Miami, FL
Inter Miami CF's Lionel Messi named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com
Messi is the first player in league history to post at least 5g/5a through his first five games of the season. Additionally, he joined Thierry Henry (11 in 2012), Landon Donovan (10 in 2008) and Raúl Díaz Arce (10 in 1997) as the only players with at least 10 goal contributions in their first five games to begin a season.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup champion and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is also now tied for most goal contributions (10) in Major League Soccer with Real Salt Lake’s Cristian Arango. Since his arrival in July 2023, Miami have a 5W-0L-2D record in league games where Messi produces a goal or an assist.
The MLS Player of the Matchday is selected each matchday of the regular season through both media and fan voting in a process conducted by MLS Communications. A panel of journalists from the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) comprises 75% of the vote, while an X (formerly known as Twitter) fan vote represents the remaining 25 percent of voting. NASR consists of members of print, television, radio, and online media.
Miami, FL
Man in critical condition after he was shot on US1 in SW Dade
MIAMI – A man was rushed to the hospital after he was shot early Thursday morning in the Princeton area of southwest Miami-Dade.
It happened around 12:30 a.m. on US1 near the intersection of SW 232nd Street.
When police arrived they found the man in a car that had several bullet holes in its side panels and its windows had been shattered.
The man was taken to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
Miami, FL
NBA Experts Rate Miami Heat’s Selection of Center Kal’el Ware As Just Above Average
The Miami Heat’s selection of Indiana center Kal’el Ware brought mixed results from national media outlets.
The grades have ranged from B to C. Accordingly, the Heat’s selection could be graded by as a slightly above average. Ware is coming off a breakout sophomore season at Indiana, where he earned All-Big Ten second-team honors and made the Big Ten All-Defensive team.
Here’s what the pundits said:
Ayrton Ostly of USA TODAY: “Ware’s athleticism in a 7-foot frame with a 7-foot-4 wingspan makes him an enticing prospect as a defender and dunker. He’s a prolific three-point shooter as well. He needs to improve his effort and decision maker as a passer.” Grade – B.
CBS Sports’ Adam Finkelstein and Kyle Boone: “Ware is the most polarizing prospect in this class. There are a lot of those guys, but he’s the most extreme. He’s been that way since high school. He has every single tool in the book: size, speed, hands, touch out to the perimeter. But he’s said out loud he’s not sure how much he loves basketball. There have been questions about his motor, physicality, etc. But going to the Heat and Heat culture will be great for him — unless he can’t fit in.” Grade – B-
Kyle Irving of The Sporting News: “Ware’s mobility, athleticism and potential to stretch the floor makes him a great fit with the Heat. He’s a rim protector and lob catcher with developing offensive skills.” – Grade – B+
Scott Salomon is contributor to Inside the Heat. He can be reached at scottsalomon67@gmail.com.
Miami, FL
Miami Beach makes history with appointment of first female fire chief
MIAMI – History has been made in the City of Miami Beach with the appointment of a new fire chief.
“Today I said, before you with the most gratitude and profound humility, as I accept the appointment as a 14th fire chief of Miami Beach,” said Miami Beach Fire Deputy Chief Digna Abello.
After 19 years with the city of Miami Beach Fire Department, Abello has just been appointed the 14th fire chief and the first female fire chief in the county.
“There is no doubt in my mind that she is ready and prepared to take on this new role,” said Rickelle Williams, Miami Beach Interim City Manager.
It’s a role outgoing Chief Virgil Fernandez served for 10 years, including his 42 of service in the city of Miami, as well, as Hollywood.
“I thank, the mayor, the vice mayor, commissioners… Thank you for your support throughout the years thank you to the residents and businesses, some of whom are more than just friends, but family,” Chief Virgil Fernandez Miami Beach Fire said.
Abello will be following in his footsteps to serve the city she is so proud of.
“This city doesn’t discriminate, doesn’t look at who you are, where you’re from and we all have that same equal opportunity to drive and succeed,” said Abello.
Chief Fernandez will officially be stepping down, effective July 1st.
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