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RedHawks look to start 2020-21 strong following March momentum

By Jack Mueller | November 18, 2020

In a critical year for head coach Jack Owens and his players, the Miami men's basketball team will look to build on its momentum from last March, when its season ended abruptly after a first-round win in the MAC tournament. Despite losing star player Nike Sibande, the team brings back experienced talent like senior forward Dalonte Brown and junior guard Isaiah Coleman-Lands. The RedHawks will open the season at home on Nov. 25 at 1pm against North Dakota.

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Battle of the Bricks football game canceled Tuesday due to COVID

By Michael Vestey | November 15, 2020

 The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced on Sunday that the Ohio University at Miami University football game, originally scheduled to be played Tuesday, has been canceled and will be declared a “no contest.”    The RedHawks’ next scheduled game is Nov. 28 at Akron. 

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Women’s basketball continues to build in Hendrix’s second season

By Lukas Nelson | November 13, 2020

The Miami women's basketball team will add an influx of new talent this year, including five freshman and two transfers. The RedHawks will have to find ways to win this season despite losing its two best players, point guard Lauren Dickerson and center Savannah Kluesner.  The team will open the season on the road against the Wisconsin Badgers on Nov. 25.

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Redhawks fall to 1-1 in loss to Buffalo

By Jack Schmelzinger | November 11, 2020

The Miami RedHawks lost, 42-10, to the Buffalo Bulls. Miami falls to 1-1 with the loss.   The RedHawks return to Oxford this Tuesday, Nov. 17, to host MAC East division rival Ohio University at 8pm. 

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Week 2 Preview: Miami faces high-flying Buffalo Bulls

By Michael Vestey | November 10, 2020

 A ridiculous interception by redshirt senior linebacker Ryan McWood set the RedHawks up with first and goal with mere seconds left on the clock, and redshirt senior running back Zach Kahn punched it in for the game-winning score, finalizing a 38-31 Miami victory over Ball State in Week 1.  Now, the RedHawks look to improve their record to 2-0 against the Buffalo Bulls in what looks like a tricky matchup for the RedHawks.

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‘It’s time to go’: Mayer impresses with help of old pal

By Chris Vinel | November 5, 2020

After Brett Gabbert's injury, backup quarterback AJ Mayer commanded the RedHawks' offense and led them to a season-opening win over Ball State.

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Miami wins close game for 300th MAC victory in program history

By Lukas Nelson | November 5, 2020

Miami head coach Chuck Martin didn't get any sleep last night. But with a 38-31 win over Ball State, despite losing starting quarterback Brett Gabbert, Martin can rest easy. 

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Week 1 Preview: Miami restores rivalry with Ball State to open MAC title defense

By Jack Mueller | November 4, 2020

 Miami football will make its grand return to Yager Stadium Wednesday, Nov. 4, against Ball State.  The defending MAC Champs start the year in pole position, ranked as the preseason No. 1 team in the MAC East.  Despite the success of the previous season, the team has no delusions of grandeur and is fully aware of the challenge that awaits it. 

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Behind the money — why pro sports can’t escape the grip of politics

By Michael Vestey | November 3, 2020

  Since 2015, nearly $47 million has been donated to political campaigns by owners from the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB and NASCAR. Where that money goes can tell us more things about our democracy than we have hours in the day.   It’s worth asking what kind of politics we do want in our sports. 

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In a year like no other, Miami hockey looks for first winning season since 2014-15

By Jack Schmelzinger | November 3, 2020

The puck will drop on a new Miami RedHawks hockey season Dec. 1 or 2 in Omaha, Nebraska, in a bubble-like environment. The team enters the 2020-21 season relatively inexperienced, but ready to improve on its 8-21-5 record from last year.

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FC Cincinnati and another season of ups and downs – mainly downs

By Michael Vestey | October 28, 2020

 One club holding the all-time records for the worst offense, the worst defense, and the worst goal differential in league history, and not setting all three together in the same season, is unprecedented in top-division soccer.   FC Cincinnati would be the first, and only, team to achieve this feat.  It’s only fitting for a club coming from this city, one where the sporting tradition is one of pain and suffering.  And I cannot wait for next season.

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Miami has the talent and experience for another trip to Detroit

By Lukas Nelson | October 27, 2020

MACtion is back, as Miami looks to defend its conference championship. Chuck Martin's goal? "Win every MAC game. Like, that is the goal."

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Miami cross country is back in business

By Lily Freiberg | October 27, 2020

The Mid-American Conference men's and women's Cross Country Championships will be held on, Saturday, Nov. 21. The MAC Athletic Directors approved a plan that includes guidelines and recommendations for how to go about this fall's cross country season amidst COVID-19.

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Short and sweet: RedHawks look to roll through abbreviated schedule

By Michael Vestey | October 21, 2020

We thought we weren't going to have a season. Instead, Miami football is back and better than ever. And with the RedHawks returning key pieces from last year's conference championship bid, the team has the upside to defend their title again this year.

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Face masks are necessary sacrifice for Miami football

By Chris Vinel | October 20, 2020

Every single player and coach for the Miami RedHawks will wear masks on the field this season.  “(Wearing a mask) isn’t fun, but it keeps us safe, and it’s gonna help keep me from getting (COVID) if one of my teammates gets it,” redshirt junior safety Sterling Weatherford said. “And I want to play football, so I’ll do what it takes.” 

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Miami hockey set to begin season on Dec. 1

By Lukas Nelson | October 20, 2020

The NBA won't be the only sport to play in a bubble this year, as Miami hockey gets set to start its season on Dec. 1 in "pod" environment in Omaha, Neb.

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Bottom line: The Miami RedHawks are excited about 2020

By Chris Vinel | October 13, 2020

 For the first time since the Mid-American Conference announced the return of football this fall on Sept. 25, the Miami RedHawks felt like football players again. 

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NELSON: Not granting Sibande’s transfer waiver is bad look for RedHawks

By Lukas Nelson | October 13, 2020

  Last April, Nike Sibande entered the transfer portal, eventually deciding to play at the University of Pittsburgh. He filed for a transfer waiver to be able to play for Pitt this season, as opposed to sitting out a year in occurrence with the standard transfer rules, but the NCAA denied his request. Sibande is now appealing the NCAA's decision.

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Miami football releases 2020 schedule

By Lukas Nelson | October 7, 2020

The RedHawks will start the season against Ball State on Nov. 4.

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Despite MAC football’s return, uncertainty surrounds 2020 season

By Chris Vinel | October 7, 2020

On Sept. 25, the Mid-American Conference brought back football after initially deciding to postpone it to the spring. Now, it’s left with a lot of planning to do and a lot of uncertainty to deal with.