Miami women’s basketball ready for Siegrist, Villanova in first Sweet 16 under Meier
On Monday, it took down one-seeded Indiana in its own backyard, and on Friday, Miami women’s basketball will face off against fourth-seeded Villanova and Maddy Siegrist, the nation’s leading point scorer, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C.
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themiamihurricane.comThe 13th Annual Women Mean Business International (WMBI) Conference
The 13th Annual Women Mean Business International (WMBI) Conference takes place March 31, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Miami Convention Center, located at 400 SE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33131. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a day of networking opportunities, informational business tools and resources, and a Fashion Show sponsored by Pedeserra International Showcasing Elegant International Designs.
thewestsidegazette.comMen’s and women’s basketball hold media availabilities, leave Coral Gables for Sweet 16
Fans lined up opposite one another outside the Watsco Center — pom-poms in hand — and gave Miami men’s basketball a grand goodbye on Wednesday afternoon before its departure for Kansas City, where the ‘Canes will face Houston in the Sweet 16 on Friday.
themiamihurricane.comUltra Music Festival prep: Police officers to close Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami
Miami is preparing to welcome about 170,000 electronic dance music fans from around the world in just two days for a festival that organizers say will have a nearly $200 million economic impact in the area.
MLB plans to announce rules tweaks, week before opening day
Major League Baseball's new pitch clock is going to undergo some timing adjustments before it is turned on for games that count. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called the changes “significant” but also described them as “clarifications” based on input from players. “They’re important in my mind because they’re responsive to things players said to us,” he said before Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic championship game between the United States and Japan.
news.yahoo.comLawsuit: Boat driver drank, gave teens alcohol before deadly crash in Biscayne Bay
The parents of a girl who was among roughly a dozen injured in a September boat crash in Biscayne Bay filed a lawsuit against the adults supervising the children, as well as the volunteer fire department that responded to the scene.
Hebron sets national record as ‘Canes dominate Hurricane Invitational
Coming off of a podium-ridden indoor track and field season, ‘Canes freshman Sanaa Hebron starred in the season opener for Miami’s 2023 outdoor season by becoming the fastest woman in the United States to run the 400m hurdles at the Hurricane Invitational.
themiamihurricane.com‘Canes advance to second straight Sweet 16 with 85-69 victory over Indiana
“It’s just an honor being a part of this program and the history we have,” Wong said. “We have a great team this year and last year too, and I feel like it’s great to see how we came up. I’m just appreciative, and I just love this team. “
themiamihurricane.comHurricanes win twice to complete sweep of ranked Hokies
When Miami Hurricanes first baseman CJ Kayfus started his Saturday, he wasn’t having a bad season. A .299 hitter through his 18 prior games, Kayfus decided this wasn’t enough and led Miami with a 7-for-9 day, driving in 7 RBI with three home runs.
themiamihurricane.comMiami rallies past Oklahoma State in first round of NCAA Tournament
Down 17 points at halftime, Miami stormed all the way back to secure a one-point victory, 62-61, over Oklahoma State during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on the campus of Indiana University.
themiamihurricane.comFight Clubs and a Celeb Attack: Spring Breakers Bring Mayhem to the Beach
Victor Ruiz Garcia/ReutersWhen college students take off for sun-drenched locales to party on spring break, a little chaos is to be expected. But some of this year’s spring breakers have partied a little too hard—turning the fun in the sun into absolute mayhem.From Miami to Cabo San Lucas, the weeklong festivities have been marred by fight clubs, shootings, a celebrity assault, and even the tragic deaths of a few revelers.The highest-profile victim of this year’s spring break pandemonium was Def
news.yahoo.comNick Martinez leaves Team USA at WBC, returns to Padres camp
San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Martinez left the World Baseball Classic on Saturday after he wasn't guaranteed to start for Team USA for the rest of the event. United States manager Mark DeRosa said Martinez will return to Padres spring training to prepare for the start of the major league season. Lance Lynn will start for Team USA in Saturday's game against Venezuela with a spot in the WBC semifinals on the line.
news.yahoo.comMorales’ walk-off double lifts ‘Canes to 4-3 win over No. 17 Virginia Tech
“Yoyo had the biggest hit of the year so far,” Miami head coach Gino DiMare said. “We haven’t gotten that big two-out hit before that. We had a lot of opportunities in the game, but just couldn’t get it done. As long as he stays consistent with his approach, he’s going to do a lot of good things.”
themiamihurricane.com‘Canes advance to second round of NCAA Tournament thanks to 63-56 comeback win over Drake
“That was a heck of a win,” Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga said. “The guys really rallied in the second half. We made some adjustment with what we were doing offensively, and we really stepped up defensively.”
themiamihurricane.comMacer: How Miami can succeed in the NCAA Tournament
With its best-ever performance in the NCAA Tournament last year (reaching the Elite Eight), Miami is looking for even further glory in this season’s rendition. It was selected as a No. 5 seed, doubling its seed number from last year’s No. 10. Here is what the ‘Canes can do to maximize their success in this year’s March Madness.
themiamihurricane.com‘Cease Fire!’: Plies among performers at free The People Matter Fest in Miami-Dade
This year’s 24-Hour Cease Fire campaign is on. A community festival with a focus on preventing gun violence kicked off on Friday afternoon with a list of events in northwestern Miami-Dade’s Gladeview and Westview neighborhoods.
NBA fines Grizzlies' Brooks $35K for shoving camera person
The NBA fined Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dillon Brooks $35,000 on Friday for shoving a camera person on the sideline after chasing a loose ball in a loss in Miami. Joe Dumars, the NBA's executive vice president and head of basketball operations, announced the fine. Brooks shoved the person with 2:40 left in the second quarter of Memphis' 138-119 loss in Miami to the Heat on Wednesday night.
news.yahoo.comUM News Briefs: social innovation, 1,000 foot bounce house and sargassum
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themiamihurricane.comMiami recovers from Sunday loss, rallies to beat Florida International, 7-3, in cross-town rivalry
“Overall, we’re playing okay, but not quite the way I want to see us play,” Miami head coach Gino DiMare said. “The good thing is we won the game, but we have a lot to improve on. All facets. I want to see us clean things up and play a lot better.”
themiamihurricane.comMiami's Cavinder twins reach March Madness after transfer
Women’s basketball practice at Miami had been over for 30 minutes. The Cavinder twins were still working. Haley and Hanna Cavinder made their way around the 3-point arc, one shooting, then the other, over and over with a couple male practice players rebounding.
news.yahoo.comMiami women’s tennis upsets NC State, dominates Wake Forest
Back-to-back victories were the highlight of the weekend for the 18th-ranked Miami women’s tennis team. In a bit of a surprise, the ‘Canes were able to dispatch fifth-ranked North Carolina State (NC State) last Friday, March 10, at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. Miami was dominant and built off the momentum from Friday's victory to sweep Wake Forest 7-0.
themiamihurricane.comMiami routed by NC State in series finale
"For whatever reason, we just didn’t get it done today," Miami head coach Gino DiMare said. "It was a very poor effort from all the guys. We had an opportunity to sweep and we weren’t able to do that. Fortunately, we were able to take the series…It does leave a bad taste in your mouth losing that Sunday game."
themiamihurricane.comLa Rumba Colombiana is bringing a new Colombian celebration to Wynwood
La Rumba Colombiana is a new, two-day celebration making a pitstop in Miami for the first time. The bash highlights a diverse lineup of DJs, artists and hosts that you won’t want to miss with talent from all over Colombia and the Miami area joining forces to put on a spectacular.
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