Bryan's Rant
Lives Cut Short
News broke early Sunday morning that Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid's oldest son, Garrett, 29, had been found dead at Lehigh University.
Person of the Day
Mahesh Bhupathi
India tennis team member Mahesh Bhupathi played tennis at the University of Mississippi from 1994 to 1995.
Person of the Day
Jennifer Gillom
Born in Abbeville, Miss., in 1964, Jennifer Gillom first made a name for herself on the Lafayette High School basketball team.
Person of the Day
Trey Hardee
U.S. Olympic track team member Trey Hardee only spent a short time in Mississippi, but does have ties to the state.
Person of the Day
Trell Kimmons
Nicknamed the "Coldwater Comet," U.S. Olympic track team member Trell Kimmons holds the Mississippi state record in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.39 seconds.
[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.
Person of the Day
JSU's Michael Tinsley Wins Silver Medal
Jackson State track sensation Michael Tinsley has won the silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles.
Person of the Day
Isiah Young
In his first season at Ole Miss, Young became the 2012 SEC Outdoor Champion in the 200-meter, with a time of 20.32 seconds.
Person of the Day
Bianca Knight
U.S. Olympic Team member Bianca Knight was born in Ridgeland in 1989, and currently lives in Austin, Texas.
Person of the Day
Ole Miss' Brittney Reese Wins Gold Medal
UPDATE Aug 8, 2012: Brittney Reese won a gold medal in the Women's Long Jump.
Come Out Against Violence
This Saturday, the Jackson Free Press will sponsor the 8th annual Chick Ball in its ongoing effort to stop domestic violence and sexual abuse.
The Slate
[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Football is coming and it is coming fast. But first: the Olympics.
Person of the Day
Jonathan Randolph
Brandon golfer Jonathan Randolph is playing at the True South Classic, Mississippi's only PGA tournament.
Crime
Louis Freeh
Former FBI director Louis Freeh released the much-awaited Freeh Report today after an eight-month investigation into the Jerry Sandusky child-abuse scandal.
[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
We're days away from the start of football. The NFL Hall of Fame game is Aug. 5. I can already smell in the air that football is coming.
Slamming It Home
Serena Williams won the Wimbledon Ladies Singles final on Saturday, July 7.
Person of the Day
Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius is the first amputee track athlete to compete in any Olympic games.
Sports
[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.
Bryan's Rant
Olympic Bound
Trell Kimmons, the Jackson Free Press' Person of the Day for July 2, is not the only Mississippian heading to London for track and field competitions. Three others with ties …
Person of the Day
Trell Kimmons
The march to London and 2012 Summer Olympic track and field events began June 24 in Eugene, Ore., at the U.S. Olympic Trial, where the men's 100-meter dash was held.
[The Slate] The Best In Sports In 7 Days
LeBron James and the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 in the NBA finals. The king finally has a ring.
Person of the Day
Patsy Mink
This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the most important pieces of legislation ever passed by Congress when it comes to women's athletics. On June 23, 1972, President …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
I always have a beard, but I decided not to trim it for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Next year, I'll challenge the JFP guys to grow playoff beards with me …
Sports
This Foley Can Jump
I sat in the Mississippi Basketball and Athletics center watching Jackson's new American Basketball Association team hold its first tryouts with a nice turnout of about 18 to 20 players …
Sports
Soccer's Inspirations
Watching Euro 2012 is interesting, and not just from a sports standpoint. The soccer has been great, of course, but the history and traditions of the teams in this tournament …
Person of the Day
Drew Brees
New Orleans and Drew Brees are playing chicken while driving at full speed. The New Orleans Saints are running out of time to get quarterback Drew Brees a long-term deal. …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
The storybook journey for Stony Brook University's Seawolves continues. The little university from New York state upset LSU this weekend to reach the College World Series.
Person of the Day
Zachary Bird
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Zachary Bird, a recent Murrah High School graduate, with the 296th pick in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball Draft.
The Best In Sports in 7 Days
NBA Conference Finals are heating up with both series now best of three. Will either road team pull off an upset or will Miami and San Antonio hold strong?
Sports
Brilla Scores for Jackson
The Mississippi Brilla has high hopes for the 2012 season. After posting a 12-2-2 record last year and winning its first playoff game, the soccer team is looking to accomplish …
Bryan's Rant
Tossing Around the Pigskin
Football is still approximately 90 days away, but it has not stopped the game from dominating the sporting news. Here is my take on a few stories making headlines this …
Person of the Day
Holly Smith
Holly Smith has fond memories of her father, who passed away two years ago from Alzheimer's disease. He was an electrician with a love of history and an outgoing, friendly …
The Best In Sports in 7 Days
The London Olympics are quickly approaching. The games start July 27. Lolo Jones from the U.S. could be a star as a female 60- and 100-meter hurdler.
Cry Me a River, NFLPA
Is it just me, or does NFL news never stop anymore? When someone says it is NFL offseason, I have to ask, "What offseason?"
A Win or a Wait?
Saturday, May 19, saw a thrilling finish at the Preakness Stakes as I'll Have Another charged ahead of Bodemeister to win the second leg of the Triple Crown. The Kentucky …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
This past Saturday was one of the best sports days this year. I'll Have Another, the San Antonio Spurs, Chelsea in the Champions League Final and the Oklahoma City Thunder …
Lookin' Good
St. Dominic's Cancer Center's Look Good–Feel Better program uses certified cosmetologists who volunteer their time to teach female cancer patients beauty techniques to improve their self-image and appearance.
Sports
Team of the Day: Rice Owls
The Conference-USA Baseball Championship comes to Trustmark Park in Pearl for the second year in a row. The championship starts today (Wednesday, May 23) until the championship game Sunday, when …
Stadium of the Day: Smith-Wills Stadium
Baseball and fast-pitch softball fans should be excited this weekend. The high school baseball and fast-pitch softball state championships will be on the line this week.
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Did you wake up early Sunday and watch the English Premier League's final day? If not, you missed Manchester City win by scoring two goals in stoppage time against the …
Sports
Let It Fly
On a humid spring day, my wife, Lacey, and I walked into a metal building at LeFleur's Bluff State Park, just off Lakeland Drive. A casually dressed, middle-aged man greeted …
Crown a True Champ
I am beginning to wonder if there is something to this Mayan calendar thing. The apocalypse might be upon us.
Drum Beat Boating
The beats of a drummer will encourage 48 crews as they race to victory in this year's Dragon Boat Regatta on the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The fourth annual race, hosted …
Players of the Day: Best College Baseball Player Finalists
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is honoring Mississippi's best college baseball player Monday, May 15 with a luncheon. Three finalists will be at the luncheon, but only …
Just What I Needed
This Sunday, many of us will take time to honor our mothers. Mother's Day is the one day every year when we try to thank mom for everything she has …
The Best In Sports In 7 Days
Unlike some formerly employed sports writers, there is no doubt I am a real person. Now, being a good writer—that is up for debate.
Team of the Day: Mississippi Brilla
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is one of the oldest soccer competitions in America. Yesterday, the U.S. Open Cup held its draw for placing teams in the tournament.
Drafted, or Not
The NFL Draft is over. In case you missed where the Mississippi players went, here is a quick analysis of players who were drafted and others who signed as undrafted …
