Articles by Theo DeRosa
Scorching second-half stretch leads Mississippi State men’s basketball over Ole Miss
MSU came roaring back to turn the game on its head, making six straight shots in a key sequence.
Trojans take over: New Hope basketball earns sweep at rival Columbus
The New Hope boys won for the ninth straight time in the rivalry matchup, while the Trojans girls knocked off last year’s MHSAA Class 5A finalist.
Mississippi State WR Zavion Thomas withdraws from transfer portal, will stay with Bulldogs
Thomas, who entered the transfer portal Dec. 8, confirmed Friday afternoon he will be returning to Starkville.
New to rivalry matchup, Mississippi State coach Chris Jans knows only one thing matters: ‘Beat Ole Miss’
Tipoff is at 1 p.m. Saturday on CBS in a game whose loser will fall to 0-3 in SEC play.
Former Mississippi State receiver Chad Bumphis returns as Bulldogs’ new WRs coach
STARKVILLE — Chad Bumphis is coming home. The former Mississippi State wide receiver was hired to coach his old position at MSU, the school announced
After physically, mentally grueling season, what’s next for Mississippi State football?
With the grind of the Bulldogs’ 2022 season and the grief along the way, MSU’s players and coaches have earned time to rest and recover after Monday’s ReliaQuest Bowl win.
Prep roundup: Jeremiah Dumas’ free throws lift Caledonia boys over Mooreville
Dumas was one of four Cavaliers to finish the game in double figures in a 70-69 victory.
Rocky game on Rocky Top: Mississippi State men’s basketball buried from beginning at No. 8 Tennessee
The Volunteers held a lead as large as 29 points before the break and led by 24 at halftime.
‘A great win for Coach Leach’: Mike Leach’s impact, legacy felt as Mississippi State beats Illinois in ReliaQuest Bowl
It was a surreal scene at Raymond James Stadium as the Bulldogs honored Leach’s memory the best way they could — with a win.
ReliaQuest Bowl: Mississippi State tops Illinois on last-second field goal
Under new coach Zach Arnett, Mississippi State made its way to nine wins for the first time since the 2017 season.
Live updates: Mississippi State takes on Illinois in ReliaQuest Bowl
Dispatch sports editor Theo DeRosa will have live updates from Raymond James Stadium.
What’s in a name? For Mississippi State men’s basketball’s four ‘Juniors,’ quite a bit
The Bulldogs’ four “Juniors” are the second-most in Division I, and the suffix means more to them than a few letters on a jersey.
ReliaQuest Bowl: How to watch, prediction, more for Mississippi State football vs. Illinois
Here’s how to watch the Bulldogs take on the Illini, plus a staff score pick.
How Mississippi State football, Illinois match up in ReliaQuest Bowl
Here’s who has the edge at every position on the field.
The Commercial Dispatch’s top 10 sports stories of 2022
The Commercial Dispatch sports staff selected our top 10 sports stories from another unforgettable year.
Mississippi State football ‘at full strength’ as ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Illinois nears
Emmanuel Forbes and other Bulldogs standouts chose to suit up one last time. Now it’s up to them to cap the 2022 season the right way.
Tyler Bratton preparing for 10th season as Mississippi State softball assistant
With Mississippi State softball assistant coach Tyler Bratton entering his 10th season with the Bulldogs, the West Point native has had a lot to reflect on and a lot to look forward to.
ReliaQuest Bowl: Mississippi State coach Zach Arnett calls Illinois ‘a fabulous football team’
Arnett came away impressed with an Illini defense that ranks second in the country.
How Mississippi State football, Illinois match up in ReliaQuest Bowl
Here’s how the Bulldogs and Illini match up ahead of their game in Tampa, Florida.
After Mike Leach’s death, Zach Arnett helps keep Mississippi State’s 2023 recruiting class intact
The Bulldogs’ group of incoming freshmen remained intact less than two weeks after Mississippi State coach Mike Leach died suddenly at age 61.
