Michael Rothstein

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U.S. visa uncertainties put college rosters in a bind

2 days ago | thejefffoxshow.com | Michael Rothstein |Dan Murphy

This post was originally published on this siteCollege coaches and international athletes are stuck in an unnerving limbo, saying they’re unsure how to plan for recent changes in U.S. student visa policy that could potentially wreak havoc on their rosters this year.
Coaches and international athletes grapple with U.S. visa uncertainties

2 days ago | espn.com | Michael Rothstein |Dan Murphy

College coaches and international athletes are stuck in an unnerving limbo, saying they're unsure how to plan for recent changes in U.S. student visa policy that could potentially wreak havoc on their rosters this year. The State Department confirmed it has stopped scheduling interviews for new student visa applicants.
Orlando Magic bring back star logo, pinstripes, retro look in new uniforms

2 days ago | espn.com | Michael Rothstein

The Orlando Magic are getting a new look by celebrating their old designs, including the return of pinstripes on three jerseys. In a news release on the team's website Tuesday, the franchise described the jerseys as a "nostalgic tribute to a favorite of the Magic's fanbase." The logo has a "cascading star trail," which the franchise says is a new look while also bringing back the star as a replacement for the "A" in Orlando and the "A" in Magic on the team's jerseys.
How the NFL treats succession plans when a team owner dies

2 weeks ago | espn.com | Michael Rothstein

Every July, the National Football League asks its 32 teams to provide commissioner Roger Goodell with an updated franchise succession plan should an owner die. Those planning documents are not public, and teams typically keep their plans private. The transition plan indicates whether ownership will be transferred to another family member or placed under a temporary trustee's control or the team will be sold.
Michael Davis, co-defendant of Darius Miles, found guilty of capital murder

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Michael Rothstein

Michael Lynn Davis, co-defendant of former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles, on Friday was found guilty of capital murder by a Tuscaloosa County jury in the January 2023 death of Jamea Harris. Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge Daniel F. Pruet sentenced Davis to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors decided not to pursue to death penalty in Davis' case just prior to the trial, which started Monday.
NCAA men's basketball proposes changes to enhance game flow

3 weeks ago | espn.com | Michael Rothstein

The NCAA men's basketball rules committee, in an effort to enhance the flow of games, has recommended that video reviews of out-of-bounds calls can only be initiated by a coach's challenge. The NCAA announced Friday that the committee met this week in Indianapolis and addressed concerns about lengthy disruptions, particularly near the end of games.
Nuggets acknowledge they must 'do things better' after OKC blowout

4 weeks ago | espn.com.au | Michael Rothstein

DENVER -- The Denver Nuggets held what essentially was a group therapy session Thursday after their 43-point demolition at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series. "You can't just say, 'Hey, let's just have a mental day. Move on. We're good, we split," interim coach David Adelman said. "That's not the case. If we want to win Game 3 things have to be different."Starting with their mentality, he said.
Cavs' Kenny Atkinson not dwelling on missed calls in G2 loss to Pacers

4 weeks ago | espn.com | Michael Rothstein

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson refused to blame officials for what the NBA said were three incorrect no-calls in the final minute -- including one that led to Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning 3-pointer -- in Indiana's 120-119 victory over Cleveland in Game 2 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. The NBA said Wednesday in its "Last 2-Minute Report" on the game that two lane violations and defensive 3 seconds call were missed.
Report: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton warned over Game 2 celebration

4 weeks ago | espn.com.au | Michael Rothstein

Tyrese Haliburton did the dance. He will not pay a fine. Haliburton, the Indiana guard who expected to be fined for his dancing celebration after Game 2 of the Pacers' win at Cleveland in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night, received only a warning from the league office instead, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the decision had not been revealed publicly.
Brandon Miller testifies he was nearly shot in '23

4 weeks ago | thejefffoxshow.com | Michael Rothstein

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