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FILE - In this June 1, 2015 file photo, Miami-Dade County Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho speaks with reporters in Miami. Carvalho, who had accepted the job of chancellor of New York City's, said on Thursday, March 1, 2018, that he'd changed his mind - the day after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had announced that Carvalho would lead 1.1 million-pupil school system. Carvalho told a packed school board meeting in Miami on Thursday that he was breaking his agreement with New York City to honor &quot;an agreement and a pact I have with the children of Miami.&quot; (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Miami superintendent backs out of deal to lead NYC schools

By KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press

Miami-Dade superintendent tapped for New York City job

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) hugs his mother Jolinda Wade after the Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 102-101 in an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Florida school tragedy leaves profound effect on Dwyane Wade

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Pippen is clutch, Kent State edges Miami (Ohio) 90-83 OT

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North Carolina's Joel Berry II drives between Miami's Sam Waardenburg (21) and Anthony Lawrence II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Newton’s buzzer beater helps Miami stun No. 9 UNC 91-88

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Father Prime: Wade gets 27, Heat beat 76ers 102-101

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Former University of Miami student athlete alumni Tanard Davis poses for the photo during training at American Amateur Jai Alai on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Miami. Now nearly extinct, jai-alai was once hugely popular up and down the Eastern Seaboard, especially in Miami, where the fronton was known as &quot;the Yankee Stadium of Jai-Alai.&quot; In its heyday, in the 1970s and early '80s, crowds of thousands showed up to drink, smoke cigars, and see their favorite one-named stars, with long, curved baskets (&quot;cestas&quot;) strapped to their hands, hurling the goatskin ball (&quot;pelota&quot;) against the court walls at speeds up to 170 mph. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)

It’s up to these ex-Hurricanes to revive jai-alai

By BY MICHELLE KAUFMAN - Associated Press

Miami guard Lonnie Walker IV, left, goes to the basket against Boston College forward Nik Popovic, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Coral Gables, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald via AP)

Walker’s 3 pointer lifts Miami past Boston College 79-78

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Former University of Miami student athlete alumni Tanard Davis poses for the photo during training at American Amateur Jai Alai on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Miami. Now nearly extinct, jai-alai was once hugely popular up and down the Eastern Seaboard, especially in Miami, where the fronton was known as &quot;the Yankee Stadium of Jai-Alai.&quot; In its heyday, in the 1970s and early '80s, crowds of thousands showed up to drink, smoke cigars, and see their favorite one-named stars, with long, curved baskets (&quot;cestas&quot;) strapped to their hands, hurling the goatskin ball (&quot;pelota&quot;) against the court walls at speeds up to 170 mph. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)

It’s up to these ex-Hurricanes to revive jai-alai

By BY MICHELLE KAUFMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2016, file photo, the Trump International Hotel in Washington. Special interests are holding meetings at properties owned by President Donald Trump, putting money in his pockets as they seek to influence his administration. An Associated Press analysis of the interest groups that visited Trump properties in the first year of his presidency found several instances that at least created the appearance of “pay for play.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Book Trump? Interest groups press case at his properties

By TAMI ABDOLLAH and STEPHEN BRAUN - Associated Press

Cash-strapped Venezuela faces eviction from Miami consulate

By JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

North Carolina's Joel Berry II shoots before an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)

Pinson scores career-high 23, UNC holds off Syracuse 78-74

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 27, 2017, file photo, Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brad Ziegler delivers during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, in Miami. While the rebuilding Marlins must rely heavily on unproven youngsters this season, they'll count on their oldest player to get the last out. Sidewinding 38-year-old Brad Ziegler is part of a patchwork cast for Miami under new CEO Derek Jeter.(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Marlins counting on their oldest player to close

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Miami's Lonnie Walker IV, right, sets up for a shot in front of Notre Dame's T.J. Gibbs (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in South Bend, Ind. Miami won 77-74. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Walker IV hits 5 3s, scores 19, Miami beats Notre Dame 77-74

By ANTHONY ANDERSON - Associated Press

Ohio edges Miami (OH) 92-87 in overtime

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Syracuse guards Tyus Battle, left, and Frank Howard, right, battle for the ball with Miami guard Dejan Vasiljevic, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Battle helps Syracuse finish off Miami 62-55

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Students released from a lockdown embrace following following a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (John McCall/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Florida gunman had extra ammo at school, fired for 3 minutes

By TERRY SPENCER and KELLI KENNEDY and TAMARA LUSH - Associated Press

In this frame grab from video provided by WPLG-TV, students from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., evacuate the school following a shooting there on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (WPLG-TV via AP)

Former student opens fire at Florida high school, killing 17

By TERRY SPENCER and KELLI KENNEDY - Associated Press

Venezuela to reopen Miami consulate ahead of election

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Miami guard Anthony Lawrence II (3) goes up for a shot against Virginia center Jack Salt (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

New No. 1 Virginia beats Miami 59-50

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press