HOWARD-COOPER:Yao's health carries drastic implications May 9, 2009
Rowdy American Airlines Arena will be the toughest atmosphere the Nugs have faced so far in the playoffs and may be a greater challenge than anything they would see in the conference finals as well. Cleveland-Atlanta has already been settled. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Wade shines as Heat force game 7 in NBA playoff May 2, 2009
Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat drives past Maurice Evans of the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Wade poured in 41 points to lead the Miami to a 98-72 victory over Atlanta that forced a decisive game seven. (Yahoo! Asia News)
THESE HAWKS TOUGH ENOUGH May 1, 2009
American Airlines Arena ... American Airlines Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Arena goes green Apr 8, 2009
American Airlines Arena gets LEED certification - South Florida Business Journal ... American Airlines Arena gets LEED certification ... American Airlines Arena is officially green, Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and the said Tuesday. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Former FAU Dancer Enjoys Being a Member of the HEAT Dance Team Apr 4, 2009
"You feel the arena, American Airlines Arena. Everyone is excited. It's a new year and you are looking forward to a new year, and for the Heat to have a great year. It is experiencing the Heat game on the court.". Note: FAU also currently has another former student-athlete with a professional team. (Fausports.com)
* Miami Heat retire Mournings No. 33 Apr 1, 2009
Among the people who showed up at American Airlines Arena to honor Mourning were his coach at Georgetown, John Thompson, the former Hoya, Dikembe Mutombo, who got the day off from the Houston Rockets, and the former Heat guard Tim Hardaway, who, in one final assist, handed Mourning a towel when he started crying. But it was the person who sent his regards by mail, Obama, whose words most deeply affected Mourning. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Salmons, Bulls beat Heat 106-87 Mar 28, 2009
Wade, who scored 48 points and hit the winning 3-pointer in a double-overtime to beat Chicago earlier this month at American Airlines Arena, was at it again, scoring 21 points in the first half to give the Heat a 49-47 lead. And then. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Wise crucial to UA's hopes Mar 27, 2009
Arizona head coach Russ Pennell talks to Arizona's Nic Wise during a practice at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. on Thursday, March 19, 2009. (AZCentral -- Sports)
799 and counting: Jim Boeheim chases historic 800th win Friday Mar 25, 2009
As the crowd dispersed from American Airlines Arena locker room, the attention turned away from postgame questions to the TV above the doorway exit, which featured Pittsburgh in a tight contest with Oklahoma State for one of the remaining Sweet 16 spots. Forward Paul Harris asked Boeheim if Pitt would win. (Daily Orange, NY)
UA shuns Cinderella label; Lute embraces it Mar 25, 2009
"You understand it comes with the territory. It's just good to have the opportunity to be playing right now.'' Dj vu? There are a number of media members who are trying to point out some similarities between this Arizona team and the Wildcat team that won the national title in 1997. UA is in Indianapolis (where it won the title) and is facing Rick Pitino (who coached Kentucky then). The arena will be different, however. Arizona played in the RCA Dome in 1997. It will play in Lucas Oil Stadium... (AZCentral -- Sports)
SWEET!: Syracuse surges past ASU and into Sweet 16 Mar 24, 2009
Media Credit: Ian WhitlenAndy Rautins dribbles the ball past Arizona State's Rihards Kuksiks during Syracuse's 78-67 win over the Wildcats Sunday at the American Airlines Arena ... The shooting guard nailed a 3-pointer from the right baseline corner, sparking the Orange's 15-4 run and an eventual 78-67 win Sunday at American Airlines Arena. (Daily Orange, NY)
The Pro Side: The best of the first two rounds of the Big Dance Mar 24, 2009
Wish We Were There - American Airlines Arena, Miami: No. 13 Cleveland State upsets No. 4 Wake Forest 84-69 (Friday) - In the biggest bracket-buster of the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the Vikings never trailed all game against the once-top-ranked Demon Deacons. The victory came 23 years after Cleveland State's only other tournament appearance, when the Vikings upset No. 3 seed Indiana in the first round. (The Daily Campus, CT)
MWC Men's Basketball Weekly Release Mar 24, 2009
