Miami Shows Off The Smoke Uniforms Vs. Virginia Tech

So on Saturday, Miami dressed the part. MORE: Week 11 photos | Scoreboard | Road to Bowls The Hurricanes unveiled uniforms named “The Smoke” for Saturday night’s game against Virginia Tech. Made by Nike, “The Smoke” uniforms have a grey jersey and a helmet with grey smoke accents rising from the back base that represents the Hurricanes’ tradition of “running through the smoke” before every home game.

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 67 words · Daniel Belanger

Michael Beasley Injured Punching Himself In The Head Video

As you can see, Beasley was whistled for a travel in the Heat's game against the Pistons. He began punching himself in the head, and it wasn't an light forehead slap, according to the Miami Herald. Herald Heat writer Joseph Goodman: "He punched himself so hard that he needed treatment after the game from the Heat's trainer. Steel compresses (like the ones cut doctors use in boxing) were applied to Beasley's brow in the locker room....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 76 words · Linda Hastings

Michael Caine

In recent years, the East London native has become Mr. Hollywood, wowing audiences in “The Cider House Rules” and “The Quiet American.” Now he’s starring in the soon-to-be-released “The Statement,” based on the book of the same name by Brian Moore. Caine’s character, Pierre Brossard, a French policeman and Nazi sympathizer who orders the execution of seven Jews, spends decades on the lam after WWII. NEWSWEEK’s Nicki Gostin swapped a bit o’ banter with Hollywood’s favorite Cockney....

December 13, 2022 · 4 min · 765 words · Curtis Woodis

Michael Carter Williams Rookie Salary Is Placed In A Trust Fun

For the NBA, that number stands at 60 percent. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Michael Carter-Williams has parents who intend to make sure he doesn't become another statistic, as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer (via EyeOnBasketball). As the 11th pick of this past summer's NBA draft, Carter-Williams will take in $4.5 million in salary over his first two seasons of his deal and could come out with $10 million if the two final years of his contract is picked up....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 214 words · Paul Slife

Michael Essien Released By Persib Bandung

The former Chelsea and Real Madrid star was revealed to have extended his deal with the Bandung Lautan Api Stadium giants. With the club signing foreign strikers, they had to do away with one of the foreign players in the team to suit league policy. Before the former Ghanaian star was shown the exit door, the Bandung Tigers had signed Bogan Malisic, Oh In-Kyun and Ezechiel N’Douassel. Also, Essien was not present during the presentation of the team to the fans on Saturday at Graha Persib....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 141 words · Patricia Wilson

Michael Jordan Has Faith In Phil Jackson The Executive

Now content to allow his employees to make basketball decisions, the Charlotte Bobcats owner believes New York Knicks president Phil Jackson has what it takes to succeed where he struggled. MORE: Phil Jackson introduced as Knicks president | Phil wants team-first Melo "Phil can do some good things with them because he's gifted," Jordan told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith. "Phil is fantastic at managing egos and personalities, getting everyone on the same page and maxing out whatever potential is there for what should be the common and ultimate goal....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 272 words · Ofelia Meadors

Michael Jordan Probably Dissed Kevin Durant To Praise Russell Westbrook

Well, Durant wasn’t there. But Westbrook was honored, and Durant was somewhat mentioned by NBA legend Michael Jordan — who is Westbrook’s boss at Jordan Brand. MORE: 16 worst teammate feuds of all time “Another thing you guys should be proud of is the sense of loyalty this kid has shown," Jordan said about Westbrook. “I’m not here to try and bash anybody that’s not here. Everybody has a choice....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 212 words · Trevor Alden

Michael Jordan S Space Jam Uniform To Be Auctioned Off

Jordan’s game-worn “Tune Squad” jersey from the 1996 film will be auctioned Oct. 1 via online marketplace Invaluable. MORE: MJ’s career in photos | Jordan can’t decide who wears his shoes The complete description of what the highest bidder will be taking home: “Screen worn complete basketball uniform including (1) XL AIS brand mesh, red, white and blue-trimmed sports jersey with ‘Tunesquad’ logo on the front and signature number ‘23’ emblazoned on the back and (1) matching pair of size 38 shorts....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 130 words · Richard Wellman

Michael Mccaul Predicts Taiwan Invasion After Olympics Ukraine One In The Next Month

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, told reporters on Friday that he expects Russia to invade Ukraine and China to use military action to retake Taiwan, according to The Washington Examiner. “My prediction is that you’re going to see Russia invading Ukraine in the next month,” he said. “And I think after the Olympics … China’s gotten so provocative, so aggressive in the South China Sea that you will begin to see CCP, Communist Party, invade Taiwan....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 561 words · Darrin King

Michael Moore Calls Out Klobuchar Buttigieg For Dropping Out Before Super Tuesday They Couldn T Even Go 24 More Hours

Moore, a vocal supporter of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, said the Democrats are more worried about dampening Sanders’ popularity than they are defeating incumbent President Donald Trump. “They did everything they could up to this point,” Moore said. “They couldn’t stop the momentum. It’s so sad that Mayor Pete and Amy couldn’t even, they couldn’t even go 24 more hours.” “It wasn’t going to cost them any more money, it wasn’t going to cost them any more work,” Moore added....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 479 words · Ruby Swisher

Michael Phelps Victory In The 200 Im Closes Out The Rivalry That Never Was

They have raced each other for a long time. They have known each other for a long time. But one guy wins every time they meet, and one guy wins when the other is not around. So can you really call it Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte? MORE: Classic photos of Michael Phelps | Phelps has no rival Phelps all but retired the title of greatest swimmer of all time what will be their last confrontation, which came in the final of the 200-meter individual medley Thursday night at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Phelps blowing away the competition with a freestyle leg that almost defied belief....

