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There have been fewer heartbreaking losses than what happened to Ole Miss on Saturday. It is tough to have the game-winning touchdown and star wide receiver taken away in one …

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The week before the Egg Bowl, Ole Miss lost 30-0 to the University of Arkansas, and Mississippi State won 51-0 over Vanderbilt University. It didn't look that way at the …

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One of the biggest surprises of the early NFL season is the start of the New Orleans Saints. It is never a good way to begin the season to be …

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2018 College Basketball Preview

Starkville, Miss., could end up earning most of the attention in the state this college-basketball season. Mississippi State University is set up to make major noise with its men's and …

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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

July is a big month in sports, with the Tour de France, the 2012 London Olympics and golf's British Open all held this month.

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[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days

Welcome back, football! It seems like football has been away forever, but starting Sunday and going through February, America's biggest sport is back.

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One for the Ladies

With the closing ceremonies of the London Olympic games, finally the twitter complaints about tape delays and spoilers can end.

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Brandon Bolden

In this coronavirus world, nothing is the same, and that goes for sports, too. Most sports have been shut down since March as NCAA sports, NBA, NHL and others stopped …

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Ladavius Draine

Ladavius Draine added his name to the University of Southern Mississippi record books when he scored 21 points against Loyola University New Orleans, becoming the 38th player in USM history …

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Christian MacLeod

Left-handed pitcher Christian MacLeod took the mound in the series opener for MSU. MacLeod pitched a nearly perfect game for the Bulldogs in six innings of work.

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The biggest sports story last week was NBA player Jason Collins' announcement that he is gay in an article in Sports Illustrated article. Collins appeared in 38 NBA games last …

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The NFL Scouting Combine has been called the "Underwear Olympics" by some of the media and former NFL players. It's a good place to see potential starts that could be …

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Looking for perhaps the biggest underdog to root for in the NCAA Tournament? Take a look at the Big South tournament champs Liberty Flames who have a 15-20 record.

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High School Football

Starting tonight, central Mississippi will be filled with the sounds, smells and cheers of high-school football as Madison Central kicks off against Brandon at 7 p.m. to begin the 2013 …

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Hernandez, the Patriots and the Media

I am surprised at how the New England Patriots are handling the Aaron Hernandez situation. The team quickly released the Patriots tight end even before he was arrested on a …

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This is a great week in sports, what with the wildcard weekend of the NFL Playoffs and bowl games that lead up to the final BCS National Championship Game. This …

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Reggie Perry

One player making early season waves is Mississippi State University sophomore forward Reggie Perry.

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Ledarius Woods

The exceptional season is bringing a first for Tougaloo as senior forward Ledarius Woods has been named a finalist for the Howell Trophy, which goes to the best men's basketball …

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Saturday kicks off the college-football bowl season with six games. That should be enough to watch or have in the background as you prepare for the holidays.

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One thing is certain in these NFL Playoffs: A different team will walk away with the Lombardi Trophy this year. Both the Denver Broncos and last season's runner-up, the Carolina …