Articles by Lauren Byrd
Mississippi State finishes with 11 MLB Draft selections, most of any school
With 11 selections, Mississippi State had more players taken in this year’s MLB Draft than any other college team. That group includes eight pitchers, a
It’s In the game: Mississippi State and CFB 2025
STARKVILLE — Across the country, gamers are logging on for the first college football video game release in 11 years. Electronic Arts’ College Football 2025
Blake Shapen ready for an ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ at Mississippi State
DALLAS — Blake Shapen knew as soon as he put his name into the transfer portal that if he received a call from new Mississippi
Jaxson Dart believes Lane Kiffin has a little bit of Yoda in him
Even if he might not know much about Star Wars, Lane Kiffin is strong with The Force. At least, that’s what his star quarterback believes.
Buddy Stephens discusses changing landscape of college football ahead of 2024 season
COLUMBUS – Entering his 16th year at the helm for East Mississippi Community College, head coach Buddy Stephens discussed the value of truth in the
Starkville Academy names Hall of Famer Lee Berryhill as new baseball coach
STARKVILLE — The Vols have a new head baseball coach, and the school didn’t have to look far for their man. Starkville Academy named Lee
Four former Mississippi State players taking talents to NBA Summer League
Former Mississippi State big man Tolu Smith recorded a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double for the Detroit Pistons on Saturday as he tries to make his case
Unmatched intangibles make Jaxson Dart a ‘unique leader’
DALLAS — For all the things Ole Miss senior quarterback Jaxson Dart brings to the table physically, it’s the intangibles his teammates and coaches laud
Which Mississippi State defensive players most need to step up this season?
Mississippi State’s starting offense seems likely to have seven transfers on the field when the Bulldogs open the season against Eastern Kentucky on Aug. 31.
Neighborhood mail carrier, professional disc golfer
COLUMBUS — Columbus native Clayton Nash might be known best to his neighbors as a Postal Service worker, but he’s also a professional disc golfer
Handling adversity is part of being ranked highly. Some of Ole Miss’ opponents know that well.
DALLAS — Expectations can weigh heavy on a college football team. How they respond to adversity, however, is the key to it all. SEC Media
Introducing: Little Big League
Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game – and do it
What Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin learned from his last preseason top-10 team
DALLAS — Lane Kiffin knows the circumstances are drastically different this time around. But as someone determined to learn from his past, Kiffin knows just
Bulldog softball legend Davidson to play for Team USA at WBSC Women’s World Cup
The Southeastern Conference’s all-time softball home run leader is back on the world stage this week with Team USA as the Americans compete in the
Cijntje becomes Mississippi State’s latest first-round draft pick, goes 15th to Mariners
At this time last year, Jurrangelo Cijntje was coming off a disappointing freshman season at Mississippi State in which he posted an 8.10 ERA and
Poor days lead to rich rewards later on
That morning, the local TV weatherman said the fishing calendar called for a “Poor” day and, in some ways, he may have been right, but
Bulldogs add men’s golf assistant coach
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State announced the hiring of Kyle Cornelius as an assistant coach this week, joining the men’s golf coaching staff under head coach
Is 2024 Ole Miss’ year? What’s next for Alabama?
OXFORD — SEC Media Days are around the corner, and that can mean only one thing: college football is almost back at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The
Longtime NFL assistant coach and defensive mastermind Monte Kiffin dies at age 84
TAMPA, Fla. — Monte Kiffin, the longtime NFL and college assistant coach whose Tampa Bay defenses routinely ranked among the league’s best, died Thursday. He
Topwater Attack: Early mornings ideal for making big noise with bass
With spring long gone and summer far from over, many fishermen find considerable slack in their line of enthusiasm, but some bass enthusiasts insist those
