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Drew Brees has surgery on torn ligament in thumb

Today marks day one in the recovery process for Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. Brees underwent surgery today in Los Angeles for a torn ligament in his thumb. The procedure was done by Dr. Steven Shin, who also repaired a torn…

Trent Grisham honored by Milwaukee Brewers

Today, former Biloxi Shucker Trent Grisham was named the Robin Yount award winner, given to the most outstanding Minor League Club in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system. Despite starting the season as the organization’s 30th ranked prospect, Grisham climbed all…

Biloxi Shuckers fall in Southern League Championship Series

For the third time in five years, the Biloxi Shuckers have the distinction of being Southern League South Division Champions without the distinction of being Southern League Champions. Yesterday, the Shuckers came up just short to the Jackson Generals in…

Report: Brees to have surgery on torn ligament in thumb

Leading up to Sunday’s rematch between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams, all the focus was on the Black and Gold and whether or not they could exact their revenge from last year’s NFC championship game no-call. But…

Drew Brees has torn ligament in thumb

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person says Brees…

High School Football: D’Iberville vs. Poplarville

Huge matchup on tap over at D’Iberville, fresh off a week three bye, against reigning 4A South State champion Poplarville. Warriors looking for their first win since the opening week of the season and, surprisingly, visiting Hornets stuck on one…

News 25 Game of the Week: Gulfport vs. Picayune

Not only is Gulfport-Picayune the ‘News 25 Game of the Week,’ it’s also been dubbed the Mississippi High School Game of the Week by the New Orleans Saints in a rematch of one of the best non-district games last season.…

News 25 Game of the Week: Gulfport vs. Picayune

In a rematch of one of the best non-district games of the 2018 high school football season, Gulfport and Picayune is a no-brainer for the ‘News 25 Game of the Week.’ News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at Milner Stadium with…

The Power of Teal: Hancock Hawks honor late Emily Goss

In South Mississippi, it’s not uncommon for entire towns to just shut down on a Friday night for high school football. Last Friday was no different in Hancock County, only it was different. Different because of who wasn’t there, different…

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Long Beach QB Guice Tripp

While we’re already three weeks into the high school football season, there’s been no shortage of amazing performances. The Coast is home to some of the best prep talent in the entire state and we’ve decided to showcase some of…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Jackson Generals

Despite being a repeat offender in the Southern League Championship Series for the third time in five years, the Biloxi Shuckers have never had a 2-0 lead in this best of five series. Tonight, they had a chance to change…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Jackson Generals

After clinching their second straight South Division Championship on Sunday, their third in five years, the only thing standing between the Biloxi Shuckers and their first-ever Southern League title are the Jackson Generals. All the Shuckers have to do now…

New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans

For a New Orleans Saints team in desperate need of a win to start the healing process from last year’s no-call in the NFC Championship Game, the Black and Gold found a wildly entertaining way to do just that in…