Number five seed and MWC Tournament champion Utah (24-10) ended its season with an 84-71loss to No. 12 seed Arizona (21-13) in the Midwest Regional at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. BYU (25-8) completed its 2008-09 season with a 79-66 loss to No. 9 seed Texas A10) at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pa. (Themwc.com)
Temple comes up short vs. Arizona State in NCAA first round Mar 24, 2009
Temple's Dionte Christmas won the battle of superstar guards, but Arizona State held off the Owls, 66-57, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Arena in Miami. Christmas did all he could in his final collegiate game, scoring 29 points and breaking the school's single season three-point field goal record. (Philadelphiabig5.org)
Cleveland State Vikings fall to Arizona Wildcats in NCAA Tournament Mar 23, 2009
Unlike Friday night, when CSU came out firing and hitting from the perimeter, nothing fell at the start at American Airlines Arena. It set the tone as the Wildcats jumped out to a 7-0 lead after less than two minutes to put the Vikings in catch-up mode the rest of the way. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
FOUR THINGS I THINK . . . About the NCAA Tournament Mar 23, 2009
It was the same for the American Airlines Arena ATM machines. The CSU bandwagon was full, as all the Vikings' merchandise was gone before tipoff. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
ASU-Syracuse should be defensive Mar 22, 2009
At stake in American Airlines Arena is a spot in the Sweet 16, a place ASU hasn't danced since 1995. The Sun Devils understand what they're up against. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Flynn will have to put aside friendship with ASU's Hardin in Sunday's 2nd round NCAA game Mar 22, 2009
" Reese grew up in Davie, Fla., about 40 minutes from the American Airlines Arena. As a kid, he made countless trips down I-95 to watch the Miami Heat play. He's shown his teammates around the city including South Beach, and has returned to his high school to seen friends and family. As he returned as a member of the Orange, friends and family wanted to be there to take his spot in the stands. "Everybody calling me, can I get a ticket. " Reese said "When's the game going to be. (Daily Orange, NY)
Cleveland State's Cedric Jackson quite the entertainer Mar 22, 2009
It took Friday night's center-stage performance against Wake Forest at American Airlines Arena to get the full attention of the college basketball world. Jackson's dazzling effort in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament helped CSU fluster the 12th-ranked Demon Deacons at every turn as the Vikings advanced with a convincing 84-69 win. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Chase Budinger's big tryout Mar 22, 2009
UA forward has chance to show skills in tourney. by Paola Boivin - Mar. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Harden plays decoy role for Devils Mar 21, 2009
Boivin: Harden plays decoy role. Boivin: Harden plays decoy role. (AZCentral -- Sports)
After 4-year absense, Syracuse glad to advance to 2nd round of Tournament Mar 21, 2009
Paul Harris didn't notice until he stepped onto the American Airlines Arena court, but he was presently surprised. "I didn't even see it until the game started," Harris said with a laugh. (Daily Orange, NY)
Cleveland State shocks Wake Mar 21, 2009
American Airlines Arena, which can seat 19,000 for basketball, had more than 10,000 empty seats. Large portions of the upper deck were curtained off. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Audio: Sun Devils gearing up for Temple Mar 21, 2009
Arizona State (24-9) will play Temple (22-11) at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament Friday at 3:45 EST (11:45 Arizona-time). (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Glasser, Pendergraph lead Devils to NCAA win Mar 21, 2009
(25-9) never trailed at the American Airlines Arena this afternoon. scored 17 points, one point of his career high which he would eventually achieve today, in the first half. (DevilsDigest.com)
Orange Advance Mar 21, 2009
Third-seeded Syracuse advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 59-44 win over the number 14 seed Stephen F. Austin on Friday at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. Jonny Flynn lead the Orange with 16 points. (R News)
ASU knocks off Temple Mar 21, 2009
Arizona State's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2003 was crammed with drama, but the sixth-seeded Sun Devils showed off their survival skills just in time to defeat 11-seed Temple 66-57 in Friday's first-round at American Airlines Arena ... Arizona State guard Derek Glasser blows past Temple's Juan Fernandez during the first half at the American Airlines Arena in Miami on Friday, March 20, 2009. (AZCentral -- Sports)
