25 Teams in 25 Days: Pass Christian Pirates
The Pass Christian Pirates are coming off the best season in program history, winning their first-ever regional title and finishing with a school-record of 11 wins and 2…
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25 Teams in 25 Days: Poplarville Hornets
It was the first official day of practice for the Poplarville Hornets, and they're back like nobody left—almost literally, as the vast majority of their starters are suiting up…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Gautier Gators
In their first season competing in Class 6A, the Gautier Gators finished with a 3-7 record. But despite the final numbers, the Gators showed steady improvement throughout the season.…
Pearl River County football stars are hosting a free Punt Pass Kick event
What better way to kick off football season that with a free event? Standout football players from Poplarville and Picayune are hosting a…
Pass Christian 11-year-old golfer Charlie Magee wins 2026 U.S. Kids World Championship
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. — Pass Christian's Charlie Magee is bringing a world championship back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The 11-year-old golfer won the 2026 U.S. Kids World Championship in the Boys 11 division, finishing the three-round tournament at 10-under…
Pascagoula Youth Baseball 6U All-Stars bring Diamond Youth Baseball World Series Championship home
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-A youth baseball championship is headed back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast after more than 50 years. The Pascagoula Youth Baseball 6U All Star Team has won the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series, bringing the DYB World…
Ocean Springs' Chris Fox earns NJCAA Gold Glove Award after errorless year at Meridian Community College
For Chris Fox, baseball has always been more than just a game. Now, the former Ocean Springs standout is being…
Sean Payton reflects on Drew Brees’ Hall of Fame career ahead of QB’s enshrinement
By ARNIE MELENDREZ STAPLETON ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Drew Brees has especially been on Sean Payton’s mind lately. The Denver Broncos coach and several of his staff members who worked with him in New Orleans will miss practice to attend the Pro Football…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Bay High Tigers
The Bay High Tigers are embracing a fresh start this fall. after finishing last season without a win, the focus throughout offseason workouts has been simple turn the…
Saints receiver Chris Olave agrees to a 4-year extension worth up to $132 million
By BRETT MARTEL METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and top receiver Chris Olave have agreed on a four-year contract extension worth up to $132 million. The Saints announced the extension Thursday without disclosing contract details. Agent Drew Rosenhaus,…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Vancleave Bulldogs
Last season, the Vancleave football team finished the year 3-7, with the toughest pill to swallow being that one possession was the difference in five of those losses. This…
Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee injures his knee during the opening training camp practice
By BRETT MARTEL METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee left the opening practice of training camp with a noncontact knee injury that “doesn’t look good,” coach Kellen Moore said Wednesday night. A person with knowledge of…
Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL
By BRETT MARTEL NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Taysom Hill, a former BYU quarterback who evolved into a productive multi-position player for the New Orleans Saints, has announced that he won’t be returning to the team with which he spent his first…
25 Teams in 25 Days: St. Patrick Fighting Irish
The St. Patrick Fighting Irish enter the 2026 football season with something they haven't had in several years: momentum. Last fall, the Irish posted one of the…
25 Teams in 25 Days: East Central Hornets
For the second consecutive season, the East Central Hornets finished with a 2-8 record. But as they prepare for the 2026 campaign, the message around the program is…
Ole Miss sues 2 ex-players who transferred to LSU, alleging they did not comply with financial deals
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The University of Mississippi is suing two former football players who transferred to LSU, alleging they failed to compensate the university for their departure as required by a revenue-sharing agreement they both signed in early January.…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Christian Collegiate Academy
GULFPORT, Miss. — The Christian Collegiate Academy football program has endured more adversity than most teams face in a single year. Last season, the Bulldogs made the…
25 Teams in 25 Days: Stone Tomcats
The Stone Tomcats are coming off their most successful season under head coach Jacob Aycock after finishing 8-4 in 2025. Although their playoff run ended in the second round…
Even Lane Kiffin likes the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ that would prohibit in-season coaching moves
By EDDIE PELLS TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — One notable backer of the “Lane Kiffin Rule” winding its way through Congress turns out to be Lane Kiffin himself. Though naming it after him was not considered a compliment, Kiffin said he can…
Former Hancock Hawk standout Kaylan Ladner joins the softball staff at PRCC Athletics!
Pearl River Community College softball head coach Jake Loper has announced the addition of Kaylan Ladner as the program's new assistant softball coach. Ladner will work primarily with the Wildcats' pitching staff while assisting with all areas of the program.…
Fifth SMACM Athletix Football Media Day showcases why the Mississippi Gulf Coast has something to say
The road to the 2026 high school football season is officially underway as the Mississippi Gulf Coast's football programs gather…
Scott Sisson Takes the Reins Again at Resurrection Catholic Football
Longtime coach Scott Sisson is back at Resurrection Catholic, taking the reins once again as the Eagles' head football coach. Sisson is no stranger to RCS.…
Local Cross Country Trio Goes the Extra Uphill Mile
There's a lot that goes into a great cross country course—long distances, changing terrain and, usually, plenty of hills. But on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, hills are…
Capybaras from Wild Acres make their picks for the 2026 Fifa World Cup!
For over a month, the 2026 Fifa World Cup has aired on WXXV Fox 25! In honor of this huge chapter coming to…