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Ole Miss eliminated from SEC Baseball Tournament

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:43:00 EDT

Mikey White hit a two-run single in the 10th inning to give Alabama a 7-5 victory against Mississippi at the Southeastern Conference tournament on Thursday.

Mississippi State tops South Carolina, 5-3

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:48:00 EDT

Demarcus Henderson and Wes Rea both had RBI singles in the ninth inning to lift Mississippi State to a 5-3 win over South Carolina Wednesday night in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

USM beats Tulane 10-7 in C-USA Tournament

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:59:00 EDT

Bradley Roney's RBI single in the bottom of the seventh broke a seven-all tie and helped second-seed Southern Miss to a 10-7 win over seventh-seed Tulane in game two of the Conference USA Championship Wednesday afternoon at Reckling Park.

Mississippi State's Renfroe wins Ferriss Trophy

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

It may be the best field of finalists ever for the Ferriss Trophy. A couple of guys would get snubbed no matter what, but when the votes were counted the award for Mississippi's top college baseball player went to Hunter Renfroe of Mississippi State, beating out the likes of Bobby Wahl and Andrew Pierce.

Arkansas beats Mississippi 2-1 in 10 innings

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:00 EDT

Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a 2-1 victory over Mississippi in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday.

Bulldogs outlast Missouri 2-1 in 17 innings

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:11:00 EDT

Mitch Slauter's two-out single scored Kyle Hann in the 17th inning, giving Mississippi State a 2-1 victory over Missouri Tuesday night in the opening round of the SEC baseball tournament.

Walley's World

Travis Recek — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:45:00 EDT

Taylorsville is back playing for a baseball state title, thanks in large part to the pitching and hitting of Sam Walley.

Ole Miss beats Kentucky 4-1 in SEC tournament

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:00 EDT

Mike Mayers gave up just one unearned run over 6 1/3 innings to lead Mississippi past Kentucky 4-1 in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday.

JSU wins SWAC Baseball Title

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:11:00 EDT

The Jackson State baseball team won its 15th Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship by beating the Prairie View A&M Panthers 6-2 Sunday at LaGrave Field.

Madison Central falls to Oak Grove in 6A title series

Stephen Gunter — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:39:00 EDT

Oak Grove had too much offense for the lady Jaguars.

Ridgeland's Reed Evans commits to Ole Miss

Stephen Gunter — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:14:00 EDT

Ridgeland ace Reed Evans liked Ole Miss.

NASCAR to honor Dick Trickle after suicide in cemetery

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:00 EDT

An investigation is underway after deputies in Lincoln County say a NASCAR legend called 911 before committing suicide in a local cemetery.

Jaguars awarded DT Love off waivers from Patriots

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT

The Jacksonville Jaguars have added another defensive lineman from New England, landing fourth-year tackle Kyle Love off waivers from the Patriots.

Pats cut starting DT Love after diabetes diagnosis

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:27:00 EDT

The New England Patriots have released starting defensive tackle Kyle Love after he was diagnosed with diabetes.

Buchanan Prepares for Ole Miss

Travis Recek — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:05:00 EDT

Ryan Buchanan is getting ready to begin his college career at Ole Miss.

State track meet: Monday

Travis Recek — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:35:00 EDT

Results from the state track meet on Monday which featured classes 2A, 4A and 6A.

Bright hopes to follow big brother's lead

Stephen Gunter — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:26:00 EDT

Ethan Bright has developed into one of the best hitters for Jackson State this season.

Pushups for Charity

Stephen Gunter — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

What can you do in 90 seconds?

Prep Captures Baseball Title

Travis Recek — Thu, 9 May 2013 22:41:00 EDT

Jackson Prep captures another state baseball title.

Super sophomore class has Prep close to title

Travis Recek — Thu, 9 May 2013 14:32:00 EDT

Jackson Prep is on the verge of adding another baseball title, thanks to a talented young group of players.

Majors win SAA Tournament Championship

Wed, 8 May 2013 23:12:00 EDT

Keith Shumaker tossed seven shutout innings and the Millsaps Majors knocked off the Birmingham Southern Panthers 5-3 to win the Southern Athletic Association title series two games to none.

Tri-County baseball trying to add a title

Travis Recek — Tue, 7 May 2013 22:48:00 EDT

The Tri-County baseball team is trying to add to the loaded trophy case at the small school in Flora.

Rodman wants BFF to release American prisoner

Kimberly Schupp-Miller — Tue, 7 May 2013 19:37:00 EDT

Dennis Rodman sent a tweet calling on North Korea to "do him a solid' and release American citizen Kenneth Bae.

