Pat Riley resigns as Heat coach

 
Pat Riley's worst season as coach of the Miami Heat will be his last. The Hall of Famer resigned as coach Monday but remains team president. Erik Spoelstra, a 37-year-old assistant, will replace Riley on the bench. [link]

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