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NFL teams have to start wondering if Johnny Manziel will be worth the draft risk. At times, the Texas A&M quarterback seems as reckless off the field as he seems …

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The New Orleans Saints won their first road playoff game in franchise history this past Saturday. Their reward is a trip to Seattle to play the Seahawks in one of …

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The second week of August brings the first full week of preseason NFL games. Every team is in action this week with plenty of games on to fill the long …

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Goodbye, Rio Olympics. Hello, football. There's chances this week to see some college football, but a full schedule starts next week.

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Brent Rooker

The day after the regular season ended, Monday, May 22, turned out to be a great day for Mississippi State University first baseman Brent Rooker. He is in the midst …

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The College Football Playoff is finally here. Four teams will battle for the title but expect changes after the Texas Christian and Baylor snub this season.

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The wait is over for New Orleans Saints fans and other fans of the NFL. A full slate of preseason games kicks off this week.

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This month begins the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup and the Larry O'Brien Trophy as the NHL and NBA reach the playoffs. The NHL Playoffs might be the best sporting …

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It is time to start some speculation. The 2014 NFL Draft will begin May 8—who will the New Orleans Saints take with the 27th pick in the first round?

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These NBA Playoffs have been entertaining during the first round. Top seeded teams are getting all they want from lower seeds.

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Mississippi State’s Biggest Game

For Mississippi State University, football has come full circle.

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The Slate

Jackson State's baseball team went from seeing nearly all their equipment and luggage burn in a bus fire May 5 to winning the SWAC Baseball Championship May 18. That is …

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May comes to a close this week, and June is ready to bust out a ton of sports events. The Stanley Cup Finals, NBA Finals, World Cup and a shot …

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Greg Livingston

Senior wide receiver Greg Livingston was the star of Belhaven University's offensive fireworks, scoring four touchdowns. The Houston native scored on three receptions and a punt return.

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I never thought I would wake up in the morning and a football team from Mississippi would be ranked No. 1 in the polls. This has been a special season …

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Blaine McCorkle

Belhaven University football did something in the spring of 2021 that the program hadn’t done since 2012. The Blazers finished the season with a winning record at 3-2 overall, the …

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Jordan Ta’amu

Former University of Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta’amu is getting another shot at the NFL. Injuries to Detroit Lions backup quarterbacks Tim Boyle and David Blough led the squad to sign …

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2012 Games of the Week

In a perfect world, I would traverse the country watching the biggest college football games each week.

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Jackie Sherrill

In the history of Mississippi State University football, one coach has coached, won and lost the most games: Jackie Sherrill, who led the Bulldogs from 1991 to 2003.

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College Football Preview 2019

Summer is coming to a close, and that means college football is right around the corner. The season will kick off during the Labor Day weekend, as everyone officially says …