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MIAMI

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi scores against Orlando City during the first round of the Leagues Cup in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Aug 5, 2023
Lionel Messi getting plenty of room to put on show for Inter Miami
Still saddled with the worst record in the league, Inter is playing with panache, and Messi, at times, looks unstoppable.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during his team's match against Orlando City on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Aug 3, 2023
Messi scores two more as Miami march past Orlando
Messi scored twice from close range to maintain a perfect record with Miami, who were winless in 11 league games before his arrival.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 19, 2023
Meet the billionaire who convinced Lionel Messi to pick MLS over Saudi Arabia
With Lionel Messi and Apple on his side, 60-year-old construction executive Jorge Mas is seeking to upend the business of U.S. soccer and make it a lot more profitable.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 17, 2023
Messi hailed as 'America's No. 10' during flashy and wet Inter Miami unveiling
The former Barcelona great opted to join Miami after his contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain expired last month.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 16, 2023
Lionel Messi signs contract with Inter Miami through 2025
It's also hoped the long-time Barcelona talisman can revive the fortunes of a Miami squad at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 13, 2023
Posh Miami enclave to become U.S. soccer hub
Gianni Infantino, FIFA’s highly-connected president, is expected to relocate to Miami in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 13, 2023
Denver Nuggets win NBA Finals for first title
Two days after countryman Novak Djokovic won the French Open for his record 23rd Grand Slam tennis crown, Nikola Jokic was named the NBA Finals MVP.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 12, 2023
Heat's Kevin Love has experience being down 3-1
While the odds are stacked against the Miami Heat as they head into Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday trailing the Denver Nuggets 3-1 in the series, one member of the team knows all is not yet lost.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 9, 2023
Jimmy Butler and Heat stars excited to welcome Lionel Messi to Miami
Lionel Messi saying he will soon play for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer is exciting news for the Miami Heat players, already thrilling South Florida sports fans in the NBA Finals.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 8, 2023
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combine for historic performance to lead Nuggets to win in Game 3 of NBA Finals
Jokic became the first player ever to log at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in an NBA Finals game.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 8, 2023
Soccer great Lionel Messi chooses Miami as next destination
'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the U.S. league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day,' Messi said.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 5, 2023
Heat rally in fourth quarter to pull even in NBA Finals
Miami erased an eight-point deficit entering the fourth quarter and overcame a 41-point, 11-rebound performance from Nikola Jokic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 2, 2023
Nuggets deliver dominant performance in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Nikola Jokic scored 27 points with 10 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the Nuggets, who will try take a 2-0 lead in the series when they host Game 2 on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 30, 2023
Heat dismantle Celtics to punch ticket to NBA Finals
Teams that held a 3-0 series lead improved to 151-0 all-time in the NBA playoffs.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 26, 2023
Celtics cruise past Heat to push East finals to Game 6
'We had a great team win,' Celtics guard Jaylen ]Brown said. 'We hit shots. They let us get two, so don't let us get another one.'
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 22, 2023
Heat blow out Celtics in Game 3 to move brink of NBA Finals
Miami won easily despite a relatively quiet 16-point night from star Jimmy Butler.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 18, 2023
Jimmy Butler powers Heat past Celtics in Game 1
Jimmy Butler carried the Miami Heat during the first two rounds of the postseason, and the opening game of the Eastern Conference finals was no different.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 9, 2023
In a fickle sporting world, F1 understands need to entertain fans
The red-hot auto racing competition added new glitzy elements to the pre-race buildup at Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 8, 2023
Verstappen leads rampaging Red Bull to one-two finish in Miami
The victory was Max Verstappen's 38th career win, tying him with Sebastian Vettel for most victories for Red Bull.

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