MUW hires veteran coach Donna Day to lead volleyball program
The W announced on Monday that it has hired coach Donna Day, a veteran coach of 17 years, as the next leader of its volleyball program.
MSU Basketball selected for Greenbrier Tip-Off
MSU basketball has another non-conference game on the books.
Square1 shooters on the road to busy summer
In the span of a few weeks this summer, the young shooters of Square1 Outdoors have logged hundreds of miles in pursuit of national competition, and they aren’t finished yet.
Same old story: US men’s soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century
For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national team remains stagnant.
Why we’re following the money
I should have paid more attention in my college economics classes. Fortunately, Dispatch MSU athletics reporter Jake McMahon did.
MSU baseball spending sits middle of the SEC, revenue below average in FY 2025
Mississippi State baseball’s total operating expenses were right in the middle of the SEC in fiscal year 2025, while it generated the 11th highest revenue in the conference, according to each SEC school’s NCAA financial report.
Briscoe holds off Bell in NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland Speedway
Chase Briscoe was on an offseason bonding trip to the United Kingdom with crew chief James Small when the NASCAR driver discovered chocolate buttons, a popular British treat.
SA’s Tate Fischer named National Assistant Coach of the Year
For the second time this year, Tate Fischer – Starkville Academy’s linebackers coach and a man who prefers to avoid the limelight – found himself at the center of attention again last week as he accepted another unexpected coaching award.
Ranking area high schools’ top 5 linebackers
My high school football position rankings resume with a look at the area’s top five linebackers.
USM’s Berry selected for baseball coaches Hall of Fame
Scott Berry, the winningest baseball coach in Southern Miss baseball history, has been selected for induction into the American Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame.
Breaking down the bonuses
Mississippi State women’s basketball head coach Sam Purcell could bring home an extra $625,000 if everything went to plan for the Bulldogs during 2026-27, according to the coach’s Institution of Higher Learning Contract obtained by the Dispatch via a public records request.
Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after earliest World Cup exit since 1990
Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead.
Valincius, McPherson selected to represent USA in Collegiate World Championships
Two Mississippi State baseball pitchers will trek across the globe to represent the country starting this weekend.
Preston Rice returns to EMCC to take reins of Lions’ offense
East Mississippi Community College announced this week that former quarterbacks coach Preston Rice is returning to the team to take the mantle as its new offensive coordinator while also retaining his previous role.
MSU football secures commitment from top-15 player in Louisiana
Four-star defensive lineman Jaden Bayonne used one of the oldest tricks in the book during his commitment ceremony on Friday.
Bahama Bulldogs: MSU men’s basketball booked for Battle 4 Atlantis
Mississippi men’s basketball booked its tickets to paradise on Wednesday.
Transfer portal tracker: Who’s in, who’s out?
It’s transfer portal season for Mississippi State baseball.
Why are World Cup refs giving red cards to players covering their mouths when confronting opponents?
World Cup players were warned before the tournament about a new rule that would result in an immediate red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player.
Two local soccer players awarded CSO college scholarships
The Columbus Soccer Organization announced this week that local soccer players Rylee Wilson and Rivers Holland have been awarded its annual CSO Collegiate Scholarship, supported by Financial Concepts.
Tupelo’s Kylan Bobo commits to Colorado
Kylan Bobo is ready for Prime Time.
Letter: SCOTUS to lower courts: Solve less, exempt more
July 17, 2025
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