UA knows that No. 13 seedCleveland State is no pushover Mar 21, 2009
UA knows Cleveland St. is no pushover. UA knows Cleveland St. is no pushover. (AZCentral -- Sports)
No dunk for Horne Mar 21, 2009
Horne involved in another strange play. Horne involved in another strange play. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Wildcats soar past Utes Mar 21, 2009
Arizona defeats Utah in first round. Arizona defeats Utah in first round. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Glasser filling it up Mar 21, 2009
by Doug Haller - Mar. 20, 2009 06:46 PM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- Sports)
SFA Falls To No. 3 Syracuse Mar 21, 2009
Senior Benson Akpan had 12 points and 10 rebounds in SFA's NCAA Tournament game against Syracuse Friday at the American Airlines Arena. . (Sfajacks.com)
Arizona State 66, Temple 57 Mar 21, 2009
Listen to the postgame comments following Temple's 66-57 first-round NCAA Tournament loss to Arizona State Friday afternoon at Miami's American Airlines Arena. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
Temple-Arizona State: At a glance Mar 21, 2009
The 11th-seeded Owls will take on the sixth-seeded Sun Devils Friday afternoon at approximately 2:45 p.m. at Miami's American Airlines Arena. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
Deacon Tower Grille to Open for Wake's NCAA Tournament games Mar 20, 2009
The Deacon Tower Grille will be open for Friday night's Wake Forest vs. Cleveland State basketball game from American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Grille will be open during its normal lunch hours on Thursday and Friday, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and NCAA Tournament games will be featured on the 24 televisions. (Wakeforestsports.com)
NCAA Men's Basketball: First-round schedule, results Mar 20, 2009
At American Airlines Arena, Miami ... At American Airlines Arena, Miami. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Owls Meet The Media In Miami Mar 20, 2009
By EditorDate: Mar 19, 2009 The Temple Owls met the media at American Airlines Arena on Thursday in Miami, as the hours ticked down towards their NCAA Tournament first round game against Arizona State on Friday. Read the complete transcript of the media session with Dionte Christmas, Semaj Inge, Sergio Olmos, and Coach Fran Dunphy. (OwlInsider.com)
Wildcats, Budinger 'to let it all loose' Mar 20, 2009
UA, Budinger 'to let it all loose. UA, Budinger 'to let it all loose. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Basketball Game Notes - Wake Forest at NCAA Tournament Mar 19, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Wake Forest will make its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2005 when the No. 4-seeded Demon Deacons face the No. 13-seeded Cleveland State Vikings on Friday evening at American Airlines Arena in Miami. The game, which will tip-off at approximately 9:40 p.m. ET, will be broadcast by CBS. It will also be available on the Wake Forest ISP Radio Network. (Wakeforestsports.com)
'Jacks Set To Take On Syracuse Mar 19, 2009
SFA vs. Syracuse Friday, March 20, 2009 12:15 p.m. (est) American Airlines Arena Miami, Florida Radio: Q107 ... The second-round contest is scheduled for Sunday at the American Airlines Arena. (Sfajacks.com)
Wildcats out to prove they belong Mar 18, 2009
At American Airlines Arena, Miami. 4:10 p.m.. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
MWC Sends League-Record Six Men's Basketball Teams to Postseason Mar 17, 2009
Number five seed and MWC tournament champion Utah (24-9) earned the league's automatic bid and will face off against No. 12 seed Arizona (19-13), an at-large qualifier, in the Midwest Region at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Fla. The Utes, who hold a 35-29 record in NCAA Tournament action, are making their 27th trip to the Big Dance and first since advancing to the Sweet 16 of the 2005 NCAA Tournament. (Themwc.com)
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At American Airlines Arena Miami Syracuse (26-9) vs. Stephen F. Austin (24-7), 12:15 p.m. Arizona State (24-9) vs. Temple (22-11), 30 minutes following ... At American Airlines Arena, Miami Syracuse-Stephen F. Austin winner vs. Arizona State-Temple winner, 12:10 or 2:40 p.m. ... At American Airlines Arena Miami Utah (24-9) vs. Arizona (19-13), 7:10 p.m. Wake Forest (24-6) vs. Cleveland State (25-10), 30 minutes following. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sun Devil Men's Hoops Notes For NCAA Tournament Mar 16, 2009
