Little Leaguer banned for bringing the heat
gautham.typepad.com 8/26/2008 — Ridiculous story about a nine year-old kid who was banned from pitching in Little League because he throws too hard. And before you ask, this was not a Danny Almonte situation- the kid is just talented.

The Best Fantasy Player and Fantasy Sleeper: Miami Dolphins
faketeams.com 8/27/2008 — Leveraging the strength and knowledge of the SBNation, Fake Teams has paired with the individual blogger for each NFL team to bring you the edge you need to dominate your fantasy football leagues.  Each will bring their team's top fantasy player ...

Heat's Math Yet to Add Up
blogs.herald.com 8/27/2008 — If for no other reason, credit Pat Riley and the Heat's front-office staff for this offseason mathematical wizardry. It had to take a supreme level of administrative crafting to put together a roster with this many 2s and 3s, yet...

Dropping Dimes Mock Draft: Round 1, Pick 6 - Shawn Marion
droppingdimes.gearlive.com 8/27/2008 — Shawn Marion got his wish last season when he was traded to the Miami Heat. Marion felt he was not getting the spotlight he deserved in Phoenix playing in the shadows of Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire. In Miami, he’d be able to spread his wings and show his true talents. Well, the grass is not always greener on the other side.

Gordon, Bulls Move Towards Sign and Trade
dabullz.com 8/28/2008 — Ben Gordon speaking with Chris Boussard of ESPN.com Friday, made it clear that he would not be returning to the Bulls next season. “I guess it’s safe to say I’ve played my last game in a Bulls uniform,” Gordon said.  ...

"Redeem Team" passes with flying colors — Bleacher Report - NBA 8/24/2008
If the US had managed to blow away Spain in late, late Saturday night/early, early Sunday morning's Olympic men's basketball final (which I fully anticipated, after the rout that was their first meeting), I was going to use this space to prolaim ...

Miami Heat Won't Make the Playoffs, Say the Haters — Bleacher Report - NBA 8/28/2008
  Dwayne Wade is coming off a stellar Olympic campaign, Michael Beasley has been drafted, and Shawn Marion is in a contract year. Yet people are still doubting the ability of the Miami Heat. The so-called "experts" are saying that without a ...

Roger Mason Was the One That Got Away — Bleacher Report - NBA 8/29/2008
  Last year, Roger Mason turned down the Spurs' offer to come to San Antonio, but this year his addition to San Antonio's lineup is one of the most discussed and anticipated ones. That's interesting given what Miami Heat President Pat ...

Olympian Dwyane Wade Honored in Miami — NBA.com: News 8/29/2008
It was a picturesque moment for Dwyane Wade on Thursday. With the gold medal hanging proudly around his neck, Wade emerged from a shower of red, white, and blue confetti amidst 2,000 jubilant HEAT fans who gathered to give him a hero's welcome. Wade, ...

Heat sign Jamaal Magloire — Bleacher Report - NBA 8/31/2008
The Miami Heat had a gaping hole at the center position. Shaq, traded. Zo, maybe returning before the halfway point of the season. Mark Blount? Yeah, about that. It has been announced that the HEAT have agreed to terms with veteran big man and ...