I had intended to post this piece for Game 6 of the 2014 NBA Finals…but since the San Antonio Spurs prevailed and captured their 5th NBA title in franchise history – today will have to do. Congratulations to the Spurs on a superior performance this postseason, they are deserving champions. And a big thank you Read Post
My Favorite White Hot Things! [Giveaway]
IT IS TIME…and if you are a Miami HEAT fan…you know what White Hot means! It’s June and the HEAT are competing in their fourth consecutive NBA Finals and trying to three-peat. Miami has once again chosen the White Hot theme for the postseason, as all HEAT fans and employees happily wear white. I’m lucky Read Post
HEATLES T-Shirt Giveaway!
Lebron James arriving at AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX on June 4, 2014. Tonight is Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals and the Miami HEAT are back in Texas trying to 3-peat. Lebron James was caught wearing this new Finals version of the popular HEATLES shirts yesterday at the AT&T Center in San Read Post
[VIDEO] An Interview with Birdman
If you don’t log on and watch HEAT TV on HEAT.com before every Miami HEAT playoff game…then you are missing out on gems like this! This was probably the oddest yet funniest interview I’ve ever done. Chris Andersen missed Games 4 & 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals with a thigh contusion. I interviewed Read Post
White Hot Miami HEAT Giveaway!
If you were in attendance at last night’s Eastern Conference Finals game between the Miami HEAT and Indiana Pacers…this is what you received. It’s apropos that Ray Allen appeared on the cover of “Tipoff” magazine considering he was 4/4 from behind the 3 point line in the 4th quarter of the HEAT’s win in Game Read Post
Frozen Miami HEAT Coloring Page!
How cool is this? (pun intended) Rob Cabrera, aka Miami HEAT superfan and cartoonist extraordinaire, emailed me this picture of the Frozen princesses, white hot. I couldn’t wait to show it to our girls and let them color it in this evening after their bath. They were overjoyed to say the least. I mean it’s Read Post
Miami HEAT Play-by-Play Cheat Sheet
If you’ve lived in South Florida the past two decades, or are a Miami HEAT fan, chances are you know who this guy is. Eric Reid has been a member of the HEAT family since day one of the teams inception. He began his career in Miami as the color analyst for the first three Read Post
VIDEO: Career Day Miami HEAT
Career Day for Preschool–Miami HEAT from Kristen Hewitt on Vimeo. My daughter’s preschool asked me to speak to four classes today about what I do for the Miami HEAT. It seemed only fitting that I produce and edit a video to show the behind the scenes of some of the more interesting aspects of broadcasting. Read Post
Top South Florida Sports Moments 2013
As the year comes to a close, I thought it was time to look back at my favorite sports moments in South Florida this past year. I considered opening it up to top moments in the entire Sunshine State, but other than the Seminoles success this season, there’s not much happening north of the Broward Read Post
Things Kids Say: Lila’s Take on Hoops
Selfie with my girl watching hoops! Rockin’ the witch hat. Once again my 4 year old darling Lila, (can you see my eyes roll?) cannot sleep due to a cold and fever. She wants to lay in bed with her mama and watch basketball. And as happy as I am to oblige her, the constant Read Post
Sun Sports Honored for Work with Make A Wish
Pictured: (from the left) Ted Ballard, Tyler Gutzmer, AJ Speaks, Bob Hewitt, Kristen Hewitt, Tony Fiorentino & Eric Reid) Sun Sports was named the Media Partner of the Year for their efforts last season in helping to grant a wish. The Make A Wish Donor Awards dinner took place Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Jungle Read Post
Miami Heat Championship T-Shirt Giveaway! (ENDED)
The winners have been chosen! Congratulations to Leslie, Elizabeth, and Patti! You’ve been contacted via email! T-Shirt #1 (given away during the 2013 NBA Playoffs, HEAT vs. Bulls) The Miami HEAT’s training camp is just two weeks away, and we need to get you ready for the season! During the 2012-13 Miami HEAT championship run, Read Post