Starkville Academy preparing for Magnolia Heights

For the Starkville Academy football team, the second season couldn’t have come at a better time.

Starkville Academy (5-6) will open Mississippi Association of Independent Schools Class AAA, Division II playoff action at 7 p.m. Friday with a road trip to Senatobia for a game against Magnolia Heights Academy (7-3).

Mississippi State fires soccer coach Neil Macdonald after nine seasons

Neil Macdonald dismissed from soccer coaching position at Mississippi State University after earning 58-103-14 record over nine seasons.

MSU NOTEBOOK: Mullen vows changes on special teams

STARKVILLE – The coaching hot seat for the Mississippi State University special teams coach isn’t even close to hot.

Russell overcomes pounding in MSU’s loss to Alabama

STARKVILLE – It’s one of the more simple acts that a athlete can execute.

Bulldogs stumble in primetime showdown

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The question was answered emphatically at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday night: The Mississippi State University football team isn’t ready to compete with the nation’s elite programs.

Turnovers MSU’s worst enemy in loss

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen may want to have another late-night conversation with his special teams coach.

Starkville challenged in victory vs. Callaway

JACKSON — Everything worked out the way Starkville High School coach Jamie Mitchell hoped Friday night at Newell Field.

Buzz at all-time high for matchup vs. Alabama

STARKVILLE — What happens if the No. 13 Mississippi State University football team beats defending national champion and No. 1 University of Alabama on Saturday night?

The answer to that question has been bandied about the Starkville campus by students, teachers, administrators, and, yes, the Bulldogs themselves.

Ray, Kennedy see rivalry differently

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It’s clear the two Southeastern Conference men’s basketball coaches in the state of Mississippi have a different perspective on their annual rivalry.

MSU’s Banks ready for Alabama challenge

STARKVILLE — On Saturday night, Amari Cooper is going to stare in the eyes of a defensive back that doesn’t care who the University of Alabama freshman wide receiver is or what he’s done.

Marquee matchup features stellar quarterback play

STARKVILLE — Like looking into a mirror.

This is the attitude of the analysts when evaluating both undefeated programs to meet in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday night.

State JUCO players help MSU, Alabama

STARKVILLE — The junior college system in the state of Mississippi has been kind to the top-ranked University of Alabama and the No. 13 Mississippi State University football programs.

Johnson building confidence at WR for MSU

STARKVILLE — Anybody associated with the Mississippi State University football program will tell you confidence is the story behind sophomore wide receiver Robert Johnson.

RUNNING OVER THE OPPOSITION: MSU, Alabama possess physical ground games

STARKVILLE — It’s clear both teams that meet this Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium won’t be surprised this week in practice by what the scout team offense is running.

Recruiting philosophies differ for MSU, Alabama

STARKVILLE — The recruiting path to get to the first undefeated football matchup between Mississippi State University and the University of Alabama in 70 years couldn’t be more different.

Bulldogs not fazed by being picked last

STARKVILLE — The new men’s basketball coach at Mississippi State University doesn’t want his players paying attention to preseason projections.

Russell, Smith crossing the Meridian

STARKVILLE — It’s not as if Tyler Russell and Chris Smith haven’t combined for touchdowns.

The Mississippi State University quarterback and wide receiver have been doing their pitch-and-catch routine since Russell threw a pass to Smith in middle school. The only problem is Russell was playing for Northwest Junior High near Meridian and Smith was playing for Kate Griffin Junior High.

Mullen: MSU has been challenged

STARKVILLE — Dan Mullen doesn’t want to listen to the idea the Mississippi State University football team hasn’t been properly prepared for its matchup against the nation’s No. 1 team.

No. 15 MSU beats MTSU to set up showdown vs. No. 1 Alabama

STARKVILLE — This is where Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen thought his program would be after seven weeks.

Perkins has another big day in victory

STARKVILLE — LaDarius Perkins doesn’t have to worry about his teammates believing in his abilities.