Florida International University baseball head coach Mervyl Melendez will wear the Stars and Stripes once again after he was named to the USA Baseball 2019 16U National Team Development Program coaching staff. The 2019 selection marks Melendez's third year coaching at the National Team Development Program (NTDP) after previous stints with the 2015 17U and 2016 14U NTDPs. Melendez also has previous experience helping lead the 2018 18U National...

Dade Christian’s (DADE) Jason Smith attends Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. Smith is still unattached and Coach Doreen still trains him. He represents DADE and he does it well by wearing all his school bands. Smith is only nine years old and made it to the 10 year old triathlon, high jump, shot put, 400 meters, 10 year old individual event, shot put 10 year old individual event, javelin throw.

Four Florida International University track and field standouts were recently honored by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for earning USTFCCCA All-Academic honors. Clarissa Cutliff, Asha James, Gabrielle Rains, and Reed Service were all recognized for their academic achievements during the 2019 track and field season. Cutliff (3.83 GPA in psychology), James (3.54 GPA in psychology), Rains (3.53 GPA in...

Florida International University and Monsignor Edward Pace High graduate Sage Lewis was named to the Butkus Award Watch List , joining 50 other candidates as the Panther is recognized as one of the best linebackers in the nation. Each watch list contains 51 linebackers, mirroring the legendary "51" pro jersey associated with the Award's namesake Dick Butkus, who was recognized by NFL Films as the best defensive player in football history. The...

Florida International University quarterback James Morgan was named a nominee for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team for his work off the football field.The Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) released its list of nominees for the annual award last week and Morgan was chosen for making an impact off the field. A total of 137 college student-athletes with inspiring stories of community service were nominated by...