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New York Post
11-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Ex-Alabama hoops player Darius Miles set to appear in court for capital murder case
A date has been set for former Alabama basketball player Darius Miles to stand trial for capital murder. Miles' trial will begin Dec. 1 in Alabama Circuit Court, more than two years after his arrest for his role in a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa, per ESPN. The 23-year-old's co-defendant, Michael Davis, is currently appealing the verdict which found him guilty on capital murder charges in May and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Miles is accused of 'aiding and abetting' Davis in the murder of Jamea Harris. Advertisement 4 Darius Miles' trial has been scheduled for December. AP Davis, Miles' childhood friend, was found guilty of shooting and killing Harris while she sat in the passenger seat of her Jeep — Davis was in a shootout with Harris' boyfriend, Cedric Johnson. Davis' defense attorneys argued that he was protecting himself from Johnson. Advertisement 4 Miles played in 53 games for Alabama from 2020-23. Getty Images Prosecutors allege that Miles was the one who supplied Davis with the gun prior to the killing of Harris. Miles' teammate at the time, current Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller, was previously tied up in the case as he was initially said to have knowingly delivered the murder weapon. Miller and Miles had been texting in the time leading up to the murder, and Miller drove to Miles' location with Miles' weapon in the vehicle to pick him up. Advertisement 4 Miles puts up a three-pointer in 2022. Getty Images However, Miller testified in Davis' trial, saying that he was unaware of Miles' gun being in his car. Miller has cooperated with the trial and hasn't been accused of any wrongdoing or charged with any crime. It's not yet known if Miller will be called to testify for Miles' trial as he did for Davis' trial. Advertisement 4 Brandon Miller testified in Davis' trial, as Miller was a teammate of Miles at the time and had contact with the two the night of the murder. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Miles has been held in Tuscaloosa County Jail since his arrest on Jan. 15, 2023, which was the day he was also promptly removed from the Alabama men's basketball team. In three seasons for the Crimson Tide, the 6-foot-6 forward average 4.2 points and 2.3 rebounds across 53 total appearances.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Brit reality star ditched from Love Island line up after flying out to set and waiting in holding for THREE weeks
A BRITISH reality star has been ditched from a Love Island line up after flying out to the set. Made In Chelsea and Dancing On Ice star 5 Miles Nazaire had signed up for Love Island USA Credit: Getty 5 He won't be appearing on the show and has flown back to the UK Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 In April, it was revealed he had signed up for the show hosted by Ariana Madix Credit: Getty Back in April, it was revealed that And then just three weeks ago he was flown 10,000 miles to Fiji, where the show is filmed. But now it has been revealed that after being held in holding for three weeks, Miles was flown home. Now back in west London, Miles was flown home due to "personal issues". Read More about Miles A source has told "Britain's Love Island has an American contestant this series and the plan was for the American season to have a British star, too, but it hasn't happened." In April, the paper told of how "producers were very keen to sign Miles". A source told the outlet at the time that Miles was even "prepared to move to the US for the right woman". Most read in Reality They also claimed he was "ready to put all his eggs in one basket". This wouldn't have been Miles' first stint on a reality-dating show. Love Island USA fans beg ousted Cierra to 'look away!' as Nic savagely disses her while getting 'physical' with Olandria In 2022, Miles signed up to appear on the tenth series of E4 reality dating series Celebs Go Dating. Prior to joining Celebs Go Dating in 2022, he told "Or you have the other end of the spectrum where it's they don't understand your lifestyle and they get jealous." While on the show, he had little luck in finding a long term relationship. Miles Nazaire's £100k debt THE Made In Chelsea hunk is in a lot of debt. His performing arts' business, LGI Productions Ltd, owes His Majesty's Revenue and Customs a substantial amount of unpaid VAT and tax. The now-liquidated company owes HMRC £47,000 in unpaid VAT, as well as an additional £38,000 in overdue corporation tax. His business also owes accountancy firm Sobell Rhodes £11,000. Miles' total debts come to just under £100,000. This comes as Miles' performing arts' business, LGI Productions Ltd, owes His Majesty's Revenue and Customs unpaid VAT and tax. His company, which is reported to have gone into liquidation, owes HMRC £47,000 in unpaid VAT, as well as an additional £38,000 in overdue corporation tax. This isn't the only money that Miles owes, because his company owes a substantial amount to an accountancy firm, also. Miles' business owes accountancy firm Sobell Rhodes £11,000, bringing its total debts to just under £100,000. MailOnline also reports that he has now established a new company, Maison Naz Ltd, in the performing arts category, like his old business. 5 Miles was meant to be in the cast of the 2025 Love Island USA series Credit: Getty 5 He is supposedly ready to find love Credit: Instagram / @milesjnazaire
