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Norwegian’s eliminating jobs. Restructuring is underway at Norwegian Cruise Holdings’ head office in Miami. At this point, I’m going by sources that are indicating as many as a 200 of the 1,000-plus...
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Victoria Azarenka advances to second round of Miami Open, beating Silvia...
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Two-time Miami Open champion Victoria Azarenka easily advanced to the second round Wednesday, beating Silvia Soler-Espinosa of Spain 6-1, 6-3. The 36th-ranked Azarenka, the 2009...
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Vancouver’s Pospisil advances at Miami Open with win over del Potro
MIAMI — Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil defeated Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro 6-4, 7-6 (7) on Thursday afternoon at the Miami Open. It took Pospisil nearly two hours to earn his first win at the Miami...
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American teen CiCi Bellis advances to potential match against Serena Williams...
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Precocious amateur CiCi Bellis says she’s ready to take on the best of the pros — Serena Williams. Bellis, a 15-year-old American who made a big splash at last year’s U.S. Open,...
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Eugenie Bouchard upset in opening match at Miami Open by qualifier Tatjana Maria
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard was upset Saturday in her opening match at the Miami Open by qualifier Tatjana Maria 6-0, 7-6 (4). Bouchard, who was seeded No. 6, won less than half her...
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Serena Williams beats 15-year-old American Bellis at Miami Open; Rafael Nadal...
By Steven Wine KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — When the ball whizzed past Serena Williams for an ace late in Sunday’s match, the subdued crowd suddenly erupted with a roar. Williams said she was tempted to join...
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Shane Luke scored twice, Providence beats Miami of Ohio 7-5 in NCAA East...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Despite what may be the save of the year – not by a goalie – Miami of Ohio will not be NCAA hockey champions this year. Miami defenseman Louie Belpedio mades an incredible empty-net...
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Raonic advances at Miami Open after close call with Chardy
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Canadian Milos Raonic clawed his way back to a 6-1, 5-7, 7-6 win over France’s Jeremy Chardy on Monday in the third round of the Miami Open. The Thornhill, Ont., player seemed to...
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Four-time champ Djokovic rallies to beat Dolgopolov at Miami Open
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Novak Djokovic rallied from a set and a break down Tuesday to beat Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-0 in the fourth round of the Miami Open. Dolgopolov led 4-1 in the second set...
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John Isner outlasts Raonic in serving duel at Miami Open to reach...
By Steven Wine KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Before the first set ended Tuesday, Novak Djokovic had busted a racket in anger, drawn jeers from the crowd and received two code violations, which cost him a point...
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Dodgers release ex-Jays hurler McGowan, owe former players $43.8 million in 2015
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Right-hander Dustin McGowan has been released by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are now paying $43.8 million for 2015 to cover the costs of players no longer with the team. McGowan will...
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Serena Williams earns 700th victory by beating Sabine Lisicki in Miami Open...
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Serena Williams abused her racket, scolded herself and even made angry faces at the sun. In the end, as usual, she took out her frustration on the ball. The seven-time Key Biscayne...
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Djokovic makes easy work of Ferrer to set up Miami semi against Isner
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia reached the semifinals of the Miami Open, overcoming an early break to oust David Ferrer of Spain 7-5, 7-5 on Thursday night. Djokovic faced a...
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Andy Murray advances to Miami Open final by beating Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-4
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Andy Murray lost his first service game in each set Friday but recovered and advanced to the Miami Open final by beating Tomas Berdych 6-4, 6-4. Murray, a Scotsman who trains in...
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Novak Djokovic wins 5th Key Biscayne title by beating Andy Murray 7-6 (3),...
By Steven Wine KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Hot but happy, Novak Djokovic had just begun celebrating his latest championship when he tossed his towel and sweatbands into the crowd. They were soggy souvenirs...
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Braves cut Quinten, give closer job to Grilli
MIAMI — The Atlanta Braves have designated two-time all-star Carlos Quinten for assignment, a day after getting him in a big trade with the San Diego Padres. The Braves also said Monday that...
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Braves reliever McKirahan suspended 80 games for positive drug test
NEW YORK — Atlanta Braves reliever Andrew McKirahan was suspended for 80 games Monday following a positive test for a banned substance under Major League Baseball’s drug program. McKirahan is the fifth...
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Miami’s colourful Wynwood emerges as hub for street art, shopping
By Jennifer Kay MIAMI — There are two must-have selfies for any visitor to show off from Miami: one on the sands of South Beach, and one against the bold murals of Wynwood. The riot of colour sprayed...
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WOW! Cruises and concerts from Carnival
This week’s deals are perfect if you’re interested in combining a cruise and a live concert. There are great offers combining Carnival and its extremely successful concert series, Carnival Live. I’ve...
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Alajuelense fined for fans’ behaviour during CONCACAF semi with Impact
MIAMI — Alajuelense of Costa Rica has been fined undisclosed amounts for racist chants made by spectators and objects thrown on the field during its CONCACAF Champions League match April 7 against the...
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Free drinks on Norwegian…Sky…from Miami
One thing is certain: Norwegian is concerned about Miami’s 3-and-4-day cruise market next winter. The cruise line announced it is becoming partially inclusive with an announcement it’s giving away...
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WOW! December and the Panama Canal
Last week, I suggested the Panama Canal — like Alaska in those WOW deals — should be on everyone’s cruise bucket list. So this week, I researched deals for cruising the canal in December. The prices...
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Shutout Sunday: only 9th day of 7 or more blankings in MLB history
NEW YORK — There were seven shutouts in 15 games in the major leagues Sunday, only the ninth day with at least seven blankings in major league history. Shelby Miller pitched the most dramatic game,...
