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Four MSU players test positive for COVID-19

The inevitable has happened at Mississippi State. According to the Clarion Ledger, four football players have tested positive for the coronavirus out of about 100 student-athletes that were tested. The names of those players haven’t been released, but those players…

NCAA grants relief to Division I baseball

Help is officially on the way for college baseball programs in the wake of COVID-19. On Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief granted a blanket waiver for the 2020-2021 academic year. That eliminates the 35 man roster…

Biloxi’s Colt Keith still waiting for MLB Draft

One local player still waiting to hear his name called sometime tomorrow is former Biloxi Indian Colt Keith. The five tool shortstop checks in as the 87th ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, giving him a great chance of hearing…

New head coaches introduced at St. Martin High School

St. Martin is having a busy summer with the introduction of five new head coaches. Starting on the diamond it’s Southern Miss alum Emily Romero taking over for Donna Swilly after more than 30 years of coaching on the Gulf…

Major League Baseball makes updated proposal

The MLB is still trying to work towards a 2020 season, offering the Players Association an updated proposal this morning. The owners are now suggesting a 76-game season with players receiving 75 percent of their pro-rated salaries and possibly eight…

News 25 Home Run Derby: Jeff vs.Taylor

Ever since the start of the coronavirus pandemic at-home sports have become a new way of life. People finding creative ways to play for the love of the game or maybe just to stay in shape. Or maybe you’re News…

Trey Bailey named St. Patrick athletic director

St. Patrick Catholic High School has a new voice atop the athletic department. On Tuesday, Head Football Coach Trey Bailey was also promoted to athletic director following his first season as head man of the Fighting Irish. Bailey takes over…

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo canceled

The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, scheduled for the July 2-5 in Jones Park, has been canceled because of concerns over COVID-19, organizers said. Richie Valdez, president of the organization, announced Tuesday morning that the annual fishing tournament was cancelled.…