Local opportunities fed Furnari’s golf journey
SCOOBA — It was a full circle moment for new East Mississippi Community College golf coach Mark Furnari. The Caledonia graduate once spent his days
Jovanovic earns multiple All-American honors
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State tennis standout Petar Jovanovic continues to reel in individual accolades after a historic season with the Bulldogs. Last week, he was
Ty Grisham, the author’s son, discusses Brian O’Connor’s move to Mississippi State
Ty Grisham, John’s son, grew up going with his famous dad to the old Dudy Noble Field, sitting in the Left Field Lounge, gorging himself,
Sports: O’Connor to earn $2.9 million average annual salary at MSU
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State University released the contract details for its new head baseball coach, Brian O’Connor, on Thursday. O’Connor signed a four-year contract and
Baseball: Justin Parker joins O’Connor’s staff as pitching coach
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State head baseball coach Brian O’Connor is retaining pitching coach Justin Parker on his staff in Starkville, The Dispatch learned on Thursday.
MSU hosting Brian O’Connor welcome at Dudy Noble
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball fans will have an opportunity to see their new head coach tonight at Dudy Noble Field at a welcome event.
Mississippi State softball adds all-conference pitcher Peja Goold
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State softball announced the addition of a new ace arm through the transfer portal this week, bringing in Peja Goold after three
Bulldog track and field heading to NCAA championships
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State track and field team is preparing for a trip to the NCAA outdoor national championships next week in Eugene, Ore.,
Quartet of MUW baseball players earn academic honors
COLUMBUS, Miss. – A total of four members of The W baseball squad have been named to the 2025 NCAA Division III Academic All-District Baseball
‘A proven track record’: Bulldog community reacts to O’Connor hire
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s hit king and current Tampa Bay Rays outfielder, Jake Mangum, was unloading groceries when The Dispatch reached him via phone on
Jake Weir transferring from MSU to Houston Christian
Former Tupelo High School standout Jake Weir will finish his collegiate career in Texas. After four years at Mississippi State, Weir announced Tuesday that he
Moments that mattered in Mississippi State’s loss to Florida State
Mississippi State baseball’s season ended on Sunday in a painful 5-2 loss to Florida State that marked the end of the road for an inspired
The hire was right; the timing was not
As the Mississippi State baseball team battled for its figurative life in Game 6 of the Tallahassee Regional against Florida State, MSU athletic director Zac
‘You don’t have a speech for this’: Ole Miss’ rally comes up short as season ends at hands of Murray State
OXFORD – Everything seemed aligned for one of those moments little leaguers dream of as they take their first baseball swings. A nearly double-digit lead
Zimmerman elevates Garbar to associate head coach
New Mississippi State head soccer coach Nick Zimmerman has elevated Jonathan Garbar to associate head coach.
Rebels eliminated from Women’s College World Series after extra-innings loss to Oregon
After a grueling 10-inning game, the Rebels’ first-ever trip to the Women’s College World Series ended Friday night with a loss to 16th-seeded Oregon.
Bulldogs drop heartbreaker to Seminoles in regional final
Mississippi State pitchers Karson Ligon and Luke Dotson had combined to throw more than 150 pitches by the seventh inning against Florida State on Sunday, but the Bulldogs held a narrow 2-0 lead thanks to solo shots from Gehrig Frei and Joe Powell.
Ole Miss wins 2 on Sunday to force winner-take-all matchup with Murray State
With the season on the line for the second day in a row, No. 10 seed Ole Miss won a pair of elimination games Sunday to force a winner-take-all matchup against Murray State with a berth in the Super Regional on the line.
MSU hires Brian O’Connor as next head baseball coach
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State announced the hiring of the 19th head baseball coach in program history on Sunday, naming Hall of Famer Brian O’Connor shortly
Baseball: Bulldogs drop heartbreaker to Seminoles in regional final
TALLAHASSEE — Mississippi State pitchers Karson Ligon and Luke Dotson had combined to throw more than 150 pitches by the seventh inning against Florida State
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
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