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Manfred gives Brewers, Marlins a pass for not interviewing minorities for...
NEW YORK — New baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he understands why the Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins did not interview any minority candidates when they hired new managers this month....
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Little Havana: Close to the old island, but decades away
By Mario Iván Oña MIAMI — Santería offerings are scattered at the base of a ceiba tree near the main strip. Unsuspecting chickens peck at scraps, not knowing they might be the next sacrifice. The...
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Hurricane season…hurricane questions
It never fails. Within hours of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s hurricane forecast for the year, emails start arriving in my inbox faster than most of the forecasted hurricanes....
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Cruise line ‘fathom’ to help passengers help locals
Help a lot of people and make a little money. That appears to be the mantra behind the launch of Carnival Corporation’s new cruise line, fathom. Last week, when Carnival called the media to the United...
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MSC’s new Seaside year-round in Miami
With the exception of a fast-growing market, does a cruise line stray too far from a prototype when introducing a new ship? That’s not the case with MSC Cruises, a Swiss-based global cruise company...
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Cruise news and views you can use
The news is piling up this week! If you’re going to Icy Strait Point in Alaska this summer, you’ll have to tender into town. Next year, a new floating pier will be in place and you’ll just walk off the...
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The good and bad of repositioning cruises
You will find it’s a different crowd on board a repositioning cruise across either the Atlantic Ocean or the Pacific. Lying ahead are seemingly endless days at sea, with the same horizon visible. You...
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When not in Rome…MSC changing its approach
Companies make a huge mistake when they try to take a brand from their home country and make it work in another. Take the store giant Target. It opened stores in Canada, then closed them. The stores...
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Well, fathom this: Carnival Corp. to Cuba
Canadians will have company next year in Cuba. Various U.S. Government departments have given thumbs-up to Carnival Corporation to cruise to Cuba. It stills need to be rubber stamped by the Cuban...
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Around the world on Seven Seas Navigator
With a new ship coming next year — Regent Seven Seas Explorer — the luxury cruise line is sending a ship on a world cruise for the first time in six years. The ship, Seven Seas Navigator, will push...
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WOW! Good deals BEFORE Christmas
Christmas cruises are expensive. Today, here are some pre-Christmas cruises in — naturally — December, for a chance to soak up some sunshine before the busy social season starts. Prices were all...
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Six-month cruise for Oceania’s Insignia
Oceania Cruises has had good fortune selling out world cruises. Now, this cruise line is offering one that will sail the world for half the year (180 days). Insignia is the ship and the year is 2017....
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Rapid SRO for Regent Seven Seas world tour
The economy is front loaded with volatility these days but in the “I have more money than you” category, obviously volatility is just another word. In 2017, Regent Seven Seas has a world cruise just...
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WOW! January prices creeping up
This week, I went looking for three cruises that take place in January. Historically, January prices have been attractive but I notice the prices in 2016 — at least for now — are running higher than...
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Puerto Plata accessible after 30 years
The Caribbean is getting a refreshing port of call, courtesy of Carnival Corporation. Close to where Christopher Columbus and his brother landed in the late 1490s is Amber Cove, which will soon open in...
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The great Escape in a class by itself
In this era of shipbuilding, it only takes a couple of years to build a mega-ship. Living proof is the Norwegian Escape. It has now been floated out at Germany’s Meyer Werft Shipyard, in Papenburg, and...
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MSC Divina to be a fixture in Miami
MSC Cruises, the Italian-based line, is returning to the Caribbean and this time it’s for good. The MSC Divina was based in Florida last winter but returned to Europe for the summer. Come November, the...
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WOW! Oceania long cruises, single supplements
Once again, my weekly WOW deals are from Oceania Cruises. This is a line with 27 cruises between now and April 2016, some with single supplements that have been lowered considerably — go to...
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Winter 2016-17 itineraries surfacing
All cruise lines are in a race to out their next winter products these days. Luxury line Regent Seven Seas is the latest to announce its 2016-17 Winter Collection, including a 71-night voyage around...
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Fathom: the essence of voluntourismline to come
“Would you like to have this?” I said to 12-year-old Juan. At first, he gave me a curious look until he understood I was giving him the baseball cap in my hand. Then a grin lit up his corner of the...
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Fathom cruise to Cuba
I’ve talked — or written — a lot about Fathom, the pioneer in social impact travel and Carnival Corporation’s 10th and newest cruise line. Most of my stories behind Fathom have been about its Dominican...
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WOW! Three ways to see the Caribbean
I’m all over WOW!’s map today…some great values in the Caribbean. All are starting prices and all are based on double occupancy. Pack quickly and go soon for this partial Panama Canal cruise… November...
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Empress of the Seas — she’s back!
I am sure many of you will recall Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas. An older ship, she was moved to Pullmantur, the Spanish line owned by Royal Caribbean International. On one hand they giveth,...
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WOW! Atlantic crossings at great prices
Sea days…you either love ‘em or you hate ‘em. If you’re in the former group rather than the latter, I’ve found a trio of Transatlantic bargains with plenty of days to enjoy some ship time…or quiet...
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Norwegian expands European fleet
With all its new ships, Norwegian Cruise Line has plenty to go around, and so one more is being added to Norwegian’s European fleet for 2017, and that will set a record five ships for the Miami-based...
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More longer ‘Journeys’ for Carnival
Carnival, the king of short cruises around North America, is longing for something more. Cruises of seven days and shorter has been the mantra for the largest cruise line in the world — until last...
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Fathom to be first with U.S. cruises to Cuba
Fathom Impact Travel, a division of Carnival Corporation, announced this week it was granted approval to travel from the United States to Cuba and will be the first cruise line to send ships there in...
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