All articles tagged with #university of miami
Originally Published 3 months ago — by HHS.gov
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is decertifying the University of Miami's Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency due to unsafe practices, poor performance, and systemic failures in organ procurement, as part of broader reforms to improve safety, transparency, and fairness in the organ transplant system.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
University of Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was charged with vehicular homicide after a crash in Florida on May 10 that killed three people, including two children, and injured a fourth. Hayes allegedly drove at high speeds and recklessly, leading to the tragic incident. He turned himself in, was released on bond, and has been suspended from athletic activities pending further investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by South Florida Sun Sentinel
University of Miami coach Mario Cristobal's decision not to kneel and secure an easy win against Georgia Tech was a fundamental coaching blunder, resulting in a catastrophic loss. This is not the first time Cristobal has made this mistake, as he did the same thing while coaching at Oregon in 2018. The blunder has tarnished Miami's 5-0 start and raises questions about Cristobal's coaching abilities. The team now faces a tough schedule ahead, and the decision not to kneel may go down as the dumbest decision any coach can make.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Covering The Corner
The Cleveland Guardians have selected right-handed pitcher Andrew Walters from the University of Miami with the No. 62 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Walters, known for his elite fastball, is a reliever-only prospect who has shown success in college and is expected to progress quickly through the Guardians' system.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Ray Anthony Lewis III, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, was found unresponsive in a Florida home and was administered Narcan, which is used to treat narcotic overdoses, but was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. A police report revealed that a used needle, a small plastic bag, and an anti-anxiety pill were found in the home. Lewis III played football at the University of Miami, his father's alma mater, and later transferred to Coastal Carolina and Virginia Union.