Mississippi State pair selected to USA Baseball team
A pair of Mississippi State players will represent their country in The Land of the Rising Sun. Pitcher Ryan McPherson and third baseman Ace Reese
Columbus 10U squad wins Grand Slam state tourney, earns No. 1 national ranking
The Rage, a 10-and-under travel baseball team based in Columbus, ended its season on the highest of highs – an 11-3 victory in the 2025
Outdoors Column: Potholes part of life’s brutal redirection
It’s a rare traveler who can navigate through life without slamming into any potholes. Besides, I don’t know that such a trip would be worth taking.
Outdoors Feature: Bass camp delivering a wealth of knowledge
This year’s Pickwick Bass Camp, for elementary- and junior high-aged campers, is shaping up to be a fantastic opportunity to learn.
West Point native Cook posts two runner-up finishes at summer amateur tourneys
Mississippi State incoming freshman Jackson Cook is already making noise as an amateur player this summer. The West Point native posted back-to-back runner-up finishes at his last two tournaments, the Mississippi State Amateur and the Spirit of America Golf Classic.
Bulldogs boast impressive transfer portal and recruiting haul, await MLB Draft results
The Brian O’Connor era at Mississippi State began with a bang.
Sports Column: Ripley’s Jake Moffitt pulls off a believe-it-or-not at golf State Am
Mississippi’s crop of elite young golfers has become so accomplished in recent years it takes something especially special to raise this longtime observer’s eyebrows.
Sam Purcell signs extension with MSU through 2029
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball head coach Sam Purcell received a contract extension this week, keeping him in Starkville through the end of the
Sullivan earns CSC All-American of the Year
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State’s Noah Sullivan was selected as the Division I Baseball Academic All-American of the Year by College Sports Communicators on Tuesday. Sullivan
Madison Francis extends her basketball family to MSU
“Daddy, can I play too?” Madison Francis had gone with her dad, Tony, and brother, Channing, to the local YMCA many times before she took
Former MSU closer Caleb Reed dies at 35
Mississippi State announced the death of former All-SEC pitcher Caleb Reed on Wednesday. Reed was 35 years old. According to a GoFundMe page created by
Bulldogs will return to Tupelo for nonconference matchup
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State men’s basketball announced two more nonconference opponents for the 2025-26 season, as well as a return to Tupelo for December action.
Rebels land pair of 4-star commits
A pair of high-profile recruits have committed to Ole Miss this week. Four-star defensive end Landon Barnes committed to the Rebels on Monday, as reported
Bulldogs add Nwaedozi through transfer portal to complete 2025-26 roster
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball completed its 2025-26 roster with the addition of Nigerian forward Favour Nwaedozi on Monday. A veteran of college basketball
Starkville All-Stars win Dizzy Dean World Series
SOUTHAVEN — By the end of the day on Sunday, the Starkville All-Stars stood alone as champions of the Dizzy Dean World Series. The team
Garrett Endicott earns exemption for U.S. Amateur Championships
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State golf standout Garrett Endicott is taking his talents to California for the 125th U.S. Amateur Championships at The Olympic Club in
Former MSU assistant Jake Gautreau hired by East Carolina
GREENVILLE — Former Mississippi State baseball assistant coach Jake Gautreau is heading to East Carolina University, joining veteran head coach Cliff Godwin’s staff as the
Families and businesses are concerned about the effect of tariffs on youth sports
CHICAGO — Youth sports are a big part of Karli Casamento’s life. Her son, Jax, 15, golfs and plays on three baseball teams. Her youngest
MHSAA makes changes to eligibility rules, appeals process
The Mississippi High School Activities Association has modified some of its rules regarding student-athlete eligibility. The 2025-26 MHSAA handbook was released earlier this week, and
Eight local youth soccer players selected for Olympic Development Program
COLUMBUS — “I have to be dedicated and motivated to keep doing it.” Columbus native Arthur Dawson doesn’t just play travel soccer, he has to
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit near Propst Park
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