Surrounded by family in person and in spirit, Reggie Perry returns to his roots on draft night
Perry was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the No. 57 pick in Wednesday’s NBA draft and had his rights traded to the Brooklyn Nets, where he’ll begin his pro career.
Mississippi State’s Robert Woodard II stays in NBA draft
While various college players announced a return to college over the past few days, Mississippi State’s Robert Woodard II chose a different path.
Mississippi State’s Robert Woodard II jams on and off the court
STARKVILLE — One of the most under-the-radar musicians in the Golden Triangle splits his time between Columbus and Starkville throughout the year.
Mississippi State forward Abdul Ado enters NBA draft, likely to return to school
Ado, known for his defensive prowess, averaged 5.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while making 31 starts for the Bulldogs in the 2019-2020 season.
NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus
The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested positive Wednesday for the coronavirus, a move that came only hours after the majority of the league’s owners were leaning toward playing games without fans in arenas.
With New Hope visit, former NBA forward Josh Powell keeps giving back
Powell and Gary Davis, the founder of Next Level Boys Academy in the Atlanta area, spoke to two groups of male students at New Hope, stressing the importance of positive male role models on young men in urban communities in order to resist the attraction of gangs and other poor influences.
Kathleen Parker: The sobering message from Cliven Bundy’s and Donald Sterling’s words
Say what you will, but you’d best check for recording devices. Alternatively, you might check your thoughts.
NBA player Jason Collins breaks barrier
WASHINGTON — Last summer, NBA veteran Jason Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston’s gay pride parade.