Sky News AU
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Sky News AU
Family, racing community lead tributes for father and 'extraordinary figure' in motorsport Tim Miles killed in bus crash
A cyclist who died in a crash with a bus outside a Sydney zoo has been remembered as a "family man" and an "extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport". The cyclist, who has since been identified as businessman Tim Miles, died after he was hit by a bus on Bradleys Head Road in Mosman outside Taronga Zoo about 10.35am on Sunday. Mr Miles, a corporate advisor and father of two daughters, was well-known in the motorsport community as a former co-owner of the Triple Eight Race Engineering team. The New Zealand-born businessman also co-founded Tasman Motorsport. In a statement confirming his death, Mr Miles' family said "the world has lost the bright, shining light". "Tim was involved in a tragic and ultimately fatal accident this morning in Sydney while enjoying one of his favourite hobbies - cycling," the family said on Sunday. "His loss is keenly felt by friends and family, especially wife Tracy, and daughters Caley and Erin." Mr Miles was born in Ashburton on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island. "Tim was a family man, though one who loved nothing more than stressing out his beloved Tracy about his latest motorsport-related purchase or adventure - all the while proudly telling stories of his two daughters' successes in life," his family said. "His passing will be notably impactful on his other love - a motorsport community that felt Tim's impact as a competitor, an owner, a supporter and as a businessman for more than 35 years." Mr Miles' family said he "initially chased the dream as a racing driver" before growing his successful business advisory firm named Miles Advisory Partners. "It was through his success in business that allowed him to extend his passion for motorsport and his family, the two of which often intertwined," the family said. Mr Miles once competed in one-make Porsche racing, as well as GT World Challenge Australia. He recently raced in the Le Mans 24 Hours held in France, where he paid tribute to his family friend and New Zealand motorsport driver Rod McElrea. Mr Miles' family also described him as a "key backer of the international careers" of young Australian and New Zealander stars, including Matt Campbell and Jaxon Evans. "Tim was a fantastic storyteller, a man with a brilliant sense of humour and who showed genuine interest in the lives of those around him - whether he'd known them for years or just met them," his family said. "His loss will be keenly felt by family and friends, the business community in which he worked and the motorsport community in which he lived." Supercars said it extends its "deepest condolences" to Mr Miles' family, friends and colleagues during this time. "Tim was an extraordinary figure in Australian motorsport - not just for his work behind the wheel, but for the immense influence he had off the track across more than two decades," the motorsport body said in a statement. "As a corporate advisor and former team owner, Tim played a pivotal role in shaping the future of the sport." The motorsport body said Mr Miles, through his company Miles Advisory Partners, was "instrumental" in the sale of Supercars to Archer Capital in 2011. "Our thoughts are with Tim's loved ones during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed by the entire Supercars community," Supercars said. Supercars noted Mr Miles competed this year in the Melbourne Performance Centre and Audi alongside New Zealander racing driver Brendon Leitch. On Sunday, NSW Police said the bus driver was not injured in the crash and qA taken to hospital for mandatory testing. Four passengers on board the bus at the time were also not injured. A crime scene was established, with specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit called to analyse the area on Sunday. Police will prepare a report for the coroner. Anyone with relevant CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage of the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online as investigations continue.
