The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and pro sports. In late October, an NBA coach and player were arrested in a takedown of two sprawling gambling operations, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was accused of exploiting private information about players to win bets on NBA games. The NCAA announced two weeks ago that it was revoking the eligibility of six men’s basketball players over allegations of sports betting. And on Friday, the NCAA said former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed dozens of bets on Owls games, including some against his team. The rule change to allow gambling on pro sports would have taken effect on Nov. 1, but under a rarely used rule, each Division I school was given 30 days to vote to rescind the proposal, since it was adopted by less than 75% of the DI cabinet. More than two-thirds of DI members needed to vote to stop the rule change, and that number was reached on Friday. The 30-day period would have ended Saturday. Even if the rule had passed, athletes and athletic department staff would have continued to be banned from any betting on NCAA events. The vote by DI members also applies to Divisions II and III, which had also been poised to allow gambling on pro sports. Such bets will continue to be banned at all three levels. Late last month, Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey sent a note to NCAA President Charlie Baker expressing concerns about the rule change. The two members of the DI cabinet from the SEC had voted in favor of allowing pro sports betting. NCAA enforcement caseloads involving sports betting violations have increased in recent years. There are at least another dozen cases currently being investigated.
https://fortune.com/2025/11/22/ncaa-athletes-athletic-department-staff-betting-pro-sports-gambling-scandals-nba-college-teams/
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Adjusters inspect remnants of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s Coral Gables-area home destroyed in fire amid probe
**Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra’s Coral Gables Home Destroyed in Massive Fire**
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) — Insurance adjusters were seen inspecting the charred remains of Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra’s multimillion-dollar home near Coral Gables, just a day after it was destroyed in a devastating fire.
7News cameras captured the adjusters heading inside the property on Friday morning. The home is located near Southwest 49th Avenue and 80th Street in the Ponce-Davis neighborhood. Outside the residence, a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was parked as officials conducted their assessment.
The five-bedroom, six-bathroom residence burst into flames early Thursday morning. Radio transmissions from first responders captured a firefighter reporting, “A single family home. We’ve got fire in the back.”
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Victoria Byrd addressed reporters after daybreak, describing the severity of the blaze. “We found fire that was as tall as the trees,” she said.
7News cameras also captured Coach Spoelstra watching helplessly as his home was consumed by flames. At the time, Spoelstra was flying back to South Florida with the team after their game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
Dozens of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Battalion Chief Byrd highlighted the challenges they faced. “Due to the privacy wall and a lot of the tree cover, it was very difficult to access, with only one point of entry,” she explained.
Thanks to the crews’ efforts, the fire was contained and did not spread to nearby homes along Southwest 80th Street. “We used multiple aerial apparatuses, fire engines, and rescues to help combat this incident,” Byrd added.
7Skyforce aerial footage captured the aftermath, showing flames that had gutted most of the structure.
Spoelstra purchased the one-acre property in 2023 for $6.6 million. Neighbors told 7News that he had since renovated the house, which spans more than 5,700 square feet and includes amenities such as a pool, outdoor kitchen, and tennis courts.
Just two weeks ago, Spoelstra had invited his team over for a barbecue. The Miami Heat posted a video showing players using the grill and playing soccer on the property.
Now, the home has been reduced to soot and ash and has officially been declared a total loss.
Despite this personal tragedy, Spoelstra is expected to coach as the Heat host the Charlotte Hornets at the Kaseya Center Friday night.
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Pablo Torre dunks on Shams for claiming Terry Rozier had been ‘cleared’ in gambling scandal
The recent news of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier’s arrest has sent shockwaves throughout the sports world. This development comes after Rozier was reportedly “cleared” of any involvement in the ongoing gambling investigation, according to renowned journalist Shams Charania. However, fellow journalist Pablo Torre has since disputed that claim, shedding new light on the situation.
During an appearance on *The Pat McAfee Show* in June 2025, Charania stated, “Terry Rozier, as of now, has been cleared. He finished the season with Miami; there’s nothing really active as of right now with him.” This video resurfaced when Torre took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the clip, captioning it simply, “Previously.”
A few minutes later, Torre posted an update challenging the earlier assertion. He wrote, “Terry Rozier was never ‘cleared’ by the federal government in this investigation, according to [Pablo Torre Finds Out’s] reporting. Neither was Malik Beasley.”
### Arrest Announcement and Ongoing Investigation
Rozier’s arrest was officially announced on Thursday, October 23. A press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. EST on the same day, where U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Joseph Nocella Jr. will provide further details about the case. Notably, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was also taken into custody in connection with the probe.
This arrest has been a long time coming. The NBA has reportedly been aware of suspicious betting activity potentially involving Rozier for several months. Concerns first arose when Rozier left a game early due to a foot injury, just minutes after tip-off.
Following that game, a bettor reportedly placed 30 bets within an hour, totaling over $10,000. These wagers focused on Rozier’s player prop lines, betting that his performance would fall below the predicted marks. This pattern of suspicious betting was not isolated; at least six other sportsbooks flagged unusual activity involving Rozier on the same day.
### Impact on the Miami Heat
Rozier is currently in his second season with the Miami Heat, who have just begun their 2025 campaign. The Heat recently lost their season opener against the Orlando Magic, a game in which Rozier did not participate.
As this story develops, fans and analysts alike await further information from the federal authorities and the NBA regarding the implications of these allegations for Rozier and others involved.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-heat/heat-news-pablo-torre-shams-terry-rozier-cleared-gambling-scandal