    The proposal would overhaul a part of the FHSAAâs bylaws that govern âamateurismâ in athletics. Schools and districts would have to remain on the sidelines in the deals, according to the plan.
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   NCAA President Charlie Baker addressed ACC officials and member schoolsâ administrators and coaches during an extended meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 13 during the leagueâs annual spring meetings, ones convening amid the backdrop of great uncertainty surrounding the future of the conference.
After having five athletes rank in the top 48 in region in their events, FAMU is sending the quintet to compete in the NCAA East Preliminaries at the University of Kentucky in Lexington â Joseph DeRosier (110-meter hurdles), Nya Blocker (100 and 200-meter race), Breanna Brown-Marshall (high jump), Rori Lowe (100-meter race), and Katelynn Smith (400-meter hurdles).
     It is a new era in Edward Waters womenâs basketball, as the team has announced the hiring of a new head coach.
Nunnie on the Sideline
West Orange High School senior Jewel Helmuth, an outstanding student-athlete, has signed with Edward Waters University in Jacksonville. The Winter Garden, Florida native should make EWU an immediate SIAC championship  contender  in volleyball. She is competitive, driven, and highly intelligent, characteristics associated with success and winning. Jewel is a consummate team player, who leads by exemplary performance on the court.  A natural, enthusiastic  leader, Jewelâs  impact on team chemistry and unity will be readily discerned, demonstrated, and appreciated by her coaches and teammates.
Since its programâs turnaround, FAMU, a Football Championship Subdivision program, has been a landing spot for players on the higher Division I level looking for new homes for a fresh start and more playing time.
The Florida Panthers are on the verge of going to the Stanley Cup finals for the second consecutive year, having taken a commanding 3-1 series lead against the formidable Boston Bruins. Ironically, the Panthers lost 4 regular season games against the Bruins but have turned the tide on their Eastern Conference nemesis, having won 3 in a row, the most recent 2 in Boston. Now the Panthers are primed to complete the deal at home at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. The odds are against the Bruins who sport an 0-25 record historically when trailing in a series 3-1. Led by Mathew Tcachuk, Bob Borbrobsky, Sam Bennett and Ivan Rodriguez, the Panthers have been playing inspired, physical hockey which bodes well in their quest for a Stanley Cup title. Keep your eyes on this exciting contingent of Panthers. They may just surprise you.
    The Rattlers dominated the whole week, finishing each day in first place, and finished the championship winning by 29 strokes with a score of +27, 891. This marks the second time the Rattlers have won the HBCU National Championship after winning it for the first time in 2000 with an 853. The last time the Rattlers won, head coach Mike Rice was the teamâs captain and was the menâs medalist with a 208.
 Jackson State softball accomplished something the program hadnât done in 13 years. Take home a SWAC Tournament championship.