Miami Herald
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Panthers parade becomes a family affair
Panthers fans come in all shapes and sizes. For 2-year-old Miles Merlucci, he has only known the team as winners. 'We only win championships, right baby?' Miles' father, 36-year-old Jarrett Merlucci said to his son sporting a 'Back to Back Champs' Panthers baseball cap, while free ice cream from the Family Zone at Las Olas Oceanside Park dribbled down Miles' cheek. While much of the footage you might see from the Florida Panthers' Championship Parade consists of rowdy, beer-guzzling fans in Elbo Room T-shirts and small red bikinis, young South Florida families also came out in droves to celebrate the Panthers' back-to-back Stanley Cup wins — many of them arriving well before the parade's official noon start to stake out a shady spot along Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. 'We're here for the second year in a row, this time it's not raining, and we're so happy to be here,' Merlucci said, holding the hand of his older son, 4-year-old Blake, amid the chaos. 'We're creating memories with the family, and that's what it's all about.' The Victoria Park family came with three of Jarrett's childhood friends and their families, and all of the children now attend preschool together. They set up camp early by the Family Zone, and strollers lined the curb. To accommodate these diehard families, the Panthers franchise created an entire section of the parade experience specifically designed for kids and parents. At Las Olas Oceanside Park — just steps south of Las Olas Boulevard and the iconic Elbo Room — families found a shaded, activity-filled zone featuring Panthers swag giveaways, hockey arcade games, face painting, temporary tattoos, and free sweet treats to help beat the 90-plus degree heat. By mid-morning, the area buzzed with energy. Kids darted among game booths, waving miniature Panthers flags, and volunteers handed out popsicles and sunblock. To help keep families safe in the crowd of an estimated over 200,000, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department implemented additional security measures. Officers stationed along the boulevard handed out yellow and blue wristbands for parents to write their names and phone numbers on, then strap onto their children's wrists — a precaution in case they got separated during the festivities. By 11 a.m., an hour before the parade began, hundreds had already been distributed. And the early turnout made sense: fans began arriving well before sunrise Sunday morning. Some, like 10-year-old Hannah Witenstein and her younger brother Zach, made a full weekend out of it. The Boca Raton family drove down on Saturday and stayed in a nearby hotel overnight to be sure they wouldn't miss a moment. 'I can't wait to see them walk around with the big cup,' Hannah said, perched atop a barricade outside Elbo Room before the parade began. 'We got here at 7 a.m. this morning!' 6-year-old Zach added, proudly waving his Panthers flag as Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' — ironically adopted by Edmonton Oilers fans as their unofficial playoff victory song — blared from speakers behind them. Once the parade kicked off and double-decker buses passed by, one even holding the Stanley Cup itself, now in mint condition once again, kids like Hannah and Zach pressed up against the barricades and parents lifted toddlers onto their shoulders for a better view. 'I hope we get to do this again next year,' Zach said.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Upperby Primary School raises money for Great North Air Ambulance
Children at a Carlisle primary school have helped to raise more than £2,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS). Upperby Primary School proudly took part in the 'A Mile 4 Miles' school challenge to drum up funds for the vital service. The challenge was for the children to walk a mile in the school ground to raise money and to celebrate GNAAS' mascot Miles' birthday. Headteacher of Upperby Primary School Paula Burns praised the 'incredible generosity' of the family and friends of the children. 'Deborah Usher from GNAAS visited the school to lead an assembly, explaining to the children why the service is so vital—and how any one of us might need it one day,' said Paula. 'Pupils completed their mile in creative and energetic ways, from hopping and jumping to wearing funny hats and wigs. 'The event was a fun and inclusive way to get everyone moving while raising awareness for an important cause. 'Thanks to the incredible generosity of families and friends, the school raised an amazing £2,116. 'Last Friday, Deborah returned to the school, where the Head Boy and Head Girl proudly presented her with the cheque. 'Well done to everyone involved in supporting such a worthy cause. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) rescues hundreds of severely injured or ill patients every year throughout the North East, North Yorkshire and Cumbria. Their doctor-led critical care teams deliver life-saving treatments at the scene of the incident whether that is on a fell top, a roadside or in a city centre. The charity responded to 2,083 call outs in 2024 alone, via their helicopter and emergency response vehicles, where they performed treatments and procedures which can mean the difference between life or death.
