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Cavs Hire Firm to Probe LeBron Signing

Matt Cantor — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:36:58 CST

The Cleveland Cavaliers think the Miami Heat violated tampering rules in their pursuit of LeBron James, and they're spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to prove it. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert has hired a Midwestern law firm to investigate the courtship, sources tell Yahoo! Sports . He intends to build up...

Take Pity on Meth-Dealing Cameron Douglas

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:50:00 CDT

There are some downsides to being a celebrity’s son (apparently, it can lead you into drug dealing), but it has its upsides—like all the famous friends who will support you when you’re due to be sentenced for said drug dealing. Cameron Douglas’ famous father, grandfather, and stepmom—as well...

Riley Resigns as Miami Coach

Jesse Andrews — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:33:34 CDT

On the night of his last game as an NBA head coach, Pat Riley heard the final buzzer, looked straight ahead and briskly walked away. Deep down, he knew it was over. "I didn't have to look back," Riley said. "I know that's behind me." And now, Riley's past becomes...

Heat End Dismal Season With 113-99 Win Over Hawks

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:06:06 CDT

If this was Pat Riley's final game, it was a victorious one. Jason Williams scored 17 points, Mark Blount and Daequan Cook each added 16 and the Heat ended their disappointing season with a 113-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Miami finished 15-67, matching the 1988-89 expansion...

Heat Roll Past Bulls to End 7-Game Slide

Jesse Andrews — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:16:55 CDT

Kasib Powell scored a career-high 18 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 95-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Ricky Davis and Chris Quinn each added 16 points as five players scored in double figures for the Heat, the day after coach Pat Riley...

Ewing, Olajuwon Head Hoops Hall Class

Doug Sweeney — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:51:13 CDT

Dick Vitale cried when he heard he was selected to basketball’s Hall of Fame. The former NBA coach turned college basketball analyst joins Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley, among others, in the Class of 2008. "I can't run, can't jump, can't shoot, but just have had a tremendous…passion...

Heat Hit A New Low

Jesse Andrews — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:27:31 CDT

In a season of ignominy, Miami reached a new level of embarrassment, setting the modern NBA record for fewest baskets scored with 17 in an 88-62 loss in Boston. After jetting to a 27-4 advantage early, the league-leading Celtics trotted out their backups for much of the rest of the...

Wade, Heat Finally Taste Victory Again

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:16:30 CST

The Miami Heat are about as happy as a 9-33 team could be tonight, after Dwayne Wade scored 35 points to lead a charge past the Indiana Pacers 98-96, ending a 15-game losing streak, reports the Associated Press. The streak was the longest in the NBA this season and the...

Shaq Scores 17 in Heat Loss to Bobcats

Max Brallier — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:42:35 CST

The Heat's struggles continued last night with a 97-91 loss to the Bobcats. Shaq scored 17 points in 25 minutes, but was only one of two Heat players in double figures. " I should play," sputtered furious coach Pat Riley. "I guarantee you I should suit up. I would play better...