UM Agrees To Repay $83K In Shapiro Bankruptcy Case
The University of Miami has agreed to repay back $83,000 to settle their obligations in the bankruptcy case of admitted Ponzi schemer and former athletics booster Nevin Shapiro.
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The University of Miami has agreed to repay back $83,000 to settle their obligations in the bankruptcy case of admitted Ponzi schemer and former athletics booster Nevin Shapiro.
As the college football regular season wraps up across the nation, the attention of fans everywhere turns to what bowl game will their favorite school end up playing in later in December.
Believe. It's just one word, but it could be the key to figuring out whether Miami Hurricanes head coach Al Golden will return to the school in 2012.
The University of Miami Hurricanes won't be going bowling this season, despite being bowl eligible after removing themselves from bowl consideration. The decision will impact not just the future of the athletes, but also possibly the head coach.
Saturday's win against South Florida made the Miami Hurricanes eligible for a post-season bowl, but those brief hopes were dashed Sunday afternoon when the University said it would not let the team be considered for a bowl game, a response to the ongoing NCAA probe of the football program.
Jake Wieclaw's second field goal of the game, a 36-yarder as time expired gave Miami a 6-3 victory over South Florida and made the Hurricanes bowl eligible on Saturday.
Miami safety Ray-Ray Armstrong has resumed taking part in team activities with the Hurricanes, though his status for the final two games of the regular season remains somewhat unclear.
He'll be forever etched into the minds of University of Miami fans as the coach who took down the mighty Canes team in 1986, but Penn State head coach Joe Paterno's career may be over.
Michael Rocco passed for 226 yards and two scores, running back Perry Jones threw one touchdown pass and caught another, and Virginia held off Miami 28-21 on Thursday night to snap a seven-game Atlantic Coast Conference road losing streak.
The NCAA has released recommendations from its Bowl task force the organization hopes will create a certification process for bowls and set academic standards for bowl participation.
E.J. Manuel came back for No. 23 Florida State. So did a bunch of familiar, unwelcome problems.
Trent Richardson ran for a career-high 181 yards and two touchdowns, breaking tackles and carrying defenders along the way, and the third-ranked Crimson Tide rolled the Gators 38-10 Saturday night in an early season matchup of Southeastern Conference heavyweights.
Lamar Miller ran for 102 yards and two touchdowns, Tommy Streeter caught two scoring passes and Miami used a series of quick scores to shake off a dreadful early start and beat Bethune-Cookman 45-14 on Saturday.
Interceptions by Jermaine Whitehead and Neiko Thorpe led to third-quarter scores that helped Auburn stamp out a Florida Atlantic upset bid 30-14 on Saturday night.
Jeff Demps ran 10 times for 157 yards and two touchdowns as No. 15 Florida routed Kentucky 48-10 on Saturday night for the Gators' 25th straight win in the series.
If you're a Miami football fan, the FIU Golden Panthers were a ray of hope. With the Dolphins and the 'Canes consistently losing, at least you could count on FIU to win one. That is, until Saturday, when FIU fell to Louisiana-Lafayette at home.
Lavante Page rushed for five touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter, as Florida A&M rallied to defeat Southern University 38-33 on Saturday at the Georgia Dome.
Lightning delayed the meet between the Canes and the Wildcats Saturday, but the charge in the air wasn't enough to charge up Miami, after Kansas State stopped Miami quarterback Jacory Harris' fourth-down run at the goal line with 49 seconds left, capping a brilliant late stand that sealed the Wildcats' 28-24 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Tajh Boyd threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as No. 21 Clemson opened Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 35-30 victory over No. 11 Florida State on Saturday.
Not only to the Miami Hurricanes have to take on Kansas State, but they have to contend with a little dispespect from mother nature. Kickoff, set for 2:15, has been moved back to 4 p.m. after lightning was seen in the area of Sun Life stadium.
Getting three starters back from one-game suspensions proved to be a major help for Miami's defense.
It's being called the "Ineligibowl," but while funny, it sells short a game that could be one for the ages when the Miami Hurricanes welcomes in the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday at Sun Life Stadium.
It's being called the "Ineligibowl," but while funny, it sells short a game that could be one for the ages when the Miami Hurricanes welcomes in the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday at Sun Life Stadium.
Last week, the Gators made a meal of the FAU Owls. This week, they had dessert at the expense of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. To date, the Gators look great, and their opponents look unprepared.
From Miami's Liberty City to Fort Lauderdale, thousands gathered for parades honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
The program marked its 33rd annual MLK Breakfast by honoring graduating seniors, highlighting its mentoring impact and recognizing Miami music stars.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
The Miami Hurricanes host the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
Matthew Tkachuk is back with the Florida Panthers and is ready to help the team push for the playoffs.
The Miami Hurricanes host the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff national championship Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
The Miami Hurricanes are hours away from taking on the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
From Miami's Liberty City to Fort Lauderdale, thousands gathered for parades honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
The program marked its 33rd annual MLK Breakfast by honoring graduating seniors, highlighting its mentoring impact and recognizing Miami music stars.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.