Jonathan Cyprien is shown during
FIU practice Friday Aug. 3, 2012.

NFL Draft | FIU’s Johnathan Cyprien

Draft analysts impressed by versatile FIU safety Johnathan Cyprien

Safety Johnathan Cyprien’s draft stock has shot up since the end of FIU’s disappointing season, and he could be selected in the first two rounds.

James Kelly signed with the University of Miami on Thursday, April 18, 2013 after transferring from Owens Community College in Findlay, Ohio.

UM BASKETBALL

Miami Hurricanes sign JUCO transfer James Kelly

Thursday turned out to be a pretty good day for the Miami Hurricanes’ basketball team.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, right, talks with offensive coordinator Todd Haley during their NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh on Aug. 30, 2012.

FIU football

Mentor Ed Tomlin guides FIU’s Giovani Francois in right direction

FIU defensive end Giovani Francois has learned a lot from father figure Ed Tomlin, whose brother Mike is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

UM baseball 6, Bethune-Cookman 1

Alex San Juan leads UM baseball to win over Bethune-Cookman

Alex San Juan had a career-high four hits to go with two RBI, and Javi Salas got the win after pitching seven innings for the Canes.

IN MY OPINION

Greg Cote: UM is right, but NCAA has the might

What is it they say about no animal being more dangerous than one wounded or backed into a corner? Apparently the same is true of a staggered NCAA, which suffers from the national embarrassment of its own corruption and buffoonery but nevertheless has some desperate fight left in it.

New coach Anthony Evans met with his players and emphasized academics.

FIU men’s basketball

FIU introduces Anthony Evans as new coach of men’s basketball team

New coach Anthony Evans met with his players and emphasized academics.

Norfolk State coach Anthony Evans signals to his team during the first half of an NIT college basketball game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Tuesday, March 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

FIU MEN’S BASKETBALL

FIU hires Norfolk State’s Anthony Evans as new men’s basketball coach

Anthony Evans, who led Norfolk State to the postseason the past two seasons, will be announced as the Panthers’ next coach.

UM basketball

Miami Hurricanes’ Shane Larkin still unsure on draft decision

University of Miami sophomore point guard Shane Larkin remains undecided about whether he will enter the 2013 NBA Draft or return for his junior season with the Hurricanes.

FIU football

FIU Panthers’ Andre Patterson puts defensive line on its toes

Defensive line coach Andre Patterson, who coached some of the top NFL players for a decade, thinks FIU is a program on the rise.

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2006, file photo, Paul Dee, at the time the athletic director at Miami, speaks during a news conference in Coral Gables. Dee, who was Miami's athletic director from 1993 through 2008 and continued serving the school as a member of its faculty, died on May 13, 2012. Dee was never interviewed as part of the NCAA's investigation of the school. The NCAA, in its reply to Miami's motion to dismiss, stated that "Dee’s death was unexpected" and that "the enforcement staff could not have predicted that he would not be available for an interview in June 2012.”

UM athletics | NCAA Investigation

NCAA enforcement staff says University of Miami’s motion to dismiss ‘meritless’

The NCAA has accused Miami of making personal attacks against investigators probing the university.

UM football

Miami Hurricanes’ offense clicking while defense needs tinkering

Stephen Morris threw four touchdowns, Duke Johnson was elusive and the UM receivers looked strong in the spring game Saturday.

FIU bats come alive as Panthers pounce on Warhawks’ miscues

Garcia played a major role propelling the Panthers (19-15, 7-7 Sun Belt) to a much-needed 9-4 win against Louisiana-Monroe (14-21, 4-10) at FIU Baseball Stadium to even the series heading into Sunday’s finale.

FIU

FIU’s unlikely recruit Patrick Jean having a great spring

Patrick Jean turned down 11-2 Louisville to play for 3-9 FIU. His coaches believe he will prove essential to the team in 2013.

UM Hurricanes players go through a drill during team practice on Saturday, August 4, 2012.

UM football

Miami Hurricanes set for spring game at Sun Life Stadium

The parking lot will open at noon for the 3 p.m. game. Fans will be allowed to come in at 12:30 p.m. for a select-a-seat event.

Coach Al Golden embraces Tracy Howard before the game. The University of Miami vs Boston College football game at Alumni Stadium at Chestnut Hill on Saturday, September 1, 2012.

UM notebook

Miami Hurricanes coach Al Golden pleased by team’s progress

UM had its final practice Thursday before the spring game, and coach Al Golden seemed pleased with what the team has accomplished in its past 14 practices.