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Complications surround potential fall college baseball season
STARKVILLE -- For as much as Mississippi State baseball coach Chris Lemonis misses the smoky grills and smells of cooked meat emanating from the outfield at Dudy Noble Field, the only tailgating he hopes fans enjoy this fall is preparing to watch the Bulldogs' football team.
Mississippi State softball's Class of 2021 commits are staying close despite the distance
Riley Hull wanted to get closer to her future teammates.
Mississippi State forward Reggie Perry declares for NBA draft
STARKVILLE -- When Reggie Perry took a bow before subbing out in Mississippi State's final victory of the 2019-2020 season against Ole Miss, most in attendance knew what it meant.
Sweet (16) revenge: Revisiting Mississippi State women's basketball's 2010 NCAA tournament upset of Ohio State
A year after falling to the Buckeyes in the second round in Columbus, Ohio, the Bulldogs wouldn't be denied a trip to their first Sweet 16 in program history.
Greg Owen hired to replace Dr. Cheyenne Trussell as new Starkville athletic director
Owen will take over for Trussell, who is leaving to take the same position at the Meridian Public School District, on July 1.
The MAG suspends season indefinitely amid COVID-19 spread
The shutdown is a "tough situation" for many in the racing business, owner Johnny Stokes said.
For area's uncommitted seniors, virus-suspended season has made it hard to turn recruiters' heads
Caledonia center fielder Thomas Tucker was hitting his stride when his baseball world unraveled.
'That's just sort of like seeing the presents under the tree': How the coronavirus is impacting Mike Leach's first spring at Mississippi State
STARKVILLE -- As Mike Leach and his wife, Sharon, rode their bikes down the roads of Key West in recent weeks, the small island 90 miles from Cuba has quickly emptied.
NCAA revises financial distribution plan, will dole out $225 million to support college athletes in wake of coronavirus outbreak
STARKVILLE -- The financial ramifications of the NCAA's canceled seasons is beginning to be felt.
Mississippi State target Shazz Preston reaching new heights with football family behind him
STARKVILLE -- Shazz Preston took off running.
East Mississippi trio garners All-Region 23 basketball honors
East Mississippi Community College standouts Tye Metcalf, Ja'Mia Hollings and Jakorie Smith have earned All-Region 23 basketball team honors for their efforts during the 2019-20 season. The respective 10-member, all-region teams were announced Wednesday following a vote of the head men's and women's junior college basketball coaches in the states of Mississippi and Louisiana.
With season on hold due to virus, New Hope baseball team gives coach Lee Boyd surprise birthday parade
"I have a lot of memories with baseball and the guys that I've coached over the years, but that'll be definitely something I'll never forget," the 11th-year head coach said.
MSU football season opener against New Mexico likely to be moved to a Thursday night
STARKVILLE -- Mike Leach's debut in the maroon and white may come sooner than originally planned.
'It's not ideal, but it's kind of what we're dealing with': How former Mississippi State players, now minor leaguers, are dealing with the delayed season
STARKVILLE -- As former Mississippi State catcher Dustin Skelton sat at a Marriott in Jupiter, Florida, an ominous tone fell over the room.
Mississippi State lands Vanderbilt transfer quarterback Allan Walters
STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State's quarterback room has gotten a little more crowded.
MSU baseball recruits sound off on potential extra year of eligibility for current players
STARKVILLE -- While the Mississippi State baseball season has come to a sudden halt due to the outbreak of COVID-19, coach Chris Lemonis may have his toughest battle yet to come -- a duel with the 2021 roster.
Perry secures NABC All-District accolades
Mississippi State's Reggie Perry captured National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 20 first-team honors, the association announced Monday.
Mississippi State softball's Fa Leilua, Mia Davidson make Softball America top 100
Leilua, a senior first baseman, ranked No. 38 on the list, while Davidson, a junior catcher, came in at No. 76.
Inside the 'heartbreaking' end to the Mississippi State softball team's promising season
First-year head coach Samantha Ricketts, who led the Bulldogs to a 25-3 record, talked about her team's reaction to the sudden cancelation of the 2020 season.
MAIS suspends all athletic events for coming week
The suspension will be reconsidered on a week-to-week basis, and a decision on further suspension will be made Thursday.
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