 48 Hours Nov 16, 2009
The last time Notre Dame lost a season opener at home was against Miami of Ohio on November 13, 1998. Notre Dame Rolls Under Brey in November. (Und.com)
Bengals' rising, Broncos' falling; more Snaps Nov 16, 2009
Ryan keeps talking up his team, but it sounds like so much hot air now that the Jets have lost three consecutive home games to AFC opponents Buffalo, Miami and Jacksonville, none of whom played the Jets with a winning record ... It's certainly plausible for the Jaguars to win home games against Buffalo, Houston and Miami, with road victories within reach at San Francisco and Cleveland. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jags Fans: Who to cheer for... Nov 15, 2009
Tampa Bay at Miami In any AFC vs. NFC matchup, you should be cheering for the NFC team ... Denver at Washington Just as the Tampa-Miami game, you need to be rooting NFC, and unfortunately that lies with the Redskins, who have a lame-duck coach and have appeared to quit. (JagsInsider.com)
Jackets clinch Coastal division Nov 15, 2009
It seemed a long way from Miami. After the loss to the Hurricanes in the season's third week, Johnson told his team that they needed to win out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
A look at the 10 Gitmo detainees headed to US Nov 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten high-profile Guantanamo Bay detainees are being transferred to face justice in the United States. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
LeBrons late 3 lifts Shaq-less Cavaliers Nov 15, 2009
After James did it to Miami on Thursday night, Brown called him Picasso ... James scored Clevelands final eight points over the last 2:42 to beat Miami on Thursday ... He had 18 against Miami, but topped that against the Jazz with dunks, tip-ins and athleticism around the basket. (MSNBC -- Sports)
James, Hickson, Williams carry Cavaliers past Jazz Nov 15, 2009
After James did it to Miami on Thursday night, Brown called him ... James scored Cleveland's final eight points over the last 2:42 to beat Miami on Thursday ... He had 18 against Miami, but topped that against the Jazz with dunks, tip-ins and athleticism around the basket. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gordon, Villanueva Lead Pistons Past Wiz 106-103 Nov 15, 2009
That's quite an improvement from Washington's previous game, when he gave up the ball a career-high 12 times in a loss at Miami on Tuesday. When Arenas took a 7-foot floater in the lane that clanged off the rim at the buzzer ending the first quarter, he was left with a line that read like this: zero points, 0-for-6 shooting (including an air ball), four assists. (W-USA News, DC)
No trap for UF Nov 15, 2009
Others Tennessee gets big win against Mississippi Wisconsin trounces the Wolverines Georgia Tech and Clemson continue to roll against their ACC foes Wake Forest pretty much assures that Florida State wont be bowling this season Miami picks up first win at North Carolina Ohio State reassumes its position at the top of the Big 10 with a win over Iowa Arizona controls California with defense as the Bears play without Jahvid Best Alabama and Georgia slip by in... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Softball inks four athletes for freshman class of 2011 Nov 15, 2009
SIU will begin their season at the Florida International Tournament, Feb. 12-14 in Miami, Fla. 2010 Team Information. (Siusalukis.com)
Miami Volleyball Edges Georgia Tech, 3-2 Nov 14, 2009
- Junior middle blocker posted a career-high 15 kills and 13 blocks Friday night in helping lead the University of Miami past Georgia Tech, 3-2 (20-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 16-14), in ACC volleyball action at O'Keefe Gym in Atlanta ... Having dropped the first two sets with mirror 25-20 scores, Miami (16-10, 9-7 ACC) needed offense from a variety of people in order to try and avoid suffering its second consecutive sweep, having fallen to Duke last Sunday in Coral Gables ... Georgia Tech (18-8,... (Hurricanesports.com)
Dutch drivers to pay tax on road time, not on car Nov 14, 2009
The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Monday, Nov. 2. To the many woes plaguing airline passengers - smaller seats, higher ticket prices, fewer flights, etc. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Hurricanes Set to Compete in NCAA South Regionals Nov 14, 2009
CORAL GABLES - The University of Miami men's and women's cross country teams travel to Tuscaloosa, Ala ... Saturday will be the first time since 2006 that Miami has competed in the regional championship. (Hurricanesports.com)
B-CU's Reed, Starling ready to lead Nov 14, 2009
TOP NEWCOMERS: C Albert Abrahams, 6-9, Jr. (Miami Norland Indian River CC); G Kevin Dukes, 5-9, Fr. (Lithonia, Ga. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Rome, air/4 nights, from $769 Nov 14, 2009
Gateways: Boston, Miami, New York City. Additional departure cities are available; to get the most accurate price quote, call Central Holidays with your proposed travel dates. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Miami may test UNC's stout defense Nov 14, 2009
DOUG BENC - GETTY Miami quarterback Jacory Harris, who leads the ACC in passing efficiency, has made his offense tough to stop ... Defining Miami's offense can be as challenging as stopping it ... Defining Miami's offense can be as challenging as stopping it. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Florida airfare deals this winter Nov 14, 2009
The deal is a $46 one-way rate to your choice, or combination of, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or West Palm Beach on trips started on or after Jan. 20 and finished on or before Feb. 9 ... Delta Air Lines matches to Fort Lauderdale and Miami ... American Airlines matches only to Miami on trips started on or after Jan. 20 and finished on or before Feb. 8. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Gridiron Grump: A tip of the hat to those Jacks Nov 13, 2009
(Note: We ALL know who would ve won a one-game grudge match between the Dawgfather s rabid bow-wows and those silky-soft Miami Sugar Canes. . (Longview Daily News, WA)
Miami Set for Georgia Tech and Clemson Road Trip Nov 13, 2009
Miami travels to Georgia Tech and Clemson this weekend ... - The University of Miami volleyball team will be making its final road trip of the 2009 campaign this weekend, as the Hurricanes travel to Georgia Tech (November 13) and Clemson (November 14) in a tough Atlantic Coast Conference swing ... In what is perennially its toughest road trip in the conference each season, Miami (15-10, 8-7 ACC) is looking for a chance to move up in the conference standings this weekend. (Hurricanesports.com)