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“Can’t Cash Out” looks at how betting has taken all parts of the sports world, not only fans but athletes as well. The scandals of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, along with those of various NCAA men’s basketball players have left a dark cloud over the integrity of sport.
Jeremiah Gieger, the current host of the “Locked-On Marlins” podcast, and Raul Pagan, radio producer and sports show host, give their thoughts on the recent situations cropping up in sports today. An anonymous source from the Miami Heat also shares some intel on the team and the season.
Jervace Mayes is a junior broadcast journalism major with a sportscasting track. Mayes has pursued broadcast journalism as a member of his school’s news crew as well as completing courses at FIU’s CARTA Lee Caplin School of Journalism. Mayes plans to continue journalism in the sports industry after graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2026.
Anthony Aguirre is a junior majoring in digital journalism. After his studies, he wishes to pursue a career in the NBA media world.
Ronnie Godinez is a Miami native majoring in Digital Communications and Media. He is passionate about storytelling and hopes to build a career in the sports world, working for a major news network in the future.
Terrell Snowden is from Ocala, Florida, and attends Florida International University. A former football player for FIU, he is currently pursuing a career in graphic design and has a strong interest in digital media and visual storytelling. He has worked on initiatives at FIU that combine data visualization, design, and communication. His experience as a student-athlete has influenced his leadership, discipline, and teamwork, all of which he now uses in his creative pursuits.
