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Miami survives scare from Illinois, reaches NCAA Sweet 16

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:33:30 -0400

Shane Larkin hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute left and Miami gained possession on a ball knocked out of bounds that probably should have gone to Illinois, helping the Hurricanes hold on for a 63-59 victory Sunday night to advance to the NCAA round of 16.

Hurricanes hold on to make Sweet 16

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:20:36 -0400

Miami Hurricanes want NCAA party to continue

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:20:26 -0400

The Miami Hurricanes turned an unplanned fire drill into an impromptu party.

Hurricanes cruise in return to Big Dance

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:38:27 -0400

Miami coach Jim Larranaga has so much confidence in Shane Larkin that he pretty much let his only non-senior starter run the show in the NCAA tournament.

Hurricanes handle Pacific in tourney debut

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:59:08 -0400

Shane Larkin is sharing a special season with all those Miami seniors.

Miami Hurricanes riding NCAA tournament wave

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The NCAA men's basketball tournament, now whittled to a 64-team field, begins in full force today. There are elite programs and obscure teams. There are upsets waiting to happen. There are All-American players accustomed to the fishbowl and no-names hoping to be discovered.

NCAA tournament: A guide to the madness

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:37:01 -0400

With no clear favorite this year, the race to Atlanta is sure to be filled with heroes and heartbreak. Joey Johnston breaks down the field by region.

Florida Gators, Miami Hurricanes head to Texas for NCAA openers

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0400

A trio of state teams are going dancing in the NCAA Tournament.

Miami tops UNC for first ACC title

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 17:40:55 -0400

Jim Larranaga snipped the final strand of net hanging from the rim, then faced his players and cheering fans to twirl it in the air before draping it around his neck.

Miami tops Wolfpack, reaches ACC final

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:50:50 -0400

Durand Scott knocked down the shots to turn away North Carolina State's best pushes, and Shane Larkin provided the steady floor leadership that kept ninth-ranked Miami in control.

Larkin leads Miami past BC in opener

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:10:04 -0400

It doesn't matter whether Shane Larkin is passing the ball or taking it from the other team. The Miami point guard always wants to keep his teammates involved.

Miami handles Clemson for ACC title

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:05:32 -0500

Down to its third try and last chance, Miami came through.

Georgia Tech stuns No. 6 Miami Hurricanes

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:01:00 -0500

Marcus Georges-Hunt followed his own miss to tip in the winning basket at the buzzer Wednesday night, and Georgia Tech rallied past No. 6 Miami 71-69 to prevent the Hurricanes from clinching the outright Atlantic Coast Conference title.

Kelly helps Duke avenge loss to Miami

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:50:51 -0500

Duke's Ryan Kelly sure didn't look like a guy who hadn't played in two months.

Scott leaves USF Bulls staff, takes job at Miami

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:01:11 -0500

University of South Florida football assistant coach Larry Scott, a member of the program’s first recruiting class and the last holdover from Jim Leavitt’s staff, was hired as tight ends coach at the University of Miami.

No. 2 Miami thumped by Wake Forest

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:48:41 -0500

Shane Larkin noticed during warm-ups that something was off with No. 2 Miami. The go-go, uptempo Hurricanes seemed a step slow, and not entirely ready to play.

Johnson, No. 2 Hurricanes edge Cavaliers

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:06:29 -0500

Reggie Johnson made a tie-breaking layup with 5.7 seconds left Tuesday night, and the No. 2-ranked Miami Hurricanes overcame a ragged offensive performance for the second game in a row to beat Virginia 54-50 and remain unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Miami holds off Clemson to stay perfect in ACC

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:14:40 -0500

No. 3 Miami kept its perfect Atlantic Coast Conference season intact, no matter how bad things may have gone against Clemson.

Miami stays undefeated in ACC with 74-68 win at FSU

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:23:05 -0500

TALLAHASSEE — Shane Larkin scored 13 of his 22 points in the final 7 1-2 minutes to help third-ranked Miami stave off Florida State 74-68 on Wednesday night for its 12th straight victory.

Miami keeps rolling, drubs Tar Heels

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:32:44 -0500

North Carolina's Marcus Paige had Shane Larkin well-covered when the Miami Hurricanes' point guard launched a shot from the top of the key.

Blake James named Univ. of Miami athletic director

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:50:20 -0500

Blake James has been hired as Miami's athletic director after serving in the job in an interim capacity for the past four months.

Ray Lewis III follows father's path, signs with Miami Hurricanes

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:00:00 -0500

For Ray Lewis III, going to Miami has been a safe assumption since the day he was born.

No. 8 Hurricanes beat BC, now 9-0 in ACC

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:03:05 -0500

CORAL GABLES — When Miami Hurricanes junior Rion Brown was fouled on a drive and took a hard spill late in Tuesday night's game against Boston College, he rolled onto his stomach and did a pushup before heading to the free-throw line with a grin.

Johnson's heroics keep Miami perfect in ACC

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:20:58 -0500

Reggie Johnson saw the ball go up, bounce off the backboard and then the rim before heading his way. The big man muscled his way up to tip in a shot that extended No. 14 Miami's surprise run through the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Miami stays perfect in ACC, drubs 'Noles

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Blowout wins in the Atlantic Coast Conference are becoming routine for the Miami Hurricanes. This time their fans didn't even bother to storm the court.

NCAA tactics at issue in Miami investigation

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:12:11 -0500

The NCAA's probe of Miami's athletic compliance practices is ramping up yet again.

Only this time, the Hurricanes aren't exactly the subject of the inquiry.

AP: Ex-Miami Hurricanes coaches know of allegations

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:01:08 -0500

Two former Miami assistant coaches have been told they will be charged with “unethical conduct” when the NCAA presents the Hurricanes athletic department with its notice of allegations.

Miami expects notice from NCAA soon

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Two former Miami assistant coaches have been told they will be charged with "unethical conduct" when the NCAA presents the Hurricanes athletic department with its notice of allegations.

FSU's Thompson, UM's Green share ACC's Piccolo award

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Florida State tailback Chris Thompson and Miami defensive end Shayon Green are sharing this year’s Atlantic Coast Conference Brian Piccolo Award given annually to the most courageous player in the conference.

Miami holds off Duke 52-45, claims share of division crown

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:40:21 -0500

DURHAM, N.C. —Freshman Duke Johnson rushed for season highs of 176 yards and three touchdowns, Stephen Morris had three passing scores and Miami held on to beat Duke 52-45 today and claim a share of the ACC's Coastal Division title.