Articles by Ben Portnoy
‘Hometown girl’ at US Women’s Amateur
Even in her own backyard, Conner Beth Ball caught some flack.
Walking into Old Waverly Golf Club early Saturday ahead of her 7:35 a.m. practice round, an elderly gentleman teased her in reference to the Ole Miss garb she donned — a powder blue golf skirt, a white sleeveless polo with “Ole Miss” embroidered on her chest and a white cap with Colonel Reb swinging a golf club.
Gilliam to represent Bulldogs at Old Waverly
WEST POINT — Ashley Gilliam has yet to suit up for the Mississippi State women’s golf team.
Mississippi State baseball alumni roundup: Holder throws two scoreless, Renfroe hits 30th HR
STARKVILLE — It was a relatively slow week for Mississippi State baseball alums.
MSU legend Felker inducted into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
STARKVILLE — Rockey Felker feels older.
MSU Fall Camp notebook: QBs splitting reps, optimism, roster updates
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football is back.
Walker incoming, Waitman in a holding pattern after day one of MSU fall camp
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State football roster is reaching its completion.
Heath highlights MSU recruiting class nearing its completion
STARKVILLE — Copiah-Lincoln receiver Malik Heath doubled down. After signing with Mississippi State out of high school, the nation’s No. 1 junior college wide receiver
LSU transfer Smith joins Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — MIssissippi State coach Joe Moorhead has dipped into the transfer portal again. MSU athletics confirmed Thursday afternoon that former LSU offensive lineman Cole
Tempered expectations lead Moorhead, Bulldogs into fall camp
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead looked visibly different.
MSU women’s basketball nonconference breakdown: mid-majors galore, preseason tournaments will define Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — Though the Mississippi State women’s basketball season is still months away, fans finally have a look at what the Bulldogs will face in
MSU baseball alumni roundup: Moreland returns, Small debuts, Collins rakes
STARKVILLE — While the start of college baseball season remains far away, plenty of current and former Mississippi State players continue to hone their craft in the minor, major and summer leagues.
Talking about Tommy: MSU players discuss the Bulldogs’ new quarterback
STARKVILLE — Graduate transfer quarterback Tommy Stevens has yet to record an official pass at Mississippi State.
MSU women’s basketball announces nonconference schedule
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State women’s basketball team has announced its nonconference schedule for the 2019 season.
A closer look at MSU men’s basketball’s nonconference schedule
While the Mississippi State men’s basketball season opener on Nov. 5 against Florida International is still more than five months away, the schedule picture has reached its clearest point as the athletic department announced the team’s nonconference schedule Tuesday afternoon.
Former MSU walk-on Barrette charged with murder
STARKVILLE — Former Mississippi State walk-on football player Sean Barrette, 22, has been charged with murder in Louisiana according to online records.
While MSU tight ends add a new dimension, passing woes remain a concern
STARKVILLE — There was audible excitement in Mississippi State senior tight end Farrod Green’s voice.
Ricketts promoted to MSU head softball coach
STARKVILLE — Samantha Ricketts will be the next head softball coach at Mississippi State.
The hiring was announced in a news release Monday morning.
