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NCAA Won't Ban Miami Hurricanes From Bowls Over Booster's Gifts

The University of Miami's athletic director, Blake James, walks to an NCAA Committee on Infractions hearing in Indianapolis in June. The school's failings "enabled a culture of noncompliance," the NCAA said Tuesday, in announcing penalties for the school and its football and men's basketball coaches. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption

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NCAA Won't Ban Miami Hurricanes From Bowls Over Booster's Gifts

The University of Miami "lacked institutional control" and didn't notice multiple violations by a booster who gave cash and gifts to athletes, the NCAA said. But the organization's penalties are not as harsh as they might have been.

'Revenge' Drives University Of Miami Booster

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'Revenge' Drives University Of Miami Booster

Convicted businessman Nevin Shapiro claims he gave players thousands of dollars, hired prostitutes for them and hosted parties. Now that he's in jail after being convicted of running a Ponzi scheme, he lashing out at those he thinks abandoned him.

'Straight Up Revenge' Drives University Of Miami Booster

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