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“The U” is back

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — The last time things were going this well for the Miami Hurricanes, they were dominating the Big East and playing home games in the Orange Bowl. That league no longer has football. That stadium was…

Missing Baton Rouge woman discovered in Biloxi

After several days of searching, a woman reported missing from Baton Rouge last month was found safe. Sixty-seven year-old Linda Thompson was found this morning in a home under construction in Biloxi. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with the man…

HWY 49 safety concerns after fatal hit and run

Local business owners say there are far too many fatalities on Highway 49 where a Gulfport man was killed in a hit and run accident Sunday. According to authorities, sixty-four year-old Gulfport Resident Kenneth Jones died instantly after being struck…

Michigan State’s Bridges tops AP preseason All-America team

Michigan State’s Miles Bridges has everyone’s attention. The 6-foot-7 sophomore headlines The Associated Press preseason All-America team as the leading vote-getter by a wide margin for the five-player squad. Bridges received 61 votes from the 65-member national media panel that…

ID Theft Can Drive Some Victims to Consider Suicide

Identity theft can be more than a hassle — replacing credit cards, closing bank accounts, or changing passwords. But for some victims, it can be a life-altering experience that also causes serious emotional problems and can even drive some to…

The best of Byron Buxton in 2017

If we’re sticking to Rawlings’ motto when it comes to their prestigious Gold Glove awards — “The finest in the field” — Byron Buxton seems like an obvious fit. For the entirety of last season, no one was finer. Whether…

MGCCC celebrating Veterans Day all week

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is starting off the Veterans Day celebrations early with a week full of events aimed at honoring those who served. Starting today, the Seabees were out on the Jeff Davis campus meeting students and showing…

Indians decline $7 million option on LHP Boone Logan

CLEVELAND (AP) The Indians have declined their $7 million option on reliever Boone Logan, who will receive a $1 million buyout. Logan pitched in 38 games before a strained back muscle ended his season in July. The Indians signed him…

Gordon relishes return to Tennessee as assistant coach

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) New Tennessee assistant coach Bridgette Gordon doesn’t need to remind the Lady Volunteers what she accomplished in her playing days. ”We see her name in the rafters (so) we figured she’s pretty important,” senior guard/forward Jaime Nared…

Minnesota Twins hire Derek Shelton as bench coach

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins have hired Derek Shelton as their bench coach. The Twins announced the move Monday. Shelton was the Toronto Blue Jays’ quality control coach this year. The 47-year-old Shelton will be going into his 14th season…

Missing Vancleave girl

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a Vancleave teenager. The family of 16-year-old Nova Clark says the girl went missing October 30. She was last seen the night before at her Vancleave home.…

Raiders back on track with 27-24 win at Miami

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) The Oakland Raiders headed home early Monday after a long trip, ready for a rest with their season back on track. Derek Carr threw for 300 yards and Oakland completed a two-game East Coast swing Sunday…

Warriors return home to face Heat (Nov 06, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors hope a winning streak achieved on the road translates to a higher rate of success at home when they open an eight-day homestand against the Miami Heat on Monday night. The Heat will…

Palestinian soccer officials get court date for FIFA case

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Palestinian challenge about how FIFA handled its complaint against the Israeli soccer federation will be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport this month. CAS says its panel will hear the Palestine Football Association’s appeal…

Broncos coach sticking with Osweiler at QB

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vance Joseph is sticking with Brock Osweiler after his sputtering return to the Denver Broncos’ lineup in a 51-23 flop at Philadelphia. Joseph said Osweiler energized the Broncos (3-5) last week even though he threw two interceptions…

Diamondbacks exercise $2 million option on Descalso

PHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Diamondbacks have exercised a $2 million club option on infielder Daniel Descalso. Descalso signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks in February that included a $1.35 million salary this year and the option. The 31-year-old was…

Cardinals release veteran RHP Trevor Rosenthal

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Cardinals have released veteran right-hander Trevor Rosenthal and extended a qualifying offer to pitcher Lance Lynn. The 27-year-old Rosenthal had Tommy John surgery this summer and could miss the entire 2018 season. He went…

Running game giving a boost to No. 21 Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) After all the hand wringing this season over Michigan’s quarterback play, the passing game became an afterthought last weekend. With 371 yards rushing against Minnesota, the Wolverines might have won no matter who was taking the…