December 13, 2022 · 4 min · 650 words · Jack Benware

Michael Phelps Confirms He Will Target 2016 Rio Olympics

Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympian history, is returning from a six-month suspension. “Hopefully I’ll look forward to rejoining my teammates next summer,” Phelps said at a conference ahead of his return to competition this week in Mesa, Ariz. “I guess leading into Rio, that’s something that I love, is being part of the national team, and especially traveling overseas. I look forward to hopefully having that opportunity next year....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 569 words · Lena Croft

Michael Sam Offers Thanks Support For Raiders Carl Nassib For Coming Out As Gay

Sam, the former All-SEC defensive lineman for Missouri, came out as gay in 2014 and was slated to become the NFL’s first openly gay active player. The seventh-round pick of the Rams couldn’t make it onto the active roster, leading to Nassib, currently rostered with the Raiders, to be NFL’s first. Sam praised Nassib for his courage and offered words of encouragement on Tuesday: “Carl Nassib thank you for owning your truth and especially your donation to @TrevorProject,” Sam’s tweet reads....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 266 words · Amber Adams

Michael Vick Writes Touching Confession Filled Letter To Atlanta

So Vick wrote a letter to the city he called home from the time he was drafted, in 2001, to 2007, when he pleaded guilty to federal dog fighting charges. “I wanted to write to the city as a whole,” Vick wrote in The Players’ Tribune, “and to the people in it — to remember, I guess, and to say thanks. And maybe also just to sort of reflect. Because without Atlanta … man, without Atlanta, I’m nothing....

December 13, 2022 · 4 min · 790 words · Linda Bolden

Michigan College Bar Closes After 85 Visitors Catch Coronavirus

Dozens of cases of coronavirus have been traced to the Harper’s Restaurant & Brew Pub in East Lansing, which was found to be following appropriate safety procedures related to employees, restaurant capacity, and table spacing. A statement on the Harper’s Restaurant & Brew Pub website says: “We have taken these enhanced health and safety measures for our customers and employees. We ask that you please follow all posted instructions while visiting Harper’s Restaurant & Brewpub, Club RUSH, and P....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 404 words · Iris Douglass

Michigan Db Blake Countess Plans To Transfer For Fifth Year

Michigan defensive back Blake Countess announced he is leaving the program on his Instagram account Wednesday. MORE: Big Ten coach rankings | Michigan self-reports violations | Bowl Projections As a redshirt senior who has already graduated, Countess can transfer and play immediately in 2015. He was the first recruit under former head coach Brady Hoke back in 2011, and earned All-Big Ten honors as a redshirt sophomore in 2013, when he registered six interceptions....

December 13, 2022 · 1 min · 123 words · Jordan Deal

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Blames Trump For Rallying Hate Groups After Militia Plots To Kidnap Her

Shortly after it was announced that 13 men associated with far-right militia groups had been arrested on federal and state charges after planning to kidnap the governor, Whitmer said that Trump’s rhetoric had encouraged groups like those involved in her attempted kidnapping. “Just last week, the president of the United States stood before the American people and refused to condemn white supremacists and hate groups like these two militia groups,” Whitmer said during a news briefing, referring to Trump’s comments during his debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 544 words · Olga Kemp

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Reacts To Viral Rap Song Praising Her Coronavirus Response

The Detroit artist posted a video with the song, titled Big Gretch, to YouTube. In the track, he imagines presenting Whitmer with Cartier Buffalo sunglasses—a status symbol—and criticizes President Trump and anti-lockdown protesters. He also praises Whitmer’s response to the pandemic. He raps: “All that protesting was irrelevant, Big Gretch ain’t trying to hear ya’ll or the president, how we gon’ take orders from a non-resident? Talking about ‘It’s safe,’ but he ain’t coming with the evidence....

December 13, 2022 · 4 min · 799 words · Karin Morrison

Michigan Governor Imposes Stricter Mask Requirements Following Uptick In Coronavirus Cases

The state’s residents are now required to wear masks while in an indoor public space and in crowded outdoor spaces. “Wearing a mask is an effective and low-cost way to protect ourselves and our families from a deadly disease. It should be—and is—the responsibility of every Michigander,” the executive order says. The order also gives businesses the permission to deny entry to anyone not wearing a mask. “No shirts, no shoes, no mask—no service,” the order adds....

December 13, 2022 · 2 min · 417 words · Danny Donahue

Michigan Pilot Captures Video Of Dam Destruction After Collapse

The video, captured by Midland pilot Ryan Kaleto, shows the destruction after the Edenville Dam on the Tittabawassee River was breached following days of heavy rainfall. “Wixom Lake will be gone by tomorrow. So devastating,” Kaleto wrote in the caption of the video posted to Facebook. Speaking to Newsweek, Kaleto said: “We kept getting alerts about a breach, and I wanted to see how severe it actually was. No one truly understood the severity because no one could see it....

December 13, 2022 · 3 min · 450 words · Robert Lewis