For Sidney Hines, playing football has always been her passion. When she was a little girl, Hines developed a love for the sport when she first started playing in second grade. Her love for the game has allowed the Chiles High senior to make history as the first female in […]
Author: Marissa Stubbs | Sports Editor
FAMU’s home winning streak ends
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team (5-9, 4-3 MEAc) endured a disappointing afternoon in the Al Lawson Center on Sunday. The Rattlers fell short against North Carolina A&T ( 9-10, 5-1 MEAC), 70-63, ending their 12-game home winning streak. After dominating against the Aggies on Saturday, 71-57, the Rattlers were […]
Basketball games postponed due to COVID-19
Just one day after securing their second win of the season, the Florida A&M men’s basketball team (2-6, 1-0 MEAC) has announced the postponement of their next three games. The Rattlers were scheduled to take on South Carolina State today, the second in a two-game series. The university said it […]
COVID-19 impacts high school recruits
As the year progresses, COVID-19 continues to affect the sports world. During this time of uncertainty, athletes all over the world are being forced to adjust to a new normal. For high school student-athletes hopeful of being recruited, adjusting to the pandemic has been challenging physically as well as mentally. In […]
Football, other sports canceled
Fans, students and alumni were looking forward to the return of football and other sports at Florida A&M in the spring. However, the university will be opting out of the 2021 spring season for football and two other sports, Athletic Director Kortne Gosha told The Famuan this afternoon. Both basketball […]
TCC teams prepare for tip off
For student-athletes at Tallahassee Community College, getting back to the court is the common goal. However, so is staying safe. Coaches and staff have been working during the last few months to come up with a safety plan effective for all sports. The Eagles will officially kick off their basketball […]
FSU topples No. 5 North Carolina
Despite a bumpy beginning to the season, FSU found some much-needed intensity on Saturday while turning back No. 5 North Carolina, 31-28. At the beginning of the season, fans, coaches and players were excited to see what the Seminoles could accomplish. Entering the season with their third head coach, Mike […]
Leon County resumes youth sports
Children in Leon County are ecstatic as fall sports safely resumed under CDC guidelines. Leon County made this plan effective on Sept. 29. Recreational centers and parks all across the county are now open for sports activities. However, these facilities are required to follow strict protocols. Leigh Davis, director of […]
FSU seeks redemption against in-state rival
After losing their season opener for the fourth straight year, the Florida State Seminoles will attempt to beat their rivals this week — the Miami Hurricanes. Head coach Mike Norvell will miss the game, because is still in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. Leading into Saturdays game, Norvell […]
FSU’s Norvell tests positive, will miss Miami game
After testing negative twice during the past two weeks, Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell announced Saturday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and he is not expected to be with the team at Miami next Saturday. In a statement, the first-year head coach said that despite testing positive […]