SUN DEVILS OFF TO MIAMI: The Arizona State Sun Devils will travel 2,355 miles to play in its first NCAA Tournament since 2003 when it meets the Atlantic 10 Tournament champion Temple Owls (22-11) on Friday, March 20, at American Airlines Arena in Miami in the South Regional. Sixth-seeded ASU will meet the 11th seeded Owls 30 minutes following the 12:15 p.m. ET/9:15 a.m. PT game between third-seeded Syracuse and 14th-seeded Stephen F. Austin (approximately 2:45 p.m. ET/11:45 a.m. PT). (Thesundevils.com)
ASU ready to dance after 6-year wait Mar 16, 2009
ASU, a sixth seed in the South Region, will meet 11th seeded Temple, champions of the Atlantic 10, at American Airlines Arena in Miami. Friday's game is expected to start around 11:45 a.m. Arizona time. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cardinals, Panthers, Heels, Huskies earn NCAA tourney top seeds Mar 16, 2009
At American Airlines Arena ... At American Airlines Arena ... At American Airlines Arena. (Honolulu Advertiser)
ASU Announces Ticket Plan For 2009 NCAA Tournament Mar 16, 2009
- Arizona State University (24-9) will play the Temple University Owls (22-11) in first-round action of the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship on Friday, March 20th at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Each NCAA member institution in the 65-team field is allotted up to 550 tickets to the first round session in which they participate. (Thesundevils.com)
NCAA Tournament Notes: March 16, 2009 Mar 16, 2009
Location: American Airlines Arena (19,600), Miami, Fla ... The Wildcats face No. 5 seed Utah (24-9, 12-4 MWC) Friday in the first round at the American Airlines Arena. (Pac-10.org)
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Temple drew the 11th seed in the South Region and will play sixth-seeded Arizona State at Miami's American Airlines Arena Friday at approximately 2:45 p.m.. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Temple Sports -- Rivals.com)
Caple: Move this tourney to a town that wants it Mar 15, 2009
Or American Airlines Arena in Phoenix. Or HP Pavilion in San Jose. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Britney visits sick kids in Miami before concert Mar 10, 2009
Spears played at the American Airlines Arena in Miami as part of her Circus tour. The tour to support her hit album Circus began last week before a nearly sold-out crowd in New Orleans. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wade's buzzer-beater lifts Heat over Bulls in double-OT Mar 10, 2009
Monday's contest marked the longest game in American Airlines Arena history, at three hours and 17 minutes. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
the Suns' expected signing of Stromile Swift Mar 4, 2009
Swift expected to join Suns in Miami. Swift expected to join Suns in Miami. (AZCentral -- Sports)
'I Hate Shaq Tour' finishes in Miami Mar 4, 2009
I Hate Shaq Tour' finishes in Miami. I Hate Shaq Tour' finishes in Miami. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Cleveland Cavaliers start tough road trip in Houston against Rockets Feb 26, 2009
The Heat is getting a career year from Dwyane Wade and has hammered the Cavs in American Airlines Arena, going 9-1 at home in the James Era, including a win in December. Just for extra fun, the NBA moved Sunday's game in Atlanta back two hours for national television, which will impact their rest for Monday's end to the journey. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Paramount Park hit with foreclosure Feb 14, 2009
Foreclosure lawsuit strikes project across from American Airlines Arena - South Florida Business Journal ... Foreclosure lawsuit strikes project across from American Airlines Arena. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Wade, O'Neal lead Miami over Detroit in Eastern finals Feb 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, May 27 (Xinhua)-- Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal combined 62 points Saturday night as the Miami Heat blew past the Detroit Pistons 98-83 at American Airlines Arena, to take the lead after three games of the Eastern Conference finals ... Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is Monday at American Airlines Arena. (Xinhuanet, China -- Sports)
Marlins Caravan schedule announced Feb 8, 2009
Monday: Heat vs. Clippers NBA game, American Airlines Arena in Miami, 7:30 p.m. ET.. Tuesday: Jiffy Lube, 8215 W. Flagler Street, Miami, 11 a.m. to noon. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
