Agent Bart Hernandez and trainer Julio Estrada are accused of paying off boat smugglers, obtaining false residency papers and deceiving U.S. authorities into believing that the Cuban players were legally eligible to play Major League Baseball. Among their stable of stars: Florida Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu and Seattle Mariners outfielder Leonys Martin.
The Heat moved within 3 1/2 games of a playoff spot behind big nights from Hassan Whiteside, Dion Waiters and Goran Dragic before seldom-used Hawks forward Taurean Prince body-slammed Whiteside late in the game and things got ugly.
In the spirit of using resources readily available, restauranteur Ken Lyon is opening CHARCOAL Garden Bar + Grill, a full-service restaurant built entirely out of modified shipping containers, at The Wynwood Yard, a hub for eateries and events.
Miami Heat forward James Johnson was ejected after he confronted Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince after he body slammed the Heat's Hassan Whiteside in the fourth quarter.
Manny Navarromnavarro@miamiherald.com
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James Johnson said running to Hassan Whiteside's defense was 'Instincts of a brother'
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Hassan Whiteside says he'll pay James Johnson's fine for being ejected
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‘Annie,’ the 2,300-year-old mummy who wears flip-flops