MBraves take series over Smokies

Mon, 6 May 2013 00:18:00 EDT

The Mississippi Braves shutout the Tennessee Smokies for the second consecutive game, taking the series finale at Trustmark Park 6-0.

Tony Dungy speaks to FCA in Jackson

Stephen Gunter — Sat, 4 May 2013 23:46:00 EDT

The Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes dug deep to find its guest speaker for its 26th annual wild game luncheon in Jackson on Friday.

Ben "Big Baby" Davis signs with William Penn

Stephen Gunter — Thu, 2 May 2013 20:30:00 EDT

Ben Davis was a force on and off the floor at Central Hinds Academy.

Who's next: Malik Dear

Travis Recek — Wed, 1 May 2013 22:20:00 EDT

Check out why Malik Dear is one of the next big time prospects in Jackson.

Cubs' Garza makes rehab start against MS Braves

Wed, 1 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza pitched 2 2-3 innings in his first rehabilitation start, giving up one run, one hit and two walks for Double-A Tennessee against Mississippi.

McInnis not playing, but still in the game

Travis Recek — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:12:00 EDT

Todd McInnis is back at Southern Miss helping the baseball team in a new role.

Millsaps advances to SAA championship series

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:07:00 EDT

The Majors scored five in the sixth inning to erase a 4-1 Hendrix lead and won 8-4 on Sunday night to advance to the SAA championship series.

Jackson State clinches SWAC Eastern Division crown

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:46:00 EDT

The Jackson State baseball team defeated the Alcorn State Braves 5-2 on Saturday.

Murphy Holloway eyes shot at NFL

Stephen Gunter — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:03:00 EDT

One of the most interesting undrafted free agents might be Murphy Holloway.

Patriots draft USM's Jamie Collins

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:50:00 EDT

With the 20th pick in the 2nd round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots used their first overall pick and selected former Southern Miss stand-out Jamie Collins.

Bucs select MSU's Johnthan Banks in 2nd round

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:37:00 EDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected Mississippi State cornerback Johnthan Banks in the second round of the NFL draft.

Lions draft MSU's Darius Slay early in 2nd round

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:35:00 EDT

The Detroit Lions have selected Mississippi State cornerback Darius Slay in the second round of the NFL draft.

Saints draft Texas S Vaccaro in first round

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:09:00 EDT

The New Orleans Saints have selected Texas safety Kenny Vaccaro with their first-round pick in in the NFL draft.

Pros headline Holmes CC hall of fame class

Travis Recek — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:08:00 EDT

Holmes CC inducts a stellar 2013 hall of fame class.

NFL Draft airs in prime time; expect the unexpected

Tom Ensey — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:03:00 EDT

The NFL Draft with all its drama and uncertainty airs live in prime time Thursday night. Luke Joeckel, Manti Te'o, SEC stars and borderline quarterbacks are among this year's mysteries.

Wahl working on a perfect season

Travis Recek — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:59:00 EDT

Bobby Wahl is having a perfect season as the ace of the Ole Miss pitching staff.

Mississippi State's offense shines in spring game

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:45:00 EDT

Tyler Russell completed 13 of 24 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns as the offense dominated at Mississippi State's spring game on Saturday afternoon.

Southern Miss has first spring game under Monken

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:44:00 EDT

Cole Weeks completed 26 of 41 passes for 310 yards at Southern Mississippi's spring game on Saturday afternoon.

Jackson Prep's Josh Williams signs with Lipscomb

Stephen Gunter — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:14:00 EDT

With thunderous applause from his Patriot teammates and friends, Jackson Prep senior guard Josh Williams made his commitment official to Lipscomb University by signing the dotted line becoming a Division I basketball player.

Port Gibson Senior Steals 100th Base

Travis Recek — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:46:00 EDT

Silento Sayles steals his 100th base of the season in his final game.

SMCC Duo Headed Back to D1 Level

Travis Recek — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:35:00 EDT

Two local basketball standouts sign with division one colleges.

Wayne Brent adds five to JSU basketball team

Stephen Gunter — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:09:00 EDT

Jackson State new basketball coach Wayne Brent added five players to the Tiger squad on Wednesday.

Alcorn State signs seven new Braves

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:59:00 EDT

The Alcorn State Men's basketball program announces its' 2013 signing class. Head Coach Luther Riley is ecstatic about his signees and has quoted that his new crop is going to make an immediate impact for the 2013-14 season.

USM Wins in the 9th

Travis Recek — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:45:00 EDT

USM rallies in the 9th to knock off Ole Miss at Trustmark Park.

NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall dies

George Jones — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:09:00 EDT

Pat Summerall, the NFL broadcaster who for years had a famous on-air pairing with John Madden, has died at 82.

Mendenhall Native Leaving DePaul

Travis Recek — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:00:00 EDT

After two seasons at DePaul, Derrell Robertson is leaving the Blue Demon basketball program.

Therriault continues education before CFL shot

Stephen Gunter — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:21:00 EDT

What is Casey Therriault up to now?

Pontotoc's Bailey Wray sets new state powerlifting record

Stephen Gunter — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:20:00 EDT

Pontotoc High School junior Bailey Wray set the new state powerlifting record on Saturday after totaling 1,900 pounds.

Montgomery shines in JSU spring game

Stephen Gunter — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:02:00 EDT

Alexander Montgomery rushed for 111 yards in Jackson State's spring game.

Freeze searches for depth on Ole Miss roster

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:11:00 EDT

Quarterback Bo Wallace tossed a football up and down on the sidelines. Receiver Donte Moncrief stood holding his helmet, offering encouragement to teammates.

Ole Miss gives Kennedy raise, extension

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:56:00 EDT

Ole MIss basketball coach Andy Kennedy has earned a raise and an extension to his contract after leading the Rebels to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2002.

Renfroe's Breakout Year

Travis Recek — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:55:00 EDT

Hunter Renfroe has always had the tools to be a great college baseball player, now he's finally using them and having a huge year at Mississippi St.

Manning brothers back at Duke for informal workout

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:18:00 EDT

Peyton and Eli Manning listened intently to Duke coach David Cutcliffe's instructions as the NFL quarterbacks worked up a sweat, briskly throwing a mix of deep and short passes at the Blue Devils' indoor practice...

SEC football 'spring fever' arrives with first big weekend of intrasquad games

Tom Ensey — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:00 EDT

Southeastern Conference fans are beginning to stir as South Carolina, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Kentucky all hold their annual spring football games on Saturday, April 13.

Jackson native Tommy Kelly signs with Patriots

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:44:00 EDT

The New England Patriots have signed former Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Tommy Kelly.

Louisville tops stubborn Michigan in classic NCAA championship game

RNN Staff — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:50:00 EDT

Louisville staves off Michigan in the second half to win the NCAA basketball title.

BayBears top MBraves, even the series

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:22:00 EDT

The Mobile BayBears defeated the Mississippi Braves 2-1 Sunday afternoon at Trustmark Park

Clevlen's homer lifts Mobile past MBraves 6-5

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 23:52:00 EDT

With the BayBears down by a run in the top of the eighth, Brent Clevlen blasted a two-run homer to put Mobile ahead for the first time this season and ultimately lead the BayBears to a 6-5 victory over the Mississippi Braves Saturday evening at Trustmark Park.

MBraves top Mobile 3-1

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 23:43:00 EDT

The Mississippi Braves defeated the Mobile BayBears in game two of this opening five-game series at Trustmark Park Friday night.

Northcraft shines as MBraves win season opener

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 23:57:00 EDT

Aaron Northcraft strikes out eight to lead the Mississippi Braves past Mobile 2-1 in the season opener.

Jackson Motor Speedway preps for year's largest race

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 18:41:00 EDT

The Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series returns to Jackson Motor Speedway on Friday night April 5.

Ole Miss guard Marshall Henderson writes apology letter

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 23:50:00 EDT

Ole Miss guard Marshall Henderson posted a letter on the school's athletic website on Wednesday apologizing for some of his actions during a successful but turbulent season.

"Can of Corn" takes on new meaning for LSU

Jessica Poumaroux — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 01:07:00 EDT

If you're a baseball fan, you've heard the term "can of corn," but if you're an LSU baseball fan, this season's can of corn has a hidden secret.

Braves beat Future Stars 10-0 in exhibition

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:48:00 EDT

Dan Uggla and Evan Gattis each hit a three-run homer, Mike Minor threw four scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat a team comprised of the organization's Future Stars 10-0 on Saturday in an exhibition game.

M-Braves and businesses prepare for big game

Joe Barnes — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:37:00 EDT

Stretching and batting practice are a few ways minor league Braves All-Stars are getting ready to battle against their MLB Atlanta Braves counterparts.

Note to tourney announcers: We hear you, please stop

George Jones — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:00:00 EDT

Everyone loves a good story. But the second, third or fourth time around, it almost makes you want to snap.

Mississippi State releases 2013 football schedule

Stephen Gunter — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:33:00 EDT

Mississippi State releases its 2013 football schedule.

Ole Miss releases 2013 football schedule

Stephen Gunter — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:26:00 EDT

Ole Miss releases 2013 football schedule.